Public Financial Management

Public Financial Management and Administration

This course equips government professionals with essential skills in budgeting, reporting, and internal controls, ensuring effective governance and adaptability to changing fiscal landscapes.

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Platform:
Online
In-class
Date Venue Duration
28 September - 02 October 2026 Sandton 5 Days
30 November - 04 December 2026 Cape Town 5 Days

Course Introduction

Public Financial Management involves overseeing public sector finances, essential for professionals in various government roles. This advanced course will provide you with a deep understanding of theoretical and practical aspects of Public Financial Management and Administration, vital for adapting to the changing nature and scale of government expenditure.

 

Why attend this Public Financial Management and Administration Masterclass?

The Masterclass in Public Financial Management and Administration is crucial for public sector professionals to stay abreast of rapidly evolving financial management principles, which are foundational to effective public governance.

Course Objectives

This Public Financial Management and Administration comprehensive course is designed to enable participants to:

  • Grasp the entire Public Financial Management (PFM) cycle.

  • Learn strategies for robust budget preparation and understand execution risks.

  • Apply internal control policies effectively during budget execution.

  • Assess policies and take corrective actions as needed.

Personal Benefits

Attendees will benefit by learning to:

  • Interpret financial reports and identify performance indicators.

  • Plan and manage budgets effectively, ensuring value for money.

  • Engage confidently in financial discussions and manage potential issues proactively.

Who should attend?

Prospen Africa’s Public Financial Management and Administration course is suitable for:

  • Government accountants and auditors.

  • Professionals in supreme audit institutions.

  • Diplomats, envoys, ambassadors, and public sector policymakers.

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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.

Training Outline

Module 1: Public Financial Management Essentials

  • Framework and objectives of PFM.

  • The role of fiscal policy in PFM.

  • Phases of the budget cycle and their significance.

Module 2: Strategic Budgeting

  • Advanced budgeting techniques and revenue management strategies.

  • Integrating project management principles in PFM.

Module 3: Formulating the Budget

  • Techniques for constructing annual and medium-term financial plans.

Module 4: Securing Budget Approval

  • Navigating the legislative approval process.

  • Understanding the Public Financial Management Act and associated legalities.

Module 5: Executing the Approved Budget

  • Strategies for successful budget implementation.

  • Effective cash planning and debt management.

  • Best practices in procurement within PFM.

Module 6: Accounting and Internal Controls in PFM

  • Utilization of Financial Management Information Systems.

  • Adherence to accounting standards: Accrual and Cash basis IPSAS.

  • Establishing and maintaining robust internal control policies.

  • Role and process of internal auditing.

Module 7: The Role of External Audit in PFM

  • Function and standards of Supreme Audit Institutions.

  • Facets of legislative oversight.

  • Encouraging public participation in the PFM process.

Module 8: Evaluating Budgetary Performance

  • Methods for providing budgetary feedback.

  • Comparing actual financial outcomes with budget projections.

  • Promoting fiscal transparency.

  • Iterative updates to budget strategy based on performance data.

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FAQs – Public Financial Management and Administration

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What is the main objective of the Public Financial Management and Administration course?
This public sector masterclass equips government officials, public financial managers, and municipal leaders with practical skills to ensure statutory compliance, optimize public resource allocation, enforce sound budgetary controls, and enhance public service accountability in line with PFMA and MFMA frameworks.
Who should attend this public financial governance training?
This course is designed for Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), public sector finance managers, municipal managers, internal auditors, supply chain officers, budget analysts, and public administrators across local, provincial, and national government departments and state-owned entities (SOEs).
What core legislative and governance frameworks are covered in the curriculum?
The comprehensive syllabus covers essential public finance modules:
  • Legislative Compliance: In-depth alignment with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), and Treasury Regulations.
  • Budgeting & Revenue Management: Medium-Term Revenue and Expenditure Frameworks (MTREF), expenditure tracking, and public revenue protection.
  • Supply Chain & Asset Governance: Public procurement ethics, preferential procurement policy frameworks, and public asset lifecycle management.
  • Auditing & Financial Oversight: Auditor-General (AG) audit readiness, preventing unauthorized/irregular/fruitless expenditure, and internal controls.
How does this course assist departments with Auditor-General (AG) audit readiness?
The program focuses on building robust internal financial controls, maintaining complete audit trails, and implementing effective risk management frameworks to prevent financial non-compliance and help public entities achieve clean audit outcomes.
What learning formats and training delivery options are available?
Prospen Africa delivers this course via live interactive virtual classrooms as well as structured in-person corporate workshops hosted at major administrative and commercial centers across South Africa and broader Africa.
What certification and practical toolkits do delegates receive upon completion?
All delegates who complete the training receive an official Prospen Africa Certificate of Completion. Participants also receive public finance compliance checklists, MTREF budgeting guidelines, audit preparation toolkits, and post-course email advisory support.

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