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SUMMARY:The Leopard - Agile Leader - 17 June and 18 June 2026
DESCRIPTION:OVERVIEW\n\n\n\nIn the fast-paced corporate jungle\, leaders must be agile and adaptable. The leopard’s ability to stalk and adapt to different terrains reflects the agility needed in leadership.\n\n2 Day Facilitation\nCost including assessment and 1 Hour virtual individual feedback – R7500 (3 participants R6750 each\, 10 participants R6000 each)
URL:https://defincon.co.za/event/the-leopard-agile-leader-17-june-and-18-june-2026/
LOCATION:Definitive Conference Center\, ext\, Corner of Definitive Lane &\, Kruin St\, Harmelia\,\, Germiston\, Gauteng\, 1619\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Training Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260622T080000
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SUMMARY:Public Procurement Act 2024 - A United Framework for Compliance and Transformation
DESCRIPTION:On 23 July 2024\, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed into law legislation that aims to create a single framework regulating public procurement — including preferential procurement — by all organs of state\, with the necessary efficiency\, cost-effectiveness\, and integrity. \nThe Public Procurement Act 28 of 2024 complies with the stipulation in Section 217 of the Constitution that contracting of goods and services by organs of state must occur under a system that is fair\, equitable\, transparent\, competitive\, and cost-effective. This course provides an in-depth exploration of the new legislative landscape\, focusing on the establishment of the Public Procurement Office (PPO)\, enhanced anti-corruption measures\, digital modernisation\, and the revised preferential procurement framework. \nWho Should Attend?\n\nLegal Advisors\, Government Officials\, Project Managers\, and Municipal Officials\nProcurement\, Supply Chain\, Contract Officers and Managers\nFinance Managers\, Management Accountants\, and Budget Officers\nSupply Chain / Procurement Analysts (spend & compliance reporting)\nInternal Audit\, Audit Action Plan Owners\, Risk & Compliance Officers\n\nProgramme Objectives\nBy the end of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the core objects of the Act\, including its alignment with Section 217 of the Constitution\nIdentify the roles and functions of the newly established Public Procurement Office and the Public Procurement Tribunal\nNavigate the new preferential procurement framework\, including set-asides and pre-qualification criteria for designated groups\nImplement integrity measures such as the national debarment system and automatic exclusions for public office bearers\nApply dispute resolution mechanisms\, including the 10-day reconsideration and review processes\n\nCourse Outline\nModule 1: Introduction and Legislative Context \nModule 2: Institutional Arrangements \nModule 3: Procurement Integrity and Debarment \nModule 4: Preferential Procurement Framework \nModule 5: General Requirements and Modernisation \nModule 6: Dispute Resolution and Review Processes \nModule 7: Implementation and Transitional Arrangements \nDetails\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Code\nPKM 219\n\n\nDates\n22 – 26 June 2026\n\n\nDuration\n5 Days\n\n\nTuition\nR9 950.00 per participant\n\n\nVenue\nIsando\, Kempton Park\, South Africa\n\n\n\n\nPresenter / Host: PKM Consulting Services 3rd Linksfield\, Dunvegan\, Edenvale\, South Africa \nContact: Telephone: +27 10 4493 211 Cell / WhatsApp: +27 73 708 3507 Email: info@pkmconsultancy.co.za | training@pkmconsltancy.co.za Website: www.pkmconsultancy.co.za \nAccreditations: QCTO | PSETA | AgriSETA
URL:https://defincon.co.za/event/public-procurement-act-2024-a-united-framework-for-compliance-and-transformation-2/
LOCATION:Definitive Conference Center\, ext\, Corner of Definitive Lane &\, Kruin St\, Harmelia\,\, Germiston\, Gauteng\, 1619\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Training Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="PKM Consulting Services":MAILTO:info@pkmconsultancy.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260624T090000
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SUMMARY:Empower Your Leadership Journey: HR Training
DESCRIPTION:This comprehensive HR training day is designed specifically for managers and business owners who want to lead with confidence\, reduce workplace risk\, and build high-performing teams. Presented by Enlighten HR\, this practical one-day programme equips leaders with the strategic HR knowledge and tools needed to manage people effectively\, stay compliant\, and create accountable workplace cultures. \nLight lunch included. Additional exercises and practical resources provided. \nWho Should Attend?\nThis programme is designed for: \n\nManagers seeking to strengthen their HR and leadership capabilities\nBusiness owners responsible for people management and compliance\nTeam leaders looking to improve accountability and reduce HR risk\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\nEmpower your leadership team\nConduct more effective interviews\nManage workplace discipline\nImprove team accountability\nUnderstand basic labour law\nReduce HR & CCMA risk\n\nWhat Attendees Said\n“You will have to re-look at your entire HR after this course.” \n“It wasn’t boring like some training. The exercises were interesting. Great job!” \n“Extremely informative — protects your company and your employees.” \nDetails\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate\nWednesday\, 24 June 2026\n\n\nTime\n09:00 – 15:00\n\n\nFormat\nFace-to-Face\n\n\nVenue\nDefinitive Conference Centre\n\n\nIncludes\nLight lunch & practical resources\n\n\nAvailability\nLimited seats — Final 2026 offering\n\n\n\n\nFee: R1 650.00 per delegate (Strategic HR for Visionary Leaders) \nInformation & Bookings: 078 494 8157 | kayla@enlightenhr.co.za
URL:https://defincon.co.za/event/hr-training-empower-your-leadership-journey/
LOCATION:Definitive Conference Center\, ext\, Corner of Definitive Lane &\, Kruin St\, Harmelia\,\, Germiston\, Gauteng\, 1619\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Training Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Enlighten HR":MAILTO:kayla@enlightenhr.co.za
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SUMMARY:Fraud Prevention & Detection for Auditors and Accountants
DESCRIPTION:This practical 3-day course equips auditors and accountants with proven techniques in fraud prevention and detection\, enabling them to better manage fraud challenges in everyday business. The course explains the various schemes used by employees\, managers\, directors\, and organised criminals to defraud organisations\, quantifies the losses from these schemes\, and illustrates the human factors that drive fraud. \nWho Should Attend?\nLevel 1 — Entry or introductory level for those requiring a fundamental understanding of the subject. \nLevel 2 — Internal auditors who are already practicing internal audit and have a basic understanding of the subject. \nLevel 3 — Supervisory/competent/senior internal auditors: those who already have a sound\, practical grasp of the fundamentals of internal auditing and manage staff. \nPlease review the content and course levels before booking to ensure you are attending the right course. \nCourse Objectives\n\nExplain the various schemes used by employees\, managers\, directors\, and organised criminals to defraud organisations\nQuantify the losses from these schemes and scams\nIllustrate the human factors in fraud\nEquip auditors and accountants with proven techniques in fraud prevention and detection to better manage these challenges in everyday business\n\nCourse Content\nAn Overview of Fraud The nature of fraud\, why fraud happens\, who is involved\, how occupational fraud affects your business\, profile of a fraudster and criminology theories\, and fraud responsibilities according to the IIA Standards. \nCorruption Conflicts of interest\, bribery (kickbacks and bid rigging)\, illegal gratuities\, economic extortion\, and controls to prevent corruption. \nAsset Misappropriation (includes case studies) Cash theft schemes\, billing schemes\, payroll schemes\, expense reimbursement schemes\, document fraud\, procurement fraud\, debtors fraud\, and controls to prevent asset misappropriation. \nFraudulent Statements Asset/revenue over-statements and understatements\, major financial statement fraud case studies\, how auditors can assess the risk of fraud in financial reporting\, and the fraud risk register. \nComputer Fraud Phishing & social engineering (responsible for 80% of all data breaches)\, Business Email Compromise (BEC)\, five stages of computer fraud classification\, how to train employees to prevent and detect computer fraud\, and local examples of BEC emails and spoofed web pages examined for red flags. \nThe 8-Step Fraud Auditing Process (as per ISA 240) \nReducing Your Fraud Risk Based on the ACFE’s Fraud Prevention Check-up\, covering the 10 building blocks of fraud prevention and detection: \n\nInternal controls\nFraud risk assessments\nAchieving accountability\nEthics programmes\nAwareness programmes\nBackground checks\nFraud-related policies\nData analysis\nFraud hotlines\nTone at the top\n\nAttendees can evaluate their own organisation’s 10 building blocks via a high-level gap analysis — a key take-away that provides a foundation from which to audit the fraud risks of their respective organisations. Public sector representatives will also have the 10 building blocks related to National Treasury’s Fraud Prevention Plan\, Policy\, and Strategy. \nGroup Case Study Summarising learnings from the course — participants break into groups to answer 16 questions. \nThe Good\, the Bad and the Ugly Three short case studies (global and local) to summarise the course content. \nDetails\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate\n29 June – 1 July 2026\n\n\nTime\nRegistration from 08:15\n\n\nDuration\n3 Days\n\n\nCPD Hours\n24\n\n\nPresenter\nMario Fazekas\n\n\nOnline Registration Closes\n29 June 2026\n\n\nEvent Category\nCPD / Fraud & Forensics\n\n\n\n\nFees: \n\n\n\n\n\nExcl. VAT\nIncl. VAT\n\n\n\n\nMember\nR10 724.00\nR12 332.00\n\n\nNon-Member\nR12 381.00\nR14 238.00\n\n\n\n\nContact: Project Coordinator: CPD and Events pontsho@governanceacademy.co.za | 011 609 1761 Ext 411
URL:https://defincon.co.za/event/fraud-prevention-detection-for-auditors-and-accountants/
LOCATION:Definitive Conference Center\, ext\, Corner of Definitive Lane &\, Kruin St\, Harmelia\,\, Germiston\, Gauteng\, 1619\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Training Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leadership Academy":MAILTO:neo@governanceacademy.co.za
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