A public speaking course teaches your staff to plan, structure and deliver confident presentations to any audience. BOTI’s one-day public speaking course runs in-house or in-class across Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and other major South African centres — turning anxious presenters into clear, persuasive communicators.

Public speaking ranks as the number one fear among the majority of people. For managers, sales teams and client-facing staff, that fear carries a real business cost: lost deals, flat meetings and ideas that never land. This course makes presenting less daunting and more enjoyable, so your people can speak with authority whether they are pitching, training, reporting or leading a room.

Why Choose This Public Speaking Course

BOTI (Business Optimization Training Institute) has delivered practical, workplace-ready training to South African organisations for years, with clients including Sasol, Glencore and the City of Johannesburg. This public speaking course is built for teams, not job-seekers — designed so HR, L&D leaders, business owners and department managers can upskill staff quickly and measurably.

• Practical and hands-on — delegates speak, are coached, and improve in real time, not just listen to theory.
• Built for the SA workplace — relevant to boardroom presentations, client pitches, team briefings and conference speaking.
• Flexible delivery — public scheduled sessions or in-house/on-site at your premises anywhere in the country.
• Group-friendly pricing — the more delegates you book, the lower the per-person cost.

Course Outline (11 Modules)

The curriculum moves logically from preparation through to confident delivery and handling questions:

Duration: 1 day. Delivery: Off-site (public) or in-house training available across major South African cities.

Who Should Attend

This public speaking course suits junior managers, supervisors, team leaders, and middle and senior managers — everyone who manages a team, presents to clients, or needs to communicate ideas in front of a group. It is equally valuable for sales staff, technical specialists and subject-matter experts who must explain their work clearly to non-specialist audiences.

Public Speaking & Presentation Skills Training (SA)

Strong public speaking and presentation skills are now a core workplace competency, not a “nice to have.” Across South African organisations, the ability to present clearly affects sales conversion, internal buy-in, leadership credibility and customer confidence.

This course develops both halves of that skill set:

• Public speaking — confidence, voice, presence, managing nerves and commanding a room.
• Presentation skills — structuring a message, building a logical argument, and designing talks the audience can follow and remember.

For larger teams, BOTI can deliver presentation skills training in-house and on-site, tailored to your industry, your real presentation scenarios and your tone of voice. In-house delivery means your whole team learns the same framework, practises on your actual content (pitches, reports, proposals), and applies it immediately — a strong fit for sales teams, professional-services firms and any organisation building a consistent presenting standard.

Where relevant, in-house communication and presentation training can support your broader skills-development planning. Note that the BBBEE skills-development target is measured at 6% of the leviable amount, while the Skills Development Levy is 1% of payroll — and your WSP/ATR planning can include soft-skills programmes like this one. (This is general guidance, not financial or legal advice.)

Public Speaking Courses by City (JHB / CPT / DBN)

BOTI runs this public speaking course as both public/scheduled sessions and in-house training in major centres nationwide. Whether you need a public speaking course in Johannesburg, Cape Town or Durban, the same proven 11-module curriculum is delivered by experienced facilitators.

Public speaking course Johannesburg: Johannesburg is our busiest centre, with sessions in Sandton and Boksburg plus on-site delivery at your JHB offices. If you are searching for a public speaking course in Johannesburg for a team, in-house delivery is usually the most cost-effective option once you have three or more delegates.

Not based in a major metro? Choose live-online delivery or have a facilitator come to your premises anywhere in South Africa.

Pricing

For larger groups or recurring rollouts, request a tailored in-house quote.

Accreditation

This is a practical, facilitator-led skills programme; delegates receive a BOTI certificate of completion (this is not an accredited qualification). The focus is on practical skills transfer and immediate workplace application. Need accredited training? Ask about BOTI’s QCTO/SETA-accredited programmes in related areas such as the Management Assistant occupational qualification (QCTO) or Generic Management (Services SETA) — contact our team and we’ll advise on the right accredited pathway for your role.

Get a Quote or 15-Minute Callback

Ready to build a more confident, persuasive team? Request a quote or a free 15-minute callback and we’ll recommend the right format — public, in-house or online — for your group, city and budget. Ask about our free Training Needs Analysis (TNA) template to map presentation and communication gaps across your team before you book.

Call BOTI on 011-882-8853 or visit boti.co.za to request a quote.

Explore Related Training

This course is part of BOTI’s Public Speaking, Voice & Presentation cluster. You may also be interested in:

• Presentation Skills Training — structuring and designing high-impact presentations.
• Communication Skills Training — workplace and interpersonal communication for teams.
• Business Writing Skills — clear, professional written communication.
• Browse all BOTI courses or book a session.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the public speaking course?
The course runs for one full day. It can be delivered as a public scheduled session or in-house at your premises in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban or other centres.

Is the public speaking course accredited?
No — this is a practical, facilitator-led skills programme and delegates receive a BOTI certificate of completion (it is not an accredited qualification). If you need accredited training, ask us about BOTI’s QCTO/SETA-accredited programmes in related areas such as the Management Assistant qualification (QCTO) or Generic Management (Services SETA), and we’ll advise on suitable options.

Do you offer the public speaking course in Johannesburg?
Yes. Johannesburg (Sandton and Boksburg) is our busiest centre, offered as both public sessions and in-house/on-site delivery at your JHB offices. Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria and Gqeberha are also available, plus live-online nationwide.

Can you train my whole team in-house?
Yes. In-house and on-site delivery is available across South Africa and is the most cost-effective option for groups of three or more. We can tailor the content to your industry and real presentation scenarios.