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Leadership Skills for Public Sector and Government Managers

Leading in the public sector means delivering results within tight rules, political pressures and intense public scrutiny. This course develops the leadership skills managers in government departments, municipalities and state entities need to serve citizens effectively. It addresses the distinct realities of public administration in Africa, from constrained budgets to accountability demands and the pressure to deliver visible impact.

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What you will be able to do

  • Lead effectively within the constraints of public sector rules and structures.
  • Motivate public servants toward a genuine service delivery mindset.
  • Balance political pressures with professional and ethical leadership.
  • Drive performance and accountability within a government team.
  • Manage limited resources to deliver measurable results for citizens.
  • Model the integrity and public trust that the sector depends on.

Course outline

  1. 01The Public Sector Leadership Context
  2. 02Leading Within Rules and Structures
  3. 03Building a Service Delivery Mindset
  4. 04Balancing Political and Professional Demands
  5. 05Performance and Accountability in Government
  6. 06Delivering Results With Limited Resources
  7. 07Integrity and Public Trust
  8. 08Your Public Leadership Development Plan

Who should attend

This course is designed for managers, directors and supervisors in government departments, municipalities, agencies and state owned entities.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 to 30 Sep 2026Mauritius3US$1,500Closed
29 Sep to 1 Oct 2026Dubai3US$1,500Register
30 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Online3US$900Register
27 to 29 Oct 2026Johannesburg3R13,000Register
28 to 30 Oct 2026Cape Town3R13,000Register
2 to 4 Nov 2026Durban3R13,000Register
3 to 5 Nov 2026Pretoria3R13,000Register
4 to 6 Nov 2026Windhoek3US$1,500Register
9 to 11 Nov 2026Gaborone3US$1,500Register
10 to 12 Nov 2026Maseru3US$1,500Register
11 to 13 Nov 2026Mbabane3US$1,500Register
16 to 18 Nov 2026Lusaka3US$1,500Register
17 to 19 Nov 2026Harare3US$1,500Register
18 to 20 Nov 2026Lilongwe3US$1,500Register
23 to 25 Nov 2026Blantyre3US$1,500Register
24 to 26 Nov 2026Mozambique3US$1,500Register
25 to 27 Nov 2026Nairobi3US$1,500Register
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500Register
1 to 3 Dec 2026Kigali3US$1,500Register
2 to 4 Dec 2026Kampala3US$1,500Register
7 to 9 Dec 2026Accra3US$1,500Register
8 to 10 Dec 2026Lagos3US$1,500Register
9 to 11 Dec 2026Cairo3US$1,500Register

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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Next session
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