The Services Sector Education & Training Authority (Services Seta) will compensate and support three former employees dismissed between 2017 and 2020 after raising concerns about alleged irregularities, maladministration and possible corruption within the organisation.
The decision follows a legal review initiated after the appointment of administrator Lehlogonolo Masoga in August 2025, which included internal legal advice, an independent external review, senior counsel opinion and engagements with the affected individuals.
The review found that the disclosures made by the three employees met the threshold of protected disclosures in terms of the Protected Disclosures Act 26 of 2000 and that they suffered occupational detriment as a result.
In line with these findings, Services Seta said it will pursue remedies in accordance with labour legislation, including reinstatement, re-employment or compensation, depending on the circumstances of each case.
Masoga announced the outcome at a media briefing on Friday, that the process was conducted within a “victim-centred restorative justice approach”.
“We cannot accept that those who speak out against corruption are victimised and targeted,” Masoga said. The dismissals were found to be automatically unfair in terms of protections afforded to employees who make protected disclosures.
The three cases involve former senior employees of the entity.
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