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Applying the King IV Code in Practice

Explores how South African boards and executives translate the King IV principles into daily governance practice, from board composition and delegation of authority to combined assurance oversight. Uses local case studies from JSE listed companies, state owned entities and family businesses to show how apply and explain reporting actually works, and where boards commonly fall short.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain the structure and application of the King IV principles and outcomes.
  • Apply the apply and explain reporting approach to a board report.
  • Draft governance policies that align board practice with King IV expectations.
  • Assess board composition, independence and delegation of authority against the code.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of board committees including audit, risk and social and ethics.
  • Design a practical governance improvement plan for the next reporting cycle.

Course outline

  1. 01Foundations of King IV Governance
  2. 02Board Composition and Independence
  3. 03Delegation of Authority Frameworks
  4. 04Board Committees and Oversight
  5. 05Combined Assurance in Governance
  6. 06Stakeholder Inclusivity and Disclosure
  7. 07Apply and Explain Reporting
  8. 08Governance Risk and Remediation Planning

Who should attend

Non executive directors, company secretaries, governance officers, risk managers and senior executives responsible for board reporting and compliance.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
24 to 26 Aug 2026Online3US$900
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
7 to 9 Sep 2026Cairo3US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026Accra3US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026Lusaka3US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026Kigali3US$1,500
5 to 7 Oct 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
12 to 14 Oct 2026Durban3R13,000
19 to 21 Oct 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
2 to 4 Nov 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
9 to 11 Nov 2026Dubai3US$1,500
16 to 18 Nov 2026Lagos3US$1,500
23 to 25 Nov 2026Harare3US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Kampala3US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
14 to 16 Dec 2026Pretoria3R13,000
21 to 23 Dec 2026Cape Town3R13,000

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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