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Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA)

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The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA) established in 2002 in terms of Section 2 of the Private Security Industry Regulation Act (Act No 56 of 2001). The strategic mandate of PSiRA originates from the Act and the regulations issued in terms of the Act. The primary objectives of the Authority are to regulate the private security industry and to exercise effective control over the practice of the occupation of security service provider in the public and national interest and the interest of the private security industry itself,

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Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA)

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The SHRA was established in August 2010 by the Minister of Human Settlements as per the Social Housing Act, No 16 of 2008. SHRA is a public entity in terms of Schedule 3A of the Public Finance Management Act, No. 29 of 1999 (PFMA). Social housing is state subsidised rental housing targeted at low to medium income groups earning between R1500 and R15 000. The purpose of social housing is to contribute to the national priority of restructuring South African society in order to address structural, economic, social and spatial dysfunctionalities. Social housing therefore contributes to widening the range of housing options available to the poor.

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Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA)

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The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) is responsible? for market conduct regulation and supervision?. FS??CA aims to enhance and support the efficiency and integrity ?of financ?ial markets and to? protect financi?al customers ?by promoting their fair treatment b?y? financial institutions, as well as providing financial customers with financial education. The FSCA will further assist in maintaining financial stability.

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Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority (MERSETA)

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The merSETA is one of the 21 Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs). Established to promote skills development in terms of the Skills Development Act of 1998 (as amended), the 21 SETAs broadly reflect different sectors of the South African economy. The merSETA encompasses Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services.

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Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Education and Training Authority (CathsSETA)

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The Culture, Art, Tourism, Hospitality, and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA) is one of the 21 SETAs established under the Skills Development Act (No 97 of 1998) in 2001.CATHSSETA was formally known as the Tourism and Hospitality Education and Training Authority (THETA) until 1 April 2012, when they became the Culture, Art, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority. Their mandate is to facilitate skills development within their sub-sectors through the disbursement of grants for learning programmes and monitoring of education and training as outlined in the National Skills Development Strategy (NSDS).

They operate in the following sub-sectors:

  • Arts, Culture and Heritage
  • Conservation
  • Gaming and Lotteries
  • Hospitality
  • Sport, Recreation and Fitness
  • Travel and Tourism
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Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA)

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ICASA is responsible for regulating the telecommunications, broadcasting and postal industries in the public interest and ensure affordable services of a high quality for all South Africans. It also issues licences to telecommunications and broadcasting service providers, enforces compliance with rules and regulations, protects consumers from unfair business practices and poor quality services, hears and decides on disputes and complaints brought against licensees, and controls and manages the effective use of radio frequency spectrum

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Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA)

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Through effective and efficient partnerships with employers and training providers, our legacy is one of learning and leadership alongside equity, integrity and respect. In understanding the impact that industry-relevant skills can have, it’s our aim to provide opportunity and prosperity to all. At SASSETA, we are the link between employers, training providers and learners. It is a role that we gladly fulfil, knowing the extent to which we can empower people and uplift the South African Economy.

The service delivery environment with respect to SASSETA covers both the public and private sectors. The public security sector consists of government security agencies and law enforcement bodies, whose role is to protect and serve the public and the interests of the state. The private sector comprises of companies and bodies who provide private security and legal services.

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