EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
2026 – 2027
The Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority (“HWSETA”) invites accredited Training Providers to apply for the Entrepreneurship development training for the Health and Welfare sector.
All applicants must complete the following information:
➢ Section A – Details of Employer
➢ Section B – Details of the Proposal
➢ Section C – Declaration
Details of the Entrepreneurship development Funding Project
This training programme aims to support entrepreneurship development by equipping individuals in our sector with the necessary skills to start and develop sustainable business ventures. The programme focuses on skills development initiatives that expose participants to entrepreneurship and provide support for business start-ups. The programme will be offered to learners funded through the HWSETA’s entrepreneurship development programme.
The Training Providers must be accredited to offer the New Venture Creation Skills Programme (NQF 02)and cover the following topics as prescribed by the QCTO:
• Entrepreneurship
• Self-Awareness
• Resource mobilisation
• Industry knowledge
• Recognising market opportunities
• Creativity and originality
• Client satisfaction
• Financial and Cash management
• Fundamental business financial records
• Determining product and service prices
• Promotional strategies
• Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound objectives
• Strategic business development
The Training Provider will be required to:
• Recruit qualifying beneficiaries.
• Deliver entrepreneurship development training.
• Coordinate training logistics, including venues, travel, and learner support.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report to HWSETA.
• Issue certificates to successful participants.
• Manage compliance and mandatory documentation.
Qualifying criteria:
• Must have experience in entrepreneurship development training against any of the above areas. At least 2 signed and dated references must be submitted, not older than 3 years.
• QCTO accreditation letter for New Venture Creation Skills Programmes SP- 210401.
• Must apply using the HWSETA prescribed template and submit all supporting evidence to the HWSETA email address provided at the bottom of this application
• Must have a valid CIPC registration at the time of application and throughout the implementation of the project.
• Must have a valid tax clearance certificate at the time of application and throughout the implementation of the project.
• Must provide itemised budget.
Must submit a short proposal (2-3 pages) that addresses the following program requirements:
- Ability to recruit and train beneficiaries across all 9 provinces.
- Capacity to coordinate and administer MOAs between the HWSETA and participating organisations or individuals.
- Ability to recruit and train health, veterinary, and social development professionals who want to open businesses.
- Ability to recruit and train people with disabilities for the health, veterinary, and social development professionals.
- Ability to support the learners in the development of a fundable business plan and register on CIPC.
• Training must commence by no later than 15 January 2027.
• Training duration must be a minimum of 5 days.
Financial Implications
• The Training Provider must provide a detailed budget to train 21 learners across all 9 provinces.
• The HWSETA will pay R51 500 per learner (Inclusive of all costs for the programme)
Please Note:
The HWSETA reserves the right to withdraw the application if:
➢ The information provided in the EOI application is not valid and accurate; or
➢ The Training provider does not adhere to any of the requirements laid down by the HWSETA.
➢ Registration status of the organisation ceases to exist before or during the implementation of the project.
NB. By submitting this EOI application, you hereby authorise the HWSETA to collect your personal information for the service offered. Personal information is only used for the purpose of delivering the mandate of the HWSETA. Refer to the HWSETA Privacy Policy on our website.
For any enquiries, please contact edvapplication@hwseta.org.za
CLOSING DATE: 18 September 2026
NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED.
Download Documents:
Entrepreneurship development Funding Application Template_FY 2026_27
EOI Entrepreneurship develpment ADVERT_Version 1-2026-27
2 Comments
Sacharia
8th September 2026Is it 21 per province
Wendy Tembe
9th September 2026Dear Sacharia
Thank you for the inquiry, kindly download the advert for more information and clarity; please note the extract below from the advert.
Financial Implications
• The Training Provider must provide a detailed budget to train 21 learners across all 9 provinces.
• The HWSETA will pay R51 500 per learner (Inclusive of all costs for the programme)
Trust you will find this notte in order
Thank you
Regards