Training Manager

Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa – CGISA

The Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa (CGISA) is the professional body for company secretaries and governance professionals across Southern Africa. Founded in 1909, it is the oldest division of the global Chartered Governance Institute. CGISA provides internationally recognised qualifications and supports its members through technical resources, training, and professional development. Committed to promoting ethical and effective governance, the institute plays an active role in shaping governance standards across the region, including contributions to frameworks like the King Reports.

The CGISA is seeking a Training Manager to lead the development and delivery of its training programmes for members, students, and the broader public. Based in Killarney, this role involves designing training content, sourcing and evaluating presenters, coordinating webinars and workshops, and engaging organisations for tailored in‑house training. The role also supports the Institute’s placements function through candidate screening and database management.

Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently are essential, with experience in training or governance an advantage.

• Develop training programmes for members, students and the public.
• Find suitable training presenters for webinars, seminars and full day workshops.
• Research key topics for webinars, seminars and full day workshops.
• Develop a database of potential presenters.
• Attend to the effective evaluation of trainers.
• Arrange training courses on topics related to company secretaryship, corporate governance, law and accounting.
• Approach organisations for the purposes of offering them in-house training tailored to the requirements of the organisation, especially public sector organisations.
• Maintain the Chartered Governance Placements database of members, students and graduates seeking employment opportunities.
• Interview and screen members, students and graduates on behalf of prospective employers.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of all CGISA systems, products and services in order to provide an exceptional training experience.
• Administer the training reports of staff for Fasset.
• Serve on various committees with a view to adding valuable input where applicable.

Qualifications &

Experience:

• A minimum of the CGISA qualification, LLB, B Com (hons), B Ed (hons), MBA or similar degree.
• Experience in training or lecturing would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of corporate governance would be advantageous.

Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent command of the English language – verbal and written
• Attention to detail is essential
• Ability to be a team player
• Ability to communicate at all levels with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to use own initiative and work independently