International Leadership Development Programme

W&RSETA

The UCT Graduate School of Business is proud to partner with W&RSETA in offering South Africa’s premier Customised Education Programme for the Wholesale and Retail Sector

Overview
ADMD
PGDIP
IEDP

Senior Management Development Programme

Postgraduate Diploma in Management Practice, NQF8

The PGDip is an outstanding and comprehensive academic programme that equips students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experiences needed to excel in their chosen fields. It offers a unique blend of theory and practice, preparing graduates for the rapidly evolving job market.

The programme's flexibility welcomes individuals from diverse academic backgrounds and industries, making it accessible to a wide range of professionals. Taught by expert faculty and industry practitioners, the PGDip bridges academia and real-world application.

Entrance Requirements:

  • NQF level 7 qualification
  • Proven middle management experience of 5-10 years
  • Earmarked for senior management through the company’s talent pipeline.

RPL candidates allowance of 10% in line with UCT policy.

For enquiries, please contact:
Ms Jill Bost Jill.Bost@uct.ac.za
Ms Shandre van Rheede Shandre.vanRheede@uct.ac.za

For W&RSETA-related queries, please contact:
Ms Martha Shingange mshingange@wrseta.org.za

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How to apply

Please follow the steps outlined below to ensure that you comply with the W&RSETA and UCT GSB application requirements:

Please review the W&RSETA contract.
This step is purely for you to familiarize yourself with the contract you would be bound to should you be accepted onto the programme. It does not need to be completed at this stage.

NB: This step must be completed in collaboration with your Nominating Manager.

  • Complete and sign the W&RSETA Nomination Form. All of the relevant sections should be completed in collaboration with your Nominating Manager. Ensure that the form is signed and dated by both yourself and your Nominating Manager.
  • Complete and sign the W&RSETA Bursary Agreement Form.
    • All of the relevant sections should be completed in collaboration with your Nominating Manager. Ensure that the form is signed and dated by both yourself and your Nominating Manager.
    • The completion and submission of this form does not indicate that you have been accepted onto the programme.
  • Page 1 of Bursary Agreement under: Academic Programmes (Please tick the applicable box) 
    • ADMD: Tick Academic Programmes NQF 7 – Bachelor’s degrees & Advanced Diplomas 
    • PGDip: Tick Academic Programmes NQF 8 – Post Graduate Diploma 
    • IEDP: Tick “Other” and specify Short Course – NQF9 aligned
  • Page 5- Under Training Provider insert the following details: 
      • Provider Name: University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business
      • Accreditation Number: Not applicable
      • Primary SETA: Not applicable
      • Provider Contact Number: 021 650 7514
      • Provider Address and GPS Coordinates: UCT Graduate School of Business, 8-10 Portswood Road, Green Point
      • Area Code: 8051
      • GPS Co-ordinates: 33.9069° S, 18.4158° E

    • Obtain a Proof of Employment document from your HR department.
    • Your Proof of Employment should be on a company letterhead and be signed and dated by an authorised company representative.

    Please ensure your CV is up to date and ready for upload

    Certify copies of the following documents:

    1. Identity Document (certification should not be older than three months)
    2. Your highest qualification (copy of the degree, diploma or certificate). The certification should not be older than three months.
    3. The academic transcript or record of your highest qualification. The certification should not be older than three months.

    Once you are certain that all of your documents are ready, and that you have all of the documents listed above, please click on the apply button below.

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