HWSETA

HWSETA – Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority

The Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority (HWSETA) is one of South Africa’s Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs), established to facilitate skills development, education, and training within the health, social development, veterinary, and welfare sectors.

HWSETA partners with employers, training providers, government departments, and industry stakeholders to ensure that South Africa develops a highly skilled workforce capable of delivering quality services and contributing to sustainable economic growth.

Its core responsibilities include:

Developing sector skills plans aligned with industry needs.
Funding education and training programmes through grants and discretionary funding.
Accrediting and monitoring skills development providers.
Supporting learnerships, apprenticeships, internships, and bursary programmes.
Promoting workplace-based learning and continuous professional development.
Expanding access to quality education and lifelong learning opportunities.

Through these initiatives, HWSETA plays a vital role in strengthening South Africa’s health and welfare workforce while supporting national skills development priorities.

Mahlori Group – Accredited Skills Development Provider

Mahlori Group (Pty) Ltd is proud to be an accredited Skills Development Provider (SDP) committed to delivering high-quality, industry-relevant training that equips individuals and organisations with practical, nationally recognised skills.

Our programmes are designed to improve workplace compliance, enhance employee competence, and contribute to safer, healthier, and more productive working environments.

In addition to our SETA-aligned training programmes, Mahlori Group is accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) as a Skills Development Provider to offer specialised Occupational Health and Safety programmes. This accreditation is valid from 29 May 2026 to 28 May 2031.

Accredited Occupational Health & Safety Programmes

Mahlori Group is accredited to offer the following Occupational Skills Programmes:

Workplace Occupational Health and Safety Risk Assessment Specialist (NQF Level 5)
Essential Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Representative – Low Risk Work Area (NQF Level 2)
Intermediate Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Representative – High Risk Work Area (NQF Level 4)
Incident Investigation Team Leader (NQF Level 5)
Incident Investigation Team Member (NQF Level 4)

Our accredited programmes provide learners with practical knowledge, technical expertise, and nationally recognised competencies to promote workplace safety, reduce occupational risks, ensure legal compliance, and strengthen organisational health and safety management systems.

Through our experienced facilitators, modern training methodologies, and commitment to excellence, Mahlori Group continues to empower individuals, businesses, and public institutions with skills that make workplaces safer and more productive.