Retail Management Development Programme (RMDP) 2025-2026

The W&RSETA has partnered with REGENT Business School to deliver the Retail Management Development Programme for the 2026 academic year. The W&RSETA will award bursaries to candidates from the retail sector to complete the Advanced Diploma in Management (NQF 7/SAQA ID 118319).

The 12-15 month programme 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
 
 

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

  • 17 Face to Face interventions (over 31 days)
  • 3 Short learning programmes with electronic certification (accessed by students online)
  • 4 half day online sessions
 

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 below to apply now)

Contact us

Vikesh Rampadarath – Business Development  Project Manager
[email protected]
Contact number: 011 482 1404

Monde Kasana – Academic Co-ordinator
[email protected]
Contact number: 011 034 8550

The Programme will be implemented nationally. Depending on applications per province, where warranted; applicants may be grouped to constitute a class.

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