Consumer Goods Council of South Africa W&RSETA Bursary 2025

Consumer Goods Council of South Africa W&RSETA Bursary 2025

Deadline: 08 January 2025

Location: South Africa

Consumer Goods Council of South Africa W&RSETA Bursary

Consumer Goods Council of South Africa W&RSETA is accepting applications for 2025 academic year bursaries.

The Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&RSETA) established a Bursary Scheme in 2011 to address skills shortages in the Sector Skills Plan.

This initiative is administered by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and Career Wise, providing financial assistance to deserving students pursuing wholesale and retail qualifications.

The W&RSETA recognizes the vital role of TVET colleges in addressing skills shortages in the country and aims to cultivate a skilled workforce.

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The bursary scheme is designed to provide a pool of potential employees equipped with scarce and critical skills, thereby bridging the gap between supply and demand in the workforce while promoting the wholesale and retail sector as a viable career path.

Eligibility

The bursary scheme is open to learners aiming to study any retail-related qualifications at recognized institutions, including universities, universities of technology, and TVET Colleges (formerly known as FET Colleges) in South Africa.

The courses eligible for funding include, but are not limited to:

  • Food Technology / Food Security
  • Financial Accounting / Management
  • Human Resources
  • Operations Management
  • Business Management / Administration
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Office Administration
  • Credit Management
  • Clothing Technology / Production
  • Marketing Management
  • Retail Management

How to apply

To apply for the bursary:

  • Visit any NSFAS office or
  • Send your application documents to millicents@cgcsa.co.za

Note: In the subject line of the email, please indicate the specific qualification you are applying for.

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