About

As part of the World Economic Forum’s global network of Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) Centres, SACIT is strategically positioned to place South Africa at the forefront of global innovation and industrial transformation. 

The South Africa Centre for Industry and Technology (SACIT) is a national, transdisciplinary platform hosted at the University of Pretoria.

Our mission is to accelerate the adoption of technology that improves lives – by building a future-ready workforce, strengthening sustainable and inclusive industries and contributing to sustainable development across Africa.

Through multistakeholder collaboration, capacity building and transformative thought leadership, SACIT is working to drive sustainable and inclusive transformation across industries. 

Supported by:

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Part of the Centre for Frontier Technologies and Innovation

Empowering leaders to unlock the potential of frontier technologies and accelerate their inclusive and sustainable adoption.

Meet the Management Team

Bringing diverse expertise together for lasting impact.

Prof Wesley Rosslyn-Smith

Director: SACIT 

Thapelo Tladi 

Programme Lead: SACIT

Diana Cochrane- Van Eeden 

Centre Operations Manager: SACIT 

Timeline

Our exciting journey has begun.  From launch to the future and beyond.

2025

Foundation and Centre Launch

2026

Growth, Innovation, Partnership

Beyond

Transforming tomorrow 

Join us in shaping Africa’s industrial future.

Get involved with us today!

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