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The
Training
The aim of our partnership and participation in the Global
Authority (PSETA) is one of the 21 Sector Education and
Public
Service
Skills Initiative is to assist in passing on the most critical
Training
skills which are provided by this initiative through training,
Authorities
Sector (SETAs)
Education established
and in
accordance
with the Skills Development Act No. 97 of 1998 (SDA).
tools
and
platforms
PSETA is a statutory body established to facilitate skills
with employers.
designed
to
connect
jobseekers
development in the Public Services sector and to ensure that skills needs are identified and addressed through various
Aims and Objectives
training initiatives.
The Global Skills Initiative (GSI) aims to empower 25 million people globally, with in-demand skills that are critical for the
The focus and emphasis of PSETA is primarily on transversal
digital economy. As societies reopen, one of the first steps
skills which are dubbed the ‘business of government’ – functions
needed to create a safe and successful economic recovery is
of administration, management, planning, legislation, policy
access to the top skills needed to fill new jobs of the future. To
development, etc. PSETA’s scope of coverage includes National
achieve this recovery and empower others to gain new skills
and Provincial Government Departments, Public Entities and
and certifications, the programme offers:
Legislatures and funds various occupational programmes,
• Free access to courses (also known as learning paths) to help
within the Post School and Education sector.
you develop the skills the most in-demand jobs require • Low-cost certifications
PSETA in collaboration with the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) is responsible for the design and
• Free job-seeking tools through LinkedIn to help in developing in-demand skills and to pursue new jobs.
development of occupational qualifications and trades, quality assurance, accreditation, monitoring as well as certification of
List of Programmes
competent learners. The SETA is committed to a demand-driven,
Courses and Learning Pathways are offered for the following
industry-led approach to scarce skills related and occupationally
in-demand skills in the Public Sector:
directed training.
• Project Manager • Graphic Designer
VISION
• Financial Analyst
To be the heart of developing a skilled, capable and innovative
• Sales Development Specialist
public sector workforce.
• Data Analyst • Software Developer
MISSION
• Customer Service Specialist
To facilitate the delivery of a capable, ethical and developmental
• Network Administrator
public service sector workforce through:
• Digital Marketing Specialist
• researching skills demand and supply in the sector;
• IT support/Help desk technician
• effective delivery of skills development interventions based on occupationally directed qualifications; • monitoring, evaluation and reporting of the implementation of education, training and skills development in the sector; and • a capable institution
How to access programmes PSETA invites you to join this important initiative as a participant/ partner in ensuring that as many South Africans are enrolled and complete these programmes. You are welcome to register on https://afrikatikkunservices.com/gsisa
PSETA and the Global Skills Initiative The Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority
Make sure you click on the PSETA icon and Afrika-tikkun
(PSETA) has partnered with Microsoft South Africa and its
services will assess each applicant and their needs, interests,
implementing partner Afrika Tikkun Services on the Global
and aspirations, allowing us to channel them to the correct
Skills Initiative South Africa (GSISA).
learning pathways.
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