Your Ultimate Guide to #PSLSummit: Explore Cutting-Edge Solutions, Exhibitors, and Insights Shaping the Public Sector
Letter From The National Project Manager
An overview of the summit’s objectives, outcomes, and strategic significance.
Conference Speakers
Profiles of keynote speakers and panellists who shared insights and expertise.
Conference Sponsors Conference Stats
Key data and performance highlights from the summit.
Feedback and reflections from delegates, speakers, and partners.
Recognition of organisations whose support and partnership contributed to the summit’s success.
Conference Gallery
A visual showcase capturing key moments and engagement from the summit.
Welcome Note
EMLYN DUNN, NATIONAL PROJECT MANAGER, TOPCO MEDIA
Welcome to the inaugural Public Sector Leaders (PSL) Summit 2025, taking place on 11–12 November 2025 at the distinguished Indaba Hotel and Conference Centre in Fourways.
This summit marks an exciting new chapter in Topco Media’s journey — an event created as a natural extension of the monthly Public Sector Leaders magazine, which celebrates excellence, leadership, and innovation across South Africa’s public service landscape.
For years, the Public Sector Leaders magazine has served as a trusted platform for dialogue, thought leadership, and recognition of the individuals driving transformation in the public sector. The PSL Summit brings that vision to life offering a dynamic space where public and private sector leaders can connect, collaborate, and inspire one another toward building a more inclusive and prosperous nation.
We are honoured to host an exceptional lineup of speakers and thought leaders, including our distinguished keynote speakers:
• Dr Mathews Phosa – Celebrated South African Leader, Prominent Businessman, and Attorney
• Prof. Somadoda Fikeni – Chairperson, Public Service Commission of South Africa
• Dr Imtiaz Sooliman – Founder, Gift of the Givers Foundation
• Phelokazi Ntanjana, Deputy Director-General, Gauteng Provincial Government
• Bontle Lerumo, Chief Executive Officer, Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority (PSETA)
Their insights and leadership will guide vital conversations on governance, innovation, service delivery, and sustainable growth. We extend our deepest gratitude to our event partners and sponsors for their invaluable support.
A special thank you to our Silver Sponsor: PSiRA, our Bronze Sponsors: the National Housing Finance Corporation and Broll Property Group, as well as our Showcase Counter Sponsors: UNISA Graduate School of Business Leadership, Boxfusion, iFix Business Solutions, Milpark Education, Dataal Africa (Pty) Ltd, Enterprises University of Pretoria and Youth Employment Service . Your collaboration has helped make this inaugural event possible. As we embark on this new journey, the PSL Summit stands as a testament to the power of unity, dialogue, and purpose-driven leadership. Together, we are shaping a platform that will continue to celebrate those who serve our nation with integrity, passion, and vision.
To our sponsors, speakers, delegates, and partners — thank you for your commitment and participation. Welcome to the start of what promises to become a cornerstone event in South Africa’s leadership landscape.
EmlynDunn
DATAAL AFRICA
DATAAL AFRICA
Turning Data into Decisions
Turning Data into Decisions
WHO WE ARE
WHO WE ARE
Founded in 2022, Dataal Africa is a next-generation data and AI consultancy built to harness African talent and create world-class solutions. We empower public agencies, banks, universities, NGOs and enterprises across the continent to turn complex data into evidence-based decisions.
OUR SERVICE OFFERINGS
OUR SERVICE OFFERINGS
Founded in 2022, Dataal Africa is a next-generation data and AI consultancy built to harness African talent and create world-class solutions. We empower public agencies, banks, universities, NGOs and enterprises across the continent to turn complex data into evidence-based decisions. OUR
Data Strategy & Governance Roadmaps, maturity audits, and compliance frameworks.
Data Strategy & Governance Roadmaps, maturity audits, and compliance frameworks.
Data Engineering & Warehousing
Data Engineering & Warehousing
Rock-solid ETL, cloud warehousing (Snowflake, Azure, BigQuery), master data management.
Rock-solid ETL, cloud warehousing (Snowflake, Azure, BigQuery), master data management.
Predictive analytics, anomaly detection, NLP and computer vision.
Predictive analytics, anomaly detection, NLP and computer vision.
Emerging AI & Agents
Emerging AI & Agents
Multi-modal chatbots, agentic AI systems and workflow automation.
Multi-modal chatbots, agentic AI systems and workflow automation.
Talent Outsourcing & Training
Talent Outsourcing & Training
Deploy ready-to-deliver data teams or co-create bespoke training.
Deploy ready-to-deliver data teams or co-create bespoke training.
PARTNER WITH US
PARTNER WITH US
We believe Africa should lead its own transformation and we’re here to make that happen. Partner with us to stretch thinking, push boundaries and design innovative, sustainable solutions.
We believe Africa should lead its own transformation and we’re here to make that happen. Partner with us to stretch thinking, push boundaries and design innovative, sustainable solutions.
OUR VALUES
Innovation
Innovation
Building smarter systems that solve real problems.
Building smarter systems that solve real problems.
Collaboration
Working with institutions,
Collaboration
Working with institutions,
Impact
Delivering solutions that outlast projects and empower people.
Impact
Delivering solutions that outlast projects and empower people.
Arlene Zlotnick (Impilo Child Protection and Adoption Services) - Delegate
Morning
TOPCO Team
Just wanted to write and say thank you so very much for this very insightful and well-presented summit. Made some really great contacts and look forward to upcoming events.
Have a great day further.
Kind Regards
Arlene Zlotnick
Fundraiser/PR Manager
Dr Rajas Pillay, CEO at HRSENSE - Speaker
As I pause to reflect on the incredible energy and insight shared at the Inaugural Public Sector Leaders Summit, I am filled with immense gratitude, to the organisers, fellow panellists, participants, and delegates who brought their authentic voices, experiences, and visions for a better ethical South Africa into the room.
This gathering was more than a summit; it was a call to action. It reminded us that true transformation is born at the intersection of purpose, partnership, and people. When the public and private sectors come together with shared intent, we unlock the kind of innovation and impact our nation so deeply needs.
Marike Fourie, COO, Geeks4Learning - Delegate
Grateful to Topco Media for inviting us to the Public Leaders Summit!
Over the past two days, it was truly insightful and encouraging to hear from South Africa’s thought leaders advocating for change, collaboration, and a bold vision for our future.
From tackling inefficiencies and corruption (in both public and private sectors) to bridging the skills gap and empowering entrepreneurs, the conversations were a powerful reminder: progress starts with collective action.
Here’s to building a stronger, more capable South Africa — together. ����
Bontle Lerumo (PSETA CEO) - Speaker
I am deeply grateful to have been considered and invited to be part of the Public Sector Leaders Summit 2025. It was an honour to share insights on building resilient, ethical, and future-ready public sector institutions alongside esteemed leaders and practitioners.
My sincere appreciation goes to the organisers for curating such an impactful platform that promotes dialogue to advance a shared vision of a capable, ethical, and future-focused public sector.
The conversations reinforced the importance of collaboration and collective leadership in driving sustainable change across the public sector.
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BUILDING DREAMS, FINANCING FUTURES
THE NHFC WAS ESTABLISHED BY THE NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS IN 1996, WITH A MANDATE TO CREATE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE PROVISION OF HOUSING FINANCE THAT IS AFFORDABLE.
This housing finance is delivered through contractors, developers, and micro financiers in urban areas and to provide access to finance for housing development, while mobilising the private sector’s involvement in the facilitation and development of sustainable human settlements.
The NHFC is acting as an agency of the National Department of Human Settlements to carry out the First Home Finance grant facilitation project. First Home Finance is targeted towards qualifying beneficiary households and individuals - who are the gap market - that are earning between R 3 501 – R 22 000 per month across South Africa.
It is a housing subsidy targeted at first time home owners.
VISION
Is for the NHFC to be an apex financing partner of choice within the affordable housing value chain.
MISSION
Our aim is to create an enabling environment where there is access to housing finance for low-to middle-income families through strategic partnerships and promoting the sustainability of the human settlements’ ecosystem, using our strategic pillars, which are further described as follows:
• To maximise the development impact
• To transform the Human Settlements sector
• To achieve sustainability, and
• Additionally, contribute that is beyond what is available or provides that is otherwise absent from the market.
EMPOWERING PEOPLE. ADVANCING PERFORMANCE
What We Offer
We partner with our clients to co-create training solutions that address real business challenges:
• Focused Short Courses
Advancing Practical People Development
In today’s dynamic business landscape, people are the greatest asset. At Enterprises University of Pretoria (Enterprises UP), we focus on empowering individuals and organisations through practical training solutions that build capability, improve performance and drive innovation.
Our offerings are grounded in academic credibility and delivered with a deep understanding of our clients' realities – ensuring impact from day one.
Driving Growth Through Capability
Building
Skills development is more than a compliance requirement – it is a strategic enabler of economic transformation and social progress. Enterprises UP supports this transformation through accessible, relevant, and results-driven training interventions that respond to South Africa’s most urgent needs: productivity, innovation and employment.
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These practical, time-efficient courses help professionals upskill quickly in critical areas like digital marketing, project management and leadership.
• Professional Development Programmes Designed to support long-term growth, these structured programmes equip individuals with tools for sustainable impact across disciplines including finance, operations and compliance.
• Customised Learning Solutions
We collaborate with organisations to design training aligned with their unique goals, culture and challenges – delivering measurable results and lasting change.
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• We listen first: every engagement starts by understanding your context.
• We commit to excellence in design, delivery and outcomes.
• We build relationships based on mutual respect and reliability.
• We respond with agility to evolving needs.
• We pursue innovation with impact.
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SAFER HOMES
SAFER BUSINESSES
SAFER COMMUNITIES
The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA) established in 2002 in terms of Section 2 of the Private Security Industry Regulation Act (Act No 56 of 2001). The strategic mandate of PSiRA originates from the Act and the regulations issued in terms of the Act. PSiRA is a National Public entity listed under Schedule 3A of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
The primary objectives of the Authority are to regulate the private security industry and to exercise effective control over the practice of the occupation of the security service providers in the public and national interest and the interest of the private security industry itself, and for that purpose , subject to the Act, to: promote a legitimate private security industry which acts in terms of the principles contained in the Constitution and other applicable law; ensure that all security service providers act in the public and national interest in rendering of security services; promote a private security industry which is characterised by integrity, accountability and innovation.
Values Is to be recognised as an excellent regulator of Private Security in South Africa by all our stakeholders.
Mission
Using collaboration and innovative technology to enable a compliant, transform ed and respected Private Security Sector in the public interest.
The core values of PSiRA - Accountability , Integrity , and Innovation - serve as the foundation for its service delivery and stakeholder interactions. These values guide the Authority's actions and decisions, ensuring ethical conduct, transparency, and a commitment to continuous improvement in a regulatory environment.
The Authority regulates the Private Security Industry through:
• Registration of service providers and security officers
• Ensuring compliance and adherence to PSiRA Act and all other laws applicable to security service providers.
• Accredit security training service providers.
• Process course reports submitted by training centres.
• Receive and investigate complaints against security service providers and security officers
• Prosecute non-compliance by security service providers.
• Advise private security consumers about private security industry.
The private security industry comprises of individual and business security services providers consisting of various categories and sectors. The industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the country as the demand continues to increase. The industry comprises of over 2,9 million registered security officers, over 17 000 registered security businesses and over 1500 accredited security training providers
