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18 May 2026  |  30 June 2026

Corporate Affairs Executive Leadership Programme

Applications accepted until
31 March 2026
Senior Course Coordinator:
Lerato Mooya
Accreditation:
Joint Certificate of Attendance
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Course dates
18 May 2026 - 30 June 2026
Registration closes
31 March 2026
Overview
The course aims to equip senior executive leadership and management with the strategy and leadership tools required to be effective in the wider and complex area of corporate affairs. Corporate affairs and sustainability executives' role in contemporary African business is strategic and advisory to the C-suite. Executives connect business to government and society, navigating complex terrains daily. In business hubs such as Johannesburg and Nairobi, their roles span communications, risk, strategy and government relations. However, they remain misunderstood, not prioritised or as a bolt-on when attempting to paint a great corporate picture. The partnership between Wits School of Governance and the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) aims to address this gap.
Duration
The content will be delivered over 2 weeks in block release format: Week 1 (May 2026) will be in Parktown Management Campus (Johannesburg) and Week 2 will be in Cambridge (UK).
Format
Customised two-week programme for corporate affairs professionals, in Johannesburg (May 2026) and Cambridge (June 2026). Networking opportunities at the prestigious CISL Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs) Forum in Cambridge. Experiential visits and activities in Cambridge (June 2026). Individual coaching virtually (May to September 2026).
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    This customised programme for corporate affairs and sustainability professionals explores the evolving global context and its implications for business leadership in Africa. Delegates will engage with cutting-edge thinking on climate science, geopolitics, economics, artificial intelligence, regulation, and sustainability-driven business transformation. Through expert-led sessions, peer discussions, and leadership dialogues, participants will develop the strategic insight needed to navigate complexity and drive systemic change


    Course Content:

    In Johannesburg:

    •  The Landscape and Changing Role of Corporate Affairs
    •  Organizational Business Strategy
    •  Public Policy Risk Management
    •  Stakeholder Relations and Public Diplomacy
    •  Leadership and Ethics


    In Cambridge:

    •  Forces Shaping the World: Climate Science, Geopolitics and Geoeconomics
    •  Technology and its Development Opportunities for Africa
    •  Changing Context for Business and Investment
    •  Individual Leadership in Navigating a Complex World
    •  Social Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Competitive Sustainability
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