Public Service Sector Education & Training Authority - PSETA

08/10/2026

08/10/2026

A new chapter begins!

The PSETA and CIGFARO today officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the 2026 Annual Conference in Durban. Signed by PSETA CEO Ms Bontle Lerumo and CiGFARO CEO Mr Mathobo, this partnership marks the beginning of a collaborative effort to advance the professionalisation of the public service sector.
Together, we are building a more capable and professional public service.

01/10/2026

01/10/2026

A capable, ethical state is not created at the point of hiring. It is shaped long before, in classrooms, workshops and the first weeks on the job."

Deputy Minister Nomusa Dube-Ncube at the 25th Annual SAAPAM Conference, urging a complete chain from education and induction to accountability with consequences.

Reimagining institutions starts well before an appointment letter is signed.

30/09/2026

Building a capable, ethical and future-ready public service through research, innovation and skills intelligence.

SAAPAM

30/09/2026

Day 4 at the 25th Annual SAAPAM Conference!

Join us for the PSETA–UJ Research Observatory Launch as we introduce the Research Observatory and Skills Compendium.

📍 Durban ICC | Hall 1AB & 2AB

28/09/2026

SAAPAM Conference Day 2 came to a fitting close with the prestigious Prof Vil Nkomo Lecture, delivered by Professor Maserumule. His thought-provoking address provided a powerful reflection on scholarship, leadership, and the role of intellectuals in shaping society.
The lecture was a befitting tribute to Prof Vil Nkomo, a true champion of scholarship whose legacy continues to inspire academic excellence, critical thinking, and transformative leadership. As delegates reflected on the insights shared, the memorial lecture served as a reminder of the enduring impact of knowledge in advancing social change and development.

28/09/2026

Advancing knowledge-driven governance in the public sector.

PSETA Board Chairperson Dr Khuliso Kennedy Maimela, in collaboration with Dr Ernest Kanakana Mutenda of the Institute of Public Sector Ethics and Integrity Management Professionals, presented an academic paper at the 25th SAAPAM Conference 2026 titled:
"Post-PhD Deployment and ROI Accountability: Towards a Framework for Knowledge-Driven State Capability in South Africa's Public Sector."
The presentation contributes to critical discourse on professionalisation, state capability, accountability, and building future-ready public institutions through strategic utilisation of advanced skills and research expertise.

28/09/2026

An engaging Ambassador's Panel is currently underway, chaired by PSETA COO, Ms Shivanthini Nagalingam-Potter at the SAAPAM conference. The session features distinguished diplomats and thought leaders sharing valuable perspectives on governance, international cooperation, and leadership in the public sector.
Panel Members:
•Ms Miao Miao, Consular-General of the People's Republic of China
•Ambassador Sibusiso Ndebele, APRM Ambassador
•Ms Vuyiswa Tulelo, South African Ambassador to Vietnam
•Prof Siphamandla Zondi, University of Johannesburg

28/09/2026

PSETA CEO, Ms Bontle Lerumo, joined distinguished leaders today as a panel member at the Director-Generals Panel Discussion during the SOUTH AFRICAN ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT Conference.

Contributing to critical conversations on public sector capability and development, Ms Lerumo highlighted key skills challenges facing South Africa, including the imbalance between skills shortages in critical occupations and the oversupply of skills in certain fields. Her contribution to the discussion underscored the importance of strengthening skills planning, aligning training initiatives with labour market needs, and building a capable, responsive public service.