Last Updated: 30 September 2026
Welcome to Seta Skills. These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of the Seta Skills website, including its articles, resources, links and other published content.
Seta Skills is an independent South African career information website that shares information about learnerships, bursaries, internships, employment opportunities, training programmes, skills development and educational resources.
By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions to the extent permitted by applicable law. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of the website.
Please read these terms carefully together with our Disclaimer, Privacy Policy and any other policies applicable to particular services.
1. About Seta Skills
Seta Skills is an independent information platform established to help readers discover and understand career, education and skills development opportunities.
Our content may include:
- Learnership announcements and application guides.
- Bursaries, scholarships and funding opportunities.
- Internships and graduate programmes.
- Employment opportunities and job application information.
- Training programmes and skills development resources.
- SETA-related information and educational opportunities.
- TVET college information and career guidance.
- Application requirements, eligibility criteria and closing dates.
- Other career-related educational information.
Unless expressly stated and independently verifiable, Seta Skills does not act as the employer, recruiter, funding body, training provider, official application administrator or selection authority for opportunities mentioned on the website.
We provide information to help readers research opportunities. The organisation responsible for each opportunity determines its requirements, application procedures and selection outcomes.
2. Independent Status and No Government Affiliation
Seta Skills is not a government website, government department, official government recruitment portal or Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA).
We do not claim to be owned, operated, approved, sponsored or endorsed by the South African government, any SETA or any other public institution unless a specific relationship is expressly disclosed and verifiable.
Our name identifies our independent website and its focus on skills and career information. It does not establish an official relationship with a SETA or imply that we have government authority.
References to government departments, public institutions, employers, educational organisations and training providers are provided for informational and identification purposes.
Visitors should not interpret our articles, logo, website design or references to public institutions as evidence of official affiliation.
We reserve the right to clarify our independent status where necessary to avoid confusion.
3. Acceptance of These Terms
By accessing or using the website, you acknowledge that these Terms and Conditions apply to your use of the website, subject to applicable law.
Your use of the website does not create an employment relationship, recruitment agreement, agency relationship, partnership, joint venture or official relationship between you and Seta Skills.
If you contact us, submit a correction request or communicate with us about an article, these Terms and Conditions continue to apply to your use of the website.
If a particular service has additional terms, those terms will apply where relevant and lawful.
Nothing in this section creates a contractual obligation where the requirements for a valid agreement have not been met.
4. Permitted Use of the Website
You may use Seta Skills for lawful personal, educational and informational purposes.
Permitted activities include:
- Reading and sharing links to our articles.
- Researching career and educational opportunities.
- Using published information to identify original opportunity announcements.
- Contacting us about corrections, questions or legitimate business enquiries.
- Sharing our publicly accessible content through ordinary links and lawful references.
When using the website, you agree to act lawfully, respect the rights of others and avoid activities that interfere with the website’s security, availability or proper operation.
You must not use our content or services for unlawful purposes or in a way that misleads other people about the source or nature of the information.
5. Prohibited Activities
You must not use Seta Skills to:
- Engage in fraud, unlawful activity or deceptive conduct.
- Impersonate Seta Skills, its publisher, another person, an employer or a public institution.
- Misrepresent an opportunity as officially verified when it has not been verified.
- Publish false claims that Seta Skills guarantees jobs, bursaries, placements or selection.
- Upload or distribute malicious software, harmful code or content designed to compromise systems.
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website, its hosting environment, administrative accounts or data.
- Interfere with the normal operation, availability or security of the website.
- Use automated systems to overload the website or collect information in a manner that violates applicable law or the website’s reasonable technical restrictions.
- Copy or republish substantial portions of our original content without permission where permission is required.
- Use our branding, identity or content to suggest an official relationship that does not exist.
- Collect or misuse another person’s personal information without a lawful basis.
- Publish unlawful, threatening, defamatory, fraudulent or infringing material through any interactive feature we may provide.
We may investigate suspected misuse and take reasonable measures, including restricting access or reporting suspected unlawful conduct to relevant authorities, where appropriate and legally permitted.
Nothing in these terms prevents lawful research, fair dealing, fair use where applicable, legitimate criticism or any other activity protected by law.
6. Accuracy and Updates to Published Information
We aim to publish helpful and accurate information. However, opportunity details may change after publication, and we cannot guarantee that every article will remain complete, accurate or current at all times.
Employers, institutions, training providers and other organisations may change their requirements, application links, closing dates, programme availability, funding arrangements or selection procedures without notifying us.
We may update, correct, clarify, archive or remove content when reasonably necessary.
The date an article is published or updated does not necessarily mean that the opportunity has been independently reconfirmed on that date.
Readers should verify important information with the original provider before applying, submitting personal documents, paying a fee or making a significant decision.
If you identify a factual error, please contact us with the relevant article URL and supporting information.
7. Applications, Employment and Bursary Opportunities
Seta Skills does not guarantee that an opportunity featured on the website is suitable for every reader or that an application will result in selection.
Unless expressly stated otherwise and supported by a genuine arrangement, we do not process applications on behalf of employers, award bursaries, recruit candidates, select applicants or issue training qualifications.
The relevant opportunity provider is responsible for determining:
- Who may apply.
- Which documents are required.
- Whether an application is complete.
- Whether applicants meet the selection criteria.
- Whether interviews or assessments are required.
- Who receives funding, admission, employment or placement.
- Whether an opportunity is extended, cancelled or withdrawn.
You are responsible for ensuring that your application is truthful, complete and submitted through the correct channel before the applicable deadline.
We are not responsible for an unsuccessful application, an applicant’s failure to meet requirements, missing documents, an incorrect submission or a provider’s selection decision, except where responsibility cannot lawfully be excluded.
8. External Websites and Third-Party Services
Our website may contain hyperlinks to external websites, application portals, recruitment platforms, educational institutions, employers, public institutions, advertisers and other third parties.
These links may be included to help readers locate original announcements, access application forms or obtain additional information.
External websites are independently operated and are not controlled by Seta Skills.
We do not guarantee that external links will remain available, that third-party information will be accurate, or that external services will be secure or suitable for every user.
The presence of a link does not automatically mean that we endorse the linked organisation or guarantee its products, services or conduct.
You access external websites at your own discretion and should review their applicable terms, privacy policies and security information.
Where an external provider requests personal information or payment, verify the provider and the legitimacy of the request before proceeding.
Our responsibility for external content is subject to applicable law, including any responsibility that cannot lawfully be excluded.
9. Fraud, Impersonation and Suspicious Requests
Readers should exercise caution when dealing with recruitment messages, bursary announcements and training offers.
Seta Skills does not guarantee the authenticity of every third-party message or announcement mentioned or linked on our website.
Be cautious of individuals who promise guaranteed employment, guaranteed bursary approval, preferential selection or official access in exchange for money.
Do not disclose passwords, one-time PINs or unnecessary banking information to unverified parties.
Do not assume that an individual represents Seta Skills merely because they use our name, logo or an article published on our website.
If you suspect that someone is impersonating Seta Skills, please contact us through our published contact details. Where appropriate, you should also notify the organisation being impersonated or the relevant authorities.
10. Intellectual Property and Copyright
Unless otherwise indicated, original written articles, descriptions, website graphics, branding and other original materials created for Seta Skills may be protected by copyright, trademark or other applicable intellectual property laws.
All rights that are not expressly granted to you remain with the relevant rights holder.
You may access and read our content for personal, educational and informational purposes. You may also share links to our publicly accessible articles.
You must not reproduce, republish, sell, redistribute or commercially exploit substantial portions of our original content without the necessary permission, unless the activity is permitted by applicable law.
You must not remove copyright notices or falsely claim ownership of original material created by Seta Skills.
Names, logos, photographs, trademarks and other materials belonging to third parties remain the property of their respective owners. Their appearance on our website does not mean that Seta Skills owns them or has permission to use them for every purpose.
If you believe that material on the website infringes your intellectual property rights, please contact us with details identifying the material and explaining the alleged infringement.
We will review legitimate complaints and take appropriate action where warranted.
11. User Submissions and Communications
If the website permits comments, submissions, messages or other user-generated content, you remain responsible for the material you submit.
You must ensure that your submissions are lawful, truthful and respectful of other people’s rights.
You must not submit content that is fraudulent, defamatory, threatening, discriminatory, unlawful, malicious or infringing.
Please do not publish another person’s private information without an appropriate lawful basis or permission where required.
Where interactive features are available, we may moderate, restrict or remove submissions that violate these terms or applicable law.
By submitting material to us, you do not automatically transfer ownership of your intellectual property to Seta Skills.
If you provide material for publication, any permission or licence needed to edit, reproduce or publish it should be agreed separately where necessary.
We may retain and respond to communications in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable legal requirements.
12. Advertising, Sponsorship and Commercial Relationships
Seta Skills may display advertisements or participate in lawful sponsorship or affiliate arrangements.
Third-party advertising providers may select and display advertisements based on their own systems, subject to their applicable policies and settings.
An advertisement appearing on our website does not automatically constitute a recommendation or guarantee by Seta Skills.
Where a paid relationship or other material commercial connection requires disclosure, we aim to identify it clearly in accordance with applicable law and relevant platform policies.
We do not knowingly present paid promotional content as an official government announcement or falsely imply that an advertiser has been approved by a public institution.
If you engage with an advertiser, purchase a product or use an external service, the relevant third party’s terms and conditions will apply to that transaction.
We are not responsible for the performance or conduct of independent advertisers beyond any responsibility imposed on us by applicable law.
13. Privacy and Personal Information
Your use of the website may involve the processing of personal information, depending on the features you use.
We aim to handle personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection legislation, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), where applicable.
Our Privacy Policy should explain what information we collect, why we collect it, how it is used, how long it is retained and how individuals may exercise applicable rights.
Where third-party services are involved, their own privacy practices may also apply.
You should avoid sending sensitive personal information through public comments or unsecured communication channels.
Nothing in these Terms and Conditions removes a person’s rights under applicable data protection law.
14. Website Availability and Security
We aim to keep Seta Skills accessible and functioning properly. However, we cannot guarantee that the website will always be available, uninterrupted, secure or free from technical errors.
Access may be interrupted by maintenance, hosting issues, connectivity problems, security incidents, software updates or circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
We may maintain, update, modify, suspend or discontinue website features where reasonably necessary.
We may also take reasonable steps to protect the website from unauthorised access, malicious activity, excessive automated traffic or other threats.
Nothing in this section authorises us to disregard any legal obligation relating to security, privacy or the provision of a service.
15. Disclaimer of Warranties
To the extent permitted by applicable law, the website and its informational content are provided on an informational basis without a guarantee that every item will be suitable for a particular purpose.
We do not warrant that every opportunity will remain open, that all external links will function, or that all third-party announcements will be complete and accurate at all times.
We do not guarantee a particular employment, educational, financial or application outcome from using the website.
Any rights, guarantees or protections that cannot lawfully be excluded remain unaffected.
Please also consult our Disclaimer for further information about the scope and limitations of the content we publish.
16. Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, Seta Skills will not be liable for loss arising solely from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, reliance on unverified third-party information, changes made by independent opportunity providers, unavailable external websites or decisions made without appropriate verification.
Nothing in these terms is intended to exclude liability for fraud, unlawful conduct, gross negligence or any other liability where exclusion is prohibited by law.
We do not seek to remove consumer rights, statutory protections or legal remedies that apply to you.
Any limitation in this section must be interpreted narrowly and consistently with applicable South African law.
17. Indemnity
To the extent permitted by applicable law, you may be responsible for loss or reasonable costs directly arising from your unlawful misuse of the website, infringement of another person’s rights or material breach of these terms.
This provision does not make you responsible for matters beyond your legal responsibility, and it does not exempt Seta Skills from its own legal obligations.
Nothing in this section creates a right to recover costs or damages that would otherwise be unavailable under applicable law.
18. Changes to the Website and These Terms
We may update website content, features and these Terms and Conditions when reasonably necessary.
Reasons for changes may include new features, changes to publishing practices, legal developments, security requirements or changes to the nature of our services.
When these terms are revised, we may publish the updated version on this page and amend the “Last Updated” date.
You should review this page periodically.
Any changes to an agreement that requires notice or consent will be handled in accordance with applicable law.
19. Suspension or Restriction of Access
We may restrict or suspend access to particular features or parts of the website where reasonably necessary to address security concerns, unlawful activity, abuse, technical problems or a material breach of these terms.
Where appropriate and practicable, we may provide an explanation or notice.
Any restriction will be subject to applicable law and will not be used to unlawfully interfere with rights that users are entitled to exercise.
20. Applicable Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms and Conditions are intended to be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa, where applicable.
If you have a concern about the website, we encourage you to contact us first so that we can understand the issue and attempt to resolve it where appropriate.
Nothing in these terms prevents a person from approaching a competent court, regulator, consumer protection body or other lawful dispute resolution mechanism where entitled to do so.
Any dispute will be handled by the appropriate forum in accordance with applicable law. These terms do not exclude mandatory legal protections or jurisdictional rules.
21. Severability
If a court or competent authority determines that a particular provision of these terms is invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, that provision will be treated in accordance with the applicable legal decision.
The remaining provisions will continue to apply to the extent that they can lawfully operate independently.
This section does not authorise the enforcement of a term that is prohibited by law.
22. No Waiver
If we do not immediately enforce a provision of these terms, this does not automatically mean that we have permanently waived the relevant right.
Any waiver will be effective only to the extent permitted by applicable law and the circumstances in which it is given.
23. Entire Agreement
These Terms and Conditions, together with the Disclaimer, Privacy Policy and any other applicable terms clearly presented for a particular service, describe the general conditions governing use of the website.
Where a specific agreement lawfully applies to a particular service, it will be interpreted together with these terms to the extent appropriate.
Nothing in this section excludes rights or obligations imposed by legislation or any other applicable legal rule.
24. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, wish to report misuse of our content, or need to raise a concern about information published on the website, please visit our Contact Us page.
When contacting us, include the relevant article title or URL and a clear explanation of your enquiry.
For copyright concerns, please identify the material in question and explain the basis of your request.
We will review legitimate enquiries and respond where reasonably practicable.
25. Final Notice
Seta Skills is an independent career information website. Our purpose is to help readers discover and research opportunities, not to replace the official information provided by employers, educational institutions, training providers or government departments.
Readers are responsible for checking the original source, confirming current requirements and making informed decisions before applying for an opportunity or providing personal information.
We aim to maintain a transparent, useful and respectful information platform and encourage visitors to use it responsibly.
Thank you for visiting Seta Skills.