The appointment of Lehlogonolo Masoga as Administrator of the Services Sector Education and Training Authority has been extended by five months, and he will retain the position until 19 January 2027.
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has approved the extension, which will take effect on 19 August 2026.
The decision facilitates continuity in the administration of the Skills Development Act, which continues to operate in administration.
Masoga to stay on as Services SETA Administrator
Masoga’s tenure will now extend from 19 August 2026 to 19 January 2027.
As per the notice, he will continue to exercise the powers contained in Government Notice No. 6520, which appointed him Administrator of Services Seta.
The decision to extend his appointment ad ministration does not alter the powers and duties outlined in the original notice.
The continuation of the administrator’s tenure has implications for students, training providers, employers, as well as other stakeholders engaging with the entity.
Extension published in Government Gazette
The extension of Masoga’s tenure was published in the Government Gazette No. 55214 on 18 August 2026 under notice number 7837.
The publication formalises the decision to extend the appointment and serves as an official record of the decision taken by Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela.
Those wishing to access the full notice and its legal wording must consult the official Gazette rather than reports on social media or elsewhere.
What this means for Services SETA stakeholders
While the extension of the administrator’s appointment does not significantly affect the operations of Services SETA, it has direct implications for students and employers interacting with the entity.
The Skills Development Act covers a wide range of stakeholders, including unemployed graduates, students, training providers, and employers within the development sector.
The notice impacting these stakeholders indicates that the entity will continue to operate as an administrator of the Skills Development Act for the next five months.
Those interacting with the entity should note that the extension does not announce the opening of new opportunities such as bursaries, learnerships, internships, stipends recruitment or other forms of financial support.
Important information for students and job seekers
The notice does not confirm the opening of bursaries, learnerships, internships, stipends, recruitment, or other opportunities run by or affiliated with Services SETA.
Students engaging with the entity should refer to the official advertisement for any vacancies, bursaries, skills programs or other forms of support and adhere to the closing dates provided in the documents.
It is advisable to approach applications with caution, especially when advertisements are published on social media.
The information published on third-party platforms may be outdated, incorrect, or misleading.
Official Gazette source
The extension of the administrator’s mandate was published in the Government Gazette 55214 on 18 August 2026 under notice 7837.
The Government Printing Works maintains an online presence where members of the public can access the latest Government Gazettes and access the notice.
Source: Government Gazette 55214, notice 7837, published on 18 August 2026.
Editorial policy
This article was produced as an independent education and skills news report using the information made available for the story.
The writer’s editorial policy is to make the differentiation between confirmed information and commentary while avoiding unsubstantiated information on employment support schemes and bursaries.
The Services SETA-related news story adheres to our editorial policy by making it clear that the notice does not confirm new bursaries, stipends, recruitment, learnerships, internships, or skills development program openings.
Where dates, requirements, or eligibility criteria change, we advise readers to cross-check information with the relevant official organisation.
Disclaimer and awareness
This article serves only as general news regarding the skills development and education sector and is not an official Services SETA press release or notice.
It should not be used as a direct application reference. Readers are advised to consult the official notice published in the Government Gazette and referred to by this story.
The article should not be considered an official invitation to apply for bursaries, learnerships, jobs, skills programs, or other forms of support from Services SETA.
Those wishing to make applications should consult the official entity’s website or press releases.
Awareness: Never pay money to an individual who will supposedly help you secure a Services SETA job, bursary, learnership, internship, or other form of support.
