Sassa kicked off their fourth Women in Leadership Development Programme on June 24. The agency picked 120 women from middle and senior management roles. These women will spend six months learning leadership skills for government jobs. The training covers strategic leadership, emotional intelligence, people management, and self-awareness. Participants will gain tools to excel and lead with purpose.
CEO Themba Matlou spoke at the launch about gender transformation. He said creating space for women to lead is an obligation, not a favor. Sassa data shows women do well at entry levels but fewer reach top positions. Matlou wants this pattern to change across the agency. Leadership development for women fits into Sassa's bigger five-year...