AGSA FASSET Public Sector Women Leadership Programme

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Duke Corporate Education Full time R900 000 - R1 200 000 per year

Description
Delegate Application
- Please note: this is not a job, but an application to join the
Women Leading in the Public Sector
executive development programme.

The AGSA & FASSET are recruiting
500 dynamic women leaders
from across South Africa's public sector to take part in a prestigious leadership development programme, fully funded by
FASSET
This programme is designed for
women in senior public service roles
who are ready to lead with confidence, drive systemic change, and build a more ethical, effective, and inclusive public sector.

As a
Public Sector Leadership Fellow
, you'll join a national cohort of high-potential women leaders to:

  • Sharpen your strategic, ethical, and crisis leadership capabilities
  • Gain tools to navigate complexity, influence stakeholders, and lead with integrity
  • Build a powerful peer network of women public leaders
  • Participate in group coaching circles, leadership immersions, and high-impact conversations
  • Access an alumni network and ongoing leadership support after graduation

This is a 12-month programme, equating to a monthly time commitment of approximately two days for learning modules, three hours for a masterclass, and two hours for group coaching. All sessions take place during working hours, and participants are expected to make arrangements with their employer to apply for leave where necessary.

Requirements
To be eligible for the
Women Leading in the Public Sector
programme, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be South African by birth
  • Identify as female (all races)
  • Hold a minimum qualification of NQF Level 7
  • Have at least 5 years of experience in a senior or executive management role
  • Be currently employed within the South African public sector
  • Your employer/profession must be affiliated with FASSET (any department or unit) – If not affiliated, you must work within a finance, audit, or compliance unit
  • Must not have previously participated in Women Leadership Programme funded by FASSET
  • Persons with disabilities are welcome to apply – reasonable accommodations will be made where required

Benefits
Participants selected for the
Women Leading in the Public Sector
programme will receive the following:

  • Executive leadership development A high-level, practice-driven programme designed by Duke Corporate Education, with a focus on strategic thinking, ethical governance, stakeholder engagement, and leading through complexity.
  • Structured coaching and peer learning Participants will engage in individual and group coaching circles to support leadership growth, self-awareness, and professional development.
  • Cross-sector public service network Access to a national cohort of senior women leaders from across the public sector, enabling collaboration, shared learning, and long-term relationship building.
  • Immersive learning experiences A combination of virtual modules and in-person sessions, including a Public Sector Leadership Exchange to explore effective leadership practices within government.
  • Alumni recognition and ongoing connection Graduates will join an alumni community dedicated to strengthening public sector leadership and advancing gender equity in government.

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