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…
The Power of Upskilling Through Education
The fourth industrial revolution is here, and the world of work is shifting at breakneck speed. With continuous digital advancements, soaring unemployment rates and the economy under increasing pressure… are you keeping up? REGENT Business School invites you to be the future. We believe that upskilling through education is your chance to stay ahead of…
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…
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…
Exploring Your Postgraduate Options: Master’s Degrees, Diplomas, and More
You have completed your undergraduate degree, and now it is time to think about studying again. What postgraduate options do you have, and how do you choose the right course for your career development? Achieving your qualification is the biggest hurdle in the quest for further education, but it is not the final hurdle for…