# AGSA FASSET Public Sector Women Leadership Programme

> Duke Corporate Education · Johannesburg, South Africa (Hybrid) · Other · Posted 2026-01-23

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** Client Facing

## Description

**Delegate Application** – Please note: This is not a job opportunity, but an application to join the _Women Leading in the Public Sector_ executive development programme.

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.**

This programme is designed 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.

As a p**ublic sector leadership fellow**, you will join a national cohort of high-potential women leaders 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.

This is a 12-month programme, requiring a monthly time commitment of approximately two days for learning modules, three hours for a masterclass, and two hours for group coaching. All sessions take place during work hours, and participants are expected to make arrangements with their employer to apply for leave where necessary.

## Requirements

To be eligible for the _Women Leading in the Public Sector_ programme, applicants must meet the following criteria:

-   Be **South African by birth**
-   Female individuals
-   Hold a **minimum qualification of NQF Level 7**
-   Currently hold a **senior or executive management role**
-   Be currently **employed within the South African public sector**
-   Your **employer/profession must be affiliated with FASSET** (any department or unit)  
    – _If not affiliated, you must work within a finance, audit, or compliance unit_
-   **Must not have previously participated** in Women Leadership Programme funded by FASSET
-   **Persons with disabilities are welcome** to apply – reasonable accommodations will be made where required

## Benefits

Participants selected for the _Women Leading in the Public Sector_ programme will receive the following:

-   **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.
-   **Structured coaching and peer learning**  
    Participants will engage in individual and group coaching circles to support leadership growth, self-awareness, and professional development.
-   **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.
-   **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.
-   **Alumni recognition and ongoing connection**  
    Graduates will join an alumni community dedicated to strengthening public sector leadership and advancing gender equity in government.

## Apply

[Apply at Duke Corporate Education](https://apply.workable.com/duke-corporate-education/j/C0FBBFF39C/apply)

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