Programme duration:
The programme runs for eight months starting with the first course in April 2023 and completing in November 2023.

Mode of delivery:
The programme is presented virtually.

Important dates:
Applications close on 26 February 2023
Programme orientation is on 24 March 2023

The CLE programme consists of an orientation day, seven core courses and three elective courses and a closing ceremony.

Orientation

0.0 Welcome and Programme orientation of CHEC CLE system 24 March
10:00 – 11:30
Participants, facilitators, training managers

Core Courses

Themes Code Course name Facilitator Dates indicating number of sessions # of participants Course fee/ participant
Understanding the team 1.1 Understanding the self in relation to others (new) Amelia Sterrenberg 3, 5, 6 April 9:00 – 13:00 20 4500
The HE strategic space 1.2 Higher Education in a new context René Pellissier (hosting) 40 3500
Trends in HE thinking Ahmed Bawa 8 May 14:00 -17:00
The HE regulatory, planning, funding, and policy environment Thandi Lewin & Chief Mabizela 10 May 9:00 – 13:00
Inclusivity, transformation, and diversity in HE Driekie Hay-Swemmer 12 May 9:00 – 13:00
The growing role of international engagement with developing technologies Eva Haug 15 May 10:00-13:00
1.3 HE strategic planning René Pellissier (hosting) 40 3500
University academic planning Denyse Webbstock 5 June 9:00 – 13:00
University governance Nikile Ntsababa 7 June 9:00 – 12:00
Managing finance and risk Stan du Plessis 8 June 9:00 – 16:00
1.4 Achieving strategy through Operational Excellence René Pellissier 7, 10, 11 Aug 9:00-13:00 20 4500
Creating a thriving environment 1.5 Digital transformation in HE Walter Claassen 4, 6, 8 Sept 9:00 – 13:00 20 4500
1.6 Performance engagement and succession planning Amanda Glaeser 26, 27, 29 Sept 9:00 – 13:00 20 4500
1.7 Effective Communication strategies for the HE manager Phumzile Mmope 6, 8, 10 Nov 9:00 – 13:00 20 4500

Personal Development Electives

Themes Code Course name Facilitator Dates # of participants Course fee/ participant
Personal development 2.1 Resilience and wellness in a time of turbulence Anwar van der Schyff 21, 23 Aug 9:00-13:00 20 3500
2.2 Leading in employee relations Vanessa Pather 15, 15 sept 9:00-13:00 20 3500
2.3 Leading through creativity, problem-solving, entrepreneurship Henra Meyer 13, 16 Oct 9:00-13:00 20 3500
4IR 3.0 The virtual and training environment Mike Hamilton 2 workshops:
23 June, 13 July 10:00-12:00
uncapped N/A