HWSETA Expression of Interest: Work Integrated Learning (WIL) 2025–2026

HWSETA Expression of Interest: Work Integrated Learning (WIL) 2025–2026

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Closing Date: 06 February 2026

The Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority (HWSETA) has opened an Expression of Interest (EOI) for HWSETA-registered employers to participate in the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Grant Programme for 2025–2026.

This opportunity is aimed at pathology laboratories and medical science laboratories that currently host — or plan to host — university students who must complete Work Integrated Learning (WIL) as part of their qualification.

What Is the HWSETA WIL Project?

The Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Project supports students from Universities and Universities of Technology who are enrolled for WIL as a pre-degree requirement in health science laboratory programmes.

The funding is directed at employers, not students directly, to assist with stipend costs while students complete their required workplace learning.

Qualifications Covered

The WIL grant applies to students registered for the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical Laboratory Science
  • Bachelor of Health Sciences in Clinical Technology Science

Only students who are currently studying and require WIL in 2026 qualify.

Important Exclusions (Read Carefully)

This opportunity excludes:

  • Students already funded by HWSETA through universities
  • Students funded by any donor or sponsor
  • Learners who would result in double dipping

⚠️ Employers must liaise with universities to confirm funding status before applying.

Conditions Employers Must Meet

Employers hosting students for WIL must ensure the following:

  • Students remain registered university students during WIL
  • A safe working environment is provided
  • Insurance cover is in place for:
    • Personal accidents
    • HIV exposure (needle-stick & bodily fluids, where applicable)
  • WIL content is determined by the University, in consultation with employers and professional bodies
  • Assessment and certification remain the responsibility of the University
  • Students receive official workbooks, rubrics, and report templates

Who Can Apply? (Qualifying Criteria)

Applications must be submitted by HWSETA-registered employers who meet all criteria below:

  • Fully accredited by the relevant professional body or council
  • Registered with HWSETA and in possession of a valid SDL number
  • Have submitted:
    • Approved Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) & Annual Training Report (ATR) for 2025–2026, OR
    • Submitted WSP/ATR for 2026–2027
  • Organisation registration must be valid throughout the project
  • Submit a CIPC registration document (not older than 1 month)
  • Be willing to undergo site verification if required by HWSETA
  • Learners must:
    • Be studying in 2026
    • Be 60 years or younger

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Funding Breakdown

💰 Maximum stipend per learner:
R81 000 total
(R4 500 per month × 18 months)

Funding is capped and allocated at HWSETA’s discretion.

Employment Equity Targets

HWSETA will prioritise applications that meet the following targets:

  • At least 80% youth
  • At least 60% women
  • At least 90% Black learners
  • At least 5% persons with disabilities
  • Priority given to persons with disabilities

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted by email only to:
WIL@hwseta.org.za

Applications must include all required documentation and be submitted on or before the closing date.

Important Notice

HWSETA reserves the right to withdraw approval if:

  • Information provided is false or misleading
  • Employers fail to comply with programme requirements
  • Organisation registration becomes invalid before or during implementation

By applying, employers consent to HWSETA collecting and processing personal information in line with the HWSETA Privacy Policy.

Closing Date

 06 February 2026
Late applications will not be accepted.

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