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NOTICES
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15 July 2026
EXTERNAL NEWSLETTER – QUARTER 1
We are please to share the latest edition of our external newsletter, highlighting key projects, developments and sector insights. Explore how INSETA continues to impact the insurance and financial sectors while driving skills development and transformation.
Stay informed and engaged by accessing the full newsletter by clicking on the below link:
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24 June 2026
EXTENSION OF ACCREDITATION AND REGISTRATION FOR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROVIDERS (SDPs), ASSESSORS AND MODERATORS
This notice serves to advise Insurance and Related Financial Services stakeholders of the arrangements approved by the Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority (INSETA) regarding the extension of accreditation and registration end dates for eligible Skills Development Providers (SDPs), Assessors and Moderators. Pleas click on the below link for more details:
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18 June 2026
LEGACY QUALIFICATIONS TRANSITION UPDATE
The Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority (INSETA) is pleased to inform its stakeholders that the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has granted a 24-month extension for learner enrolments from, 01 July 2026 to 30 June 2028. Please click on the below links for more details:
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08 June 2026
QCTO Final Verification session for INSETA/IISA developed Occupational Qualifications
Final verification of the below occupational qualifications that were developed by INSETA in collaboration with IISA that will replace the legacy Level 4 and Level 5 Short Term Insurance qualifications. The qualifications that will be tabled for QCTO approval at this meeting are as follows:
- Insurance Administrator – L4
- Insurance Practitioner – L5
Stakeholders can provide input and ask questions to obtain clarity by sending an e-mail to nasreenr@inseta.org.za
curriculum-document- Insurance Practitioner 20260513.docx
Insurance Administrator – Qualification Document – 20260519
Insurance Administrator_curriculum at 20260517
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16 March 2026
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26 September 2025
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07 August 2025
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30 June 2025
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07 May 2025
Notice Alert
Our Sector Skills Plan research service provider RedFlank is conducting a survey on skills needs, using Survey Monkey. The survey is about occupational shortages, skills gaps, training interventions and the INSETA WSP/ATR process, etc.
It is a legitimate survey and your cooperation in completing this Survey is encouraged for the furtherance of skills development in the insurance sector as well as for the development of the INSETA Sector Skills Plan.
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05 May 2025
Request for extensions of the Workplace Skills Plan(WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR) submission 2025
INSETA registered levy and non-levy paying employers are invited to submit a request for extensions. The request for extensions must be in writing and should clearly outline the reasons for the extension. The request for extensions must be addressed to the INSETA Skills Planning and Research Manager and submitted before or by 10 May 2025. Click on the below link for more details:
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10 February 2025
WORKPLACE SKILLS PLAN (WSP) AND ANNUAL TRAINING REPORT (ATR) WINDOW IS NOW OPEN FOR 2025/2026 FINANCIAL YEAR
INSETA hereby notifies all registered levy and non-levy paying employers on the opening of the 2025/2026 WSP/ATR window. Please click on the below link for more details:
The submission deadline is 30 April 2025
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03 February 2025
AWARENESS ON BOGUS SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROVIDERS AND COMPLIANCE WITH INSETA REQUIREMENTS
This memorandum serves to address an important issue regarding the rise in the number of unaccredited and fraudulent Skills Development Providers (SDPs) who are misrepresenting themselves to learners, causing confusion and potential harm to the integrity of skills development initiatives, click on the below link:
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20 January 2025
Mandatory Grants Payments Delay
Please be advised that there has been difficulties with downloading of the Mandatory Grants file since September 2024. As a result, INSETA has been unable to retrieve the file, leading to non-payment of Mandatory Grants for the affected months. At this time, no indication as to when the files will be accessible by the SETA.
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16 January 2025
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for MIS Guide
The guide outlines a step-by-step process for enabling users to enable 2FA as an additional layer of security for their MIS accounts, click on the below link:
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02 December 2024
INSETA’s Performance Shines Bright
Beaming with pride and excitement as The Star newspaper shines a spotlight on INSETA’s phenomenal 97% performance achievement. This is not just a number, but a testament to the organisation’s dedication to transforming the insurance and financial sectors through skills development, innovation, and empowerment.
Read more about how INSETA is making an impact here: https://lnkd.in/dRVifb3M
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07 October 2024
INSETA Responds to OUTA’s Claims Regarding Training Provider De-accreditation
In response to a recent video made by the OUTA regarding the de-accreditation of a specific training provider, INSETA wishes to clarify and refute these claims. Please click on the below link for more details:
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26 July 2024
THE QUALITY COUNCIL FOR TRADES AND OCCUPATIONS (QCTO) LEARNER ENROLMENT AND EXTERNAL INTEGRATED SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (EISA) REGISTRATION PROCESS
The Purpose of the NOTICE is for each accredited Skills Development Provider (SDP) or Assessment Centre (AC) offering QCTO Full and Part Qualifications to provide vital learner information required by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) to perform its Quality Assurance Function for each learner that achieves a Full or Part Qualification.
Please click on the below link for more details:
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05 July 2024
Extension of Skills Development Providers (SDPs), Assessor and Moderator Registration July 2024
This memo serves to advise Insurance and related financial services stakeholders of arrangements in place to extend the accreditation and registration end dates for eligible Skills Development Providers (SDPs), Assessors and Moderators, per the INSETA issued circular, “Implications on the Directive on the Implementation and Transitional Agreements for PRE-2009 Qualifications” dated 19 June 2024. Please click on the below link for more details:
Memo to Stakeholders – Extension of SDP Accreditation Assessor and Moderator Registration July 2024
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19 June 2024
Implications on the Directive on the Implementation and Transitional Agreements for PRE-2009 Qualifications
Kindly see the attached update regarding the Implementation and Transitional Agreements for PRE-2009 Qualifications. Click on the below link for more details:
Implications on the Directive on the Implementation and Transitional Agreements
For more details or enquiries, kindly contact the ETQA Manager: Sibusiso Zulu SibusisoZ@inseta.org.za
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10 June 2024
DIRECTIVE ON IMPLEMENTATION AND TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS PRE – 2009
In light of pressing matters (Including the Gazette No. 50742), the QCTO has scheduled a meeting with all SETAs at a QP Forum meeting on the 14th of June 2024 for a discussion on the implications of the said Gazette. This meeting will bring about a common understanding on the interpretations of matters contained therein. To that extend, INSETA will issue its stakeholder communique related to how the sector is impacted immediately after the QCTO QP Forum meeting as scheduled.
Issued by
Executive Manager: Operations
Mr. Leslie Kwapeng
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03 June 2024
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Launch
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform. This powerful tool will streamline our interactions, enhance communication, and optimize collaboration across all our department.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to stay connected and engage with us.
Register now:
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26 February 2024
Statement by the Board of INSETA
Over the past weeks INSETA has been the subject of discussion in some quarters of the insurance sector and in the media. This was as a result of the allegations of corruption which were levelled against INSETA. Please click on the below link for more details:
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06 February 2024
MEDIA STATEMENT INSETA/ GIFS MATTER
The Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority (INSETA) seeks to address recent allegations and provide clarity on the timeline of events surrounding the de-accreditation of the Graduate Institute of Financial Sciences (GIFS). Please click on the below links for more details:
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19 January 2024
ETQA Process Memo to external Stakeholder on the GIFS matter
This memorandum serves to advise the sector regarding the DE ACCREDITATION OF GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF FINANCIAL SCIENCES known as “ GIFS” and the process going forward thereof. All enquires must be addressed to the ETQA Manager Mr Sibusiso Zulu at sibusisoz@inseta.org.za
ETQA Process Memo to external Stakeholder on the GIFS matter
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18 January 2024
Media Reports on the INSETA/GIFS Matter
The purpose of this letter is to address recent media speculation and reporting concerning our organisation with the Graduate Institute of Financial Sciences (GIFS). Please click on the below link for more details:
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18 December 2023
DE-ACCREDITATION OF THE GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF FINANCIAL SCIENCES (GIFS) AS AN INSETA SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROVIDER (SDP) WITH ACCREDITATION NUMBER A585000104
This memorandum serves to advise the sector regarding DE-ACCREDITATION OF THE GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF FINANCIAL SCIENCES (GIFS) with immediate effect 14 December 2023. Please click on the below link for more details:
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30 October 2023
COMPLIANCE NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 83(3)(d) OF THE PROMOTION OF ACCESS TO INFORMATION ACT 2 OF 2000
The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services has, on 27 August 2021, gazetted the Regulations relating to the Promotion of Access to Information, 2021 (“PAIA Regulations”). The Regulator is, among others, empowered to monitor and enforce compliance by public and private bodies with the provisions of the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000 (“PAIA”).
Compliance Notice in terms of section 83(3)(d) of PAIA..docx.docx
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22 September 2023
Mandatory Grant Payments
For more information regarding the Mandatory Grant payments please click on the below link:
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15 May 2023
TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS ALIGNED TO THE PHASING OUT OF INSETA QUALITY ASSURED LEGACY QUALIFICATIONS
This memorandum serves to advise the sector regarding transitional arrangements to be instituted allowing for, the smooth phasing out of historically registered qualifications, and the implementation of the new occupational qualifications quality assured by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO). Please click on the below link for more details:
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01 February 2023
STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATION ON THE DRAFT SETA GRANT REGULATIONS
Kindly see communique in relation to the Grant Regulations. Please click on the below link for more details:
Grant regulations communication
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02 June 2022
NOTICE – CREDITS AND CERTIFICATES
For acquired credits and certification queries please contact: certificationqueries@inseta.org.za
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23 September 2021
NOTICE, CONSENT AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT IN TERMS OF THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT 4 OF 2013 (POPIA)
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23 September 2021
INSETA POPI NOTICE AND CONSENT FORM
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01 June 2021
SAQA’s FEEDBACK ON SAQA BOARD APPROVAL TO EXTEND THE REGISTRATION TIMEFRAME OF THE INSURANCE RELATED HISTORICALLY REGISTERED QUALIFICATIONS
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31 May 2021
INSTRUCTION REGARDING LEARNERS WITH PARTIAL COMPLETIONS
This memo is issued to advise INSETA accredited Skills Development Providers of the process regarding learners with partial completions.
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The Occupational Qualification: Insurance Underwriter NQF Level 5 has been successfully reviewed and duly registered by SAQA. Please click on the below link:
SDP Communique – OQ Underwriter Review
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The Chair in Insurance Education at Wits University, in partnership with the Insurance Sector Education & Training Authority (INSETA) has made available the first two volumes of the Insurance Body of Knowledge Book Series for download.
The books were authored by Professor Robert Vivian and Dr Albert Mushai in consultation and collaboration with INSETA and the insurance industry. The books are intended for use by staff and students of colleges and universities for teaching and learning purposes.
Book 1: The legal system, legal principles and insurance products (ISBN 978-0-620-90656-2) General Principles of Insurance Volume 1 eBook 241120 (1)
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[/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”blue” border_width=”3″][vc_column_text]REPLACEMENT OF WEALTH MANAGEMENT (57608) LEGACY QUALIFICATION
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A directive from the Ministry of Higher Education and Training was received on 10 April 2020 outlining COVID-19 guidelines for all SETAs.
INSETA response to DHET COVID-19 Regulations
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Mandatory Grants Payment Notice[/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”blue” border_width=”3″][vc_column_text]Communication on the Workplace Based Learning Programme
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