WholeSay Newsletter May 2021

May 2021 Newsletter

W&RSETA appoints leadership chair at University of Johannesburg THE W&RSETA CONDEMNS ALL FORM OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE

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Message from the Editor-in-Chief

Be part of the demand-led and evidence-based skills planning for the Wholesale and Retail Sector

2021/22 Skills development priorities ......................... 2 Meet the Retail Leadership Chair at UJ ....................... 3 Sector Skills Plan Consultations ................................... 5 Success Story.............................................................. 6 Advocacy .................................................................. 6 WholeDiary ............................................................... 7

Dear Stakeholder

Editorial Team

Thank you for choosing WholeSay One of the key responsibilities of a SETA is to develop a Sector Skills Plan (SSP) to inform the skills priorities for a particular sector. As a key deliverable, the W&RSETA has to develop this five-year plan and review it annually to provide a blueprint for the skills priorities for the Wholesale and Retail Sector emanating from credible research which highlights the sector’s skills demands and supply trends.

The W&RSETA has recently embarked on consultations to engage employers, industry associations and training providers in preparation for the annual submission of the SSP to the Department of Higher Education and Training by 31 August 2021.

Martha Shingange – Editor-in-Chief Rhulani Mavunda – Editor Desmond Mashao – Production Coordinator

The full schedule of the engagements is provided on page 5.

We are very pleased with our efforts to professionalise the W&R Sector through our research initiatives. It is a pleasure to introduce the newly appointed Retail Leadership Chair of the Wholesale and Retail Leadership Chair (W&RLC) at the University of Johannesburg. The chair was established in November 2020, becoming the W&RSETA’s third W&RLC, following the ones at Cape Peninsula University of Technology and Durban University of Technology.

Meet our newest Retail Leadership Chair on page 2

We encourage decision makers and key role players from our wholesale and retail companies and organisations that represent the interests of the sector and training providers to participate in the various sessions that have been scheduled up to 5 July 2021 to provide input and insights into the labour market, economy and skills development focusing on the growth of the sector.

Until next month, Yours in skills development,

Martha

Manager: Marketing and Communications

Accountability Value of The Month

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• Professionalism • Being orientated towards service fulfilment • Exceeding expectations • Meticulousness • Adhering to standards • Consistency • Living the Batho Pele Principles

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MEET THE W&RSETA LEADERSHIP CHAIR AT UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG

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he W&RSETA is pleased to announce its third Wholesale and Retail Leadership Chair (W&RLC) at the University

of Johannesburg (UJ). The SETA made history in Africa in 2011 with the introduction of the Retail Chair initiative launching the first chair at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology. In 2017, the second chair was established at the Durban University of Technology.

The aim of the Retail Chairs is to professionalise and improve skills levels in the Wholesale and Retail Sector and position the sector as an attractive career proposition for young talent through the development of qualifications at NQF level 5-10 and innovative research. The Retail Leadership Chairs serve as conduits between industry and institutions of learning, in terms of constructive engagements, best

Dr Beate Stiehler-Mulder, Leadership Chair

practice in the sector locally and internationally, curriculum relevance, work integrated learning and facilitation and

Her experience in marketing and academics spans over 15

collaboration with international institutions to align the

years, of which eight have been spent lecturing and academic

sector to international best practice. These objectives are

management.

aptly aligned to the National Skills Development (NSDP), demonstrating the W&RSETA’s visionary leadership in

The dynamic and inspirational Dr Stiehler-Mulder has a firm

education and training for the Wholesale and Retail Sector.

background in research and publications on marketing, digital, branding, retail and consumer subjects in South African

Assuming the role of Leadership Chair, Dr Beate

and international journals and conferences. A highlight in

Stiehler-Mulder is currently the Senior Lecturer and

her accolades was winning the “Outstanding Paper” at the

Marketing Coordinator in the Marketing Management:

Emerald Literati Network Awards in 2017 and being a main

College of Business and Economics Department at UJ.

Jury Member of the 2020 Financial Mail AdFocus Awards.

Dr Stiehler-Mulder’s impressive professional and academic achievements will stand the W&RLC at UJ in good stead.

The W&RSETA wishes Dr Stiehler-Mulder great success

She holds a PhD in Industrial Economics and Management

in her tenure as the Leadership Chair at the University of

from the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden,

Johannesburg to enable the W&RSETA to link education and

an MCom in Marketing Management from the University of

the workplace, improving the South African workforce’s skills,

Pretoria and is a certified Digital Marketing professional.

and increasing access to occupationally directed programmes.

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2021/22 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN

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he W&RSETA has completed the second month of the 2021/22 financial year which kick-started with the Grant Season.

We have hit the ground running with the implementation of our priorities as outlined in the Annual Performance Plan.

Following a challenging 2020/21, we are slowly regaining ground on the targets that were deferred due to the reprioritisation that was necessitated by budget reductions as a result of the four-month SDL payment levy to provide relief to companies from the impact of COVID-19.

The W&RSETA’s skills development mandate remains, but our directive now extends in line with the requirement for SETAs to contribute to South Africa’s burdening challenges of unemployment, particularly among the youth. We will focus on working closely with community education and training colleges; infrastructure support for TVET colleges; the implementation of candidacy programmes; and facilitating entrepreneurship development and support, as well as Information Communication Technology interventions for 4IR

Strategic Key Focus Areas • Priority Skills Plan • Hard-to-Fill Vacancies • SMME and Co-operative Development • Youth Unemployment • Stakeholder Engagement • Training and Employment of People with Disabilities • Sector Transformation

sector readiness.

In this current financial year, our performance and impact will be measured against the following commitments:

Programme 1 – Administration • 90% implementation of the new structure • 20% reduction in manual processes • Unqualified audit opinion

Programme 2 – Skills Planning & Research • Approved SSP and Strategic Plan • 2 MoUs with strategic partners • 2 research studies • 2 research studies completed • 2 tracer, evaluation and impact studies

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Programme 3 – Learning Programmes and Projects • 70% approved Annexure II submissions for small, medium and large companies • 2000 new unemployed bursaries and 1000 continuing • 15 employed Masters/PhD bursaries • 320 middle managers enrolled on the RMDP • 90 senior managers registered on the ILDP • 1250 NQF level 5-8 employed bursaries awarded and 100 completions • 7500 NQF level 2-5 unemployed learnerships registrations and 1500 completions • 800 NQF level 2-5 unemployed skills programmes registrations and 400 completions • 50 employees enrolled on candidacy programmes • 1200 TVET and HETI students placed in workplace based learning programmes • Partnerships with 10 TVETCs and HETIs for workplace programmes • 1200 internships registrations and 350 completions • 5750 NQF level 2-5 employed learnerships registrations and 500 completions • 5000 NQF level 2-5 employed skills programmes registrations and 3250 completions • 300 employed learners registered on RPL and 100 completions • 500 employed learners registered on AET (NQF level 1 learnership) • 300 learners enrolled on artisan programmes and 30 completions • 500 unemployed people participate in skills development programmes at CET • 2400 SMEs participate in skills development programmes • 2400 informal traders participate in capacitation workshops • 200 people trained in entrepreneur development to start their own businesses • 20 co-operatives participate in skills development programmes • 100 CBOs/NGOs/NPOs participate in skills development programmes • 960 beneficiaries from trade unions participate in skills development programmes • 150 career guidance initiatives in urban and 150 in rural areas • 15 people trained as career development practitioners • 600 Life Orientation educators capacitated on the W&RSETA career guide • 750 learners/unemployed people assisted to access W&RSETA opportunities • Develop an online career development platform • 35% levy resources spent on high level, 15% intermediate and 50% elementary skills • 10 stakeholder sessions to advocate participation in skills development programme

Programme 4 – Quality Assurance • 2 partnerships established with higher education institutions offering retail qualifications • 3 centres of specialisation supported • 9 TVETCs supported through capacitation workshops and 7 TVETCs will be provided equipment, in implementing occupational directed programmes annually.

• 30 TVETC lecturers registered and 27 complete capacitation programmes • 3 TVETs supported to become assessment centres for retail occupational programmes • W&RSETA presence in 32 TVETCs • 3 partnerships with CET colleges • CET colleges supported with learning materials (3), equipment (3) and infrastructure (3) • 3 CET colleges supported with lecturer development • 3 CET colleges supported on management development • 40 partnerships established with HDI skills development providers

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he W&RSETA invites all W&RSETA employers, business associations and training providers to the 2021 annual SSP consultation sessions. The SETA will interact with stakeholders to solicit input on critical skills development,

the economic and labour market and what should be done to strengthen and grow the sector. These will translate into national and provincial skills priority plans that will be implemented by the W&RSETA. Participation of key role players will ensure that the W&RSETA develops an SSP that reflects the skills priorities of the Wholesale and Retail Sector and allocates funding to address these priorities.

Consultation sessions have been scheduled as follows: SURVEYS: EMPLOYERS, INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS AND TRAINING PROVIIDERS Stakeholder

Start Date

End Date

Method of Communication

Employers

24-May-21

04-Jun-21

Platform to be confirmed

Industry Associations

24-May-21

04-Jun-21

Platform to be confirmed

Training Providers

24-May-21

04-Jun-21

Platform to be confirmed

INTERVIEWS: EMPLOYERS AND INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

SSP ENGAGEMENTS: EMPLOYERS Province

Date

Time

Stakeholder

Time

Limpopo

02-Jun-21

10h00 - 13h00

09h00 - 10h00

Mpumalanga

03-Jun-21

10h00 - 13h00

10h30 - 11h30

KwaZulu-Natal

07-Jun-21

10h00 - 13h00

12h00 - 13h00

Eastern Cape

21-Jun-21

10h00 - 13h00

09h00 - 10h00

Western Cape

22-Jun-21

10h00 - 13h00

10h30 - 11h30

23-Jun-21

10h00 - 13h00

12h00 - 13h00

Gauteng North and South

14h00 - 15h00

North West

28-Jun-21

10h00 - 13h00

13h00 - 14h00

Free State

29-Jun-21

10h00 - 13h00

10h30 - 11h30

Northern Cape

05-Jul-21

10h00 - 13h00

Industry Associations

Date 01-Jun-21

02-Jun-21

Employers 03-Jun-21

12h00 - 13h00 14h00 - 15h00

04-Jun-21

09h00 - 10h00 10h30 - 11h30

Training Providers

04-Jun-21

12h00 - 13h00 14h00 - 15h00

*sessions will be conducted on Microsoft Teams and the links will be provided on confirmation of attendance *confirmations must be emailed to tmnisi@wrseta.org.za W&RSETA | May 2021

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SUCCESS STORY W&RSETA MBA/PhD Bursary Scheme

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he W&RSETA’s bursary scheme for MBA and PhD qualifications is in its ninth year of implementation after it was established as a component of the Retail Chair’s initiative.

The primary focus of the scheme is to professionalise the W&R Sector by encouraging employees to pursue qualifications at higher levels to address skills gaps in the sector.

Kevin Naidoo is the epitome of dedication and commitment to succeed against all odds.

Born with a hearing disability, Kevin did not allow this to stop him from reaching for his dreams.

His story of one who started off cleaning toilets to completing an MBA degree is one of sheer brilliance.

Kevin applied for an MBA bursary from the W&RSETA to complete his studies with MANCOSA which he started in 2017. The SETA fully funded his programme including study materials. “The financial burden was lifted off my shoulders, thanks to the W&RSETA”.

Kevin admits that the journey was not easy but worth all the effort and sacrifices as he completed his MBA cum laude.

Kevin Naidoo, Training Officer, RCL Foods

“I want to express my appreciation and gratitude to each one of you for being part of my journey in completing the MBA. It has been my dream to complete the MBA. The cherry on the top is that I achieved a distinction in my dissertation. I will graduate on 5 June 2021. The W&RSETA can stand tall and proud that they were part of a disabled person’s dream.

I salute you for being part of my journey. Next stop is my PhD.” Kevin is a marathon runner and has completed the Comrades Marathon three times. He is also an author of a book titled “Aim Higher” which is currently being translated to Braille.

Advocacy TEA with SMMEs

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n 22 May 2021 we joined the Township Entrepreneurs Alliance (TEA) for a day of empowerment with SMMEs

from various sectors including wholesale and retail.

TEA is an organisation that focuses on the education and W&RSETA Gauteng North Provincial Manager, Lebogang Khoza engaging with the audience

empowerment of small businesses in townships through various initiatives including workshops.

SMMEs joined physically at The Hang Awt in Tembisa, outside Midrand and spent the day engaging institutions, including the W&RSETA, on small business and development support.

The W&RSETA identified this event as an opportunity to reach out to SMMEs in the Wholesale and Retail Sector

to participate in the skills development and create awareness

which accounts for over 90% of its stakeholders. The SETA’s

on various programmes that are available to non-levy paying

participation is aimed at encouraging levy-paying companies

companies.

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WHOLEDIARY Provincial Stakeholder Engagement meetings

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takeholders within the wholesale and retail sector have the opportunity to engage on issues pertinent to the delivery of skills development in their respective provinces though the Provincial Stakeholder forum meeting. Wholesale and retail

companies, institutions of learning and training providers are encourage to be part of these forums.

Confirmed dates for 2021 are as follows: Province

Date

Gauteng

17 September 19 November

KwaZulu-Natal

9 June 14 September 25 November

Free State

20 July

Mpumalanga

25 June 30 July 27 August 1 October 26 November

To receive updates and invitations to these meetings, please contact us on wrseta@wrseta.org.za

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CONTACT DETAILS Head Office

Eastern Cape

Free State

Riverside Office Park Hennops Building 1303 Heuwel Avenue Centurion

3 Surrey Road Vincent East London

8 Barnes Street Westdene, Bloemfontein

Tel: 012 622 9500

Tel: 043 726 3281

Tel: 051 444 0746

Gauteng North

Gauteng South

KwaZulu-Natal

Egret Place, Hillcrest Office Park, 189 Lunnon Road, Hillcrest Pretoria

Hillside House, Cnr Empire And Hillside Roads, Parktown, Johannesburg

Third Floor, Clifton Place 19 Hurst Grove Musgrave Durban

Tel: 012 430 4930

Tel: 011 656 0085

Tel: 031 277 0500

Limpopo

Mpumalanga

Northern Cape

Office No 1, 125 Marshall Street Cnr Hans Van Rensburg And Marshall Street, Polokwane, 0699

Parkmed Building, 64 Mandela Street Emalahleni 1035

Monridge Office Park 2 Kekewich, Drive, Monument Heights, Kimberley

Tel: 015 291 2237

Tel: 013 690 1214

Tel: 053 831 4117

North West

Western Cape

Website www.wrseta.org.za

Office No 9, 40 Heysstek Street Rustenburg 0299

Waterside Office Park Tyger Waterfront Carl Cronje Drive, Belville

Tel: 014 592 0483

Tel: 021 561 6500

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