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Public Sector Ethics, Fraud Prevention and Anti-Corruption

This course strengthens the ability of public officials to detect, prevent and respond to fraud and corruption risks within municipalities and government departments. Participants examine conflict of interest disclosure, whistle-blowing protections, procurement-related fraud schemes and the roles of internal audit, the Public Protector and law enforcement agencies, leaving with a practical ethics and fraud prevention plan for their own workplace.

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What you will be able to do

  • Explain the ethical obligations placed on public officials under South African legislation.
  • Identify common fraud and corruption schemes in procurement and payroll processes.
  • Apply conflict of interest disclosure procedures correctly and consistently.
  • Support whistle-blowers in line with the Protected Disclosures Act.
  • Coordinate with internal audit, the Public Protector and law enforcement on suspected fraud.
  • Draft a workplace ethics and fraud prevention action plan.

Course outline

  1. 01Public Sector Ethics Framework
  2. 02Conflict of Interest Disclosure
  3. 03Fraud Schemes in Procurement and Payroll
  4. 04Whistle-Blower Protection
  5. 05Role of Internal Audit
  6. 06Working with the Public Protector
  7. 07Investigating Suspected Corruption
  8. 08Building a Fraud Prevention Plan

Who should attend

This course is suited to internal auditors, risk officers, ethics officers, supply chain staff and managers across municipalities and public entities.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 to 29 Sep 2026Lagos2US$1,100Closed
29 to 30 Sep 2026Cairo2US$1,100Register
30 Sep to 1 Oct 2026Mauritius2US$1,100Register
1 to 2 Oct 2026Dubai2US$1,100Register
5 to 6 Oct 2026Online2US$900Register
16 to 17 Nov 2026Johannesburg2R10,000Register
17 to 18 Nov 2026Cape Town2R10,000Register
18 to 19 Nov 2026Durban2R10,000Register
19 to 20 Nov 2026Pretoria2R10,000Register
23 to 24 Nov 2026Windhoek2US$1,100Register
24 to 25 Nov 2026Gaborone2US$1,100Register
25 to 26 Nov 2026Maseru2US$1,100Register
26 to 27 Nov 2026Mbabane2US$1,100Register
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Lusaka2US$1,100Register
1 to 2 Dec 2026Harare2US$1,100Register
2 to 3 Dec 2026Lilongwe2US$1,100Register
3 to 4 Dec 2026Blantyre2US$1,100Register
7 to 8 Dec 2026Mozambique2US$1,100Register
8 to 9 Dec 2026Nairobi2US$1,100Register
9 to 10 Dec 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100Register
10 to 11 Dec 2026Kigali2US$1,100Register
14 to 15 Dec 2026Kampala2US$1,100Register
17 to 18 Dec 2026Accra2US$1,100Register

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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Venue
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FromR18,000
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