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The Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality, and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA) is one of the 21 SETAs established under the Skills Development Act (No 97 of 1998) in 2001.CATHSSETA was formally known as the Tourism and Hospitality Education and Training Authority (THETA) until 1 April 2012, when we became the Culture, Art, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority. Our mandate is to facilitate skills development within our sub-sectors through the disbursement of grants for learning programmes and monitoring of education and training as outlined in the National Skills Development Strategy (NSDS). We operate in the following sub-sectors: Arts, Culture and Heritage Conservation Gaming and Lotteries Hospitality Sport, Recreation and Fitness Travel and Tourism Our functions and responsibilities, as set out in Chapter 3, section 10 of the Skills Development Act, 1998, are to: Develop and implement a sector skills plan. The plan describes the trends in each sub-sector as well as the skills that are in demand. In addition, this plan identifies priorities for skills development. Support and administer learning programmes. Support the implementation of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Conduct quality assurance on learning in line with Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) requirements. Undertake Quality Assurance. Disburse levies collected from employers in our sub-sectors. Employers pay 1% of their salary payroll to SARS on a monthly basis. CATHSSETA receives 80% of this contribution, which is allocated to administration costs and grants to be claimed back by companies. The remaining 20% is paid to the National Skills Fund. Report to the Minister of Higher Education and Training. As a statutory body, CATHSSETA has been established by an Act of Parliament. As such, we are given clear responsibilities that need to be discharged in the public interest and are custodians of public funds. We are therefore required to report to the Director-General of the Department of Higher Education and Training on the efficient and effective use of public funds. We are also governed by the Public Finance Management Act, the provisions of which are designed to ensure that public bodies operate in a manner that is not wasteful or irresponsible. In 2016, we opened six regional offices in order to extend our footprint into previously under-served provinces and outlying rural areas. The regional offices have been operating since 1 April 2016. Our Vision Skills needs met in each sub-sector to drive economic growth by 2030 Our Mission To facilitate skills development through strategic partnerships for CATHSSETA to contribute to economic growth Our Values Service Excellence Fairness & Transparency Respect Accessibility Integrity Stakeholder Orientation

CATHSSETA Vacancies: Graduate Internships 2025

Website Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA)

CATHSSETA is inviting South African unemployed youth to apply for its Internship Programme 2025.

Internship Application Closing Date: 01 April 2025

Internship Location: Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa

Applications are invited from candidates to apply for a 24-month Internship Programme. The Interns will receive a monthly stipend of R 5 600. 00

The following Internship Opportunities are open for applications:

Learning Program – Education and Training Quality Assurance Unit

Reference No: INTERN01/2025

Requirements: National Diploma in Public Administration / Business Administration / Project Management

Duties: To assist in ensuring that CATHSSETA’s Education and Training Quality Assurance needs and requirements are met with the delegated Quality Assurance functions by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations

Learning Program – Discretionary and Mandatory Grants Unit

Reference No: INTERN02/2025

Requirements: National Diploma in Public Administration / Business Administration / Project Management

Duties: The Grants Intern will assist the Grants management and administration team in the effective and efficient processing, tracking, and reporting of Mandatory and Discretionary Grants. This role provides an excellent learning opportunity for individuals interested in the planning, implementation, management, and monitoring of various learning programmes. The Intern will gain exposure to various aspects of the grant lifecycle, including funding framework, application window preparation, compliance/evaluation of grants, allocation, monitoring, and report generation.

Learning Program – Discretionary Grant Unit

Reference No: INTERN03/2025

Requirements: Diploma in Communications / Marketing / Public Relations

Duties: Assist with the capturing of good stories and activities happening in various regions then feed to the communication and Marketing Unit.

Learning Program – Discretionary Grant Unit (INTERN04/2025)

Reference No: INTERN04/2025

Requirements: National Diploma in Public Administration / Business Administration / Project Management

Duties: Discretionary Grants. This role provides an excellent learning opportunity for individuals interested in the planning, implementation, management, and monitoring of various learning programmes. The Intern will gain exposure to various aspects of the grant lifecycle, including funding framework, application window preparation, compliance/evaluation of grants, allocation, monitoring, and report generation.

NB. Kindly note that there is no guarantee of placement beyond the internship contract term.

How to apply

Download Application Form

Please forward a detailed CV and an application form including a matric certificate/other qualifications indicating the internship you are applying for to: [email protected]

Please note:

  • The applicants are responsible for familiarising themselves with the specific details of the positions they are applying for.
  • Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only.
  • Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited  to:  Criminal records and Qualification verification.
  • It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
  • All shortlisted candidates will be expected to avail themselves of an interview at CATHSSETA’s convenience.
  • CATHSSETA reserves the right not to make an appointment.
  • Should you not hear from CATHSSETA within one (1) month of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

To apply for this job please visit cathsseta.org.za.