The Wholesale & Retail Sector Education & Training Authority (W&RSETA) is proud to roll-out the Good Practice Awards (GPAs) for another year, as the celebration recognising outstanding organisations, institutions, and individuals who exemplify excellence, innovation, and impact in skills development across the wholesale and retail sector.

Now in its 11th year, the Good Practice Awards have become a hallmark of quality and accountability in the sector — a platform that not only rewards achievement but also reinforces the critical importance of maintaining high standards of performance, professionalism, and continuous improvement. Through the GPAs, W&RSETA seeks to encourage contributors to the sector to benchmark their efforts, share proven models of success, and cultivate a culture of learning and leadership that contributes to the sustained growth and transformation of the industry.

“The Good Practice Awards are central to our mission of fostering excellence and transformation in the wholesale and retail sector,” said Mr Sipho Shoba, Acting CEO of W&RSETA. “To gather as an industry and be honoured by a selection of your peers is a profound statement of commitment; it means your work stands as an example of what is possible when skill, passion and innovation combine to serve the greater good of the sector. These Awards are a celebration of that collective pursuit of excellence that keeps our industry dynamic, relevant and world-class,” added Sipho Shoba.

The GPAs provide a unique platform for organisations, training institutions, and individuals to have their achievements publicly recognised. Winners gain visibility in industry circles, media exposure, and enhanced credibility among peers, stakeholders, and government. The process encourages benchmarking, continuous improvement, and sharing of lessons learned across the sector.

Entries closed on 12 August 2025 in the following categories:

• Wholesale & Retail Companies (non-levy paying; small; medium; large; super large)
• Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)
• Technical and Vocational Education & Training (TVET) Colleges
• Community Education & Training (CET) Colleges
• Private Training Providers
• Women in Leadership
• Entrepreneurship (Youth Development Programmes)
• Innovation
• Sector Liaison Officers
• External Moderators
• Beneficiaries of W&RSETA Programmes (learnerships, bursaries, RMDP, ILDP)
• Public and private entities engaged in wholesale and retail sector activities
• Higher education institutions and TVET/CET colleges with relevant programmes
• Private providers offering training or development programmes in the sector
• Women leaders, youth entrepreneurship initiatives, and innovation champions
• Sector Liaison Officers and External Moderators associated with W&RSETA programmes
• Individuals who have benefitted from W&RSETA’s training, bursaries, or development initiatives

Judging Process and Awards Event

An independent panel of experts will assess the submissions, guided by criteria such as relevance, innovation, sustainability, scalability, and measurable outcomes.

The 2025 Good Practice Awards will be held as follows:

Date : Friday, 24 October 2025

Time : 18h00 – 22h00

Venue : Marriott Hotel, Melrose Arch (Johannesburg)

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