SETA
Quick Answer
What is SETA?
A SETA is a Sector Education and Training Authority – an industry body that runs learnerships and pays training grants from SDL money.
SETA explained
Every industry has its SETA. Employers registered with theirs submit workplace skills plans and claim back part of their levies for training staff.
Who it applies to: Employers paying SDL who want grants back.
Cost: Funded by SDL; registration free.
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Official source: Gov.za
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