Skills Development Levy Mandatory Grant (WSP/ATR 20 percent)
Skills Development Levy Mandatory Grant (WSP/ATR 20 percent) is a rebate/incentive from Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) for businesses at any stage across South Africa. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Overview
If your payroll is over R500,000 a year you are already paying the 1 percent skills levy via SARS - submitting a WSP and ATR on your SETA online portal by 30 April each year gets 20 percent of it paid back to you, and also makes you eligible for larger SETA discretionary grants. Register a Skills Development Facilitator (can be an owner or employee) on your SETA portal and submit annually; missing the deadline forfeits that year.
Programme details last verified on 12 June 2026.
Full Description
Employers who pay the 1 percent Skills Development Levy (payroll above R500,000 per year) can claim 20 percent of their levy back each year as a mandatory grant by submitting a Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR) to their SETA by 30 April. Unclaimed amounts roll into the SETA discretionary grant pool.
Eligibility Criteria
Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies for Skills Development Levy Mandatory Grant (WSP/ATR 20 percent)?
Skills Development Levy Mandatory Grant (WSP/ATR 20 percent) targets businesses at any stage across South Africa.
When is the deadline for Skills Development Levy Mandatory Grant (WSP/ATR 20 percent)?
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
How do I apply for Skills Development Levy Mandatory Grant (WSP/ATR 20 percent)?
Check your eligibility with the free readiness check on Okhantu, prepare the required documents, then apply on the provider's website.
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Provider Guide
Learn about Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs)'s application process
Document Checklist
Requirements and deadlines
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Compliance Check
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