About Us

Introduction

Skills development is a national priority for South Africa and meeting the country’s skills needs requires collaboration between public and government entities, educational institutions, training providers, and private organisations.

South Africa’s economy is divided into functional sectors and each of these sectors is represented by one of 21 Sector Education Training Authorities (SETAs). HWSETA is responsible for education, training and skills development of the health, social development and veterinary sectors.

HWSETA sets out to achieve the following within the health, social development and veterinary sectors:

Develop and implement the Sector Skills Plan
Skills development planning, programmes and initiatives
Monitoring of education and training
Identification of workplaces for practical work experience
Support and facilitate the development of the National Skills Development Strategy
Disbursement of levies collected
Forge links with all stakeholders and relevant bodies
Account for the effective and efficient use of public monies in line with the provisions of the Public Finance Management Act
Promotion of the employment of disabled persons

Introduction

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