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The Chief Human Resources Officer Leadership Programme

Prepares senior human resources leaders to operate as strategic partners at the executive table, connecting people strategy to business results. The programme addresses talent, culture, reward and workforce transformation in the context of African labour markets. Delegates leave ready to lead the people agenda at the highest level.

What you will be able to do

  • Align people strategy with the strategic priorities of the business.
  • Lead talent, succession and workforce planning at enterprise scale.
  • Shape culture and lead major organisational change.
  • Design reward and performance approaches that drive results fairly.
  • Advise the board and executive on people risk and capability.
  • Build a credible and influential human resources function.

Course outline

  1. 01The People Leader at the Table
  2. 02People Strategy and Business Value
  3. 03Talent and Succession at Scale
  4. 04Culture and Change Leadership
  5. 05Reward and Performance Design
  6. 06People Risk and Capability
  7. 07Workforce Transformation
  8. 08Leading the People Function

Who should attend

Human resources directors, heads of human resources and senior human resources managers preparing for the top people leadership role.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 21 Aug 2026Kampala5US$1,800
24 to 28 Aug 2026Dar es Salaam5US$1,800
31 Aug to 4 Sep 2026Pretoria5R18,000
7 to 11 Sep 2026Cape Town5R18,000
21 to 25 Sep 2026Online5US$900
28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Mozambique5US$1,800
5 to 9 Oct 2026Cairo5US$1,800
12 to 16 Oct 2026Accra5US$1,800
19 to 23 Oct 2026Lusaka5US$1,800
26 to 30 Oct 2026Kigali5US$1,800
2 to 6 Nov 2026Nairobi5US$1,800
9 to 13 Nov 2026Durban5R18,000
16 to 20 Nov 2026Johannesburg5R18,000
30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026Mauritius5US$1,800
7 to 11 Dec 2026Dubai5US$1,800
14 to 18 Dec 2026Lagos5US$1,800
21 to 25 Dec 2026Harare5US$1,800

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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