DEADLINE: 18 December 2022
The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) is a signature effort to invest in the next generation of African leaders. The YALI Regional Leadership Center Southern Africa (RLC SA) is hosted by the University of South Africa at the Graduate School of Business Leadership in Midrand, South Africa. The RLC SA aims to create critical thinkers who can solve complex, multidisciplinary problems; foster entrepreneurial and innovative thinking, and encourage cross-border communication and multicultural collaboration. The RLC SA develops the skills of young African leaders by providing core training in contemporary African issues, as well as specialized training in three key areas: Business and Entrepreneurship; Civic Leadership, and Public Management.
APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA
Age (18-35)
Demonstrated commitment to positively impact their communities, countries, and the African continent
Proven experience and track record in Public Management, Business, Entrepreneurship, or Civic Leadership
Citizenship of: Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Lesotho, Malawi, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, or Zimbabwe.
Ability to commit to a two-weeks online and three-weeks residential programme
English language proficiency
The cohort 21 is hybrid, consisting of both online (13 March - 26 March 2023) and in-resident (10 April - 30 April 2023). Application for Cohort 21 Programme is open until the 18th of December 2022 (23:59 South Africa Standard Time).
To submit your application, follow this link:
For assistance contact:
+27 11 652 0317/0354