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Public Sector Ethics, Fraud Prevention and Anti-Corruption

This course strengthens the ability of public officials to detect, prevent and respond to fraud and corruption risks within municipalities and government departments. Participants examine conflict of interest disclosure, whistle-blowing protections, procurement-related fraud schemes and the roles of internal audit, the Public Protector and law enforcement agencies, leaving with a practical ethics and fraud prevention plan for their own workplace.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain the ethical obligations placed on public officials under South African legislation.
  • Identify common fraud and corruption schemes in procurement and payroll processes.
  • Apply conflict of interest disclosure procedures correctly and consistently.
  • Support whistle-blowers in line with the Protected Disclosures Act.
  • Coordinate with internal audit, the Public Protector and law enforcement on suspected fraud.
  • Draft a workplace ethics and fraud prevention action plan.

Course outline

  1. 01Public Sector Ethics Framework
  2. 02Conflict of Interest Disclosure
  3. 03Fraud Schemes in Procurement and Payroll
  4. 04Whistle-Blower Protection
  5. 05Role of Internal Audit
  6. 06Working with the Public Protector
  7. 07Investigating Suspected Corruption
  8. 08Building a Fraud Prevention Plan

Who should attend

This course is suited to internal auditors, risk officers, ethics officers, supply chain staff and managers across municipalities and public entities.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 18 Aug 2026Kigali2US$1,100
24 to 25 Aug 2026Nairobi2US$1,100
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026Durban2R10,000
7 to 8 Sep 2026Johannesburg2R10,000
21 to 22 Sep 2026Mauritius2US$1,100
28 to 29 Sep 2026Dubai2US$1,100
5 to 6 Oct 2026Lagos2US$1,100
12 to 13 Oct 2026Harare2US$1,100
19 to 20 Oct 2026Kampala2US$1,100
26 to 27 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100
2 to 3 Nov 2026Pretoria2R10,000
9 to 10 Nov 2026Cape Town2R10,000
23 to 24 Nov 2026Online2US$900
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Mozambique2US$1,100
7 to 8 Dec 2026Cairo2US$1,100
14 to 15 Dec 2026Accra2US$1,100
21 to 22 Dec 2026Lusaka2US$1,100

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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