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The Company Secretary and Governance Professional Programme

Equips company secretaries to serve as the trusted governance conscience of the organisation, guiding the board through duties, disclosure and compliance obligations. The programme reflects the mix of statutory codes, listing requirements and stakeholder expectations found across African jurisdictions. Delegates gain the confidence to advise directors while protecting the integrity of board process.

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What you will be able to do

  • Advise directors on their fiduciary duties and legal responsibilities with confidence.
  • Design board and committee calendars, agendas and paper flows that support good decisions.
  • Maintain statutory registers and records that withstand scrutiny.
  • Manage disclosure, conflicts of interest and related party matters transparently.
  • Coordinate director induction, evaluation and ongoing development.
  • Uphold governance codes and listing obligations relevant to the organisation.

Course outline

  1. 01Role and Mandate of the Company Secretary
  2. 02Board Process and Meeting Craft
  3. 03Statutory Duties and Records
  4. 04Disclosure and Conflicts Management
  5. 05Director Induction and Development
  6. 06Governance Codes in Practice
  7. 07Managing Difficult Boardroom Dynamics
  8. 08Building Board and Executive Trust

Who should attend

Company secretaries, assistant company secretaries, governance officers and senior administrators supporting boards and committees.

Dates, venues and fees

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