Time to rethink skills development An independent review of the Sector Education and Training Authority system
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: South Africa’s persistent skills shortage remains a critical barrier to economic growth. The Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) system was a well-intentioned state-led intervention 0established to address critical skills shortages. The report finds that the system has proven to be inefficient and ineffective and proposes moving to a more effective approach that prioritises skills for growth.
Source: ERSA Working Paper Series
DOI: 10.71587/sfmjfa67
Authors: Botha, Robert, Havemann, Roy
Institution: Stellenbosch University
Language: English
Topic: Education Systems and Policy
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6977399879
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