Executive Development Programme

Objectives of the Executive Development Programme:

• To support the development of Historically Disadvantaged South African (HDSA) employees through executive leadership training. The programme aims to equip employees within the mining and minerals sector (MMS) with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to perform their leadership responsibilities effectively, enhance organisational leadership capacity, and prepare Senior Managers for progression into executive positions upon completion of the programme.
• The programme is specifically for current executives and individuals earmarked for executive positions.
• The MQA will appoint an Institution to implement the Programme. A detailed service level agreement will be entered into between the MQA and the Institution to deliver the Executive Development Programme.

Who should apply for the Executive Development Programme:

• Companies apply for this intervention by submitting applications and nominating individuals from their companies who are current executives or earmarked for executive positions to take part in this programme. 
• Individuals can nominate themselves and submit the application forms, however, the individual applications must be supported by their companies.
• The company or individual applying for this programme must ensure that their companies:
• Are a registered employer of the MQA.
• Submit their workplace skills plan and annual training report (WSP/ATR) annually to the MQA.
• Pay levies to the MQA.