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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)


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.


funding



NQF 5 and Above (Full Qualification) KwaZulu Natal

(all areas)

All Services SETA

applicable qualifications

All Services SSETA



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funding




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


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.


funding

Area Trade OFO code


NQF 5 and Above (Full Qualification)

Greater False

Bay area

All SSETA applicable

qualifications

All Services SSETA





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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


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


Area Qualification SAQA ID

LP01: Learnerships for


A. Dr. Ruth Mompati

District National Certificate: New


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:


Learning Intervention


Areas Trades OFO Code



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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Areas Trades OFO Code

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

(Earthmoving Equipment)

653307

Fitter (Incl. Machining) 653303

Hairdressing 514101

B. Ehlanzeni District and

surrounding areas



Joiner 641503

Pipe Fitter 642607

Boilermaker 651302

Carpenter 641502





653307


Hairdressing 514101

Limpopo Province: The programme for Limpopo is aimed at the skills development of unemployed learners from all the

areas of the province.


below:

1. Learnerships (New Venture Creation)




LP01 :Learnerships for


Limpopo Province (all areas)



NQF Level 2

49648

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Area Trade OFO Code



Limpopo Province (all areas)



Joiner 641503

Pipe Fitter 642607

Boilermaker 651302

Carpenter 641502





653307


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:




Area Qualification OFO/SAQA

LP01: Learnerships:

Unemployed (18.2)

Northern Cape Province (all

areas)


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:


Learning Interventions





Thabo Mofutsanyana District



NQF Level 2

49648







Lejweleputswa



Joiner 641503

Pipe Fitter 642607

Boilermaker 651302

Carpenter 641502





653307


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.


below:


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.






Areas surrounding:

Pixley ka Seme District

Umsobomvu

Emathanjeni

Ubuntu

Chris Hani District

Inxuba yeThemba

Central Karoo District

Beaufort West



NQF Level 2

49648



Area Trade OFO Code



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.


funding



NQF 5 and Above (Full Qualification) South Africa, all areas


qualifications

n/a


Part Nated Qualification (N6 only) South Africa, all areas

All SSETA applicable qualifications

n/a


Post NCV and Vocational Qualification South Africa, all areas


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*




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.





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LP06: Internships: FET Part Nated Qualification (N6 only)



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.




learner. A budget guideline document and template have been provided to assist applicant

LP07: Internships: FET Post NCV and Vocational Qualification



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.




learner. A budget guideline document and template have been provided to assist applicant