The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially launched the fourth intake of the Women in Leadership Development Programme.

This powerful and groundbreaking initiative aims to equip and empower 120 female middle and senior managers with critical and valuable leadership skills and knowledge.

According to a media release issued by SASSA, the initiative also aims to empower young and emerging women managers with strategic leadership skills to thrive and lead with confidence. The programme will run for six months.

Delivering his keynote address, SASSA CEO Mr Themba Matlou emphasised the Agency’s commitment to skills development and gender transformation.

Furthermore, Mr Matlou highlighted that SASSA’s key strategic goals for the next five years are to improve organizational efficiency, customer experience and reduce poverty levels, among others.

“An organization has the responsibility to train its people, empower and motivate them”, he added. Matlou further affirmed that leadership development, especially among women employees, is key to achieving this.

The launch took place on Tuesday, 24 June 2025 at the Regenesys Campus in Sandton. Source: SASSA