Description

The Horizon Africa Leadership Programme is a dynamic 10-session online experience designed to empower senior, middle and emerging leaders with future-ready capabilities for an evolving higher education landscape and driving Africa’s higher education success. This programme advances leadership competencies in change management and leading through complexity and diversity, while intentionally strengthening DEI practice and inclusive leadership. Through expert facilitation, peer learning and reflective practice, participants build the confidence, skills and strategic insight needed to accelerate personal career advancement and drive meaningful transformation across African higher education.

Why it’s important

Attending the Horizon Africa Leadership Programme will help future-proof your leadership journey for Africa’s advancement. You will gain in-demand change leadership competencies, build confidence in navigating complexity and diversity, strengthen your inclusive leadership practice and accelerate your career through a powerful, continent-wide online learning community.

Key highlights

Develop a clear career path to advance both your success and Africa’s future Build a powerful network with academic leaders across the continent Gain competencies that are relevant to Africa’s unique context.

Objectives

• Build future-ready leadership competencies
• Strengthen the ability to lead and manage change in complex, rapidly evolving environments
• Advance inclusive leadership practice with a strong focus on diversity, equity and inclusion
• Equip participants to navigate and lead across cultural, institutional and systemic diversity
• Enhance strategic thinking, adaptability and resilience in leadership roles
• Advance intentional personal and professional career development for participants
• Foster a strong African peer network for collaboration, learning and shared leadership impact

Why attend

To advance your career, strengthen your impact as a leader, expand your network across SADC and develop critical leadership competencies.

Target audience

Leaders at all levels in higher education across SADC, the broader African region and beyond

Speakers

Renowned thought leaders and subject matter experts contributing to African development and the future of higher education

Cost    

SARUA members – USD850
Non-SARUA members – USD950

Includes access to the SARUA 2026 Conference keynote addresses.