Business, Commerce and Management Studies Finance, Economics and Accounting

Governance Issues Impacting Sub-Sector Role Players Training

SAQA US 242610 | NQF 6 | Credits 10 | Duration 7 Days
From $1,523 per delegate

Description

This course equips learners with the ability to investigate governance issues that impact various role players within a selected sub-sector. It focuses on understanding governance structures, principles, and their application to ensure accountability, transparency, and ethical conduct. Learners will critically analyze how governance affects stakeholders and develop strategies to address governance challenges.

Learning Outcomes

  • Investigate the governance structures and principles relevant to a selected sub-sector.
  • Analyze the roles and responsibilities of different role players in governance.
  • Evaluate the impact of governance issues on stakeholders within the sub-sector.
  • Apply governance frameworks to address identified issues and improve accountability.
  • Develop recommendations to enhance governance practices in the sub-sector.
  • Demonstrate the ability to report on governance findings and propose solutions.

Target Audience

This course is designed for managers, compliance officers, board members, and professionals involved in governance within their specific sub-sector, such as education, health, or finance. It is also suitable for individuals seeking to enhance their understanding of governance to improve organizational performance.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Governance and Sub-Sector Role Players

Objectives:
• Define governance and its key principles.
• Identify the main role players in the sub-sector.
• Understand the regulatory framework impacting governance.
• Explain the importance of governance for organisational success.

Topics:
• Overview of governance concepts and theories.
• Key principles: accountability, transparency, fairness, responsibility.
• Identifying sub-sector role players: government, private sector, civil society.
• Introduction to relevant legislation and regulations.
• The role of ethics in governance.
• Case studies on governance failures.
• Group discussion: governance challenges in the sub-sector.

Day 2: Legal and Regulatory Frameworks

Objectives:
• Identify key laws and regulations affecting the sub-sector.
• Understand compliance requirements for role players.
• Analyse the impact of non-compliance.
• Apply legal frameworks to real-world scenarios.

Topics:
• Overview of relevant legislation (e.g., Companies Act, PFMA, King IV).
• Regulatory bodies and their mandates.
• Compliance obligations for different role players.
• Consequences of non-compliance: penalties, reputational damage.
• Case studies on regulatory enforcement.
• Practical exercise: compliance checklist development.
• Group discussion: navigating regulatory complexities.

Day 3: Roles and Responsibilities of Governance Structures

Objectives:
• Describe the functions of boards, committees, and management.
• Distinguish between governance roles and operational roles.
• Understand the responsibilities of different role players.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of governance structures.

Topics:
• Board composition and duties.
• Committees: audit, risk, remuneration, nomination.
• Management's role in governance.
• Stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Delegation of authority and accountability.
• Case studies on effective governance structures.
• Group activity: designing a governance structure for a sub-sector entity.

Day 4: Risk Management and Internal Controls

Objectives:
• Identify key risks facing sub-sector role players.
• Understand risk management frameworks.
• Apply internal control principles.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies.

Topics:
• Types of risks: strategic, operational, financial, compliance.
• Risk management process: identification, assessment, response.
• Internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO).
• Role of internal audit in governance.
• Fraud prevention and detection.
• Practical exercise: risk assessment for a sub-sector organisation.
• Case study: risk management failures.

Day 5: Ethics, Transparency, and Stakeholder Engagement

Objectives:
• Understand the role of ethics in governance.
• Promote transparency and disclosure practices.
• Engage effectively with stakeholders.
• Handle conflicts of interest.

Topics:
• Ethical decision-making models.
• Code of conduct and ethics policies.
• Transparency requirements: reporting and disclosure.
• Stakeholder mapping and engagement strategies.
• Managing conflicts of interest.
• Whistleblowing mechanisms.
• Group discussion: ethical dilemmas in the sub-sector.
• Practical exercise: developing a stakeholder engagement plan.

Day 6: Performance Monitoring and Evaluation

Objectives:
• Establish performance metrics for governance.
• Monitor and evaluate governance effectiveness.
• Use reporting to improve accountability.
• Implement corrective actions.

Topics:
• Key performance indicators for governance.
• Balanced scorecard approach.
• Reporting frameworks: integrated reporting, annual reports.
• Evaluation methods: self-assessment, external reviews.
• Continuous improvement in governance.
• Case study: performance monitoring in a sub-sector entity.
• Group activity: creating a governance dashboard.

Day 7: Integration, Case Studies, and Action Planning

Objectives:
• Synthesise governance concepts across the week.
• Analyse complex governance scenarios.
• Develop an action plan for governance improvement.
• Present findings and recommendations.

Topics:
• Comprehensive case study analysis.
• Group presentations on governance issues.
• Peer review and feedback.
• Developing a governance improvement plan.
• Resources for ongoing governance development.
• Course wrap-up and evaluation.
• Q&A session.

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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