As a reward for his services, Sallust was appointed governor of the province of Africa Nova — it is not clear why: Sallust was not a skilled general, and the province was militarily significant, with three legions deployed there.
Ca recompensă pentru serviciile sale, Salustiu a fost numit guvernator al provinciei Africa Nova — nu este clar din ce motiv: Salustiu nu era un general priceput, iar provincia era militarizată în mare parte, aici aflându-se trei legiuni.