Help to professionalise the social sector by acquiring leadership skills: Stellenbosch Business School’s Postgraduate Diploma Leadership Development for NPOs will equip you with the leadership skills to help professionalise the social sector. This PGDip taps into the Business School’s vast leadership expertise, enabling you to learn how to lead yourself, others and your organisation in ways that are ethical, responsible and sustainable.

Strengthen your NPO’s performance: All over the world, research confirms that it is the right kind of leadership that makes a difference in organisational performance. This also applies to organisations in the social sector. This programme acknowledges responsible leadership as the prime differentiator that drives sustainable performance, and impact. That is why it focuses on the development of personal leadership, team leadership, organisational leadership and societal leadership.

Make an impact by consciously developing your leadership skills: Most people ‘slide into leadership’ without being fully prepared for this. Discovering and growing your leadership skills over the period of one year will give you the grounding you need to confidently lead your NPO to fulfil its social purpose.

Invest in your career path: This qualification will serve you well if you want to acquire leadership skills without doing a comprehensive degree like an MBA. At the same time, should you wish to grow your skills set, this PGDip can give you access to a Master’s degree because it is presented at NQF level 8, the equivalent of an Honours degree.

Study while you work: The study format allows for dedicated, focused block weeks to immerse in the learning experience. In-between the blocks, learning is continuously reflected upon and applied in the context of your work environment.