Globally, corporate governance, risk mitigation and compliance (GRC) has emerged as a discipline that needs to be thoroughly understood and effectively implemented by an organisation in order to optimally enable the achievement of its strategic direction and to guide operational conduct. Organisations of all sizes in South Africa need to develop and apply sound GRC principles and institute high ethical values for the benefit of investors, their stakeholders and the communities in which they operate.  This one-day intervention looks at governance, risk and compliance with a ‘new set of eyes’ and explains its basic principles and importance to all levels of the organisation, while discussing the framework and tools necessary to promote enterprise-wide awareness of its benefits and rewards. In association with IBMSA, CGF proudly presents a one-day thought provoking intervention about the benefits and rewards of Corporate Governance, Risk and Compliance.  The intervention is designed to introduce all functional and hierarchical levels of any organisation to the principles and values of good governance, risk and compliance.  It is also a refresher to those already familiar with these topics. Company Directors, Executive and Senior Management, Governance Officers, Compliance & Ethics Officers, Risk Management Professionals, Business leaders, Company Secretaries & Trustees. GRC - Zero error for failure! When it comes to governance, risk and compliance, find out why business leaders and fighter-jet pilots have so much in common. You may be in for a once-in-a-lifetime treat! Register now...

The speciality field of Business Continuity Management (BCM) is a complex discipline that requires years of practice and experience before a practitioner can claim to be an expert. The last decade alone has seen a wealth of information on BCM become available and standards have been published globally to ensure the efficient design and rollout of Business Continuity solutions in enterprises in all industries.

Standards are critical in the BCM market as they provide for best practice implementations and serve as benchmarks, providing the criteria upon which measurement is based and the success of proposed plans judged. They are not, however, designed to provide the practical knowledge and sound understanding of best practices, including the business continuity life cycle required to successfully initiate, implement, maintain and measure an effective Business Continuity Management Programme. To ensure the appropriate mix of standards and experience, organisations that realise the importance of having a carefully designed Business Continuity strategy in place generally hire expert consultants to design and oversee the implementation of their plans. Due to the time constraints placed on these practitioners, consultants are temporary workers and are not always available to update and improve plans as the business changes due to internal or external factors.

To compensate for the lack of on-site experts, many organisations appoint unqualified people to run their BCM Programme simply because they have no other options. This results in financial experts, IT managers or even HR management personnel having to manage Business Continuity strategies with little or no training -- a situation that can have serious consequences for business in the event of a disruption if the plans are not properly developed, implemented and tested.  As the premier BCM service provider on the African continent, ContinuitySA has announced a market first to deliver effective Business Continuity training to non-experts.

Far from the traditional introductory courses that offer attendees little in the way of practical knowledge they can apply in their workplace, let alone the knowledge to assist people in understanding Business Continuity Management as it applies to their organisations, ContinuitySA has developed two customised training programmes tailored to the needs of business professionals tasked with managing continuity projects.

CGF has negotiated an additional 5% discount for all its constituents attending these training workshops.

See the annual training programme offered in Midrand, Johannesburg and Cape Town ... Click here to access the Electronic Enrolment Form ...

The 2 day IIR conference which will be held at the Hyatt Regency, Rosebank, Johannesburg is set to provide delegates the latest developments and changes affecting Directors, Executives and Compliance Officers.  Topics include the personal liabilities attached to company officers stemming from King III, the new Companies Act 2008 and the Competition Act amongst other.  The challenges associated with Corporate Governance and Transparency, dealing with new boards is just a few topics that will be presented by credible presenters who have first hand knowledge and experience in these matters.  CGF clients and those constituents who are registered with CGF will receive a 15% discount.  Please indicate your association with CGF on the registration form that you qualify for this discount.  If you are not a client of CGF, simply register your details with CGF to receive these benefits.

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IIR’s In-House Counsel conference offers you the opportunity to explore not only the latest regulatory developments, but also to discuss and develop solutions to the challenges you face daily as a corporate legal executive and department.

This not-to-be-missed premier gathering of legal professionals in corporate South Africa gives you much exposure to forward-thinking practical and workable solutions for your department and business as a whole. The risks inherent in amended legislation such as the Competition Amendment Bill and the Companies Act will be identified as well as risk-mitigating methods suitable for your business. This informative and interactive event will delve into the similarities and differences between South Africa’s regulatory landscape and those of our global partners. You will be able to enhance your understanding of international legislative frameworks and bridge the divide by examining the inherent risks and working out plausible solutions.

IIR have gathered accredited speakers and recognized experts in their field -- Michael Katz, Chairman Corporate Law Department, Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs, Michael Judin, Senior Partner, Goldman Judin Attorneys, Ananda Louw, Principal State Law Advisor, South African Law Reform Commission, Avrom Krengel, Group Legal Advisor, Investec, Melanie Naidoo, Head: Legal And Governance, SAICA Legal and Governance, Janusz Luterek, Director, Hahn & Han Inc, Tembiknosi Bonakele, Divisional Manager: Compliance, Competition Commission, Farouk Cassim, (Former) Professor, University of the Witwatersrand – Law School,  Joel Wolpert, Technical Advisor, Chartered Secretaries Southern Africa, Paul Coetser, Partner, Werksmans Attorneys and Angela Itzikowitz, Executive, Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs -- to provide delegates a comprehensive over view of some of these salient issues.

The event takes place in Johannesburg, Wanderers Club, Illovo.  CGF has negotiated an additional 15% discount for all its constituents attending the event. (If you are not a client of CGF, simply register your details with CGF to receive these discounts.)

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IIR’s 2010 Alternative & Bio-Energy Forum will focus on the diversification of energy resources and projects. Companies in Africa, and across the globe, are looking at alternative energy resources and latest technologies that will make energy more easily accessible and at a more reasonable price. At this conference and exhibition the delegates will have a chance to look at the latest alternative and bio-energy projects, available technologies and solutions. The aim of this event is to provide the delegates with insight into what has currently been proven to be commercially viable, what are the hot technologies to keep an eye on and what direction the industry is moving towards. This event is made for energy producers, users, technology and solutions providers, CO² emission companies, research institutions, NGOs and other energy stakeholders.

This conference will open with insight into the African energy diversification, standards & policies as well as funding of alternative and bioenergy projects. The 4 day event will consist of Bio-Energy and Alternative energy sections. Topics under Bio-Energy include: biofuels, biomass and biogas. This section will span over 3 days. The last day will cover alternative energy solutions by focusing on: wind, solar and hydro.

The event takes place in Vodaworld, Midrand, Johannesburg.  CGF has negotiated an additional 15% discount for all its constituents attending the event. (If you are not a client of CGF, simply register your details with CGF to receive these discounts.)

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Transcend has designed a BBBEE Master Conference which will be conducted in Cape Town and Johannesburg to equip the BEE Champion to fully drive transformation within the company and weave empowerment into the company's strategy so that it becomes sustainable. This course will take the BEE Champion beyond the B-BBEE scorecard.  Attend Transcend's all-inclusive workshop that will equip your BEE Champion and transformation team with the tools to design and implement a sustainable transformation plan. This course enables your BEE Champion to engage the entire organization and hardwire empowerment into the company's processes.

CGF has negotiated a 15% discount for all its constituents attending these events.  This course provides each delegate subject-matter expert tuition as well as a comprehensive delegate manual, a FastFind Codes tool and a limited-life version of the Integrator BEE toolkit, handouts, exercises, case studies, model answers, templates, refreshments and lunch.

To register, access more information by following this link.

Johannesburg, Killarney Country Club (21-22 Apr '10)