PUBLIC LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME
Southern Africa Public Leadership Programme
The Southern Africa Public Leadership Programme empowers a new generation of ethical leaders across the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) with the skills, networks, and knowledge necessary to drive meaningful change in government and governance.
Applications will open late 2025
The time is now. Prepare to run for office, or strengthen your political leadership role.
Over nine intensive months, you will participate in seven in-residence weekend seminars, supported by online enrichment modules between sessions. These seminars culminate in the delivery of your capstone project: ProjectYOU.
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Transformational Learning: Deep internal work focused on personal growth and self-leadership.
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Transactional Learning: Practical training in public leadership skills and tools.
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Systems Learning: Critical understanding of political and governmental systems.
Who is the programme best suited for?
Young people and women aged 18-45 in any of the Southern Africa Development Community countries: Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Planning to prepare to run for office, be re-elected or strengthen your current political leadership role.
You should have deep political awareness, effective leadership in diverse settings, strong communication skills, emotional intelligence, authenticity, and a genuine commitment to public service.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
Addressing critical ethical and leadership challenges in public and political spheres.
Southern Africa continues to grapple with ethical dilemmas in public leadership, including issues of transparency, accountability, and combating corruption effectively.
Duration: Nine months, seven 4-day in-residence seminar weekends.
Certification: On graduation you receive a Certificate of Achievement.
Seminar Weekends
Over the 4-day seminar weekend, you will engage with subject-matter experts and guest speakers on topics designed to break down concepts and understand the critical thinking and methodologies which will help you lead with integrity.
Experiential Learning and Experiences
Group excursions and historical venues provide you with the opportunity to immerse yourself in different contexts, locations and environments which put your learning into perspective.
ProjectYOU Capstone Project
Take ownership of your personal story and political leadership journey. Focus solely on your leadership objective during the seminars, avoiding distractions from other ideas. Clearly articulate your goal and plan the necessary steps and milestones to achieve it.
Online Material and eLearning
Futurelect’s online learning portal offers valuable course materials and pre-seminar readings to prepare you for interactive seminars. These expertly curated resources enhance understanding and stimulate discussion, ensuring meaningful participation.
“[The Southern Africa Public Leaders Programme] was an incredibly life-changing experience for me. It helped me to consolidate my leadership over a number of years in business as well as in development organisations, and to work towards starting a journey in public leadership.”
Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster, Member of Parliament in South Africa & 2020 Futurelect Alumna
“Finding yourself navigating the world of politics with all its complexities and responsibilities is no easy task, but with the right tools, support, and people around you, there is nothing you can’t accomplish. Futurelect gave me the tools to rise, lead, and make an impact in Parliament.”
Malebo Kobe, Member of Parliament in South Africa & 2023 Futurelect Alumna
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