FoodBev SETA is one of South Africa’s 21 Sector Education and Training Authorities, facilitating skills development in the food and beverages manufacturing sector. The organization manages five sub-sector chambers covering meat/fish/fruit/vegetables, dairy, grain/bakery, other food products, and beverages. FoodBev SETA provides accredited training programs, learnerships, internships, bursaries, and skills programs.

Cold Chain Relevance: FoodBev SETA funds and accredits the training programs that develop cold chain workforce competencies across the food sector. The SETA’s qualifications include food safety handling certifications, HACCP implementation training, and cold chain management courses specific to perishable food products. For cold chain employers, FoodBev SETA provides access to the levy-grant system—companies paying skills development levies can claim back funding for employee training in cold chain operations. The SETA’s learnerships create pathways for new entrants into cold chain careers, addressing the skills shortage in temperature-controlled logistics. FoodBev SETA’s sub-sector focus means training content addresses the specific cold chain requirements of different product categories: ultra-cold for ice cream, chilled for dairy, frozen for proteins, and controlled atmosphere for fresh produce. Operators seeking to upskill staff or recruit trained personnel engage with FoodBev SETA programs.