AGRISETA
Agriculture & Agro-processing
Funds rural learnerships, abattoir operators, agri-processing.
Window: Discretionary Grant window opens 1 April
Focus: Learnerships · Apprenticeships · Bursaries · RPL
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21-SETA Discretionary Grants Suite
Every SETA runs its own Discretionary Grant window, priority focus areas and PIVOTAL bursary pool. Use this directory to plan your WSP/ATR timing and align your i2Graduates programme rollout to a funding window.
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SETAs
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Open now
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Upcoming
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BANKSETA
Banking & Financial Services
Prioritises youth entry-level bursaries and Letsema project grants.
Window: Applications open 15 March – 30 April
Focus: Data Analytics · Fintech · Compliance
CATHSSETA
Hospitality & Tourism
Front-of-house, back-of-house and tourism learnerships.
Window: Discretionary Grant window opens 1 May
Focus: Chefs · Tour Guides · Sport Coaching
CETA
Construction & Built Environment
High demand for artisan trade tests and Section 26D bursaries.
Window: Rolling — applications reviewed quarterly
Focus: Artisan Development · OHS · Green Building
CHIETA
Chemical Industries
Strong PIVOTAL grant pool for scarce/critical skills.
Window: Discretionary Grant window: April – June
Focus: Process Operators · Lab Analysts · Petrochemical
ETDPSETA
Education & Training
Funds facilitator, assessor and moderator qualifications.
Window: Applications open 1 April – 31 May
Focus: ODeTDP · ECD Practitioners · Assessors/Moderators
EWSETA
Energy & Water
Renewables & smart-metering skills at the top of the priority list.
Window: Discretionary Grant window opens 1 April
Focus: Renewable Energy · Solar Installers · Water Reticulation
FASSET
Finance, Accounting, Audit
Strongest bursary pipeline for chartered qualifications.
Window: Applications close 30 April
Focus: CA(SA) Bursaries · SAIPA · SAICA Learnerships
FOODBEV
Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Grants tied to National Skills Development Plan priorities.
Window: Discretionary Grant window: May – July
Focus: Butchery · Baking · Beverage Ops
FP&M SETA
Manufacturing & Textiles
Rural manufacturing & clothing sub-sector bursaries.
Window: Rolling grant intake
Focus: Sewing Machinist · Printing · Forestry
HWSETA
Healthcare, Wellness, Social Dev.
Discretionary grants for community health worker upskilling.
Window: Applications open 1 April – 15 May
Focus: Nursing Auxiliaries · Aalim / Traditional Healers · Social Work Aides
INSETA
Insurance & Retirement Funding
Class-of-business + regulatory exam bursaries.
Window: Applications open 1 March – 30 April
Focus: FAIS RE1/RE5 · Underwriting · Claims
LGSETA
Local Government
Municipality-linked bursaries and internships.
Window: Grant window: April – June
Focus: Municipal Finance · Councillor Dev. · MFMA
MERSETA
Engineering & Manufacturing
One of the largest artisan grant funders in SA.
Window: Applications close 30 April
Focus: Artisan Development · Trade Test · Section 13/28
MICT SETA
ICT, Media, Advertising
Priority focus on 4IR digital skills and coding bootcamps.
Window: Discretionary Grants: April – May
Focus: Software Dev. · Data Science · 4IR
MQA
Mining & Minerals
Section 13 apprenticeships and OHS learnerships.
Window: Rolling grant applications
Focus: Rock-breaker · Mine Health & Safety · Assay
PSETA
National & Provincial Public Service
Bursaries and internships in national departments.
Window: Applications open 1 May
Focus: Public Admin · Records Mgmt · Batho Pele
SASSETA
Policing, Corrections, Legal
Grants tied to safety cluster departmental skills plans.
Window: Applications open 1 April
Focus: Traffic Officer · Corrections · Paralegal
SERVICES SETA
Business Services, Cleaning, Real Estate
Bulk learnership funding for corporates 50+ learners.
Window: Discretionary Grants open May
Focus: Contact Centre · Real Estate · Cleaning
TETA
Road, Rail, Maritime, Aviation
Discretionary Grant pools per sub-sector chamber.
Window: Applications close 30 April
Focus: Freight Logistics · Maritime · Aviation
W&RSETA
Wholesale & Retail Trade
One of the largest learnership grant funders.
Window: Applications open 1 April – 31 May
Focus: Retail Ops · Visual Merchandising · Cashier
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