The Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority (“HWSETA”) invites accredited Training Providers to apply for the Entrepreneurship development training operating in the Health and Welfare sector.
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 unemployed learners funded through the HWSETA’s entrepreneurship development programme. Training must cover the following skills areas:
1.Introduction to Entrepreneurship
•What is an entrepreneur
•What is entrepreneurship
•Different forms of entrepreneurship
2.The entrepreneurial process
•The new venture creation process
•Skills required in the entrepreneurial process
•Establishing a business start-up timeline
•Contract negotiation
3.Developing the business plan
•Fundamental of business planning
•The business model canvas
•Planning and managing production and operations
•Producing a business plan
4.Entrepreneurial finance
•Forms of finance
•Financial Literacy
•Pricing of goods & services
5.Entrepreneurial social capital
•Human resource and labour relation policies
•The role and importance of networks
The Training Provider will be required to:
•Recruit qualifying learners (Doctors, Pharmacists, Veterinarians, Animal Health Technicians who want to start and own practices) with the support of the HWSETA.
•Facilitate the contracting arrangements between the Training Providers, learners and the HWSETA (as defined by the HWSETA).
•Coordinate all training preparation including venue, travelling and catering.
•Conduct, monitor and report on the training activities.
The Training provider will have the responsibility to:
•Identify and recruit the relevant learners across all 9 provinces.
•Coordinate all communication with learners.
•Coordinate and implement the training.
•Administer all mandatory and compliance documents required by the HWSETA.
•Provide the HWSETA will all required reporting documents.
•Issue certificates to all training participants.
Qualifying criteria:
•Must have experience in entrepreneurship development training against any of the above areas. At least 2 references must be submitted.
•Must be registered as a training provider with any quality assurance body.
•Must have more than 5 years of experience as a Training Provider.
•Must apply using the HWSETA prescribed template using the HWSETA EOI portal.
•Must have a valid CIPC registration at the time of application and throughout the implementation of the project.
•Training must commence by no later than 15 March 2026.
•Only one provider will be appointed for the implementation of this project.
Financial Implications
The Training Provider must provide the financial implications to train 30 learners across all 9 provinces limited to R48 000 per learner (Inclusive of tuition, travel and accommodation, mentorship, and tools of trade)
Please Note:
The HWSETA reserves the right to withdraw the approval if:
➢The information provided in the application form is not true and correct; 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 commencement of the project.
NB. By submitting this application form, 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.
Applications must be submitted to: edvapplication@hwseta.org.za
CLOSING DATE: 06 February 2026.
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1.EOI Entrepreneurship development Advert
2.Entrepreneurship development Funding Application Template
18 Comments
Mpho Ramatshane
21st January 2026I Mpho pray that I get this
Let I be considered
Wendy Tembe
30th January 2026Dear Mpho
Kindly be informed that HWSETA does not recruit students for any funded programmes. HWSETA advertises funding on an annual basis to HWSETA-registered public and private Employers; the Department of Health and Social Development, private hospitals, clinics, and administers partnerships with TVET Colleges and Public Universities in South Africa. The qualification / Learning Programme pursued should fall within the scope of the health and social development sector.
The applications are currently open, closing 20 February 2026.
Please note that once the Employers, TVET Colleges, and Universities are approved for funding, they recruit beneficiaries. The communication and coordination are done through the Employers, Public Universities, and Public TVET Colleges.
Trust, you will find this note in order
Thank you
Regards
Algernon
22nd January 2026I would like to know can we apply for the EOI wrt Skills Programme under non credit bearing programmes. We have a detailed micro learning set of courses designed and developed regarding finance, risk management, hr, logistics and governance and ethics.
Wendy Tembe
30th January 2026Dear Algernon
Kindly verify on the EOI advert for Skill programmes if such programmes are included as programmes funded by HWSETA.
Trust, you will find this note in order
Thank you
regards
Denifilinde Shaamwatala kefas
22nd January 2026I m business woman. Dowing clothing production.
Wendy Tembe
30th January 2026Dear Denifinilinde
Please contact the SETA below for information.
https://www.fpmseta.org.za/
Trust, you will find this note in order
Thank you
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Elisha Musa
23rd January 2026elishamusa080@gmail.com
Wendy Tembe
30th January 2026Dear Elisha
Kindly be informed that HWSETA does not recruit students for any funded programmes. HWSETA advertises funding on an annual basis to HWSETA-registered public and private Employers; the Department of Health and Social Development, private hospitals, clinics, and administers partnerships with TVET Colleges and Public Universities in South Africa. The qualification / Learning Programme pursued should fall within the scope of the health and social development sector.
The applications are currently open, closing 20 February 2026.
Please note that once the Employers, TVET Colleges, and Universities are approved for funding, they recruit beneficiaries. The communication and coordination are done through the Employers, Public Universities, and Public TVET Colleges.
Trust, you will find this note in order
Thank you
Regards
Charles Kitamirike
23rd January 2026I am a.communoty Development Organisation known as the Vocational Training Centre – Jinja and we have been offering Vocational.skills development to youths who dropped out of schools to.gain skills which can make them get into the employment world.
We are.seeking for financial.support
Wendy Tembe
30th January 2026Dear Charles
Please note that HWSETA has advertised different projects closing in February and some in March 2026. Please visit each EOI and note the minimum requirements for compliance.
Trust, you will find this note in order
Thank you
regards
Charmaine Gangen
25th January 2026I have been involved in Entrepreneurship Education for 15 years
How do I go about this EOI?
Wendy Tembe
30th January 2026dear Charmaine
Kindly access the Entrepreneurship EOI advert and note the minimum requirements for compliance. Kindly access the link below for more information.
https://www.hwseta.org.za/expression-of-interest-entrepreneurship-development-training-2025-2026-closing-date06-february-2026/
Trust, you will find this note in order
Thank you
regards
Lydia Moeng
25th January 2026May I have the Funding application Template in Word please. Send to my email.
Wendy Tembe
30th January 2026Dear Lydia
Please note that the EOI advert is digital, kindly follow the steps until you reach where you can click a drop-down arrow and select the project you want to apply for; and all the information required for compliance is stated on the document.
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Yousef Nyungwa
25th January 2026Good Day leaders
There is a course called NEW VENTURE CREATION, NQF LEVEL 2, Credits 32, Quality assured by Services seta , accreditation done by QCTO
This Qualification has all those requirements you have stipulated in your document
Do you accept this qualification to be used in this request?
Wendy Tembe
30th January 2026Dear Yousef
Kindly note that each EOI advert has compliance criteria, please visit the project a advertise and the requirements will confirm which org apply.
Trust, you will find this note in order
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Siphesihle
30th January 2026I have N6 of public management I’m looking for in-service training please help me to get it
Wendy Tembe
30th January 2026Dear Siphephile
Kindly be informed that HWSETA does not recruit students for any funded programmes. HWSETA advertises funding on an annual basis to HWSETA-registered public and private Employers; the Department of Health and Social Development, private hospitals, clinics, and administers partnerships with TVET Colleges and Public Universities in South Africa. The qualification / Learning Programme pursued should fall within the scope of the health and social development sector.
The applications are currently open, closing 20 February 2026.
Please note that once the Employers, TVET Colleges, and Universities are approved for funding, they recruit beneficiaries. The communication and coordination are done through the Employers, Public Universities, and Public TVET Colleges.
Trust, you will find this note in order
Thank you
Regards