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FP&M SETA, the Fibre Processing and Manufacturing Sector Education and Training Authority, supports skills development and socio-economic growth across South Africa’s fibre processing and manufacturing industries. Established in 2011, it serves diverse subsectors including clothing, footwear, forestry, furniture, leather, packaging, printing, publishing, textiles, pulp and paper, and wood products. These industries turn materials such as timber, fibres, pulp and hides into everyday goods and products used in sectors including automotive, healthcare and construction.

The authority promotes training and employability through learning interventions, qualifications, learnerships, apprenticeships and skills development programmes. It also supports learners through initiatives such as the Igoda Incubator and shares success stories highlighting career pathways in the sector. For employers and other stakeholders, FP&M SETA provides information on discretionary grants, levy-related matters, tenders, sector skills planning, research, and quality assurance. Its website offers resources including qualification information, career and e-qualification portals, policy documents, and updates on news and events. FP&M SETA aims to help the sector respond to technological change while building skills for future growth.