Top Maths and Science Learners Offered the Opportunity of a Lifetime

If you’re a Grade 10-12 learner with an excellent aptitude for Mathematics and Physical Science/Life Science, and live in a rural area, then HWSETA has some great news for you. HWSETA is launching the Siyakhulisa Mentorship Programme. Ten top-performing learners from each province, from different districts, will be accepted into the programme. There’ll be a […]

HWSETA awards 95 veterinary bursaries this year.

HWSETA is delighted to announce that we have awarded 95 full bursaries to veterinary students this year. The bursaries combined total more than R12-million. The beneficiaries include 70 first year students, 60 who are studying a Bachelor of Veterinary Sciences and 10 who are studying Veterinary Nursing. It also includes 25 continuing students, who received […]

World Vet Day: Why choose a career in the veterinary sector?

Did you know that there is a severe shortage of veterinary professionals in South Africa? Internationally the norm is to have between 200 and 400 vets per million of the country’s population and South Africa has just 60 to 70 vets per million. This year alone, HWSETA has awarded 95 bursaries to veterinary sector students […]

Top tips for first year: Making the most of your tertiary education experience

It’s happening. You’re making that exciting leap from high school learner to student. Gone are the days of school uniforms and bells ringing at the end of class. Whether you’re starting your tertiary education at a university or TVET college, there’s no doubt that you’ll have a bit more freedom. You might even find yourself […]

Prospective health and wellness students: Don’t get caught out by dodgy institutions

After years of preparing for tertiary education in the health and wellness sector, it’s exciting when it comes time to decide which course or qualification to pursue. With seemingly endless career opportunities in South Africa’s health sector, there are hundreds of programmes, courses and institutions to choose from. However, the Health and Wellness Sector Education […]

Want a career in mental healthcare? Consider these options.

In recent years, there’s been a growing focus on the importance of mental health in our society. This has come as we’ve realised that mental health disorders can impact anyone and everyone. More likely than not, someone you know is suffering – possibly in silence. Where common mental disorders such as depression, anxiety and addiction […]

THE HWSETA LAUNCHES VETERINARY SCIENCE CAREER AWARENESS PROGRAMME

THE HWSETA LAUNCHES VETERINARY SCIENCE CAREER AWARENESS PROGRAMME TO EDUCATE, TRAIN, MENTOR AND GENERATE AWARENESS FOR TRANSFORMATION OF THE VETERINARY PROFESSIONS. On 9 May 2022, the Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority (HWSETA) announced the launch of its Veterinary Career Guidance Awareness Programme. An initiative designed to address the transformation and critical skills […]

VETERINARY SCIENCE CAREER GUIDE

Veterinary science serves the health interests of farm animals, companion animals, wildlife and humans alike. It deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of animal diseases, the production of safe food and, through the control of diseases transmitted from animals to humans, the health of human beings. This career guide provides the prospective student with […]