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14 September 2015
Discretionary Grant Advertisement
The Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA) hereby invites suitable
employers, stakeholders and interested parties to apply for discretionary grant funding. These grants
are intended to meet the sector needs as set out in the Sector Skills Plan (SSP), Strategic Plan and the
priorities outlined in the National Skills Development Strategy III (NSDSIII).
The allocation of funds is intended for programmes and projects that improve the supply of qualified
and competent people for scarce and critical skills. Furthermore, it is also intended for programmes
that include practical and theoretical components that are meaningful for the development of the
individual and achieve substantial progress towards a qualification. Finally, the allocation of funds is
intended to provide external mentoring support and training for business owners and learners.
In this Discretionary Grant window, the Services SETA will be allocating Discretionary Grant funding
for the following learning interventions*:
LP01 Learnerships for Unemployed Learners (18.2)
LP03 Artisans: Apprenticeships and Trade Tests for Unemployed Learners
LP05 Internships: For learners with HET NQF 5 and Above (Full Qualification)
LP06 Internships: For learners with FET Part Nated Qualification (N6 only)
LP07 Internships: For learners with FET Post NCV and Vocational Qualification
*Please refer to Annexure 1, which is appended to this Advertisement, for definitions and budgets for each learning
intervention.
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Who can apply?
The Services SETA is a public institution and is therefore obliged to avail business and skills
development training opportunities to all South Africans who meet its requirements. Therefore, all
stakeholders and role-players* with the requisite capacity and legal good standing may apply for
Services SETA funded interventions.
Given the special nature of skills development broadly and with regard to SETAs specifically, the
Services SETA’s discretionary funding is applicable, in the main, to:
Services SETA Levy paying companies
Non-levy paying companies in the Services sector
Services SETA accredited skills development providers (SDPs)
Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) and Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs)
Community-Based Organisations (CBOs)
Public Institutions, including public Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
Colleges;
Trade Unions associated with the Services SETA and/or in the Services sector
Other role players in the Services sector
*Preference will be given to entities that are based in the province applied for, specifically in the geographical focus
areas mentioned in that province.
NB:
1. Where a successful applicant is not an accredited training provider, the appointment of
an accredited training provider will be handled jointly by that applicant and the Services
SETA via a Services SETA prescribed process;
a. Only accredited SDPs, or SDPs who have submitted an application for
accreditation with the Services SETA in the qualification/trade that learners are
to be trained in, at the time of application, will be considered for funding. Non –
Services SETA accredited SDPs do not qualify for funding, except if they are
Services SETA levy payers.
2. Stakeholders who applied during any previous Discretionary Grant Allocation windows
are welcome to apply during this new window of funding whether their previous
applications were successful or not.
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Budget guidelines
The Services SETA seeks to regulate the costs of developing learners across its learning programmes.
This is necessitated by the varying prices that are charged across the industry for the same
qualifications. As such the Services SETA has provided unit costs per learning intervention to assist
applicants prepare their budget.
Funds will not be awarded for
The Services SETA will not award funds for:
Projects that have already commenced prior to the approval of the application
Set-up costs, e.g. start-up costs
Capital expenditure, e.g. building costs, equipment such as computers, etc.
Existing operating expenses e.g. salaries of current employees who will undergo training
Organisational policy development
Interventions that result only in “awareness” for participants
Training of any learners who are being funded through other programmes already.
Application Process
The application window will open on 14 September 2015 at 08:00 a.m. and close on 13
October 2015 at 12:00 a.m. (midnight)
To register and access the online application form please visit www.serviceseta.org.za
Applications submitted via email will not be accepted
No late or incomplete applications will be considered
The deadline will not be extended
The Services SETA provincial offices are available to help with information and facilities for
the lodging of applications
Mandatory compliance documents*
In order to be considered for this Discretionary Grant, the following mandatory supporting
documents need to be completed and submitted with each application:
Valid Tax Clearance or Exemption Certificate
Company Registration Documents, including proof of registered place of business
Proof of Registration (in the case of a Temporary Employment Services Company)
Declaration of Interest (Form 1b)
Declaration of Authorised Person (Form 1c)
Declaration of Employee Consultation (Form 1d)
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Confirmation of reading Services SETA Discretionary Grant policy (Form 1e)
Failure to submit any of the documents listed above may lead to the disqualification of the
application.
*A checklist indicating the complete list of documents to be submitted by applicants is provided on the
application website
Note: The allocation of Discretionary Grant funding is at the sole discretion of Services SETA
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Specifications of available Discretionary Grant funded projects
The Services SETA is looking for credible organisations/institutions to partner with in delivering
targeted skills development interventions. Allocations have been structured into 11 distinct
programmes, with each programme targeting specific geographical areas within each province. Each
programme has its own application form. All application forms are available on the Services SETA
website.
Organisations/Institutions that wish to apply for learning interventions across multiple programmes
must complete a separate application form for each programme. All application forms are available
online on the Services SETA website. The 11 Programmes targeted in this advertisement window are
listed below:
Programme Page number
Gauteng Province: 1. Placement of learners in workplaces
KwaZulu Natal Province: 1. Placement of learners in workplaces
Western Cape Province: 1. Placement of learners in workplaces 2. Artisan development
Eastern Cape Province: 1. Learnerships (New Venture Creation) 2. Artisan development
North West Province: 1. Learnerships (New Venture Creation)
Mpumalanga Province: 1. Artisan development
Limpopo Province: 3. Learnerships (New Venture Creation) 1. Artisan development
Northern Cape Province: 1. Learnerships (New Venture Creation)
Free State Province: 4. Learnerships (New Venture Creation) 1. Artisan development
Greater Karoo: 5. Learnerships (New Venture Creation) 1. Artisan development
Co-operatives (National): 1. Placement of learners in workplaces
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Gauteng Province: The programme for Gauteng is aimed at developing the skills of unemployed learners in the province
through placements with employers who fall within the Services SETA sector. Learners who are
currently studying to obtain qualifications or who have obtained qualifications that are within the
Services SETA sector will be funded.
Organisations/institutions are invited to apply for funding for learners against any of the learning
interventions listed below:
1. Placement of learners in workplaces* *Placement of learners may only be with employers that are in the Services SETA sectors.
Learning Intervention available for
funding
Area Qualification area OFO code
LP05 Internships: For learners with HET
NQF 5 and Above (Full Qualification)
Gauteng (all
areas)
All Services SETA
applicable qualifications
All Services SSETA
LP06 Internships: For learners with FET
Part Nated Qualification (N6 only)
LP07 Internships: For learners with FET
Post NCV and Vocational Qualification
KwaZulu Natal Province:
The programme for KwaZulu Natal is aimed at developing the skills of unemployed learners in the
province through placements with employers who fall within the Services SETA sector. Learners who
are currently studying to obtain qualifications or who have obtained qualifications that are within
the Services SETA sector will be funded.
Organisations/institutions are invited to apply for funding against three learning interventions listed
below:
1. Placement of learners in workplaces
*Placement of learners may only be with employers that are in the Services SETA sectors.
Learning Intervention available for
funding
Area Qualification area OFO code
LP05 Internships: For learners with HET
NQF 5 and Above (Full Qualification) KwaZulu Natal
(all areas)
All Services SETA
applicable qualifications
All Services SSETA
LP06 Internships: For learners with FET
Part Nated Qualification (N6 only)
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Learning Intervention available for
funding
Area Qualification area OFO code
LP07 Internships: For learners with FET
Post NCV and Vocational Qualification
Western Cape Province:
The programme for Western Cape is aimed at the skills development of unemployed learners from
the Beaufort West and Greater False Bay areas in the Western Cape Province.
Organisations/institutions may apply for funding against learning interventions as listed below:
1. Artisan development
Learning Intervention available for
funding
Area Trade OFO code
LP03: Apprenticeship and trade test
(Unemployed)
A. Beaufort West
Plumber 642601
Bricklayer 641201
Plasterer 642302
Hairdressing 514101
B. Greater False Bay
area
Electrician 671101
Fitter and Turner 652302
Hairdressing 514101
2. Placement of Learners in the workplace *Placement of learners may only be with employers that are in the Services SETA sectors.
Learning Intervention available for
funding
Area Trade OFO code
LP05 Internships: For learners with HET
NQF 5 and Above (Full Qualification)
Greater False
Bay area
All SSETA applicable
qualifications
All Services SSETA
LP06 Internships: For learners with FET
Part Nated Qualification (N6 only)
LP07 Internships: For learners with FET
Post NCV and Vocational Qualification
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Eastern Cape Province: The programme for the Eastern Cape Province is aimed at the skills development of unemployed
learners from the outlying areas of the province. Learners from Joe Gqabi, Chris Hani, Sarah
Baartman, Alfred Nzo, Oliver Tambo and Amathole districts are specifically targeted for funding.
Organisations/institutions are invited to apply for funding against learning interventions as listed
below:
1. Learnerships (New Venture Creation) Learning Intervention
available for funding
Areas Qualification SAQA ID
LP01 Learnerships for
Unemployed Learners (18.2)
A. Alfred Nzo District
National Certificate: New
Venture Creation (SMME) -
NQF Level 2
49648
B. Amathole District
C. Chris Hani District
D. Joe Gqabi District
E. Oliver Tambo
District
F. Sarah Baartman
District
2. Artisan development Learning Intervention
available for funding
Area Trade OFO Code
LP03: Apprenticeship and
trade test (Unemployed)
Greater Queenstown area Plumber 642601
Bricklayer 641201
Plasterer 642302
Hairdressing 514101
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North West Province:
The programme for the North West is aimed at the skills development of unemployed learners from
the Dr Ruth Mompati and Kenneth Kaunda districts of the province.
Organisations/institutions may apply for funding against learning interventions and qualifications as
listed below:
1. Learnerships (New Venture Creation) Learning Intervention
available for funding
Area Qualification SAQA ID
LP01: Learnerships for
Unemployed Learners (18.2)
A. Dr. Ruth Mompati
District National Certificate: New
Venture Creation (SMME) -
NQF Level 2
49648 B. Kenneth Kaunda
District
Mpumalanga Province: The programme for Mpumalanga is aimed at skills development of unemployed learners from the
Gert Sibande and Ehlanzeni districts and surrounding areas of the province into Artisans.
Organisations/institutions may apply for funding against learning interventions and trades as listed
below:
1. Artisan development
Learning Intervention
available for funding
Areas Trades OFO Code
LP03: Apprenticeship and
trade test (Unemployed)
A. Gert Sibande District and surrounding areas
Auto Electrician 671101
Plasterer And Tiler 642302
Joiner 641503
Pipe Fitter 642607
Boilermaker 651302
Carpenter 641502
Diesel Mechanic 653306
Petrol Motor Mechanic 653101
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Learning Intervention
available for funding
Areas Trades OFO Code
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
(Earthmoving Equipment)
653307
Fitter (Incl. Machining) 653303
Hairdressing 514101
B. Ehlanzeni District and
surrounding areas
Auto Electrician 671101
Plasterer And Tiler 642302
Joiner 641503
Pipe Fitter 642607
Boilermaker 651302
Carpenter 641502
Diesel Mechanic 653306
Petrol Motor Mechanic 653101
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
(Earthmoving Equipment)
653307
Fitter (Incl. Machining) 653303
Hairdressing 514101
Limpopo Province: The programme for Limpopo is aimed at the skills development of unemployed learners from all the
areas of the province.
Organisations/institutions are invited to apply for funding against learning interventions as listed
below:
1. Learnerships (New Venture Creation)
Learning Intervention
available for funding
Area Qualification SAQA ID
LP01 :Learnerships for
Unemployed Learners (18.2)
Limpopo Province (all areas)
National Certificate: New
Venture Creation (SMME) -
NQF Level 2
49648
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2. Artisan development
Learning Intervention
available for funding
Area Trade OFO Code
LP03: Apprenticeship and
trade test (Unemployed)
Limpopo Province (all areas)
Auto Electrician 671101
Plasterer And Tiler 642302
Joiner 641503
Pipe Fitter 642607
Boilermaker 651302
Carpenter 641502
Diesel Mechanic 653306
Petrol Motor Mechanic 653101
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
(Earthmoving Equipment)
653307
Fitter (Incl. Machining) 653303
Hairdressing 514101
Northern Cape Province:
The programme for the Northern Cape is aimed at skills development of unemployed learners from
all areas of the province. Allocations will be made to ensure equitable spread of learners across all of
the provinces’ 5 districts – Frances Baard, ZF Mgcawu, John Taolo Gaetsewe, Pixley Ka Seme and
Namakwa districts.
Organisations/institutions are invited to apply for funding against learning interventions and
qualifications as listed below:
1. Learnerships (New Venture Creation)
Learning Intervention
available for funding
Area Qualification OFO/SAQA
LP01: Learnerships:
Unemployed (18.2)
Northern Cape Province (all
areas)
National Certificate: New
Venture Creation (SMME)
NQF Level 2
49648
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Free State Province: The programme for the Free State is aimed at the skills development of unemployed learners from
the Lejweleputswa and Thabo Mofutsanyana districts of the province.
Organisations/institutions may apply for funding against learning interventions and qualifications as
listed below:
1. Learnerships (New Venture Creation)
Learning Interventions
available for funding
Area Qualification SAQA ID
LP01: Learnerships for
Unemployed Learners (18.2)
Thabo Mofutsanyana District
National Certificate: New
Venture Creation (SMME) -
NQF Level 2
49648
2. Artisan development
Learning Intervention
available for funding
Area Qualification SAQA ID
LP03: Apprenticeship and
trade test (Unemployed)
Lejweleputswa
Auto Electrician 671101
Plasterer And Tiler 642302
Joiner 641503
Pipe Fitter 642607
Boilermaker 651302
Carpenter 641502
Diesel Mechanic 653306
Petrol Motor Mechanic 653101
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
(Earthmoving Equipment)
653307
Fitter (Incl. Machining) 653303
Hairdressing 514101
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Greater Karoo Area: The programme for the Greater Karoo is aimed at the skills development of unemployed learners
from the areas surrounding the borders of the Eastern Cape, Northern Cape and the Western Cape
provinces.
Organisations/institutions are invited to apply for funding against learning interventions as listed
below:
1. Learnerships (New Venture Creation)
2. Artisan Development
Co-operatives (National):
The programme for Co-operatives is aimed at the placement of unemployed learners in co-
operatives across South Africa. Learners who are currently studying to obtain qualifications or who
have obtained qualifications that are within the Services SETA sector will be funded. Placement may
only be in co-operatives, and no hosting will be allowed.
Learning Intervention
available for funding
Area Qualification SAQA ID
LP01: Learnerships for
Unemployed Learners (18.2)
Areas surrounding:
Pixley ka Seme District
Umsobomvu
Emathanjeni
Ubuntu
Chris Hani District
Inxuba yeThemba
Central Karoo District
Beaufort West
National Certificate: New
Venture Creation (SMME) -
NQF Level 2
49648
Learning Intervention
available for funding
Area Trade OFO Code
LP03: Apprenticeship and
trade test (Unemployed)
Areas surrounding:
Pixley ka Seme District
Umsobomvu
Emathanjeni
Ubuntu
Chris Hani District
Inxuba yeThemba
Central Karoo District
Beaufort West
Plumber 642601
Bricklayer 641201
Plasterer 642302
Hairdressing 514101
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Only registered co-operatives may apply for this programme. Funding for learners will be provided
against any of the three learning interventions as listed below:
1. Placement of learners in workplaces
*Placement of learners may only be with employers that are in the Services SETA sectors.
Learning Intervention available for
funding
Area Qualification area OFO code
LP05 Internships: For learners with HET
NQF 5 and Above (Full Qualification) South Africa, all areas
All SSETA applicable
qualifications
n/a
LP06 Internships: For learners with FET
Part Nated Qualification (N6 only) South Africa, all areas
All SSETA applicable qualifications
n/a
LP07 Internships: For learners with FET
Post NCV and Vocational Qualification South Africa, all areas
All SSETA applicable
qualifications
n/a
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Annexure 1: Definitions and unit costs for the Services SETA learning interventions on offer in this advertisement window
LP01 Learnerships for Unemployed Learners (18.2) This is a structured learning programme which includes theoretical and practical workplace
experiential learning over a period of at least 12 months and which leads to an occupationally related
qualification registered on the NQF. Learners are allocated a monthly stipend for the duration of the
programme.
Budget Cost per learner: R36 000*
*Please use unit costs specified when preparing your budget. An amount of R1 500 should be allocated to the learner as a
stipend, per month. Your proposed budget should clearly indicate the amount you are proposing as the stipend for each
learner. A budget guideline document and template have been provided to assist applicants.
LP03: Artisans: Apprenticeships and Trade Tests (Unemployed)
Artisan: A person certified as competent, via a trade test, to undertake a listed trade in accordance
with relevant legislation.
Apprenticeship: A learning programme towards the achievement of a listed trade, which includes a
trade test in respect of that trade. It covers theory, practical and structured workplace learning (on the
job training).
Budget cost per learner: R46 450*
*Please use unit costs specified when preparing your budget. An amount of R2 500 should be allocated to the learner as a
stipend, per month. Your proposed budget should clearly indicate the amount you are proposing as the stipend for each
learner. A budget guideline document and template have been provided to assist applicants.
LP 05: Internships: HET NQF 5 and Above (Full Qualification)
An internship is a structured and monitored workplace experience gained through exposure and
interactions within a real work environment. The SSETA funds the following categories of
internships.
This is a 12 month workplace experience programme designed for candidates who have already
completed an NQF Level 5 and higher qualification that is relevant for employment in the services
sector, but have not yet gathered the necessary practical experience to enable them to obtain
employment.
Budget cost per learner: R36 000*
*Please use unit costs specified when preparing your budget. An amount of R2 500 should be allocated to the learner as a
stipend, per month. Your proposed budget should clearly indicate the amount you are proposing as the stipend for each
learner. A budget guideline document and template have been provided to assist applicants.
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LP06: Internships: FET Part Nated Qualification (N6 only)
An internship is a structured and monitored workplace experience gained through exposure and
interactions within a real work environment. The SSETA funds the following categories of
internships.
This is an 18 months workplace experience programme designed for candidates who have already
completed an N6 qualification relevant for employment in the services sector, but have not yet
gathered the necessary practical experience to enable them to obtain a National Diploma.
Budget cost per learner: R36 000*
*Please use unit costs specified when preparing your budget. An amount of R1 500 should be allocated to the learner as a
stipend, per month. Your proposed budget should clearly indicate the amount you are proposing as the stipend for each
learner. A budget guideline document and template have been provided to assist applicant
LP07: Internships: FET Post NCV and Vocational Qualification
An internship is a structured and monitored workplace experience gained through exposure and
interactions within a real work environment. The SSETA funds the following categories of
internships.
This is a 12 months workplace experience programme designed for candidates who have already
completed an NQF level 1, 2, 3 or 4 national vocational qualification that is relevant for employment
in the services sector, but have not yet gathered the necessary practical experience to enable them to
obtain employment.
Budget cost per learner: R24 000*
*Please use unit costs specified when preparing your budget. An amount of R1 500 should be allocated to the learner as a
stipend, per month. Your proposed budget should clearly indicate the amount you are proposing as the stipend for each
learner. A budget guideline document and template have been provided to assist applicant