The Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA) is a statutory body that was established by the Skills Development Act in 1998.
CHIETA’s role in the sector, is to facilitate skills development as well as to ensure that skills needs are identified and addressed through various training initiatives in the chemical and manufacturing industries in South Africa.
Approximately 70% of the Skills Development Levies (SDL), that are obtained from the chemical industry, are distributed back to member companies through:
- Mandatory Grants: These are grants paid by the (SETA) if the company fulfils the requirements to receive the grants. In order to qualify to receive the mandatory grant, the levy-paying employer has to meet the criteria.
- Discretionary Grants: These grants are payable at the discretion of (SETA) for skills development projects linked to scarce and critical skills. The purpose of discretionary grants is to assist the CHIETA implement Sector Skills Plan through its Annual Performance Plan and contribute towards national priorities.
CHIETA is rated as one of the best SETAs in South Africa. The body received numerous accolades including being recognised as the most innovative SETA in the country. Successive years of clean audits combined with 100% performance against all CHIETA’s targets confirms its standing as a leading SETA.
As a trusted partner in skills development and training for the chemical sector, CHIETA funds the industry for the various occupational programmes as well as certain TVET sector and higher education programmes. In this regard, CHIETA is guided by its well-researched Sector Skills Plan that documents the hard to fill skills and hard to fill positions within the sector.
CHIETA also works in close collaboration with the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) to design and develop occupational qualifications and trades, quality assurance, accreditation, monitoring as well as certification of competent learners.
CHIETA’s financial performance has indeed been outstanding; the organisation has achieved unqualified/clean audited opinions from the Auditor-General of South Africa, for five consecutive years.
Vision
The vision of CHIETA (Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority) is to be an innovation leader in education and training.
Mission
The mission of CHIETA (Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority) is to reimagine skills development and training using the combined power of data and digital to provide innovative solutions for sustainable livelihoods.
Strategic Pillars
- Innovation: Pioneering creative and groundbreaking solutions in skills development.
- Digitization: Harnessing technology to enhance accessibility and efficiency in education and training.
- Collaboration: Strengthening partnerships to maximize impact and drive shared success.
- Transformation: Empowering diverse stakeholders to achieve inclusive and sustainable growth.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI): Leveraging AI to revolutionize skills development, training delivery, and operational excellence
Values
- Caring: Prioritize the well-being of all their stakeholders.
- Accountability: Take responsibility for their actions and outcomes.
- Excellence: Aim for the highest standards in everything they do.
- Lifelong Learning: Embrace continuous learning and growth.
- Experimentation: Foster a culture of creativity, innovation, and the courage to test new ideas.
- Integrity: Act with honesty, transparency, and ethical commitment.
Overseeing Department/Entity
Office Bearers/Management
Board Members
- Ms Gerhard Cloete (Organised Labour)
- Ms Sharmila Govind (Organised Employer)
- Ms Geraldine Hewitt (Organised Employer)
- Mr Steven Mahlangu (Organised Labour)
- Dr Banothile Makhubela (Organised Employer)
- Mr Mosehla Mampho (Organised Labour)
- Mr Thabo Masombuka (Organised Employer)
- Mr Isaac Matji (Organised Employer)
- Mr Edzisani Ndou (Government, Professional and Community Organisations)
- Mr Charles Phahla (Organised Labour)
- Ms Karishma Ramcharan (Government, Professional and Community Organisations)
- Ms Adri Swart (Organised Labour)
Chief Executive Officer
- Mr Yershen Pillay
Chief Financial Officer
- Ms Ncikazi Kabi
Chief Operations Officer
- Mr Joel Mmapulane (Executive Manager: ETQA)
Senior Management
- Mr Roger Adriaanse (Regional Manager: Western Cape)
- Mr Trevor Channing (Executive: Governance and Risk)
- Mr Vasen Ganasan (Acting Manager: ETQA)
- Mr Bennet Kamanga (Regional Manager: Gauteng and Central Regions)
- Ms Tshidi Magonare (Manager: Qualifications Design and Development)
- Mr Munya Makota (Manager: Finance)
- Mr Simon Maluleke (Executive Manager: Innovation and Technology)
- Mr Moses Maponya (Acting Manager: Strategic Projects and WIL )
- Mr Sipho Mlotshwa (Manager: ICT)
- Ms Jayaluxmi Moodley (Executive Manager: Corporate Services)
- Ms Kedibone Moroane (Executive: Research and Skills Planning)
- Mr Rajen Naidoo (Regional Manager: KZN and Eastern Cape)
- Mr Ronnie Naidoo (Manager: Monitoring and Evaluation)
- Ms Lerato Ramahuta (Manager: Human Resources)
- Ms Mahlatse Xinzi (Acting Executive Manager: Strategic Projects)
Communications Officers
- Ms Glory Nyathi (Manager: Communications and Facilities)
Contact Details
The contact details of CHIETA (Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority) are listed in the table below.
| Physical Address: | Allandale Building, 3rd Floor, Office B 23 Magwa Crescent, Waterfall City, 2090 |
| Telephone: | 011 628 7000 / 087 357 6608 |
| Email: | info@chieta.org.za |
| Website: | www.chieta.org.za |
READ MORE:
➜ List of SETAs in South Africa
➜ National Government of South Africa