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Human capital is any business’ most valuable resource. Investing in employees is more than just helping each person gain the skills they need to make an impact on an organisation.

It means empowering them to change their lives and the communities they’re part of. Thanks to the Skills Development Levies Act (No 9 of 1999) (SDLA), The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) in conjunction with the various SETAs, every employer can and should play a part in the skills development that ultimately drives our economy.

The future of the nation relies on safety and security

The safety and security sector in South Africa addresses both public and private entities. In the public realm, this includes the likes of Government security agencies and law enforcement bodies that protect and serve the people and interests of our nation. For the private side of this sector, this includes all bodies and companies who provide legal and security services to their clients.

To boost the quality of skills delivery within this sector, we need to understand all of its components and our people. Through the formulation of the 2019/2020 iteration of the SASSETA Sector Skills Plan, we further enhanced our understanding of national data regarding total employment, distribution, gender, age, location, disability status, occupational group and population group of those looking for opportunities in the South African labour market.

It’s a common misconception that the safety and security sector is one that only encompasses physical security. In today’s world, the safety of any population depends on a variety of factors that now encompass intelligence, data and new legislation. As a result, SASSETA’s expertise and services extend to seven subsectors: