Local Content and Community Relations in Energy
Energy projects carry obligations to local suppliers and communities that are enforced through licences and disrupted operations when ignored. This course covers meeting them credibly.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Local content obligations and where they come from
- 02Interpreting licence and contractual requirements
- 03Local supplier assessment and development
- 04Employment, training and skills transfer commitments
- 05Community engagement before problems arise
- 06Grievance mechanisms and dispute handling
- 07Measuring, verifying and reporting local content
What you will gain
- Interpret local content obligations in licences
- Assess and develop local supplier capability
- Plan local employment and skills transfer
- Engage communities before problems arise
- Handle grievances and community disputes
- Report local content performance credibly
Who should attend
- Community and stakeholder relations staff
- Procurement and supply chain professionals in energy
- Project managers on energy developments
- Regulatory and compliance officers
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 28 Oct 2026 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 9 to 11 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 23 to 25 Nov 2026 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 15 to 17 Feb 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 19 to 21 Apr 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 5 to 7 Jul 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Oil, Gas & Energy
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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