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Explore wholesale and retail pathways across distribution, store operations, merchandising, sales, stock control, service-station operations and retail management.

54 programmesNQF Levels 2–78 programme types
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Bursaries

Study funding for eligible learners pursuing wholesale, retail and related qualifications.

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Graduate Placement

Workplace placement for graduates who need practical exposure and work readiness.

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Internships

Graduate workplace exposure in retail-related support and professional fields.

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Learnerships

Structured learning linked to a registered qualification and workplace experience.

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Management Development

Retail management and leadership development pathways.

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Qualification Catalogue

Registered wholesale and retail qualifications grouped by NQF level.

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Skills Programmes

Focused credit-bearing skills interventions for wholesale and retail workplaces.

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Work Integrated Learning

TVET, university and university-of-technology placements required for qualification completion.

W&RSETA Programmes by NQF Level

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NQF 3
Cash and Financial ControlQualification catalogue

Cash Control

Retail cash handling, balancing and control procedures.

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NQF 3
Specialist RetailQualification catalogue

Cosmetic Retail

Customer service and sales within cosmetic retail environments.

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NQF 3
Credit AdministrationQualification catalogue

Credit Control

Credit administration and control in wholesale and retail operations.

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NQF 3
Fuel Retail SupervisionQualification catalogue

Forecourt Supervision

Supervision of service-station forecourt operations and staff.

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NQF 3
Retail EntrepreneurshipQualification catalogue

Informal and Small Business Practice

Practical business skills for informal and small retail enterprises.

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Executive development
Retail LeadershipManagement development pathway

International Leadership Development Programme

Leadership development for senior and executive managers in the wholesale and retail sector.

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Executive development
Retail LeadershipManagement development pathway

International Leadership Development Programme

Leadership development for senior and executive managers in the wholesale and retail sector.

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NQF 2
Distribution and LogisticsQualification catalogue

National Certificate: Wholesale and Retail Distribution

Foundational wholesale and retail distribution operations.

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NQF 6–7
Retail ManagementManagement development pathway

Retail Management Development Programme

Management development for experienced wholesale and retail managers, implemented through accredited higher-education partners.

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NQF 6–7
Retail ManagementManagement development pathway

Retail Management Development Programme

Management development for experienced wholesale and retail managers, implemented through accredited higher-education partners.

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NQF 3
SalesQualification catalogue

Retail Sales

Retail selling, customer engagement and product-service support.

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NQF 3
Perishable Food RetailQualification catalogue

Sales and Preparation of Perishable Food

Sales, handling and preparation of perishable food products.

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NQF 2
Fuel Retail OperationsQualification catalogue

Service Station Operations: Car Wash Attendant

Customer service and car-wash operations in a service-station environment.

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NQF 2
Fuel Retail OperationsQualification catalogue

Service Station Operations: Car Wash Attendant

Customer service and car-wash operations in a service-station environment.

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NQF 2
Fuel Retail and CashieringQualification catalogue

Service Station Operations: Cashier

Cashier operations in a service-station environment.

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NQF 2
Fuel Retail and CashieringQualification catalogue

Service Station Operations: Cashier

Cashier operations in a service-station environment.

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NQF 2
Fuel Retail OperationsQualification catalogue

Service Station Operations: Cleaner

Cleaning and hygiene support within service-station facilities.

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NQF 2
Fuel Retail OperationsQualification catalogue

Service Station Operations: Cleaner

Cleaning and hygiene support within service-station facilities.

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NQF 2
Fuel Retail and Food ServiceQualification catalogue

Service Station Operations: Food Handler

Safe food handling and service-station convenience operations.

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NQF 2
Fuel Retail and Food ServiceQualification catalogue

Service Station Operations: Food Handler

Safe food handling and service-station convenience operations.

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NQF 2
Fuel Retail OperationsQualification catalogue

Service Station Operations: Forecourt Attendant

Customer service, safety and forecourt duties at a service station.

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NQF 2
Fuel Retail OperationsQualification catalogue

Service Station Operations: Forecourt Attendant

Customer service, safety and forecourt duties at a service station.

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NQF 2
Fuel Retail MerchandisingQualification catalogue

Service Station Operations: Merchandiser

Merchandising and stock-display support in service-station retail areas.

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NQF 2
Fuel Retail MerchandisingQualification catalogue

Service Station Operations: Merchandiser

Merchandising and stock-display support in service-station retail areas.

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NQF 3
Distribution and LogisticsQualification catalogue

Stock Control in a Distribution Centre

Stock control processes in a wholesale or retail distribution centre.

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NQF 3
Stock ControlQualification catalogue

Stock Control in a Retail Outlet

Stock receiving, counting, movement and control in a retail outlet.

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NQF 3
Stock ControlQualification catalogue

Stock Control in a Retail Outlet

Stock receiving, counting, movement and control in a retail outlet.

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NQF 3
Stock ControlQualification catalogue

Stock Control in a Retail Outlet

Stock receiving, counting, movement and control in a retail outlet.

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NQF 3
MerchandisingQualification catalogue

Visual Merchandising

Visual presentation of products and retail spaces to support sales.

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Post-school study
Study FundingBursary pathway

W&RSETA Bursary Scheme

Funding support for eligible employed and unemployed learners studying wholesale, retail and related qualifications.

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Diploma or degree dependent
Graduate PlacementGraduate placement pathway

W&RSETA Graduate Workplace Experience Programme

Twelve-month workplace exposure for eligible graduates in wholesale and retail-related fields such as finance, HR, IT, marketing, logistics and supply chain.

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Diploma or degree dependent
Graduate PlacementGraduate placement pathway

W&RSETA Graduate Workplace Experience Programme

Twelve-month workplace exposure for eligible graduates in wholesale and retail-related fields such as finance, HR, IT, marketing, logistics and supply chain.

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Qualification-dependent
Wholesale and Retail Work-based LearningLearnership pathway

W&RSETA Learnership Programme

Structured theoretical and workplace learning linked to a registered wholesale and retail qualification.

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Credits vary
Focused Retail SkillsSkills programme

W&RSETA Skills Programme

Focused credit-bearing training that responds to a defined wholesale or retail workplace skill need.

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N6 / qualification-dependent
TVET Graduate PlacementInternship pathway

W&RSETA TVET N6 Internship Programme

Workplace experience for TVET N6 graduates, including placements that support National Diploma requirements.

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Qualification-dependent
TVET WILWIL pathway

W&RSETA TVET Work-Integrated Learning Placement

Practical workplace placement for TVET students who require experience to complete a qualification.

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Qualification-dependent
Higher Education WILWIL pathway

W&RSETA University and UoT Work-Integrated Learning Placement

Workplace learning for university and university-of-technology students whose programmes include a practical component.

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Qualification-dependent
Higher Education WILWIL pathway

W&RSETA University and UoT Work-Integrated Learning Placement

Workplace learning for university and university-of-technology students whose programmes include a practical component.

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Qualification-dependent
Wholesale and Retail Work-based LearningLearnership pathway

W&RSETA Learnership Programme

Structured theoretical and workplace learning linked to a registered wholesale and retail qualification.

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N6 / qualification-dependent
TVET Graduate PlacementInternship pathway

W&RSETA TVET N6 Internship Programme

Workplace experience for TVET N6 graduates, including placements that support National Diploma requirements.

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NQF 5
Buying and PlanningQualification catalogue

Wholesale and Retail Buying Planning

Retail buying, assortment and merchandise planning capability.

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NQF 5
Buying and PlanningQualification catalogue

Wholesale and Retail Buying Planning

Retail buying, assortment and merchandise planning capability.

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NQF 2
Store OperationsQualification catalogue

Wholesale and Retail Chain Store Operations

Core processes used in chain-store and multi-site retail operations.

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NQF 4
Retail ManagementQualification catalogue

Wholesale and Retail Generic Management

Management foundations for wholesale and retail workplaces.

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NQF 5
Retail ManagementQualification catalogue

Wholesale and Retail Generic Management

Advanced management capability for wholesale and retail operations.

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NQF 5
Retail ManagementQualification catalogue

Wholesale and Retail Generic Management

Advanced management capability for wholesale and retail operations.

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NQF 2
Customer and Helpdesk ServicesQualification catalogue

Wholesale and Retail Helpdesk

Entry-level helpdesk and customer-support operations in wholesale and retail.

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NQF 2
MerchandisingQualification catalogue

Wholesale and Retail Merchandising Operations

Foundational merchandising, product presentation and stock-support skills.

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NQF 2
MerchandisingQualification catalogue

Wholesale and Retail Merchandising Operations

Foundational merchandising, product presentation and stock-support skills.

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NQF 2
Retail OperationsQualification catalogue

Wholesale and Retail Operations

Core workplace skills for wholesale and retail environments.

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NQF 4
Retail SupervisionQualification catalogue

Wholesale and Retail Operations Supervision

Supervision of staff, operations and service delivery in wholesale and retail.

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NQF 2
Retail EntrepreneurshipQualification catalogue

Wholesale and Retail Small and Medium Enterprise Operations

Foundational operations for small and medium wholesale and retail enterprises.

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NQF 3
SalesQualification catalogue

Wholesale Sales

Wholesale sales and customer relationship skills.

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NQF 3
SalesQualification catalogue

Wholesale Sales

Wholesale sales and customer relationship skills.

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