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Senior Manager Performance Agreements and the Section 57 Framework

This course guides municipalities in setting, managing and assessing performance agreements for senior managers appointed under the Section 57 framework. Participants learn to draft agreements, set measurable key performance areas and run fair assessments linked to organisational goals. The programme strengthens the accountability of senior leadership that African communities depend on for service delivery.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain the legal basis and purpose of senior manager performance agreements.
  • Draft performance agreements aligned with the integrated development plan and budget.
  • Set measurable key performance areas, indicators and weightings.
  • Conduct quarterly reviews and annual performance assessments fairly.
  • Link assessment outcomes to development, rewards and consequences.
  • Maintain performance records that withstand scrutiny and disputes.

Course outline

  1. 01Section 57 Performance Framework
  2. 02Drafting Performance Agreements
  3. 03Key Performance Areas and Indicators
  4. 04Quarterly Reviews and Evidence
  5. 05Annual Performance Assessment
  6. 06Rewards, Development and Consequences
  7. 07Records and Dispute Prevention

Who should attend

This course is designed for municipal managers, human resource practitioners, performance management staff and senior officials involved in managing top structure performance.

Dates, venues and fees

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

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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