The Challenges of Governance within South African Municipalities
South Africa’s local government sphere especially Municipalities continues to face deep-rooted governance problems that undermine service delivery, financial sustainability, and community trust. Despite an extensive and much researched legislative framework including the Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000, Municipal Structures Act 117 of 1998 and the Municipal Finance Management Act 56 of 2003, municipalities remain…
How to Have a Successful Career in Retail Management
Retail is the third-largest sector within the South African economy. This is an excellent industry to work in since it offers job security and flexibility, and if you’d like make a successful career in retail management keep reading. REGENT offers a BCOM in Retail Management that will provide helpful education into the theories and practices of managing…
Your Guide to Developing Employee Career Paths and Ladders
Did you know one of the main reasons employees leave their jobs is that they have little or no advancement opportunities within the organisation? This leaves companies with low retention rates and high onboarding and training costs, which negatively impacts business health. Luckily, there’s a way for businesses to avoid this — by developing employee career paths…
8 Advanced Corporate Training Trends to Implement This Year
Today, it has become more critical than ever before for businesses to offer training and development solutions to their employees. Amidst global challenges that are localised in context during the prevailing economic climate – it is critical for employers to align their employees through organisational optimisation. This ensures that the right employees are given the…
Makerspaces: Equipping students with Skills for Employability
Ahmed Shaikh We are in the cusp of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) which is replete with major disruptions in almost every aspect of our lives and in this respect education is no exception. Whilst the corporate sector is busying itself in preparation of the new headwinds through innovations in robotics, automation and big data…
What is the Difference Between Postgraduate Honours and Masters?
When choosing a postgraduate degree in Cape Town, one of the biggest questions undergrads ask is how postgraduate honours differ from masters. These degrees are both year-long programmes taken at the postgrad level. They both rely on high grades throughout your studies (including your undergrad years). They are both considered ‘door openers’ in many industries…