The Council for the Built Environment (CBE) and the Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority (PSETA) have solidified their partnership to advance skills development in South Africa’s public service through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on 10 December 2024 in Pretoria.

With a focus on addressing critical skills shortages and boosting collaboration, the CBE and PSETA’s joint efforts aim to elevate the capabilities of public service professionals in alignment with the Cabinet-approved Framework for the Professionalisation of the public sector, particularly in the built environment sector. The CBE, a statutory council established under the Council for the Built Environment Act No. 43 of 2000, is mandated to regulate and drive transformation within the Built Environment sector. Similarly, the PSETA, established in terms of the Skills Development Act No. 97 of 1998, is responsible for addressing skills development within the public service sector.
Dr. Msizi Myeza, the CBE’s Chief Executive Officer, emphasised the significance of this collaboration in implementing the framework. In her address, Ms. Bontle Lerumo, the CEO of the PSETA, highlighted the SETA’s commitment to professionalising the public service sector with a specific focus on transversal skills.

Recognising their shared mandate to enhance service delivery and skills capabilities, the CBE and PSETA have agreed to collaborate on critical research areas, capacity-building, and promoting designated groups such as youth and rural communities. This partnership aligns with national priorities outlined in the National Development Plan and National Skills Development Plan.

The partnership will see the CBE and PSETA engaging in critical research, capacity-building, and supporting marginalized groups like youth and rural communities. This initiative mirrors the national priorities outlined in the National Development Plan and National Skills Development Plan.
Stakeholders, public service professionals, and industry leaders are urged to actively participate in this partnership to foster a highly skilled and empowered public service capable of driving South Africa’s growth and transformation in line with the Professionalisation Framework.

Issued by:
Dr Msizi Myeza
Chief Executive Officer
Council for the Built Environment
Tel: 012 346 3985
https://cbe.org.za/

Enquiries:
Ms Nosizwe Mokoena
Strategic Support and Engagement Specialist
Mobile : 078 415 9211
Email : nosizwe@cbe.org.za

Ms Sinah Ndala
Communications Associate
Mobile : 078 423 1942
Email : sinah@cbe.org.za