SASSETA focuses on cybersecurity and digital forensics to help SA deal with emerging threats
Organisation aims to address mismatch between qualifications and the skills employers need.
The Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA) has announced its key focus areas for the upcoming fiscal year, emphasizing cybersecurity, digital forensics, policing, investigation, and intelligence. This strategic shift acknowledges the evolving nature of crime, particularly driven by technological advancements.
At their recent Annual General Meeting, held in East London, SASSETA outlined its priorities, which align with the need to bolster the sector's workforce with digital skills to address emerging threats. Strengthening infrastructure at TVET colleges is crucial to meet the demand for practical, industry-relevant skills, particularly in artisan and technical training.
SASSETA also plans to enhance gender-based violence interventions, moving beyond one-off awareness campaigns to create sustainable programmes that support survivors' long-term independence and economic participation. The organization's strong performance in the 2025/26 financial year, with a clean audit and 95% KPI achievement, underscores the importance of aligning skills development with industry needs to foster employment opportunities and industry relevance.
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