The W&RSETA has partnered with REGENT Business School to deliver the Retail Management Development Programme for the 2025 academic year. The W&RSETA will award bursaries to candidates from the retail sector to complete the Higher Certificate in Retail Management (NQF 5/SAQA ID 97581) or the Advanced Diploma in Management (NQF 7/SAQA ID 118319).
These 12-15 months programmes are customised for the retail sector, and comprised of a core as well as an extended/experiential curriculum. The core curriculum includes the following modules:
Advance Diploma in Management
- Management
- Human Resource Management and Labour Relations
- Marketing Management
- Retail Operations and Supply Chain Management
- Management Accounting
- Management Information Systems
Higher Certificate in Retail Management
- Business Management
- Accounting
- Business Communication
- Business Information Systems
- Business and Consumer Law
- Retail Management
The RMDP Programme
The extended/experiential curricula includes Masterclasses, Immersions, Coaching and Mentorship and online short learning programmes, amongst other interventions.
Students will receive badges/certificates of completion for each of the extended/experiential components.
Programmes will be implemented through a hybrid methodology. Delegates will receive a combination of virtual and face to face engagements which will be supported by a dedicated team of colleagues to ensure active engagement and retention for the duration of the programme.
Important information to note, overall the programmes will comprise of approximately:
Advance Diploma in Management
- 12 Face to Face interventions (over 23 days)
- 2 Short learning programmes with certification badges (accessed by students online)
- 4 half day online sessions
Higher Certificate in Retail Management
- 11 Face to Face interventions (over 21 days)
- 2 Short learning programmes with certification badges (accessed by students online)
The target group includes middle managers, supervisors and team leaders in the retail sector. Levy paying W&RSETA employers are encouraged to nominate staff, and ensure that the following documentation is submitted: (Click “Apply Now”)
Contact us
Vikesh Rampadarath – Business Development Project Manager
[email protected]
Contact number: 031 304 4626
Linda Richards – Project Administrator
[email protected]
Contact number: 031 826 7322
The Programme will be implemented nationally. Depending on applications per province, where warranted; applicants may be grouped to constitute a class.