Covid 19 Business Readiness

This document is a notice from the Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA) explaining the context of the national lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It references the WHO’s declaration of a global pandemic and the South African government's declaration of a national disaster, leading to a nationwide lockdown starting 26 March 2020. In response, the Department of Higher Education Science and Technology issued SETA Covid-19 Guidelines, including provisions for remote support to employers. The notice serves to inform stakeholders of available support mechanisms during the crisis.