TETA is the Sector Education and Training Authority responsible for skills development in the transport sector, covering road freight, passenger transport, maritime, aviation, rail, and freight handling. TETA administers the skills levy system and accredits training providers for transport qualifications.

Cold Chain Relevance: TETA complements FoodBev SETA by addressing the transport-specific skills required for refrigerated logistics operations. While FoodBev focuses on food handling and processing, TETA covers driver training, vehicle operation, and logistics management—the operational skills that keep cold chain vehicles moving. TETA-accredited programs include professional driving permits for heavy vehicles (essential for refrigerated trucks), dangerous goods handling (required for vehicles carrying refrigerants), and logistics management qualifications. For cold chain transport operators, TETA provides access to levy-grant funding for driver training, learnerships that develop new talent for the industry, and qualifications that demonstrate professional competency to clients and regulators. The SETA’s programs address the critical shortage of qualified drivers and logistics professionals in the refrigerated transport sector, helping operators build capable teams while recovering training costs through the levy system.