MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMES
Manage with purpose
Lead with perspective
Practical learning for managers, emerging leaders and executive teams across the public, private and development sectors in South Africa and internationally.
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Core management disciplines
These outlines describe professional short courses. Accredited qualification routes appear on the Accredited Programmes page; NQF credits and professional-body CPD points are not claimed here.
RESOURCES & ACCOUNTABILITY
Financial Management
Connect budgets, financial information and resource decisions with organisational performance and accountable management.
Professional short course
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Who this programme is for
Managers, budget holders and professionals with financial responsibilities.
Programme focus
- Interpreting financial information
- Budget preparation and monitoring
- Financial controls and accountability
- Decisions about cost and value
Indicative schedule
- Day 1: Financial information and budgeting
- Day 2: Monitoring, controls and variance cases
- Day 3: Resource decisions and an action plan
These outlines describe professional short courses. Accredited qualification routes appear on the Accredited Programmes page; NQF credits and professional-body CPD points are not claimed here.
PROCUREMENT & PERFORMANCE
Supply Chain Management
Build a joined-up view of procurement, suppliers, inventory and logistics with practical decisions about service, cost and risk.
Professional short course
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Who this programme is for
Procurement teams, supply chain professionals and managers overseeing operational resources.
Programme focus
- Demand and procurement planning
- Supplier selection and relationships
- Inventory and logistics coordination
- Risk, ethics and performance
Indicative schedule
- Day 1: Demand planning and procurement
- Day 2: Suppliers, inventory and logistics
- Day 3: Supply chain risk and improvement case
For sector-specific applications, explore Supply Chain Management in the Oil & Gas Industry in the international portfolio.
PEOPLE & ORGANISATIONS
Human Resources Management
Strengthen people management through workforce planning, performance conversations and effective development of teams.
Professional short course
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Who this programme is for
Line managers, HR practitioners and leaders responsible for people and team performance.
Programme focus
- Workforce and role planning
- Performance management
- Learning and staff development
- Employee relations and team culture
Indicative schedule
- Day 1: Workforce needs and role clarity
- Day 2: Performance and development conversations
- Day 3: People-management case and action plan
These outlines describe professional short courses. Accredited qualification routes appear on the Accredited Programmes page; NQF credits and professional-body CPD points are not claimed here.
PLANNING & DELIVERY
Project Management
Turn objectives into a workable project plan, with clear responsibilities, realistic schedules and useful delivery controls.
Professional short course
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Who this programme is for
Project leaders, coordinators and managers delivering organisational initiatives.
Programme focus
- Scope and success criteria
- Work breakdown and scheduling
- Risk and stakeholder engagement
- Control, change and project closure
Indicative schedule
- Day 1: Project scope and charter
- Day 2: Work breakdown and scheduling
- Day 3: Risks and stakeholders
- Day 4: Monitoring and change control
- Day 5: Integrated project case
These outlines describe professional short courses. Accredited qualification routes appear on the Accredited Programmes page; NQF credits and professional-body CPD points are not claimed here.
STRATEGY & CHANGE
Executive Leadership
Develop a leadership perspective that connects strategic choices, organisational change and the performance of people and systems.
Professional short course
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Who this programme is for
Executives, senior managers and leaders preparing for broader organisational responsibility.
Programme focus
- Strategic thinking and priorities
- Leading change and uncertainty
- Ethical leadership and accountability
- Executive communication and alignment
Indicative schedule
- Day 1: Strategy and leadership priorities
- Day 2: Change, judgement and accountability
- Day 3: Leadership case and implementation commitments
These outlines describe professional short courses. Accredited qualification routes appear on the Accredited Programmes page; NQF credits and professional-body CPD points are not claimed here.
DIALOGUE & RESOLUTION
Negotiation and Conflict Management
Build practical skills to negotiate constructively, manage workplace conflict and reach agreements that support effective working relationships.
Professional short course
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Who this programme is for
Managers, team leaders and professionals who negotiate agreements or manage workplace relationships.
Programme focus
- Preparing for negotiations and defining objectives
- Understanding interests and finding common ground
- Managing difficult conversations and workplace conflict
- Reaching agreements and sustaining working relationships
Indicative schedule
- Day 1: Negotiation preparation and communication
- Day 2: Managing conflict and difficult conversations
- Day 3: Negotiation practice, agreements and an action plan
These outlines describe professional short courses. Accredited qualification routes appear on the Accredited Programmes page; NQF credits and professional-body CPD points are not claimed here.
DESIGN THE LEARNING
Adapt the learning to your organisation
Relevant organisational cases
Use examples from public service, business or your sector. VUCA’s experience in financial management, supply chain, strategic leadership and managing people informs the approach.
Flexible delivery
Explore live online, workplace delivery or a Cape Town short-course model with morning learning and optional afternoons. Duration and activities are agreed for each programme.
An applied outcome
Work through decisions, discuss alternatives and leave with actions to use in your role. Sample schedules are discussion starting points rather than confirmed intakes.
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programme enquiry
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