FoodBev SETAs function is to promote, facilitate and incentivise skills development in the food and beverages manufacturing sector.

FoodBev SETA is one of 21 sector education and training authorities (SETAs) across the economy mandated to put the National Skills Development Strategy (NSDS)  into practice.

The purpose of the SETAs is described in the Skills Development Act (SDA) which aims to:

• develop the skills of the South African workforce;
• improve the quality of life of workers and their prospects of work;
• improve productivity in the workplace and the competitiveness of employers; and
• promote self-employment.