Notice: DG Special Funding Window for the 2026/27 Financial Year Applications- Specific Initiatives
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Mandatory compliance documents for DG application (disqualification if missing)
To be considered, applicants must submit proof of company registration, a valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or Tax Clearance Certificate, and a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (where applicable). Failure to submit any of these documents results in disqualification.
- Who it is for
- eligible organisations applying for the DG Special Funding Window
- How to act on it
- Include the mandatory compliance documents with the application; otherwise the application will be disqualified.
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Failure to submit any of the following documents will result in disqualification: ● Proof of company registration ● Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or Tax Clearance Certificate ● Valid B-BBEE Certificate or Sworn Affidavit (where applicable)
Career Awareness Events on Occupations in High Demand (50 events: 25 urban, 25 rural)
Service providers are sought to plan, coordinate and implement Career Awareness events in urban and rural communities throughout South Africa to increase awareness of career opportunities in the manufacturing and engineering sector, promote skills development pathways, and encourage learners to pursue high-demand occupations.
- Who it is for
- appointed service providers applying under the DG Special Funding Window who will implement Career Awareness events in urban and rural communities
- How to act on it
- In the application, specify proposed urban and rural events, subject to a maximum of four (4) events in no more than two (2) provinces.
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A total of 50 events (25 urban and 25 rural) will be implemented. Applicants must specify their proposed urban and rural events, subject to a maximum of four (4) events in no more than two (2) provinces.
TVET College Partnership and WIL registration support (unemployed TVET learners)
Applicants must demonstrate they can secure a formal partnership with participating TVET colleges to support the registration of unemployed TVET learners for Work-Integrated Learning (WIL). Proposals must specify how many unemployed TVET learners will be referred and registered for WIL at each Career Awareness event, and successful applicants must facilitate an MOU between merSETA and the participating TVET college before implementation.
- Who it is for
- applicants seeking appointment as service providers under the Career Awareness DG Special Funding Window
- How to act on it
- In the proposal, demonstrate the TVET college partnership capability, specify the number of unemployed TVET learners to be referred and registered for WIL at each event, and (if successful) facilitate an MOU between merSETA and the participating TVET college before project implementation.
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Applicants must demonstrate their ability to secure a formal partnership with the participating TVET college to support the registration of unemployed TVET learners for Work-Integrated Learning (WIL). The proposal must specify the number of unemployed TVET learners to be referred and registered for WIL at each Career Awareness event. Successful applicants will be required to facilitate the conclusion of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between merSETA and the participating TVET college before project implementation.
DG Special Funding Window for the 2026/27 Financial Year Applications - Specific Initiatives (Career Awareness)
merSETA invites eligible organisations to apply for funding to be appointed as service providers to plan, coordinate and implement Career Awareness events that promote high-demand occupations in the manufacturing and engineering sector. The programme will run 50 events (25 urban and 25 rural) across all nine provinces, with proposals limited to a maximum of four events in no more than two provinces, and with TVET/WIL partnership requirements for unemployed TVET learners.
- Who it is for
- eligible organisations (including CBOs, NGOs, NPOs, private companies, sole proprietorships, cooperatives, trade unions, higher education institutions, TVET colleges, CET colleges, accredited skills development providers, and event management companies) that can implement Career Awareness events and secure TVET college WIL partnerships
- How to act on it
- Apply by submitting a new application in response to this advertisement during the revised application period (Opening Date: 29 July 2026; Closing Date: 14 August 2026).
- Closes
- 14 August 2026
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The Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority (merSETA) hereby invites eligible organisations to apply for funding under the 2026/27 Discretionary Grant Special Funding Window- Specific Initiatives.
Facts
Places
Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo
Reference
https://www.merseta.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/merSETA_DG_Funding-Window_Career-Awareness_advert.pdf
Parties
TVET college
Key Takeaways
- Withdrew previous DG Special Funding Window for 2026/27: 19 September 2025–31 October 2025
- Revised application period: opening 29 July 2026; closing 14 August 2026
- Funding window: 2026/27 Discretionary Grant (DG) – Specific Initiatives (Career Awareness)
- Purpose: appoint service providers to implement Career Awareness events in manufacturing/engineering high-demand occupations
- Total events: 50 (25 urban, 25 rural)
- Implementation provinces: all nine provinces (Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, North West, Western Cape)
- Event/province limit: applicants may specify implementation in max two (2) provinces and max four (4) events
- TVET/WIL requirement: secure formal partnership with participating TVET college; specify number of unemployed TVET learners for WIL registration; conclude an MOU before implementation
- Mandatory disqualification documents: proof of company registration; valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or tax clearance certificate; valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (where applicable)
- Application method: electronic submission via NSDMS Projects Portal (no email/other platforms accepted)
- NSDMS registration note: new organisations/SDFs may take up to 48 hours
- Enquiries: merSETA website www.merseta.org.za; telephone 010 219 3000
- Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority (merSETA)
- National Skills Development Management System (NSDMS)
- TVET Colleges
- Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges
- Community-Based Organisations (CBOs)
- Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)
- Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs)
- Private Companies
- Sole Proprietorships
- Cooperatives
- Trade Unions
- Higher Education Institutions
- Community Education and Training (CET) Colleges
- Accredited Skills Development Providers
- Event Management Companies
Dates
Closing Date
19 September 2025