The Regional Leadership Center Southern Africa (RLC-SA) offers an intensive online leadership program for young African leaders aged 18 to 35. The program focuses on building skills in business, entrepreneurship, civic leadership, public management, and sector-specific areas. Importantly, there are no fees to apply or participate. If you want to make a positive impact in your community and develop your leadership potential, this program provides valuable training and networking opportunities.
Although the application deadline is not specified, you should check the official page for updates. The program welcomes applicants from 14 Southern African countries and encourages participation from women, minorities, people with disabilities, and economically disadvantaged youth.
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Key Details
Application Deadline: Not specified – please see official page
Eligible Countries: Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe
To be taken at (country): Online (hosted by University of South Africa, South Africa)
About this Online Leadership Program
Level of Study: Not specified – please see official page
The RLC-SA program delivers seven weeks of online training. Participants study business and entrepreneurship, civic leadership, public management, education, energy, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). After finishing the program, alumni gain access to competitive project grants, collaboration opportunities, and ongoing support.
Eligibility
- Age 18–35 years
- Citizen of Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Zambia, or Zimbabwe
- Proficient in English
- Demonstrated commitment to positive community impact
- Experience in public management, business, entrepreneurship, or civic leadership
- Willing to participate in a seven-week virtual program
- Women, minority groups, people with disabilities, those living with HIV/AIDS, rural and economically disadvantaged youth, and LGBTQIA+ advocates strongly encouraged to apply
Number of Awards: Not specified – please see official page
Value of Award: Full program participation (no fees); access to project grants, mentorship, networking, and resources
Duration of Award: Seven weeks (online program)
Benefits
- Seven weeks of intensive online training
- Mentorship from experienced leaders
- Access to competitive project implementation grants
- Networking with peers and alumni from 14 countries
- Collaboration opportunities across sectors and countries
- Ongoing access to tools and resources
Required Documents
- Not specified – please see official page
Award Provider: Regional Leadership Center Southern Africa (RLC-SA) at University of South Africa
How to Apply
- Review eligibility and program information on the official RLC-SA website.
- Prepare your application, including evidence of leadership experience and community impact.
- Apply online via the official application portal: https://yaliafricarecruitment.org/
- Check the official page regularly for deadline updates and further instructions.
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