UNLOCK A WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES WITH OUR CUTTING-EDGE QUALIFICATION

Step confidently into the future of public service with the National Certificate in Public Management. This foundational qualification equips you with essential knowledge, practical skills, and hands-on experience required to excel in the dynamic field of public administration. Designed for those eager to enter roles such as public administrator, policy coordinator, or municipal officer, this diploma is the ideal starting point for a career dedicated to effective governance and public sector management.

Why Choose This Qualification?

The design of this qualification is structured to provide a comprehensive pathway for learners. When taken sequentially with the related N part courses (N4, N5, and N6), it enables students to progressively achieve the National N Diploma upon completion of the required 18 months of practical work experience specific to the public management sector.

Admission Requirements.

N4 Public Management: A pass in NSC or an Equivalent Qualification Certificate, NCV L4
N5 Public Management: A National Certificate: N4: Public Management or an Equivalent Qualification
N6 Public Management: A National Certificate: N5: Public Management or an Equivalent Qualification

Qualification Structure.

N4 Modules: Entrepreneurship & Business Management, Computer Practice, Management Communication, Public Administration
N5 Modules: Public Finance, Municipal Administration, Public Administration
N6 Modules: Public Law, Public Administration, Municipal Administration, Public Finance

Learning Outcomes.

Public finance, Personnel management, Sustainable development, Legislative procedures, Information technology, Knowledge skills – applications necessary for public managers to models of governance

International Comparability.

The National Diploma in Public Management (N4 – N6) aligns well with international standards, integrating theoretical knowledge with practical applications in public administration and management.

Qualification Modes of Delivery and Support.

The Qualification is delivered through contact, blended and distance learning, combining in-person lectures, interactive online sessions, and independent study. Students will have access to state-of-the-art digital learning platforms including the Moodle Learner Management System.

Career Opportunities.

Public Sector General Manager, Public Sector Administration Manager, Public Sector Human Resources Manager, Data Capturer, Municipal Officer, Community Coordinator, Clerk, Communications Officer

Articulation Options.

Vertical Articulation: Bachelor of Technology in Public Administration (NQF Level 7), Bachelor's Degree in Public Management (NQF Level 7)
Horizontal Articulation: National N Diploma in Human Resource Management (N4), National N Diploma in Marketing Management (N4)
Diagonal Articulation: Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (NQF Level 7)

Ensure Compliance, Empower Financial Accuracy.

The qualification ensures compliance with national standards and equips students with critical knowledge for effective public service delivery.