CETA SETA in South Africa

Overview

Covers the construction industry including civil engineering, building, and specialised construction activities. Serves over 55,000 registered entities and 1.3 million workers.

Key Functions

Each SETA is mandated to develop sector skills plans, manage learnerships and internships, approve workplace skills development plans, disburse skills development grants, and ensure quality assurance of training.

Employer Obligations

Employers with an annual payroll exceeding R500,000 must pay 1% of total payroll as the Skills Development Levy (SDL). 80% of levies collected are transferred to the relevant SETA.