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CHIETA scores second clean audit

By Thapelo Molefe

The Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA) has achieved a clean audit and 100% performance against all Annual Performance Plan (APP) targets for the second consecutive year.

The Auditor-General of South Africa confirmed CHIETA’s clean audit for the 2023/24 financial year.

“This is not just about performance — it’s about purpose,” CHIETA CEO Yershen Pillay said on Thursday. 

“You can’t drive innovation without good governance and clean administration. The results reflect our team’s dedication, systems of accountability, and a culture of zero tolerance for non-compliance.”

He also acknowledged the support of the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and Minister Nobuhle Nkabane.

“Our performance is aligned with the vision of the DHET. Clean audits aren’t just numbers — they reflect a commitment to delivering real value to South Africans,” he said.

As the Seta looks to the future, its recently launched Fusion 2030 strategy will steer efforts toward innovation, digitisation, AI-readiness and inclusivity, with a sharp focus on underserved communities. 

“By investing in Smart Skills Centres, supporting new occupational qualifications and funding TVET and higher education partnerships, CHIETA is enabling more young people to access the training they need to compete in a green, digital and globally connected economy.”

To date, more than 30,000 rural youth have benefitted from CHIETA’s SMART Skills Centres, which are aimed at preparing young people for opportunities in a green, digital economy. 

A new centre in Gauteng, developed in partnership with PG Glass, is set to expand that impact further through a public-private collaboration model.

“South Africa’s future depends on skills — not slogans,” Pillay said. “We don’t just train people for jobs. We build pathways to dignity. Because the end goal isn’t just employment — it’s empowerment.”

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