Personal Assistants
PAs to executives and senior management.
Supporting boards, executives and committees with confidence
About the Course
A comprehensive 5-day programme that equips administrative professionals with the knowledge, skills and confidence to support boards, executives and governance structures effectively.
Course overview
Bridge the gap between administration and governance.
This 5-day intensive workshop equips Personal Assistants, Secretaries and Office Administrators with essential knowledge and skills to support corporate governance structures effectively. Participants deepen their understanding of governance principles, ethical obligations, compliance and risk awareness.
Alongside the principles, delegates develop advanced practical skills in governance documentation, minute-taking, communication and digital governance support. By the end of the workshop, participants can confidently support executives, boards and committees in ensuring compliance, transparency and efficiency in governance processes.
Practical by design
Every day ends with something you can use at work.
- Group case study on corporate governance failures in South Africa
- Stakeholder mapping for your own organisation
- Full governance meeting preparation and minute-taking role play
- Mock communication scenarios and governance document handling
- An individual action plan for applying governance principles in your daily work
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Understand key corporate governance principles and frameworks, including King IV
- Clearly define your role in supporting governance structures and decision-making
- Prepare professional board packs, agendas, minutes and records
- Apply ethics, compliance and risk awareness in administrative functions
- Use digital governance and document-management tools effectively
- Communicate professionally and confidently with senior leadership
- Build personal effectiveness, professionalism and career readiness in governance roles
How it is taught
Training methodology
The masterclass combines short, focused input with hands-on activities, simulations and case studies drawn from South African organisations, so the principles are always linked to the work you do every day.
Delegates practise the real tasks of governance support – preparing a board pack, setting an agenda, taking minutes in a role-played meeting and handling sensitive documents – and leave with a personal action plan.
Who should attend
For the professionals who keep governance running
Executive Secretaries
Executive and senior secretaries supporting leadership teams.
Office Administrators
Administrators supporting boards, committees or regulated functions.
Aspiring governance professionals
Administrative professionals moving towards governance, compliance or company secretarial roles.
Ready to book?
Support your board and executives with confidence.
Classroom in Johannesburg or Live Online · 1 – 5 March 2027. Seats are limited to keep the sessions interactive.