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Global Events Impact on South African Business Sectors Training

SAQA US 230072 | NQF 6 | Credits 10 | Duration 7 Days
From $1,523 per delegate

Description

This course equips learners with the ability to demonstrate insight into current global events and analyse their potential impact on a specific business sector in South Africa. Participants will develop the skills to monitor global trends, evaluate economic and political shifts, and apply this understanding to strategic decision-making within a South African context.

Learning Outcomes

  • Analyse current global events and identify their relevance to a specific business sector in South Africa.
  • Evaluate the potential economic, political, and social impacts of global events on South African business operations.
  • Apply global event insights to inform strategic planning and risk management within a sector.
  • Demonstrate the ability to source and interpret credible information on global trends.
  • Communicate the implications of global events to stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.

Target Audience

This course is designed for managers, business analysts, and professionals in any sector who need to understand how global developments affect their industry and organisation in South Africa.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment.

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Global Events and Economic Interconnectedness

Objectives:
• Understand the concept of global events and their typology
• Explain the mechanisms of global economic interconnectedness
• Identify key global events that have impacted South Africa historically
• Analyse the channels through which global shocks transmit to local markets

Topics:
• Definition and categories of global events (economic, political, environmental, health)
• Globalisation and its impact on South African economy
• Historical overview: 2008 financial crisis, COVID-19 pandemic, commodity price shocks
• Transmission channels: trade, finance, supply chains, investor sentiment
• Introduction to vulnerability and resilience in business sectors

Day 2: Impact on Financial Services and Capital Markets

Objectives:
• Describe how global monetary policy shifts affect SA financial markets
• Analyse the impact of global risk appetite on capital flows and exchange rates
• Evaluate effects on banking, insurance, and investment sectors
• Identify regulatory responses to global financial shocks

Topics:
• Global interest rate cycles and their effect on the rand
• Capital flight and portfolio investment volatility
• Impact on Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and bond markets
• Banking sector: credit risk, liquidity, and non-performing loans
• Insurance and pension funds: asset liability management
• Regulatory frameworks: Basel III, SA Reserve Bank actions

Day 3: Impact on Mining and Commodity-Exposed Sectors

Objectives:
• Understand global commodity price determination and cycles
• Analyse how geopolitical events affect mining operations and exports
• Evaluate supply chain disruptions and logistics challenges
• Assess implications for employment and regional economies

Topics:
• Commodity supercycles and price volatility
• Impact of trade wars, sanctions, and regional conflicts on mineral exports
• COVID-19 and supply chain bottlenecks in mining
• Energy transition: global climate policies and demand shifts
• Case studies: platinum, gold, coal, and manganese sectors
• Labour market effects and community impacts

Day 4: Impact on Manufacturing and Trade

Objectives:
• Analyse how global demand fluctuations affect SA manufacturing
• Understand the role of global value chains and trade agreements
• Evaluate the impact of protectionism and trade policy changes
• Assess logistics and port efficiency challenges

Topics:
• Global demand and export competitiveness
• Impact of US-China trade tensions on SA exports
• African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) opportunities
• Supply chain resilience: nearshoring and diversification
• Automotive and clothing sectors: case studies
• Logistics: port congestion, shipping costs, and infrastructure

Day 5: Impact on Tourism, Hospitality, and Services

Objectives:
• Understand the sensitivity of tourism to global events
• Analyse the impact of health crises, travel restrictions, and security concerns
• Evaluate recovery strategies and resilience building
• Assess effects on related service sectors (retail, entertainment)

Topics:
• Global tourism trends and SA's market share
• Impact of pandemics and travel bans on hospitality
• Role of safety perception and political stability
• Domestic tourism as a buffer
• Digital transformation and service innovation
• Case study: COVID-19 impact and recovery roadmap

Day 6: Impact on Agriculture and Food Security

Objectives:
• Analyse how global events affect agricultural commodity prices and trade
• Understand climate change as a global event affecting SA farming
• Evaluate food security risks and policy responses
• Assess supply chain vulnerabilities in agro-processing

Topics:
• Global food price volatility and trade disruptions
• Impact of Russia-Ukraine conflict on fertiliser and grain imports
• Climate change: droughts, floods, and adaptation strategies
• Export markets: citrus, wine, and deciduous fruit
• Food security: household and national level
• Agricultural policy and support mechanisms

Day 7: Strategic Resilience and Future-Proofing South African Business

Objectives:
• Synthesise cross-sectoral impacts and interdependencies
• Develop frameworks for business continuity and resilience planning
• Apply scenario analysis to anticipate future global events
• Formulate recommendations for policy and business strategy

Topics:
• Integrated impact assessment across sectors
• Resilience frameworks: diversification, hedging, and flexibility
• Scenario planning for geopolitical, health, and climate risks
• Role of technology and data analytics in risk management
• Policy recommendations for government and industry bodies
• Final group presentations and course wrap-up

Practicals

No practicals for this training.

This course is made up of exercises and case studies delivered alongside the theory — no separate practical sessions are required to complete it.

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course and a final summative test at the end.

Daily Exercises — 30%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 30% to the final total.

Final Test — 70%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 70% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 30%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 70%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Daily Average 30% + Final Test 70%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

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3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

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