Time to rethink skills development: An independent review of the Sector Education and Training Authority system

Policy Paper 42

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 established 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.

Keywords: Skills Development

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29 August 2025
Publication Type: Policy Paper
Research Programme: Human Capital Policy