Governance of State Owned Entities and Public Boards
Focuses on the distinct governance challenges facing South African state owned entities, development finance institutions and statutory bodies. Participants examine the interplay between the PFMA, King IV and shareholder compacts, and how boards balance developmental mandates with commercial sustainability. Case discussions cover accountability failures, board and executive tensions and the practical steps to rebuild trust and oversight.
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Explain the governance framework that applies to public entities and their boards.
Clarify the roles of the executive authority, accounting authority and management.
Apply shareholder compacts and corporate plans as governance and performance tools.
Strengthen board oversight of finance, procurement and performance information.
Manage the tension between developmental mandates and financial sustainability.
Develop a board improvement plan to address common accountability weaknesses.
Course outline
01The Public Entity Governance Landscape
02Roles of Executive and Accounting Authorities
03Shareholder Compacts and Corporate Plans
04Board Oversight of Finance and Procurement
05Performance Information and Accountability
06Managing Mandate and Sustainability Tensions
07Rebuilding Trust and Board Effectiveness
Who should attend
Board members and company secretaries of public entities, executives in state owned companies, and officials in departments exercising oversight of entities.
Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.
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