The Chemical Industries Education & Training Authority (CHIETA) is a statutory body established by the Skills Development Act (1998). The Chemical SETA was established to facilitate skills development in the chemical industries sector and ensure that skills needs are identified and addressed through a number of initiatives by the SETA and the sector. World-class education and training for the chemical industries sector CHIETA contributes to sustainable development through facilitating the provision of skills for growth in the chemical industries sector.