Affordable Housing and Human Settlements Development
This course examines the planning, funding and delivery of affordable housing and human settlements projects across South Africa. Participants review government housing programmes, informal settlement upgrading approaches, subsidy mechanisms, community participation processes and delivery models used by developers and municipalities, building practical skills for managing housing projects that balance social outcomes with commercial and technical constraints.
What you will be able to do
Describe the main government housing programmes and subsidy mechanisms available in South Africa.
Compare delivery models used for greenfield housing and informal settlement upgrading.
Plan community participation processes that reduce delivery delays and conflict.
Assess bulk infrastructure requirements associated with new housing developments.
Evaluate the roles of municipalities, developers and social housing institutions in delivery.
Identify common risks that derail affordable housing projects and how to mitigate them.
Course outline
01Government Housing Programmes Overview
02Subsidy Mechanisms and Funding Models
03Informal Settlement Upgrading Approaches
04Community Participation and Consultation
05Bulk Infrastructure for New Housing
06Roles of Municipalities and Developers
07Social Housing Delivery Models
08Managing Risk in Housing Projects
Who should attend
This course is designed for housing officials, municipal planners, developers and project managers involved in affordable housing and human settlements delivery.
Dates, venues and fees
Dates
Venue
Days
Fee
Calendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026
Mauritius
3
US$1,500
24 to 26 Aug 2026
Dubai
3
US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026
Lagos
3
US$1,500
7 to 9 Sep 2026
Harare
3
US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026
Kampala
3
US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026
Dar es Salaam
3
US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026
Pretoria
3
R13,000
5 to 7 Oct 2026
Cape Town
3
R13,000
19 to 21 Oct 2026
Online
3
US$900
26 to 28 Oct 2026
Mozambique
3
US$1,500
2 to 4 Nov 2026
Cairo
3
US$1,500
9 to 11 Nov 2026
Accra
3
US$1,500
16 to 18 Nov 2026
Lusaka
3
US$1,500
23 to 25 Nov 2026
Kigali
3
US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026
Nairobi
3
US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026
Durban
3
R13,000
14 to 16 Dec 2026
Johannesburg
3
R13,000
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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