National School of Government Courses

What the National School of Government offers

The National School of Government provides education, training, and development for public servants across national, provincial, and local government to strengthen governance, policy-making, and service delivery.

Many courses are delivered online through the NSG eLearning platform, where officials can self-register and study at their own pace, often free of charge.

Examples of NSG online courses

1) Core public-service skills

• Ethics in the Public Service – a compulsory course that helps officials recognise ethical dilemmas, apply core values, and promote integrity in government.
• Writing for Government – improves professional communication in the public sector.
• Championing Anti-Discrimination in the Public Service and Managing Performance in the Public Service – aimed at senior and middle managers to strengthen inclusive leadership and performance systems.

2) Economic policy & governance programmes

NSG also runs specialised blended courses such as:

• COVID-19 and the Economy – focuses on economic impacts and policy responses.
• Socio-Economic Impact Assessment System (SEIAS) – builds skills in analysing policy costs and benefits before Cabinet approval.
• Governance Capacity Building for South Africa – strengthens governance effectiveness for senior officials and leaders.
  These programmes support inclusive growth, job creation, and socio-economic transformation.

3) Executive & leadership education

Advanced programmes include:

• Executive Induction Programme for new senior managers.
• Etella programme for Accounting Officers.
• Executive Education Programme (with international partners).
• Ethical Leadership and Executive Oversight and Board Induction for Public Entities.
  These immersive programmes focus on real-world governance and leadership application.

4) Digital & Fourth Industrial Revolution training

NSG is expanding into digital transformation skills, including:

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• Generative AI
• Robotics
• Cybersecurity
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Leading Digital Transformation in the Public Sector programme
  These prepare public servants for the evolving digital government environment.

Who can enrol?

• Primarily public servants and government officials across all spheres of government and state entities.
• Courses are often free and self-paced online once registered on the NSG platform.

How to register

To enrol in NSG online courses:

1. Visit the NSG eLearning platform.
2. Create an online profile (first-time users).
3. Log in and choose your course.
4. Study at your own pace during the annual learning cycle.