DISCRETIONARY GRANT APPLICATION AND
CONFIRMATION AGREEMENT
This agreement is applicable to the following grants (Indicated with an “x” the applicable grants for this
agreement).
Registered Name:
Trading Name:
Skills Development Levy (SDL) Number: (If applicable)
Company Size (Please mark with an X)
Small
Medium
Large
Skills Development Levy (SDL) Numbers to be linked to main SDL number (if applicable) :
Contact Person:
Designation:
Telephone numbers:
E-mail address
Postal address
Physical Address
W:
Cell:
Municipality
NB: All applications must be submitted electronically to grants2012-13@wrseta.org.za. All applications
must be submitted by no later than 15 February 2013.
NB: All learners agreements must submitted to the relevant W&RSETA Regional Office by 15
March 2013.
For office use
For office use
Date stamp:
Captured by:
Name:...................................................
Signature: ............................................
Date: .................................
Approved by:
Reference Number:
…………………………………..
Name: .................................................
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Signature: ............................................
Date: ..................................
Employers can only apply for a maximum of three grants funding.
Small companies are limited to a maximum of 10 learners across all grants applied for.
Medium companies are limited to a maximum of 50 learners across all grants applied for
Large companies are limited to a maximum of 150 learners across all grants applied for
Example: If it is a large company applying, it could be 50 learners for each grant funding for three
grants or 150 learners in one grant funding.
Discretionary Grant
Number of
learners
available
NQF1/Adult Education and Training (AET)
Artisan Training
Critical Skills Training
FET Lecturer Training
Training for Cooperatives
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Rural Development Funding
Workplace Experience and Employment Grants
(WEEG)
FET College Graduates Placement Grant
(Internships)
TOTAL
500
200
1000
50
50
500
500
1000
Grant
Applying
For
(Please
tick)
Number of
Learners
Applying For
(indicate
number)
Total
Amount
Required
1500
Important Note:
This confirmation agreement should be read in conjunction with the Discretionary Grant Implementation Guide
(Annexure B) Document for each Grant
“Skills Development for
Economic Growth”
SECTION 1. Definitions and Glossary
ABET
Accredited
Training
Provider
Contracting party
Critical Skill
DHET
Employer
Female learners
FET
Funding Priorities
Grant Regulations
HET
Learners with disabilities
Learnerships
Learning Programmes
Level of programmes
Non
levy
paying
enterprises (NLPs)
Non SA Learners
Adult Basic Education and Training
A registered business entity which is accredited with an appropriate Education and training quality assurance
body as per the SAQA act
will mean the party to this agreement with the W&RSETA which can include a constituent employer or any other
party as provided for within the Discretionary Grant Regulations
refers to a skill deficiency within an occupation which a broad range of skilled people in a particular occupation
lack in the performance of their duties.
In keeping with international trends is reserved for internal skills gaps:

Key or generic skills / critical cross-field outcomes such as problem solving, learning to learn), language and
literacy skill, mathematical skill, ICT skill)

Technical (top-up) skill linked to occupational classification system

Firms or sectors experiencing productivity, service delivery, and quality (wastage) problems linked / related
to skills deficits
Department of Higher Education and Training
‘Employer’ as defined in the Fourth Schedule to the Income Tax Act
are female gender learners from all race groups including non SA citizens and people with disabilities
Further Education Training
The Discretionary Grant funding policy that gives priority to specific criteria, e.g. critical skills
Skills Development Grant Regulations No 27801of July 2005. May be requested from the W&RSETA
Higher Education Training
include learners with disabilities of all races, both genders, young learners and non SA citizens
A learning qualification that combines a practical work-based component and a theory or classroom-based
component. A Learnership has to lead to a registered NQF qualification
A set of learning activities intended to provide a learner with particular knowledge and skills
Level of education and training programmes on the NQF
will mean a formally registered company (for example, Pty or CC) that is not required to pay the skills
development levy but is registered with a SETA and can benefit from skills development support
are learners who are citizens of any country other than South Africa
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NSDS III
Placement
SARS
Scarce Skill
SDL
SETA
SLA
SMME
SSP
Sector Skills Priorities
Skills Programme
Unemployed
W&RSETA
Young learners
18.1
18.2
National Skills Development Strategy valid from 1 April 2011 to 31 March 2016. May be requested from the
W&RSETA
will mean entry into permanent or temporary employment or self-employment or entry onto a learning
programme different from the one completed by the learner.
South African Revenue Services
refers to skill deficiency at an occupational level where there are insuffient skilled people to meet labour market
demands. Occupations in which there is a scarcity of qualified and experienced people – current or an
anticipated – identified in respect of:

Geographical location (Relative)

Equity (Relative)

A new or emerging occupation for which there are no programmes / qualifications (as yet) (Absolute)

Firms, sectors and/or country experiencing economic blockage (can’t grow) / lower productivity growth
(Absolute)

Replacement demand and supply indicators (Absolute &/or Relative)
Skills Development Levy
Sector Education and Training Authority
Service Level Agreement
Small Medium Micro Enterprises
Sector Skills Plan.
Sector skills needs that have been identified as priority areas for funding in the sector. The sector skills priorities
are what the Discretionary Grant allocations are intended to fund. See also “Scarce Skill” and “Critical Skill”
Occupationally based training programmes that are credit bearing delivered by accredited education and training
providers. On successful completion learners could receive credits towards a qualification registered on the NQF
An individual who has no employment and has not entered into a contract of employment. This includes
individuals who have been retrenched
Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority
are all learners 35 years of age or younger from all race groups, both genders, non SA citizens and people with
disabilities.
Employed Learners
Unemployed Learners
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SECTION 2: APPROVED GRANT ALLOCATION SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO SECTION 3 AND SUBJECT
TO ANNEXURE A AND ANNEXURE B TO THIS AGREEMENT)
RPL Grants
1. RPL Grant
Programmes
Rate per Learner
Learnerships - 500 learners
R12 500 .00
learnerships per
learner
Skills programmes – 500 learners
R950 .00 – per unit
standard per learner
No. of
Learners
applied for
Amount
Applied
For
No. of
Learners
applied for
Amount
Applied
For
No. of
Learners
applied for
Amount
Applied
For
No. of
Learners
applied for
Amount
Applied
For
No. of
Learners
applied for
Amount
Applied
For
No. of
Learners
applied for
Amount
Applied
For
No. of
Learners
applied for
Amount
Applied
For
TOTAL
Artisan Training Grants
2. Artisan Training Grants
Level
Rate per Learner
Progressively from level 1- 4. (See
Annexure…..)
R42 000 per learner
for a full
apprenticeship
TOTAL
Workplace Experience
and Employment Grants
Learning Programme Title & Level
(Specify)
Rate per Learner
3. Workplace Experience
Employment Grants For
University Graduates
(WEEG)
Qualified learners (Must have
completed a Degree / Diploma
18.2 – R3500 per
month
for
a
maximum
of
12
months
4. Workplace Experience
Employment Grants For
FET College Graduates
(WEEG)
Qualified learners (Must have
completed an NVC L4 /N3
qualification
18.2 – R3000 per
month
for
a
maximum
of
12
months
FET College Graduate
Placement Grants
(Internships)
5. HET College Graduate
Placement Grants
(Internships)
(18.2)
Learning Programme Title & Level
Rate per Learner
Experiential Programme
(Depending on the requirements
of the qualification. For a
minimum of 3 months and a
maximum of 6 months)
Internship Programme for N6
FET Graduates. (For a maximum
of 18 months)
Stipend per
unemployed learner
R2500 per month.
TOTAL
6.FET College Graduate
Placement Grants
(Internships)
(18.2)
Stipend per
unemployed learner
R2500 per month.
TOTAL
FET Lecturer
Capacitation Grants
Programme
Rate per Learner
7.FET Lecturer - Retail
Exposure
Programmes to be determined by
applicants
Depending on the
programme detail
TOTAL
Critical Skills Grants
8. Critical Skills Grants
(18.1)
Learning Programme Title & Level
See attached list of critical skills.
(Annexure……..)
Rate per Learner
R1250 per unit
standard on skills
programmes.
Maximum 6 unit
standards.
TOTAL
NQF 1/Adult Education
and Training Grants
Learning Programme Title & Level
Rate per Learner
9. NQF 1/ Adult Education
and Training Grants
(18.1)
NQF 1/Adult Education and Training
qualification
R15 000 per learner
TOTAL
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Rural Development
Grants
10. Rural Development
Grants. (18.2)
Learning Programme Title & Level
Rate per Learner
Learnerships and Skills Programmes
R15 000 per learner
on learnerships for
Management and
Delivery
No. of
Learners
applied for
Amount
Applied
For
No. of
Learners
applied for
Amount
Applied
For
R24 000 per learner
for learner stipends
R1250 per unit
standard on skills
programmes.
Maximum six unit
standards.
TOTAL
Co-operative Support
Grants
Learning Programme Title & Level
Rate per Learner
11. Co-operative Support
Grants (18.1)
Learnerships and Skills Programmes
R15 000 per learner
on learnerships
R1250 per unit
standard on skills
programmes.
Maximum six unit
standards.
TOTAL
SECTION 3: SERVICE LEVELS AND PAYMENT TERMS
Grant
Deliverables
Quality Requirements
Payment
amount /
percentage
Management and Delivery
All Grants
Register learner
Learners registered on the W&RSETA SMS
50%
Learner Certification
Learners Certified
50%
Learner Stipends
Registered Learners
Learners registered on W&RSETA SMS
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100%
SECTION 4: VERIFICATION, MONITORING AND AUDITING
The W&RSETA reserves the right to verify, monitor and audit any of the above approved grants during the
implementation period by a designated W&RSETA representative. Payments are also subject to these
processes as per the quality requirements in Section 3 and Annexure B.
SECTION 5: TERMINATION AND BREACH
a. If any Party fails to remedy a breach of this Agreement or in connection with the execution of this
Agreement within 30 (thirty) Business Days after receipt of a written notice by the aggrieved Party calling
for the breach to be remedied, then the aggrieved Party is entitled to all remedies at law, including to
cancel this Agreement or to claim specific performance of any Obligation, in either event without prejudice
to the aggrieved Party's right to claim damages.
b. Should there be termination / dispute on a specific grants; the other grants will continue while all rights and
responsibilities under the window/s in question will be suspended pending the outcome of such dispute.
c.
In an event of Default, the aggrieved Party shall be entitled to cancel this Agreement by addressing written
notice to that effect to the defaulting Party and to claim damages from the defaulting party.
d. The W&RSETA may withhold grants or recover any grants paid to an applicant if it is found that the grants
allocated are not being used for the purpose for which the grant was intended.
e. Noncompliance to requirements will lead to summary termination of the agreement and the Contracting
party will, due to non-compliance have neither right to any grants or disbursements nor any other right out
of this agreement
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SECTION 6: BANKING DETAILS (Company/Entity)
(Only complete if details have changed or have not been submitted before)
Please use the banking details currently on record with the W&RSETA
(If ticked, do not complete banking details but please ensure that this section is signed by the authorised
representative)
Copy of original cancelled cheque / letter from bank confirming bank details if not previously submitted
Name of Bank:
Branch:
Branch Code:
Account number
Type of account (Please tick the appropriate box ())
Savings
Current
Attach at least one of the following to confirm banking details:
 Copy or cancelled cheque (preferable).
 A copy of an entity bank statement.
 Official signed letter with the banking details (letterhead should comply with the Companies Act and
Closed Corporation Act).
Please Note:
The Organisation’s name, Bank account number, Bank code, etc. on the attached cancelled cheque,
must be the same as the detail reflected above on the covering sheet
Payment instructions:
To whom it May Concern:
The Organisation hereby requests and authorises W&RSETA to pay any amounts, which may accrue to the credit of the
Organisation’s account with the mentioned bank. The Organisation understands that the credit transfers hereby authorised
will be processed by computer through a system known as the “ACB ELECTRONIC TRANSFER SERVICES”, and the
Organisation also understands that an additional advice of payment will be printed on the Organisation’s bank statement.
The Organisation understands that a payment advice will be supplied via the SETA Management System (SMS) and which
will indicate that funds are deposited into the Organisation’s bank account.
The Organisation may cancel this authority by giving thirty (30) days, written notice by prepaid registered post.
Authorised signatory
(Company /Entity)
Job Title
Company/Entity Registration Number
Signature
Date
Company/Entity VAT Registration Number
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SECTION 7: DECLARATION BY CONTRACTING PARTY
This is to confirm that levy paying organisations are up to date with levy payments to the Commissioner of
the South African Revenue Services if applicable as well as indicating compliance with the entire agreement
as applicable per the relevant funding windows.
Please Note:
This is to confirm that the organisation hereunder accepts and agrees to comply with Section 2 to 6.
CEO/MD/HR Director On Behalf of the Company(Signature of Duly Authorised Signatory)
Name and Surname
Designation of Signatory
Date
Telephone number (work)
Cell phone number
E-mail Address
Signature
Witness 1
Name and Surname
Signature
Date
Witness 2
Name and Surname
Date
Signature
On Behalf of W&RSETA(Signature of Duly Authorised Signatory)
Address
Riverside Office Park,
Hennops House,
1303 Heuwel Avenue,
Centurion
Name and Surname (Please
tick the relevant signatory)
Designation of Signatory
Place
Date
Signature
D. Matloa
H. Zwarts
J. Dikgole
CFO
Centurion
COO
CEO
Witness 1
Name and Surname
Date
Signature
Witness 2
Name and Surname
Date
Signature
Please Note:
It is important to note that W&RSETA will not disburse the grants above if the original signatures are
not appended. The Original signed hard copies must be posted or delivered to the W&RSETA.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
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1)
Indemnities
a)
2)
The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on the
parties and may be made an order of court of competent
jurisdiction
e)
The sections of this agreement pertaining to the dispute on the
relevant funding window will be deemed suspended with
immediate effect upon S 6 taking effect and will last until the
dispute relating to such funding window has been resolved. This
suspension will not in any way affect the rights and
responsibilities of any of the parties obtained in terms of any
funding windows within which such a dispute has not been
declared and this agreement shall therefore remain in effect with
applicability to such non-disputed funding windows.
The Contracting Party agrees that while this Agreement is in
force or at any time thereafter, not to challenge the rights of the
W&RSETA in the Intellectual Property or copyrighted works or
put in issue, whether directly or indirectly, the validity of the
Intellectual Property rights or copyrighted works which is owned
by the W&RSETA and / or the W&RSETA's ownership thereof
which rights shall be applied mutatis mutandis to include the
intellectual property of the Contracting Party
7)
Each Party must bear its own costs arising out of the
negotiation, preparation and execution of this Agreement
inclusive of any stamp duty which may be applicable.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
a)
This Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement are governed by the laws of Republic of South Africa.
b)
Subject to clause 7, the Parties submit to the jurisdiction of the
High Court of South Africa and the courts of appeal from them.
The Parties furthermore submit to the Transvaal Local Division of
the High Court of South Africa
Force Majeure
a)
b)
6)
Neither Party may assign any of its rights under this Agreement
without the prior written consent of the other Party, which
consent will not be unreasonably withheld.
Costs
a)
5)
d)
The Contracting Party hereby indemnifies, and will continue to
indemnify, the W&RSETA against all liability, loss and/or
damage of whatsoever nature and howsoever arising that the
W&RSETA may suffer, sustain or incur in connection with or
arising directly or indirectly as a result of the execution of this
Agreement and which liability, loss and/or damage includes but
is not limited to any death, bodily harm or disability by any party
Intellectual Property
a)
4)
The arbitrator shall have the powers conferred upon an arbitrator
in terms of the Arbitration Act, 1965 (as amended) but shall be
entitled to decide on such procedures as he has considered
desirable for the speedy determination of the dispute, and in
particular he shall have the sole and absolute discretion to
determine whether and to what extent it shall be necessary to file
pleadings, make discovery of documents or hear oral evidence.
The Parties agree that the High Court Rules of Court and the
procedures set out therein shall be applicable to an arbitration
pursuant to this Agreement.
Assignment
a)
3)
c)
Despite any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary,
no Party need act if it is impossible to do so owing to any cause
beyond its reasonable control (including, without limitation, war,
riot, natural disaster, or law taking effect after the date of this
contract). The non-performing Party agrees to notify the other
promptly after it determines that it is unable to act.
No Party has any responsibility or liability for any loss or
expense, suffered or incurred by any other Party as a result of
its not acting for so long as the impossibility under this clause
5(a) continues. However, the non-performing Party agrees to
take reasonable efforts to avoid or remove the cause and
agrees to continue performance under this Agreement promptly
when the causes are removed
The Parties must, before resorting to court or arbitration
proceedings, refer any dispute under or relating to this
Agreement between the Contracting Party and the W&RSETA,
including, without derogating from the generality hereof, its
application, breach, interpretation, validity, termination or
cancellation, or any matter arising there from initially to a
representative nominated by the W&RSETA and a
representative nominated by the Contracting Party, to
endeavour to resolve the dispute within 10 Business Days of
the giving of notice of a dispute by a Party.
i)
Survival of Rights, Duties and Obligations
a)
9)
Termination of this Agreement for any cause shall not release a
Party from any liability which at the time of termination has
already accrued to such Party or which thereafter may accrue in
respect of any act or omission prior to such termination.
Assignment
This Agreement shall be binding on the parties hereto and their
respective successors and assigns provided that the Contracting Party
shall not be entitled to cede its rights and delegate its obligations
under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the
W&RSETA.
10) Interpretation
Dispute Resolution and Jurisdiction
a)
8)
If the dispute is not resolved by the Parties in accordance
with clause 6(a) within the time specified in that clause,
then either Party may, in its sole discretion, initiate court
or arbitration proceedings. Such arbitration proceedings
shall be held in Pretoria unless otherwise agreed to in
writing and shall be held in a summary manner with a
view to it being completed as soon as possible.
For the purpose of this Agreement, unless the context requires
otherwise;
a)
the singular shall include the plural and visa versa;
b)
a reference to one gender whether masculine or feminine or
neuter include the other two;
c)
any word or expression defined in and for the purposes of this
Agreement shall if expressed in the singular include the plural
and visa versa and cognate word shall have a correspondent
meaning;
d)
all the headings and sub-headings in this Agreement are for
convenience only and are not to be taken into account for the
purpose of interpreting it;
11) Confidentiality
b)
There shall be 1 (one) arbitrator who shall be an advocate of
not less than ten years standing, or a practising attorney of not
less than fifteen years standing and which appointment shall be
agreed upon between the parties in writing or failing agreement
between them, within a period of 10 business days by request
by the president for the time being of the Law Society of the
Northern Provinces to make the appointment and, in making his
appointment, to have regard to the nature of the dispute.
Each party undertakes that it will not, either during the Term or at any time
thereafter, disclose to any person any confidential information of or relating
to the other party of which it has become possessed as a result of this
Agreement or the negotiations preceding this Agreement including, but not
limited to, the terms of this Agreement.
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Completed Application Form Checklist
Please Mark With
and “X”
Have I completed the following documents:
Complete d Grant application form in full. An incomplete form, which includes missing information will result in the
rejection of the application
Ensure SDL number and signatures of authorised signatory appear on relevant pages
Attach a cancelled cheque etc … (for updated banking details) to the application form
Retain a copy of the completed Grant application form and all supporting documentation for your records, and for
monitoring visits
Accredited provider with relevant scope chosen (Refer to our list of Accredited Training Providers on the website or any
other SETA accredited provider)
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