Welcome to the Wits School of Governance Executive Education page

If you landed here intentionally, that’s fantastic — it means you are curious about empowering yourself through knowledge. You’re taking a deliberate step toward enhancing state capacity, because governance matters.

If you arrived here by chance, that’s great too — take a moment to explore our courses and discover why so many leaders choose Africa’s leading School of Governance to advance their careers and impact.

In 2025, we took another exciting step forward. The Wits School of Governance, in partnership with Wits Plus, is expanding access to executive education — bridging academic rigour with real-world relevance. These executive courses are tailored for current and future leaders who are committed to advancing ethical governance, innovation, and sustainable development in the public and civic spheres.

And with the launch of our microsite on the Wits Plus website – https://courses.wsg.ac.za/  applying has never been easier. The new platform offers seamless customer journey, from enquiry to registration, allowing you to take your next step towards a transformative learning with us in just a few clicks.

Across the world, leaders are navigating complex challenges — digital transformation, climate change, socio-economic inequality, and the demand for more transparent and accountable governance. In Africa, the ongoing challenge of building strong state capacity continues to shape our developmental trajectory. As a leading institution of higher education , WSG recognises its responsibility to help strengthen that capacity by equipping current and future leaders in society with the knowledge, skills, agility, and integrity needed to thrive in this complexity.

At WSG Executive Education, we prepare leaders for a rapidly evolving global environment. Our courses provide practical skills underpinned by academic excellence — empowering participants to lead effectively, manage teams, and drive service delivery while upholding the principles of good governance and ethical leadership.

Our courses are designed with global relevance in mind — balancing theory with practice — and grounded in three core learning areas:

• Governance and Public Good
• Political Economy and Development
• Leadership and Management

Our facilitators — distinguished academics and experienced practitioners — bring real-world insights to every session. Together, they help us deliver on our promise to you: LEARN, CONNECT, and DELIVER.

We foster peer learning, networking, and lifelong communities of practice — empowering senior leaders in government, business, civil society, and the development sector to manage effectively and deliver meaningful impact to citizens for good: https://www.wits.ac.za/about-wits/wits-for-good/ 

We also take pride in celebrating your success. Each year, more than 1,000 graduates don the prestigious WSG gown at our certification ceremonies — moments of immense pride for us and the continent, as our alumni continue to transform institutions and communities globally.

We are here to support you every step of the way — whether you are exploring our wide range of open-enrolment programmes or seeking customised training for your organisation’s needs.

I invite you to learn more about our work, connect with us, and begin your learning journey.
 

Get in touch: raesetsa.hopane@wits.ac.za