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Empowering Safer and More Inclusive Banking Workplaces
Welcome to the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Training Portal for South African Banking Professionals.
In the dynamic world of South African banking and finance, where our teams reflect the rich diversity of Zulu, Xhosa, Basotho, Afrikaner, Indian South African, Coloured, Khoisan and many other communities, creating respectful, safe and supportive workplaces is both a professional imperative and an expression of Ubuntu. This comprehensive 12-module video series has been designed exclusively for banking staff, managers and leaders to address GBV in our unique corporate and cultural contexts.
Each professionally produced video delivers practical, workplace-relevant knowledge through realistic South African banking scenarios. You will explore everything from the foundations of GBV and its impacts on productivity, to prevention strategies, survivor-centred support, legal frameworks, case management, leadership and sustainable organisational change. Practical tools drawing on CBT, NLP and mindfulness techniques are woven in naturally to help you apply learning immediately in daily banking roles.
Ready to make a difference in your bank and your community?
Explore the 12 modules below and begin your learning journey today. Together we build stronger, more inclusive teams where every colleague can thrive.
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GBV in Banking eLearning Programme Training Manual
Equip your banking teams with the knowledge, skills and cultural competence to prevent, recognise and respond effectively to gender-based violence in the workplace.
This comprehensive 12-module training manual and eLearning series has been developed in partnership between Drilldown Reports and Impilo NPC specifically for South African banking professionals. It takes participants on a carefully scaffolded journey, from foundational understanding of GBV in diverse cultural contexts, through practical response, case management and organisational mainstreaming, to sustainable leadership and evidence-based programme design.
Grounded in ubuntu values and aligned with the National Strategic Plan on GBVF, King V, Prudential Authority requirements and ESG frameworks, the programme blends modern best practice with deep respect for South Africa’s rich cultural heritage. Each module features short, professionally produced videos, practical workplace tools, CBT-informed reflection activities and clear guidance on culturally sensitive implementation.
Whether you are a frontline colleague, manager, HR professional, compliance officer or executive leader, this programme will help you:
- Build safer, more inclusive workplaces
- Strengthen regulatory compliance and ESG performance
- Support colleagues with empathy and professionalism
- Develop the leadership capacity needed to drive lasting organisational change
Create banking environments where every colleague, regardless of background, role or location, can work with dignity, safety and confidence.
Ready to transform your bank’s approach to GBV prevention and response?
Contact us to bring the GBV in Banking eLearning Programme to your organisation.
Module 1: Foundations of Gender-Based Violence in South African Cultural Contexts
Introduces core concepts, definitions, myths, power dynamics, consent and statistics of GBV within South African cultural contexts and the banking workplace.
Module 2: Prevalence, Types and Impacts of GBV on Banking Employees Across Cultures
Examines the prevalence, different types and workplace impacts of GBV on banking staff across Zulu, Xhosa and other South African cultural groups.
Module 3: Root Causes, Contributing Factors and Organisational Frameworks in SA Cultures
Analyses the root causes, contributing factors of GBV and relevant organisational frameworks in corporate banking and traditional South African norms.
Module 4: Specific Forms of GBV and Support for Vulnerable Employees in SA Diversity
Addresses specific forms of GBV and support strategies for vulnerable groups including persons with disabilities, LGBTI staff and other diverse cultural communities in banking.
Module 5: Historical Context, Legal and Regulatory Frameworks in South African Cultures
Covers the historical background and key national and international legal frameworks relevant to addressing GBV in South African banking.
Module 6: Core Guiding Principles for GBV-Responsive Banking Workplaces in SA
Outlines survivor-centred, rights-based and culturally sensitive guiding principles for GBV-responsive practices in banking workplaces.
Module 7: Prevention Strategies for a Safe Banking Workplace in South African Cultures
Explores practical prevention strategies, risk reduction and cultural approaches to ending GBV in the financial sector.
Module 8: Multi-Sectoral Response, Health and Psychosocial Support for SA Banking Staff
Focuses on health impacts, psychosocial support and the practical use of CBT, mindfulness and NLP techniques for affected banking employees.
Module 9: GBV Case Management and Internal Support Services in SA Context
Details GBV case management steps, disclosure protocols and internal support processes tailored to banking policies and cultural contexts.
Module 10: Information Management, Monitoring and Evaluation in South African Banking
Covers effective information management, monitoring, evaluation and risk assessment of GBV initiatives in banking operations.
Module 11: Coordination, Mainstreaming and Compliance Structures in SA Diversity
Examines coordination mechanisms, mainstreaming GBV risk mitigation and compliance structures across diverse banking teams and operations.
Module 12: Leadership, Policy Development and Sustainable GBV Response in SA Banking
Explores leadership, policy development, advocacy and sustainable strategies for effective GBV response and prevention in South African banks.
