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10 March 2026  | 

Public Leadership and Governance (March Intake)

Applications accepted until
03 March 2026
Senior Course Coordinator:
Mbali Mbatha
Accreditation:
Certificate of Competence
Course dates
10 March 2026 -
Registration closes
03 March 2026
Overview
Are you a public figure looking to upskill yourself with the necessary technical, analytical and functional skills necessary to undertake management responsibilities in the public and development management sector? This course aims to develop middle and senior-level public sector managers' analytical, strategic, and applied competencies in public leadership and governance through an integrated study of public economics, governance frameworks, policy development, ethical decision making, strategic management, and service delivery. This will empower participants to perform effectively within their professional contexts while establishing a strong foundation for the advanced postgraduate study in public development and management
Duration
Six blocks of 3 days each, across a six month period.
Format
Onsite - Wits School of Governance, Parktown Management Campus
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    Wits School of Governance, in partnership with Wits Plus, is expanding access to executive education to bridge academic rigour with real-world relevance. These short courses are tailored for current and future leaders who are committed to advancing ethical governance, innovation, and sustainable development in the public and civic spheres.



    Course Overview


    This course is aimed to equip the participant with the technical, analytical and functional skills necessary to undertake management responsibilities in the public and development management sector, and further study. The course runs over a series of six modules. These six modules will be delivered over 6 weeks in block release format. Participants will be required to attend class for 3 days a week, once a month, over a period of 6 months.



    The course content addresses the following topics: 


    • Public Economics
    • Public Governance
    • Public Policy
    • Ethics in Developmental Leadership
    • Strategic Public Management
    • Managing Service Delivery


    Assessment methods:

    Formative assessment = 50%

    Summative assessment = 50%

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    Course reviews

    • Wits School of Governance equipped me with necessary knowledge, skills, and network to effect significant change both in the public and private sector
      Leon Musa Mkhabela
      Public Leadership and Governance (March Intake)

    Alumni

    "This Diploma helps us to think critically about pertinent issues within the public sector"
    REFILWE MABULA, Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PDM) Graduate
    "The institution has done its part, making public policy responsive to our challenges now becomes our responsibility"
    MMABATHO MONTSE, Master of Management in Governance (General) Graduate
    "I am now able to actively listen, comprehend and question decisions related to governance and economics"
    KIRTIDA BHANA, Leadership in Board Governance Graduate
    "This qualification certainly provided the ROI, I started getting calls from big organisations, like the SA Reserve Bank, where I work now"
    BONTLE MOGAPI, Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PDM) Graduate
    "I learnt how civic technology could be leveraged to improve service delivery and the lives of ordinary South Africans"
    DR MAXWELL MASEKO, Civic Tech Innovation Graduate
    "I can develop and execute inputs, processes, outputs, outcomes and impacts using the S.M.A.R.T principle"
    MIRRIAM SIBANDA, Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Monitoring and Evaluation) Graduate
    "I can now proficiently interpret legislation and policies, particularly those that directly impact municipal operations"
    MATABOGELA MONYEPAO, Municipal Finance Management Graduate
    "We grew our research skills and learnt the importance of feasibility studies"
    BRIGADIER GENERAL MOLEFI HLALELE, Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Security) Graduate
    "I have learned to apply a strategic level of financial management and allocation of resources to meet the service delivery"
    NEMBRA MALULEKE, Municipal Finance Management Graduate
    "This course taught me about the importance of synergy within different units in an organisation"
    TERRENCE RAMATSELELA, Municipal Finance Management Graduate