AGSA FASSET Public Sector Women Leadership Programme – Apply Now

The Auditor-General South Africa (AGSA) and Finance and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority (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. 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, this programme has been designed.

As a public sector leadership fellow, a national cohort of high-potential women leaders will be joined by you 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.

A 12-month programme is what this represents, requiring a monthly time commitment of approximately two days for learning modules, three hours for a masterclass, and two hours for group coaching. During work hours, all sessions take place, and arrangements with their employer to apply for leave where necessary are expected to be made by participants.

Requirements

For the Women Leading in the Public Sector programme, applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible:

• Be South African by birth
• Female individuals
• A minimum qualification of NQF Level 7 must be held
• A senior or executive management role must currently be held
• Current employment within the South African public sector is required
• Your employer/profession must be affiliated with FASSET (any department or unit)
  – If no affiliation exists, work within a finance, audit, or compliance unit must be performed by you
• Previous participation in a Women Leadership Programme funded by FASSET must not have occurred
• Persons with disabilities are welcome to apply – reasonable accommodations will be made where required

Benefits

The following will be received by participants selected for the Women Leading in the Public Sector programme:

• 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, will be provided.
• Structured coaching and peer learning: Engagement in individual and group coaching circles to support leadership growth, self-awareness, and professional development will be undertaken by participants.
• 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, will be granted.
• 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, will be delivered.
• Alumni recognition and ongoing connection: An alumni community dedicated to strengthening public sector leadership and advancing gender equity in government will be joined by graduates.

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For more information visit the official website