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The Chief Risk Officer Leadership Programme

Prepares risk leaders to build enterprise risk management that informs strategy rather than merely reporting on it. The programme addresses risk appetite, emerging threats and the independence needed to challenge the executive. It reflects the risk landscape facing African organisations, from currency and regulatory shifts to climate and technology exposures.

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What you will be able to do

  • Design an enterprise risk framework that connects risk to strategy and appetite.
  • Establish and use risk appetite statements in real decisions.
  • Lead identification and assessment of emerging and interconnected risks.
  • Advise the board and executive with independence and authority.
  • Embed a risk aware culture across all levels of the organisation.
  • Oversee crisis readiness and business continuity.

Course outline

  1. 01The Risk Leader Mandate
  2. 02Enterprise Risk Frameworks
  3. 03Risk Appetite in Decisions
  4. 04Emerging and Interconnected Risks
  5. 05Advising Board and Executive
  6. 06Building a Risk Aware Culture
  7. 07Crisis and Continuity Readiness
  8. 08Independence and Influence

Who should attend

Risk directors, heads of risk, compliance leaders and senior managers preparing for the chief risk officer role.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Lagos5US$1,800Closed
5 to 9 Oct 2026Dubai5US$1,800Register
12 to 16 Oct 2026Johannesburg5R18,000Register
19 to 23 Oct 2026Cape Town5R18,000Register
26 to 30 Oct 2026Durban5R18,000Register
2 to 6 Nov 2026Pretoria5R18,000Register
9 to 13 Nov 2026Nairobi5US$1,800Register
16 to 20 Nov 2026Dar es Salaam5US$1,800Register
23 to 27 Nov 2026Lusaka5US$1,800Register
30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026Harare5US$1,800Register
7 to 11 Dec 2026Accra5US$1,800Register

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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