Unlock Growth with Services SETA Bursaries for Your Team

Dear Services SETA Employer,

The Services SETA(SSETA) in partnership with Universities South Africa (USAF), hereby invites individuals employed by levy paying and non-levy paying employers within Services SETA industries (SSP 2023/24– Attached) to submit applications for bursaries. The field of study of applicants should be aligned to SSETA hard to fill vacancies as per Services SETA Sector Skills Plan 23/24. Successful applicants will be funded to pursue studies relating to full/ part or short courses that are SAQA registered and or recognised by a public tertiary institution in South Africa.

Applicants must comply with the following criteria:

• You must be an employee within the scope of Services Seta
• You must not currently hold a bursary within the PSET system.
• Preferably, you must enrol on a course that is aligned with the hard-to-fill vacancies identified in the Services Seta’s Sector Skills Plan (see link here SSP 2023/24 Chapter 3)

If you meet these requirements, download the application forms (see links below) and learn more about the program. You will also need to submit the following documents along with your application:

New working student application:

• Proof of registration/Fee Statement (if not, proof of application).
• Bursary Agreement Form/Bursary Registration Form.
• Certified ID Copy.
• Dated and signed proof of employment.
• POPI Consent Form.
• Bursary Funding Declaration Form.

If you are a continuing learner, you will also need to provide the following in addition:

• Current Academic Year Results.
• 2024 Academic Year Proof of Registration/Fee Statement.
• Bursary Agreement Form/Bursary Registration Form.
• Certified ID Copy.
• Dated and signed proof of employment.
• POPI Consent Form.
• Bursary Funding Declaration Form.

Why Apply

By applying for the Services Seta Bursary for Employed Learners, you will benefit on:

• Funding for your tuition fees, and study material i.e. Books
• Access to quality education and training from public tertiary institutions in South Africa
• Enhanced skills and knowledge in your chosen field
• Increased employability and career prospects
• Contribution to the transformation and growth of the services sector

Please make sure that you provide all the necessary documents to avoid any delays or disqualification. For assistance with the application process, please contact us at kleinbooi@usaf.ac.za linda.tshabalala@universitiessouthafrica.onmicrosoft.com

Required Documents

• Application/Registration Form here
• Bursary Agreement here
• Bursary Agreement Declaration here
• POPI Act form here

Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your future and make a difference in the services sector. Apply today and join the Services Seta Chamber Operations in creating a brighter tomorrow for yourself and your country.

Best regards

Services SETA