The Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority (PSETA) in strategic partnership with the University of Johannesburg (UJ), will lead the establishment and launch of the PSETA–UJ Public Sector Skills Planning Research Observatory, an initiative aimed at strengthening public sector research, generating critical labour market intelligence, and advancing evidence-based policy and skills planning in South Africa.
Anchored within UJ’s Centre for Public Policy and African Studies at the Johannesburg Business School (JBS), the Observatory will drive high-impact research, forecasting and analysis to support public service reform and contribute to building a capable, ethical and developmental state.
The launch will be officiated by the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Minister Buti Manamela, who will deliver the keynote address and formally unveil the Research Observatory.
EVENT DETAILS:
What: Inauguration and Launch of the PSETA–UJ Public Sector Skills Planning Research Observatory
When: Friday, 8 May 2026 from 13:00 – 16:00
Where: Johannesburg Business School Auditorium University of Johannesburg
Hosts: Prof Busani Ngcaweni – Johannesburg Business School & Ms Bontle Lerumo – Chief Executive Officer, PSETA
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:
- Ministerial keynote address
- Official launch declaration of the Research Observatory
- Interviews with PSETA and Johannesburg Business School leadership
- Expert commentary on public sector skills planning and research.
- Photo and video opportunities
MEDIA RSVP & ENQUIRIES:
Media representatives are requested to confirm attendance by close of business Tuesday, 5 May 2026. Please note RSVPs are essential. RSVP to Masego Panyane on masegop@uj.ac.za or 084 067 7528.
