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National Certificate: Public Administration

QUAL ID: 50060, NQF Level 5 with 141 Credits

This Qualification can be customized to fit your requirements/schedule

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Date Venue Duration
17 August 2026 - 17 August 2027 Sandton 14 Months

Course Introduction

The purpose of the NQF level 5 Public Administration qualification is to provide a structured programme for public officials that work with senior management officials so as to provide support to strategic leadership and management needed to transform all spheres of government. The need for well-qualified efficient, client-oriented public officials is therefore identified as a priority in all the three spheres of government. The National Certificate in Public Administration (NQF Level 5) is aimed at practitioners working in the public sector. It is a qualification in a career pathway towards an accomplished public administration and management specialist.

The National Certificate in Public Administration consists of Exit Level Outcomes covering service delivery, knowledge management, formulation of public sector policies, risk management, applying the public sector legislative framework, managing people, leadership, financial administration, project management and information technology for the public sector. The competencies covered in the proposed unit standards encapsulate the competencies required by public officials working at the operational level.

Course Duration

12 Months 

Who should attend?

  • Public Administration

  • Accounting

  • Public Financial Management

  • Municipal Financial Administration/Management

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Training Methodology

Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:

– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.
– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.
– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.
– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.
– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.
– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.

Modules

  • Module 1: Manage service delivery improvement and employ client service delivery techniques.

  • Module 2: Manage and lead human resources in the workplace

  • Module 3: Apply the principles of knowledge management to public sector administration.

  • Module 4: Plan strategically to improve business performance

  • Module 5: Apply South African legislation and policy affecting public administration.

  • Module 6: Apply the principles of risk management to manage risk situations in the public sector.

  • Module 7: Design, formulate public sector policies and regulations.

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SKILLS PROGRAMME LEARNING UNIT CREDITS
MODULES M1 120310 Apply client service techniques to improve service delivery 6
120306 Manage service delivery improvement 8
M2 15237 Build teams to meet set goals and objectives 3
114226 Interpret and manage conflicts within the workplace 8
116928 Manage diversity in the workplace 14
119336 Manage the development and performance of human capital in the public sector 12
M3 115405 Apply principles of knowledge management to organisational transformation 10
119332 Manage and develop oneself in the public sector work environment 10
120305 Analyse the role that emotional intelligence plays in leadership 8
15222 Promote a learning culture in an organisation 3
M4 15216 Create opportunities for innovation and lead projects to meet innovative ideas 4
120304 Analyse, interpret and communicate information 9
M5 120307 Apply South African legislation and policy affecting public administration 10
120301 Formulate and evaluate public sector policies and regulations 8
119342 Apply knowledge of ethical principles, standards and professional conduct in public sector management and administration 8
M6 120303 Apply principles of risk management 8
120360 Demonstrate understanding of financial and accounting principles for public entities 12
M7 11273 Apply Fundamental Concepts of Supply Chain Management Optimisation 8
115196 Establish, implement and control procurement processes 12
10142 Fulfil procurement activities and supervise procurement administration 8

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