Bursaries

The Services SETA(SSETA) in partnership with Universities South Africa (USAF), hereby invites individuals employed by levy paying and non-levy paying employers within Services SETA industries (SSP 2023/24– see below link) to submit applications for bursaries. The field of study of applicants should be aligned to SSETA hard to fill vacancies as per Services SETA Sector Skills Plan 23/24. Successful applicants will be funded to pursue studies relating to full/ part or short courses that are SAQA registered and or recognised by a public tertiary institution in South Africa. 

Applicants must comply with the following criteria:

  • You must be an employee within the scope of Services Seta
  • You must not currently hold a bursary within the PSET system.
  • Preferably, you must enroll on a course that is aligned with the hard-to-fill vacancies identified in the Services Seta’s Sector Skills Plan here (SSP 2023/24 Chapter 3)

 

If you meet
these requirements, download the application forms and learn
more about the program. You will also need to submit the following documents
along with your application:

Send applications to: kleinbooi@usaf.ac.za or linda.tshabalala@universitiessouthafrica.onmicrosoft.com

New working student application:

·         Proof of registration/Fee Statement (if not, proof of application);

·         Bursary Agreement Form/Bursary Registration Form;

·         Certified ID Copy;

·         Dated and signed proof of employment;

  • POPI Consent Form; and
  • Bursary Funding Declaration Form.

If you are a continuing learner, you will also need to provide the following in addition:

  • Current Academic Year Results
  • 2024 Academic Year Proof of Registration/Fee Statement

·         Bursary Agreement Form/Bursary Registration Form;

·         Certified ID Copy;

·         Dated and signed proof of employment;

 

  • POPI Consent Form; and
  • Bursary Funding Declaration Form.
Registration Form
Bursary Agreement
Bursary Agreement Declaration
POPI Act form

Transformation and Enterprise Development

B-BBEE and Related Templates

As part of our efforts to assist and empower emerging small businesses in its procurement programme, the Services SETA endeavours to partner with compliant small entities who fulfil legislated requirements and have the relevant tendering documentation. In this endeavour, the following templates are available for those qualifying EMEs and QSE entities.
[Form Download]

 

“EME” – Exempted Micro Enterprise

An “EME” is an entity with a turnover that is less than R10 million per annum. These entities automatically qualify as follows:

  • 100% black-owned EME – Level 1 BEE status and a procurement recognition level of 135%
  • 51% or more black-owned EME – Level 2 BEE status and a procurement recognition level of 125%
  • Any other EME – Level 4 status and a procurement recognition level of 100%

“QSE” – Qualifying Small Enterprise

“QSE” – A Qualifying Small Enterprise is an entity with a turnover that it less than R50 million per annum; and qualifies for automatic recognition as follows:

  • 100% black-owned QSE – Level 1 BEE status and a procurement recognition level of 135%
  • 51% or more black-owned QSE – Level 2 BEE status and a procurement recognition level of 125%
  • Any other QSE with a valid and submitted BEE certificate
    [Form Download]

 

The above-stated small and emerging entities do not require a BEE Certificate but simply require a sworn Affidavit that has been stamped by the Commissioner of Oath, except for QSEs with less than 51% black ownership. Furthermore, the Services SETA strictly prohibits any fronting as a condition for bidding and will not entertain any fraudulent BEE certificates or sworn Affidavits whatsoever. For more on what constitutes fronting (Linkto: page), please follow the link.

For more information on the above please contact:

Ms. Johanna Legote – Transformation Unit:

johannale@serviceseta.org.za or 011 694 8639

Why Apply

By applying for the Services Seta Bursary for Employed Learners, you will benefit on:

  • Funding for your tuition fees, and study material i.e.books
  • Access to quality education and training from public tertiary institutions in South Africa
  • Enhanced skills and knowledge in your chosen field
  • Increased employability and career prospects
  • Contribution to the transformation and growth of the services sector

 

Please make sure that you provide all the necessary documents to avoid any delays or disqualification. For assistance with the application process, please contact us at kleinbooi@usaf.ac.za linda.tshabalala@universitiessouthafrica.onmicrosoft.com

Don’t miss this opportunity
to invest in your future and make a difference in the services sector. Apply
today and join the Services Seta Chamber Operations in creating a brighter
tomorrow for yourself and your country.

 

Closing
Date: 08 January 2024 16:00