The Regional Leadership Center Southern Africa (RLC-SA) empowers young African leaders through an intensive seven-week online program. This opportunity targets individuals aged 18–35 who want to drive positive change in their communities. Importantly, the program supports emerging leaders in Business, Entrepreneurship, Civic Leadership, Public Management, and sector-specific fields such as Education and Energy.
Participants benefit from expert-led training, mentorship, and access to networking events. In addition, the program offers opportunities for collaboration, project grants, and valuable resources. If you are passionate about making a difference in Southern Africa, this program can help you develop your leadership skills and expand your impact.
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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
Program Duration: Seven weeks (online)
Program Location: Virtual (online)
Funding/Benefits: Online training, networking, mentorship, collaboration, access to competitive project grants, and resources
Award Provider: Regional Leadership Center Southern Africa (RLC-SA)
About this Young African Leaders Program
The RLC-SA program is a legacy initiative of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) and operates from the University of South Africa’s Graduate School of Business Leadership. Since 2015, it has trained over 9,000 young leaders from 14 countries. The curriculum covers Business and Entrepreneurship, Civic Leadership, Public Management, Education, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), and Energy.
Participants engage in seven weeks of intensive online learning. The experience includes practical exposure to management tools, hands-on projects, and networking. After the program, alumni can access further support, collaboration opportunities, and competitive grants to implement community-impact projects.
Eligibility Criteria
- Aged between 18 and 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
- Proven experience in Public Management, Business, Entrepreneurship, or Civic Leadership
- Willingness to participate in a seven-week virtual program
The program encourages applications from women, minority groups, young leaders with disabilities, people living with HIV/AIDS, rural and economically disadvantaged youth, and LGBTQIA+ advocates.
What Fellows Receive: Seven weeks of intensive online training, access to networking events, mentorship, collaboration opportunities, tools, resources, and eligibility for competitive project grants
Program Components: Online training, mentorship, networking, collaboration, grant funding, and access to tools and resources
How to Apply
- Review the eligibility requirements carefully.
- Prepare documentation showing your leadership experience and community impact.
- Apply through the official application portal at https://yaliafricarecruitment.org/.
- For detailed instructions and updates, visit the official RLC-SA program page.
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