Reskilling Funding Window

Dear Stakeholders The BANKSETA invites all registered and qualifying employers to apply for the Reskilling Funding Window. The Reskilling Funding Window is currently open and does not have a specified closing date, applications are accepted throughout the year. Kindly note that all applications should be submitted in electronic format (softcopy) via the secure platform of […]

Invitation to the BANKSETA stakeholders to AGM

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Banking Sector Education and Training Authority (BANKSETA), will be held on Friday, 03 December 2021 from 11h00 – 15h30 at a Venue to be Confirmed (Johannesburg). Click here for more info.

The Protection of Personal Information Act Update

The South African Government has approved new legislation, the Protection of Personal Information Act, which regulates how organisations may use data subject’s personal information. The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) enforcement as promulgated by the President of South Africa in June 2020 came into effect on 01 July 2021. As a result, The Banking […]

BANKSETA Notice Office Closure due to COVID-19 Prevention

Notice: Temporary Closure of BANKSETA offices- COVID 19 Prevention Measures In the wake of the country being moved to Risk Adjustment Strategy Level 4 and Government directive regarding additional restrictions to curb the spread of the Delta variant of the Covid 19 virus, BANKSETA has taken a precautionary measure to close its offices for stakeholder […]

Thuthuka’s collaboration with the SETAs have borne fruit for all parties

One of the most powerful tools when it comes to helping an organisation achieve its aims is partnerships. In the case of SAICA, these aims include working towards the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with a keen focus on quality education (SDG 4) and decent work and economic growth (SDG 8). SAICA’s Gugu Makhanya explains […]

Deputy Minister Buti Manamela: Higher Education and Training Department Budget Vote 2021/22

Address by the Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Mr Buti Manamela, on the occasion of the budget vote of the Department of Higher Education and Training Honourable Chairperson; Honourable Members;Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Honourable Dr Blade Nzimande;Members of the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Technology, led by […]

BANKSETA awards over R1m to Graduate Centre for Management

The Banking Sector Education and Training Authority (BANKSETA) has awarded R1.19 million to the Graduate Centre for Management’s Business Incubation and Innovation Centre (BIIC) as a research partner to conduct cutting-edge research. Lecturer Judith Smith said the Centre’s partnership with the SETA will run up to March 2023 and that the former will conduct research […]

BANKSETA WSPs & ATRs submission – EXTENSION: 31 July 2020

The Government Gazette, dated 6 July 2020, Notice 752 has reference whereby all employers have been granted further extension to submit their WSPs and ATRs by 31 July 2020 midnight (please see attached).  Electronic signatures on all documents are accepted by BANKSETA and can be uploaded on the MIS.  Please contact Ms Mabel Lenyai (Employers smaller […]