The HWSETA hereby invites constituent and eligible health and welfare organisations/companies, sector statutory bodies, sector associations, universities, TVET Colleges (including public and private nursing colleges), community colleges, health and social development departments and HWSETA partners with signed MOUs to apply for discretionary grant funding. This grant is intended to meet the HWSETA sector needs as set out in the sector skills plan, strategic plan, workplace skills plans and priorities outlined in the National Development Plan.
The discretionary grant is intended for programmes and projects that improve the supply of qualified and competent people in sector-priority occupations and interventions, occupational shortages (hard-to-fill-vacancies) and skills gaps (top-up or critical skills) and economic reconstruction and recovery plan.
In this window, the HWSETA will be allocating discretionary grants for the following learning programmes and the maximum amounts indicated.
• Employed/workers programmes
• Unemployed programmes
• Sector priorities and projects
Click the link below to apply:
https://projects.hwseta.org.za/eoi_index
Closing date:
Closing date for applications is 23h59 on 14 March 2025 and is non-negotiable.
61 Comments
Sizwe
14th January 2025Hi
Is it mandatory for new employers to provide proof of submission of WSP? If yes, for which financial year? Lastly, are employers required to have prior MoU signed with HWSETA to qualify?
Wendy Tembe
23rd January 2025Dear Sizwe
Yes it is mandatory, the advert is meant for registered Employers who submitted the WSP/ATR before the 30 of April 2024 and approved.
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KIM FARUK
14th March 2025GOOD DAY WENDY,
HOW DO I GET T-NUMBER TO FILL IN THE APPLICATION FORM,KINDLY ASSIST.
REGARDS.
Wendy Tembe
19th March 2025Dear Kim
Please note that the application will be forwarded shortly.
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Lebogang Lorraine Maleleka
22nd January 2025ONLY COMPANIES WHO SIGNED MOU WITH HWSETA OR OTHER COMPANIES CAN APPLY TOO
Wendy Tembe
23rd January 2025Dear Lebogang
Please read below for clarity;
“The HWSETA hereby invites constituent and eligible health and welfare Organisations/companies, sector statutory bodies, sector associations, universities, TVET Colleges (including public and private nursing colleges), community colleges, health and social development departments and HWSETA partners with signed MOUs to apply for discretionary grant funding. This grant is intended to meet the HWSETA sector needs as set out in the sector skills plan, strategic plan, workplace skills plans and priorities outlined in the National Development Plan.”
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Refiloe Mogoru
24th January 2025your implementation of skills into our communities is a good thing to us the providers so that we can help our youth and other community members GOD BLESS YOU KEEP YOUR STANDARD HIGH
Civil society development initiatives
24th January 2025We need the funding for the project and service for community
Wendy Tembe
27th January 2025Dear Stakeholder
Kindly note that HWSETA advertise funding on an annual basis to HWSETA registered Employers. Should your Organisation’s primary objective falls within the scope of HWSETA, you may consider applying to be registered as the Employer with HWSETA to participate when HWSETA advertise funding in the future.
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Ignette Fourie
27th January 2025Where does one find the EOI application spreadsheet and Authorization form?
Wendy Tembe
27th January 2025Dear Ignette
Thank you for the inquiry, kindly follow the steps of the application online and all relevant documents and forms are assessable on the application.
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Wendy Tembe
27th January 2025Dear Ignette
Thank you for the inquiry, kindly note that documentations and relevant forms are accessible on the application online.
Kindly follow the relevant steps to access the documents needed.
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Desiree Mmako
28th January 2025Good Morning.
I would like to know regarding the WSP. If we did not submit for approval it means we cannot apply for this EoI?
My other question is to request guideline and steps on how to apply for WSP/ATR, Thank You.
Wendy Tembe
28th January 2025Dear Desiree
Thank you for the inquiry, kindly note that it is mandatory that the Employer registered with HWSETA submit the WSP/ATR on the 30th of April and be approved. Is your Organisation registered with HWSETA as the Employer? For onward advise.
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Helani Maluleke
28th January 2025Hi Wendy
Do you have SDF to assist you with the submission of ATR and WSP?
082 828 1325
Wendy Tembe
3rd February 2025Dear Helani
Thank you for the email, kindly note that HWSETA does not register independent SDF’s. SDF’s are appointed by HWSETA registered Employers and register with HWSETA to coordinate the submissions of the WSP/ATR for their Organisations.
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Masamnkele
29th January 2025Is it possible for hwseta to give stipend to student doing Practicals, if not is there a way they can locate you to a farm and provide mentorship .
Wendy Tembe
3rd February 2025Dear Masamnkele
Kindly be informed that HWSETA does not recruit students for any funded programmes. HWSETA advertise funding on an annual basis to HWSETA registered public and private Employers; Department of health and social development and administer partnerships with TVET Colleges and Public Universities in South Africa. The qualification / Learning Programme pursued should fall within the scope of health and social development sector. Kindly be informed that HWSETA advertised funding, and the applications are still open for the period December 2024 to March 2025.
Please note that once the Employers, TVET Colleges and Universities are approved for funding they recruit beneficiaries. The communication and coordination are done through the Employers, Public Universities and Public TVET Colleges.
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David Makena
6th February 2025How does an accredited under HWSETA apply for DGs’ since they are no an employer
Lorraine
6th February 2025Hi
When are bursaries for postgraduates opening?
Wendy Tembe
12th February 2025Dear Lorraine
Thank you for the inquiry, no updates at this stage.
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Chulumanco Salmani
8th February 2025Do you fund, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (2 day) training?
Do you also fund, a postgraduate in public health
Wendy Tembe
12th February 2025Dear Chulumanco
Kindly note that HWSETA fund postgraduate Bursary within the health and social development sector. Kindly note that HWSETA offer funding on Skills Programmes through HWSETA registered Employers.
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Ntombizethu Phyllis Dlamini
21st February 2025I need to apply for the learnership programme, where do I get the application form
Wendy Tembe
25th February 2025Dear Ntombizethu
Kindly be informed that HWSETA does not recruit students for any funded programmes. HWSETA advertise funding on an annual basis to HWSETA registered public and private Employers; Department of health and social development and administer partnerships with TVET Colleges and Public Universities in South Africa. The qualification / Learning Programme pursued should fall within the scope of health and social development sector. Kindly be informed that HWSETA advertised funding, and the applications are still open for the period December 2024 to 14 March 2025.
Please note that once the Employers, TVET Colleges and Universities are approved for funding they recruit beneficiaries. The communication and coordination are done through the Employers, Public Universities and Public TVET Colleges.
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Mikay Goliath
10th February 2025What about unemployed Individuals who wish to enter into the Health and Welfare space can they apply for unemployed learnership being employed by an institution?
Wendy Tembe
12th February 2025Dear Mikay
Kindly be informed that HWSETA does not recruit students for any funded programmes. HWSETA advertise funding on an annual basis to HWSETA registered public and private Employers; Department of health and social development and administer partnerships with TVET Colleges and Public Universities in South Africa. The qualification / Learning Programme pursued should fall within the scope of health and social development sector. Kindly be informed that HWSETA advertised funding, and the applications are still open for the period December 2024 to 14 March 2025.
Please note that once the Employers, TVET Colleges and Universities are approved for funding they recruit beneficiaries/ student both employed and unemployed. The communication and coordination are done through the Employers, Public Universities and Public TVET Colleges.
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Litshanivhanavhade
12th February 2025Do NPO Organizations qualified to apply?
Wendy Tembe
12th February 2025Dear Litshanivhanavhade
Thank you for the inquiry, if the NPO is registered with HWSETA as the Employer and submitted the WSP /ATR last year 30 April and approved, yes the NPO can apply.
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Ntombizethu Phyllis Dlamini
21st February 2025Where do I get the application form for the learnership programme
Wendy Tembe
25th February 2025Dear Ntombizethu
Kindly be informed that HWSETA does not recruit students for any funded programmes. HWSETA advertise funding on an annual basis to HWSETA registered public and private Employers; Department of health and social development and administer partnerships with TVET Colleges and Public Universities in South Africa. The qualification / Learning Programme pursued should fall within the scope of health and social development sector. Kindly be informed that HWSETA advertised funding, and the applications are still open for the period December 2024 to 14 March 2025.
Please note that once the Employers, TVET Colleges and Universities are approved for funding they recruit beneficiaries. The communication and coordination are done through the Employers, Public Universities and Public TVET Colleges.
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NCEBAKAZI
12th February 2025Good day
i would like to enquire, I am trying to apply I’m doing my first year in the health science degree but when i am trying to apply it requires employer details. what am i doing wrong?
Wendy Tembe
17th February 2025Dear Ncebakazi
Kindly be informed that HWSETA does not recruit students for any funded programmes. HWSETA advertise funding on an annual basis to HWSETA registered public and private Employers; Department of health and social development and administer partnerships with TVET Colleges and Public Universities in South Africa. The qualification / Learning Programme pursued should fall within the scope of health and social development sector. Kindly be informed that HWSETA advertised funding, and the applications are still open for the period December 2024 to 14 March 2025.
Please note that once the Employers, TVET Colleges and Universities are approved for funding they recruit beneficiaries. The communication and coordination are done through the Employers, Public Universities and Public TVET Colleges.
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Mathapelo
13th February 2025Does the HWSETA grants also apply to funding an AI and Robotics academy so that we use the funding to train young people?
Wendy Tembe
17th February 2025Dear Mathapelo
Kindly note that the programmes mentioned does not fall under HWSETSA scope. Kindly enquire with MICT SETA and MERSETA.
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AA Phiri
18th February 2025Hi,
Does HWSETA have an intern placement programme where HSE interns are made available to companies looking to bring these onboard for 12-24 month terms?
Thank you
Wendy Tembe
19th February 2025Dear AA Phiri
Thank you for the inquiry, kindly note that the current EOI advertised accommodates; learnerships, Bursaries, Internships, Inservice training through public TVET Colleges, Skills Programmes, Work Integrated learning. HWSETA administer funding through HWSETA registered Employers, TVETE Colleges and public Universities in South Africa on an annual basis.
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Okuhle
21st February 2025Hi
Can a government department apply for the DG?
Wendy Tembe
25th February 2025Dear Okuhle
Only HWSETA Registered Employers; the department of Health and social development.
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Vic
24th February 2025Good day,
I would like to confirm, with regards to EOI Discretionary Grants, do we only apply for learners we already have within the organisation and workers already paying their fees (bursary holders) or do we need to apply for learners and workers planning to appoint and pay fees for in the year 2025/26? or both?
Wendy Tembe
25th February 2025Dear Vic
Thank you for the email, kindly note that the EOI aim to support beneficiaries who need financial assistance to pay or pursue their studies.
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Malesia
24th February 2025We are an MICT SETA accredited provider and wish to provide ICT training for HW SETA employees in various provinces. Can we apply and submit Memorandum of Understanding from HW SETA stakeholders?
Wendy Tembe
25th February 2025Dear Malesia
Thank you for the email, kindly note that HWSETA staff / employee training is facilitated by HR division based on the training needs stated on the Employee’s performance agreement signed per financial year. The Expression of Interests (EOI) advertised on the website is meant for HWSETA Registered Employers, Public TVET colleges and private Employers not private Skills Development providers.
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Precious
27th February 2025Good day,
If we are an NPO and our payroll is below R500,000.00 do we still need to submit a Wsp to qualify for this funding. Also can one apply without a T number.
Regards
Wendy Tembe
27th February 2025Dear Precious
Thank you for the inquiry, yes.
Thank you
‘Regards
Ziyanda lumkile
27th February 2025I would like to know how do I apply for a bursary…I’m doing second year in nursing
Wendy Tembe
28th February 2025Dear Ziyanda
Thank you for the inquiry, kindly note that HWSETA administer bursary funding through HWSETA registered Employers public universities. HWSETA advertise funding to them on an annual basis, once they are approved they recruit beneficiaries. The advert is currently out on the HWSETA website until 14 March 2025.
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Busi
3rd March 2025hi can i please ask how do i get the levy payer number or the T-number, i am trying to apply for funding on your website but it wont allow me to go to the next stage without the T-number or levy number.
Wendy Tembe
4th March 2025Dear Busi
Please note that the Expression of Interest advert is meant for HWSETA registered Employers not individuals.
Kindly be informed that HWSETA does not recruit students for any funded programmes. HWSETA advertise funding on an annual basis to HWSETA registered public and private Employers; Department of health and social development and administer partnerships with TVET Colleges and Public Universities in South Africa. The qualification / Learning Programme pursued should fall within the scope of health and social development sector. Kindly be informed that HWSETA advertised funding, and the applications are still open for the period December 2024 to 14 March 2025.
Please note that once the Employers, TVET Colleges and Universities are approved for funding they recruit beneficiaries. The communication and coordination are done through the Employers, Public Universities and Public TVET Colleges.
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Ricardo
7th March 2025Hi
Can you assist? What’s the process if i would like to get my training program accreditated by HWSETA?
Wendy Tembe
11th March 2025Dear Ricardo
Kindly contact QCTO for accreditation inquiries. kindly note that accreditation application process moved from HWSETA to QCTO.
http://www.qcto.org.za
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Leanne
13th March 2025Wendy.
The University of Pretoria has not received any communication from the HWSETA in regards the new way of the HWSETA’s funding process. I have been administering the HWSETA postgrad awardees since 2019 and have had no communications since the last payment in March 2014 for the 2023 awardees. I am now getting queries about the HWSETA funding for 2025-2026 from a few students and was provided with the relevant link. Some explanation from HWSETA management would be appreciated. Thank you
Wendy Tembe
19th March 2025Dear Leanne
Noted, and thank you for the email.
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April Koalepe
10th March 2025Do NGO’s qualify to apply for skills programmes?
Wendy Tembe
11th March 2025Dear April,
Yes, provided the NGO is registered with HWSETA as the Employer, submitted the WSP /ATR Previous financial year and approved.
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regarsd
Wendy Tembe
19th March 2025Dear April
Thank you for the inquiry, kindly note only HWSETA registered NGO’s / NPO’s are eligible to apply.
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Ronel
11th March 2025Good afternoon
Once a student nurse has been accepted for HWSETA bursary for nursing first year studies DN1 in 2024. Will the student automatically qualify for a bursary in 2025 – DN2. The student is underprivileged and registration for 2025 was due in January 2025. By what month will the institution be notified of the HWSETA bursaries 2025?
I sincerely hope that this question can be cleared.
Warm Regards and Thank you.
Wendy Tembe
11th March 2025Dear Ronel
Thank you for the inquiry, kindly note that HWSETA administer funding with Employers on an annual basis, the Employer must apply again on your behalf for continuity.
The student does not qualify automatically for the following year.
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