Upcoming Courses

ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL GOVERNANCE, RISK COMPLIANCE(ESG-RC)TRAINING

14 – 16 August 2024

Organizations, both globally and within the African Continent, have a heightened awareness about environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues as investors, regulators, and the community at large is demanding greater transparency and board accountability. Organizations that prioritize ESG can drive value and mitigate risks to operations and the bottom line over time. ESG’s relevance for businesses and investors is well understood. However, governments in Africa haven’t caught up. A real opportunity exists for the public and private sectors of the economy to support strong and consistent ESG reporting, raise the bar for performance, communicate success to different stakeholder audiences, and provide clarity for investors. These actions will help companies operating in their jurisdiction; they will also help the government by building its brand and its investment attractiveness.

This highly interactive workshop will unpack an overview of an ESG framework and how it supports an organization’s overall performance and risk management. It will examine each component in detail and provide insight into how they converge to impact an organization and its stakeholders. It will also discuss how to look at corporate pressures and stakeholder expectations and their impact on risk identification and business success.

World Class Budgeting and Budget Control

19 – 20 August 2024

This courses cater to a diverse audience, and participants can come from various industries and backgrounds. Whether you’re a seasoned financial professional or a beginner, understanding budgeting and cost control is essential for effective business management.

The primary goal of this course is to equip participants with essential financial management skills related to budgeting. Throughout the course, delegates will achieve the following objectives:

• Foundations of Budgeting
• Creating Comprehensive Budget
• Budget Components and Structure
• Budgeting Methods and Approaches
• Monitoring and Controlling Budgets
• Effective Cost Control
• Budget Communication and Ethics
• Practical Application and Integration

RCA

21 – 22 August 2024

Over the course of this two-day event, delegates will develop the abilities needed to put an efficient and scalable RCA problem-solving approach into practice. Delegates will be introduced to an evidence-based, methodical, and organised 10-Step RCA approach that they may use inside their organisation. The training course addresses a modern practical approach to problem solving in maintenance and operations management and is based on some of the most recent research in the field.

This includes RCA principles to clearly define the problem, thorough analysis supported by evidence, creating a specific corrective action plan for implementing the solutions and monitoring the effectiveness of those corrective actions. Delegates will be enabled to improve the performance of their operation with practical, techniques that are based on these principles.

World Class Warehouse Operational Optimization

26 – 27 August 2024

This intensive two-day course is designed to provide participants with essential knowledge and practical skills to optimize warehouse operations. Warehouse Operational Optimization is crucial for ensuring that a warehouse functions efficiently, cost-effectively, and safely, ultimately contributing to the overall success and competitiveness of a business.

The course covers critical areas such as warehouse layout, inventory management, process optimization, and performance measurement based on Lean Principles. It provides delegates with an understanding of important aspects of Warehouse Operational Optimization, with practical examples, techniques and case studies that are based on these principles.

HV/MV/LV SUBSTATION DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

27 – 28 August 2024

The scarce skills combined with the aging and retiring of experienced substation design engineers has called for getting young and new substation engineers to become familiar with the fundamental aspects of substation design and construction. This course in substation design will guide you through a step-by-step study of the substation design and construction process. All phases for MV/LV, LV/MV & MV/HV substation design, from initial site review, selection, grounding design, all the way to substation start-up and commissioning will be covered.

Best Practices in Multi-shift Operations

2 – 3 September 2024

This course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit delegates new to shift working environments, as well as those with experience of shift work, from both process and non-process industries.

This course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes a combination of lecture, discussion and group/individual activities.

Delegates are encouraged to bring specific challenges and issues they are facing to the session for group discussion. In addition, we will discuss Best Practices currently used at participants’ companies so that delegates will have the opportunity to learn from numerous sources.

Each delegate will develop a personal Action Plan that will help guide future improvement efforts back at work

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

4 – 5 September 2024

This training programme on Corporate Governance and Ethics is an intensive two-day workshop designed to cater to a diverse audience, encompassing participants from various industries, organisations, and backgrounds. Whether you are an experienced senior executive or a rising middle manager, understanding the principles and best practices of corporate governance and ethical decision-making, as outlined in the King IV framework, is crucial for effective organisational leadership and sustainable value creation. The learning format includes expert presentations, interactive discussions, case studies, and group exercises, ensuring an engaging and hands-on learning experience for the participants

DATA ANALYTICS FOR THE MODERN HR PROFESSIONAL

9 – 10 September 2024

As businesses navigate the ever-evolving landscape of the modern workplace, the role of the HR Business Partner has become increasingly crucial. Today’s HR professionals must not only possess a deep understanding of human capital management but also the ability to leverage data-driven insights to drive strategic decision-making and enable organizational success. The Data Analytics for the Modern Day HR Business Partner training course is designed to equip HR professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to bridge the gap between human resources and data analytics. Through a comprehensive curriculum, participants will explore how to collect, analyse, and interpret data to uncover meaningful trends, identify opportunities for improvement, and ultimately, become strategic partners within their organizations.

The workshop will be delivered through a combination of interactive presentations, group discussions, case studies, and hands-on exercises. Participants will have the opportunity to apply the concepts learned to their own HR challenges and receive feedback from the instructor and peers. The workshop will be facilitated by an experienced HR analytics expert with a strong background in data-driven HR practices.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT

12 – 13 September 2024

As our world’s population continues to grow, the demand for energy to sustain our society is increasing at an alarming rate. Unfortunately, the availability of non-renewable sources, particularly liquid fuels, is rapidly declining. To avoid a potential energy crisis, it is imperative that we find ways to limit the amount of energy required to maintain our society and prioritize the use of renewable sources whenever possible.

Therefore, it is essential for everyone to find more efficient and cost-effective ways to operate their facilities. Energy-efficient improvements in the industry will require a focus on energy management activities. An effective energy management program should be customized for each company and its plant operations. This two-day course will assist delegates in developing and adopting more energy-efficient technologies to enhance productivity and competitiveness. It will also provide some general guidelines for initiating and implementing an energy management program and energy audit without compromising safety or fairness.

Solar Photovoltaic System: Theory, Components Selection, Installation, Commissioning & Maintenance

16 – 17 September 2024

We have been experiencing load shedding in South Africa for some time now, and the question is, should we go back to the use of lanterns for lighting. Solar energy is by far the most abundant form of renewable energy in South Africa and has the potential to partially replace fossil fuels. Companies and individuals want to install solar panels and either go off-grid or become grid-tied so as to be able to buy less electricity from Eskom.

This intensive two-day workshop provides the necessary skills for Photovoltaic system theory, component selection, installation, testing, servicing, commissioning, maintenance and fault-finding.

Technical Report Writing

18 – 19 September 2024

This course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills and capabilities for professional technical report writing. Participants will also learn the skills to gather data, collate the data and then draw up a highly professional and accurate technical report. Decision makers make important choices based on the reports they receive. Those preparing the technical reports are thus trusted to do a professional job of researching and collating information into a coherent, accurate and unbiased document.

For many, writing a good report may turn out to be an even more difficult task than conducting the technical assignment itself. This may be especially true for most Technicians, Engineers, Scientists and similar professionals.  The consequence of an unclear report is information loss. The report submitted must be well structured in a logical, flowing manner to enable the information to be well understood by the reader. 

This interactive two-day training course is structured to include several practical sessions and activities to ensure that delegates learn through a hands-on approach.