The Services SETA makes grant funding available during a window period in which it accepts applications from the employers. The opening of this window is advertised on the SETA website, national and community media.
Discretionary funding is allocated to non-PIVOTAL programmes. Non-Pivotal Programmes are programmes which do not lead to credit bearing qualifications, however address key objectives and priorities of the SETA. Non-Pivotal programmes include Career Guidance and Sector Conferences.
Discretionary Grants are allocated at the sole discretion of the SETA Accounting Authority depending on the availability of funds, adherence to specific criteria as per the Services SETA Discretionary Grants Policy and Guidelines.
A Discretionary Grant may be paid to the following applicants
Applicants should submit their Discretionary Grant application/s using the DG Portal.
Applications for Discretionary Grants must be made and approved by Services SETA before any training or other activity related to the skills development project applied for can commence. The Discretionary Grant applications must be submitted to Services SETA by the date specified in the Request for Proposals.