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Fundamentals learner ships questions answered

Questions regarding fundamentals learner ships are answered below.

Must employers make UIF payments for workers participating in fundamental learner ships?

No, employers don’t pay UIF contributions for the learners if the employees have not been employed by the specific employers prior to the signing of agreements.

Is there a difference between fundamentals learner ships and qualifications?

Yes, there is. Learnerships entail practical work whereas the normal qualification doesn’t have to include it.

Can the employer qualify for a tax rebate if the employee participates in a learnership program?

Yes, the employer can qualify for up to R25 000 rebates and a further rebate if the learnership program is successfully completed by the employee.

Does the SDL calculation include the salary of a learner employee?

The registered learner’s remuneration is excluded from the calculation, but SARS requires a letter of confirmation of registration for this.

Will the learner still receive remuneration while participating in a learnership program?

Yes if it is an unemployed learner. An allowance will be given. The employed learner will receive allowances according to the agreement with the specific employer.

Is it possible to register a learnership program with a particular SETA, but at the same time register the agreement with a SETA applicable to another industry?

Yes it is possible. Learner programs can for instance, be registered with one SETA while the learner or the training institution can register the agreement with the SETA that they are part of.

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