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Governance of State Owned Entities and Public Boards

Focuses on the distinct governance challenges facing South African state owned entities, development finance institutions and statutory bodies. Participants examine the interplay between the PFMA, King IV and shareholder compacts, and how boards balance developmental mandates with commercial sustainability. Case discussions cover accountability failures, board and executive tensions and the practical steps to rebuild trust and oversight.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain the governance framework that applies to public entities and their boards.
  • Clarify the roles of the executive authority, accounting authority and management.
  • Apply shareholder compacts and corporate plans as governance and performance tools.
  • Strengthen board oversight of finance, procurement and performance information.
  • Manage the tension between developmental mandates and financial sustainability.
  • Develop a board improvement plan to address common accountability weaknesses.

Course outline

  1. 01The Public Entity Governance Landscape
  2. 02Roles of Executive and Accounting Authorities
  3. 03Shareholder Compacts and Corporate Plans
  4. 04Board Oversight of Finance and Procurement
  5. 05Performance Information and Accountability
  6. 06Managing Mandate and Sustainability Tensions
  7. 07Rebuilding Trust and Board Effectiveness

Who should attend

Board members and company secretaries of public entities, executives in state owned companies, and officials in departments exercising oversight of entities.

Dates, venues and fees

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

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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