Kempton Park: An online career guidance platform designed to guide young people in making informed decisions about their careers, with the aim of attracting top talent to South Africa’s retail sector, has been launched. The platform was introduced by Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Buti Manamela during an event celebrating the accreditation of 41 Historically Disadvantaged Individuals (HDI) skills development training providers.
According to South African Government News Agency, the online career guidance platform serves as an interactive digital resource providing career advice, skills development information, and learning pathways for youth and professionals in the wholesale and retail sector. The launch was part of the Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W and RSETA) celebration held in Kempton Park, Johannesburg. The event highlighted the government’s ongoing commitment to equipping young people with the necessary skills for economic development and transformation.
The initiative also recognized 41 Black skills development providers who have secured accreditation from the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) to offer training in the retail industry. As part of this effort, W and RSETA has committed R10 million to a three-year project aimed at supporting these providers and promoting equal opportunities and sustainable livelihoods for those previously disadvantaged in the retail training landscape.
In his keynote address, Manamela praised W and RSETA for its dedication to career guidance, skills development, and economic transformation. He emphasized the importance of strengthening partnerships between government, industry, and educational institutions to ensure that every young South African has the tools and knowledge needed for success as the country looks toward 2030 and beyond.
W and RSETA Chairperson, Reggie Sibiya, reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to transforming the wholesale and retail sector, stating that the W and RSETA is determined to enact change. More information on the platform can be found at https://retailcareers.wrseta.org.za/.