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South Africans no longer need work experience to get entry-level government jobs
The minister of public service and administration, Ayanda Dlodlo, has announced that from 2019 people will not need work experience to get an entry-level government job. The decision was welcomed by the National Youth Development Agency, which through a media statement said Dlodlo...
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By 2020 almost 80% of jobs will require STEM education
The Department of Small Business Development in partnership with the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) Africa has launched the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) at Africa’s first Start-Up Campus on Monday. Addressing the launch of the initiative, the small business minister Lindiwe...
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New system will give South African matrics the chance to re-write all their exams
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has confirmed a number of changes to the supplementary exam timetable and structure in South Africa. In April 2018, it was reported that supplementary exams would be scrapped in favour of a new system that will...
Read MoreTrain for employment, not a qualification
The end of the year is rapidly approaching and school-leavers have to decide where to from here. All too often, the expectations of parents and society drive learners to apply for a place at university to acquire a degree. Sivarajan...
Read MoreSouth African unemployment rate climbs as the formal sector sheds jobs
Stats SA has published its latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey results for the third quarter of the year, showing that South Africa’s unemployment rate increased marginally to 27.5%. According to the stats group the South African working-age population increased by...
Read MoreA large number of domestic workers have lost their jobs so far in 2018
New data from StatsSA reveals that South Africa’s unemployment crisis worsened in the third quarter of 2018, albeit marginally. Worryingly, the data showed that the country’s stagnant economy has led to heavy casualties in the unskilled sector of the market,...
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Invitation to the Mining Qualifications Authority’s 2018 Annual Consultative Conference
Invitation to the Mining Qualifications Authority's 2018 Annual Consultative Conference The Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) will be hosting its Annual Consultative Conference during November 2018. The conference serves as a forum to provide feedback on the MQA’s annual report, and look...
Read MoreKZN teachers’ fake degrees shock
Durban - Politicians in the KwaZulu-Natal legislature have expressed fear that thousands of teachers employed by the Education Department could be teaching with fraudulent qualifications. This is after education officials made a startling admission that the department had not been...
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EE Amendment Bill 2018: Race target enforcement to be tightened up
GOVERNMENT GAZETTE - DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR - PUBLICATION OF THE EMPLOYMENT EQUITY AMENDMENT BILL 2018 Executive Summary of the 20-year review of the implementation of the Employment Equity Act, 1998 The Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 (the Act) was...
Read More8 secrets job recruiters won’t tell you that you need to know
Recruiters may seem intimidating, but they genuinely want the best for both candidates and the company. Good recruiters want you to have the best experience possible during the application and interview process — but even though they want the best...
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South Africa’s best teachers are leaving for big money in Abu Dhabi
A worrying number of skilled South African teachers are leaving the country for careers in Abu Dhabi, according to a report in the Sunday Times. A study conducted by University of KwaZulu-Natal master’s student Tatum Niemack found that local teachers were...
Read MoreSkills fund was raided for student fees
The government has raided the National Skills Fund (NSF) to meet the promise of a no-fee increase for students at tertiary institutions, jeopardising the fund’s future investment income and forcing it to axe projects aimed at developing much-needed artisans. Details...
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These are the most in-demand job skills in South Africa right now
Jobs portal CareerJunction has released its latest index for July 2018, showing which jobs and skills are most in-demand across South Africa right now. According to the group, the August index slipped below the 100-mark at 96 index points, indicating increased competition...
Read MoreHere is what happens if your CV is ‘reported’ in South Africa
As unemployment in South Africa jumped to 27.2% for Q2 2018, the proverbial walls seem to be closing in on job seekers. This is according to new research by Mananaged Integrity Evaluation (MIE) which specialises in background screening in South...
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INDEPENDENT CHAIRPERSON AND TWO INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE INSETA AUDIT COMMITTEE
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: INDEPENDENT CHAIRPERSON AND TWO INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE INSETA AUDIT COMMITTEE
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Companies will face steep fines for not submitting an employment equity report by the end of 2018
Every year, designated employers in South Africa are obligated to submit an employment equity report in accordance with Section 21 of the Employment Equity Act. A designated employer is an employer who employs 50 or more employees, or an employer...
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Higher Education and Training Committee calls for written comments on the NQF amendment bill
The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training has called on interested organisations and members of the public to submit written comments on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Amendment Bill , by no later than 28 August 2018. The Bill...
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Here’s what will be included on SA’s new ‘name and shame’ list for CV fraudsters
The National Qualifications Framework Amendment Bill has been published for public comment. Arguably the biggest addition of the new bill is the introduction of a ‘register’ of fraudulent qualifications which would contain the names and details of individuals and providers...
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Pandor calls for rethink of plan to reduce Setas
Higher education and training minister Naledi Pandor has questioned her predecessor Blade Nzimande’s plans to reduce the number of Sector Education and Training Authorities (Setas) and instructed her officials to come up with a better proposal to improve their performance,...
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FASSET TVET WBE Employer Application Forms
TVET WBE Employer Application Forms Employers are invited to apply an participate in the TVET Workplace-Based Experience programme. Click here to access...
INSETA TENDER
Document Title: REQUEST FOR BIDS Tender Description: APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO DEVELOP LEARNING MATERIALS AND ASSESSMENT TOOLS FOR...
WRSETA Tenders
Active Tenders Invitation to Bid Bid Number: SCM/2018/0012 Bid Description: COURIER MANAGEMENT SERVICES Closing Date: 07 December 2018 Closing Time:...
FASSET TVET WBE Employer Application Forms
TVET WBE Employer Application Forms Employers are invited to apply an participate in the TVET Workplace-Based Experience programme. Click here to access...
INSETA TENDER
Document Title: REQUEST FOR BIDS Tender Description: APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO DEVELOP LEARNING MATERIALS AND ASSESSMENT TOOLS FOR...
WRSETA Tenders
Active Tenders Invitation to Bid Bid Number: SCM/2018/0012 Bid Description: COURIER MANAGEMENT SERVICES Closing Date: 07 December 2018 Closing Time:...
FPMSETA Tender
Tender No: ETD/FPM/11-18 Tender Description: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A SUITABLE ORGANISATION TO IMPLEMENT EDUCATION, TRAINING...
FASSET SETA TENDER
Fasset General Conditions of Contract Fasset asserts a number of general conditions which are applicable to all bids, contracts and...
PSETA Tender
BID NUMBER SERVICE DESCRIPTION CLOSING DATE AND TIME SSP&R01/PSETA/2018-11 Appointment of a service provider to conduct tracking and tracing research...
FPMSETA Tender
Tender No: ETD/FPM/11-18 Tender Description: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A SUITABLE ORGANISATION TO IMPLEMENT EDUCATION, TRAINING...
FASSET TVET WBE Employer Application Forms
TVET WBE Employer Application Forms Employers are invited to apply an participate in the TVET Workplace-Based Experience programme. Click here to access...
INSETA TENDER
Document Title: REQUEST FOR BIDS Tender Description: APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO DEVELOP LEARNING MATERIALS AND ASSESSMENT TOOLS FOR...
FOODBEV TENDER
Dear FoodBev SETA Stakeholder, FoodBev SETA invites Food and Beverage manufacturing companies to apply for the following learning programmes: ...
MERSETA Discretionary Grant Funding Window 2 Now Open CLICK HERE
MERSETA Discretionary Grant Funding Window 2 Now Open CLICK HERE
WRSETA Tenders
Active Tenders Invitation to Bid Bid Number: SCM/2018/0012 Bid Description: COURIER MANAGEMENT SERVICES Closing Date: 07 December 2018 Closing Time:...
FASSET SETA TENDER
Fasset General Conditions of Contract Fasset asserts a number of general conditions which are applicable to all bids, contracts and...
PSETA Tender
BID NUMBER SERVICE DESCRIPTION CLOSING DATE AND TIME SSP&R01/PSETA/2018-11 Appointment of a service provider to conduct tracking and tracing research...