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Public Administration Diploma Programme

The document summarizes a 3-year Public Administration Diploma Programme offered by the Institute of Business Management of Southern Africa. The programme consists of two levels - a National Certificate in Public Administration (NQF 5) followed by a National Diploma in Public Administration (NQF 6). The purpose is to provide structured training for public officials to support strategic leadership and management in government. The programme can be completed through distance learning over 18 months for level 1 and 2 years for level 2. Payment plans including once-off and installment options are provided.

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Public Administration Diploma Programme

The document summarizes a 3-year Public Administration Diploma Programme offered by the Institute of Business Management of Southern Africa. The programme consists of two levels - a National Certificate in Public Administration (NQF 5) followed by a National Diploma in Public Administration (NQF 6). The purpose is to provide structured training for public officials to support strategic leadership and management in government. The programme can be completed through distance learning over 18 months for level 1 and 2 years for level 2. Payment plans including once-off and installment options are provided.

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  Institute of Business Management


 

 
of Southern Africa
  Public Administration Diploma Programme
Duration: ± 3 years
 

   
The programme
 
Effective and efficient administration in the public sector is key to a successful economy.  This 
qualification is a blend of administration skills relevant in the context of the public sector and is 
aiming at rapid building of the skills base within the public sector.  It ties in with the overall 
objectives of the public sector to skill learners in line with the strategic need of identified broad 
competences.   

This Public Sector‐SETA accredited course is aimed at those working or aspiring to work in  the 
public sector and become knowledgeable, multi‐skilled workers who are able to contribute to 
improved productivity and efficiency within the sector.   
 

Purpose: 
The purpose of the 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‐orientated public officials is therefore identified as priority in all the three 
spheres of government. 

The qualification will enhance the ability of the qualifying learner as a public finance official to 
perform the necessary administration tasks expected as well as improve management abilities.  In 
this way, the qualification enhances transferability of skills within different spheres of the public 
sector.   
 

Programme layout: 
 

   
National Certificate in Public Administration  National Diploma in Public Administration 
NQF 5  NQF 6 
   
(SAQA ID: 50060)   (SAQA ID: 67460)  
Total credits: 160  Total credits: 252 
   
   
Entry Requirements   Entry Requirements  
   
 Grade 12 (Std 10) or equivalent.   Successful completion of level 1 of the 
programme, OR 
 An industry relevant full qualification 
on NQF level 5 
 
   
±18 months duration  ±2 years duration 
   
   
Course content (Modules):  Course content (Modules): 
   
1. Service Delivery Management  1. Strategic Leadership 
2. Manage and Lead Human Resources in  2. Supply Chain (I) 
the Workplace  3. Service Delivery 
3. The Principles of knowledge  4. Organizational Strategy 
management to Public Sector  5. Legal and Financial 
Administration  6. Supply Chain (II) – Strategic Sourcing 
4. Strategic Planning  7. Knowledge Management 
5. South African Legislation and Policy  8. Communication 
affecting Public Administration  9. Project Management 
6. The Principles of Risk Management to 
manage Risk Situations in the Public 
Sector 
7. Design, Formulate Public Sector Policies 
and regulations 
 
   
Study Materials:  Study materials: 
   
 Downloadable PDF files. These files will   Downloadable PDF files. These files will 
be available on your student portal  be available on your student portal 
once you finalize your registration.  once you finalize your registration. 
There are no prescribed textbooks you   A prescribed textbook that will be sent 
will need to order for this course.   to you via courier.  
   

Payment plans*:
 

Diploma in Public Administration Level 1 ‐ 
National Certificate in Public Administration NQF 5 
   
Once‐off payment:  Instalments: 
   
R13 300  First/initial payment will be R2 800  followed by one of the 
(All‐inclusive)  following instalment options: 
   
R2 668 p.m  R1 356 p.m  R 919 p.m 
for 4 months  for 8 months  for 12 months 
*Once the student completes the first level, they will select the payment option for the second level.  
Diploma in Public Administration Level 2:  
National Diploma in Public Administration NQF 6

Once‐off payment:  Instalments: 

R29 850   First/initial payment will be R5 700  followed by one of the 
(All‐inclusive)  following instalment options: 

R2 113 p.m  R1 443 p.m  R1 109  p.m 


for 12 months  for 18 months  for 24 months 

Mode of delivery:

 This course is presented through distance learning.
 There are no exams, only assignments you need to complete.

We have well qualified learner assistants who will assist students with assignments for the duration 
of their studies should they experience any difficulties.  

What happens after a student completes the first level?

 They will automatically qualify for the second level of the programme.
 They will receive their Certificate for the National Certificate in Public Administration NQF
5, and
 They will select a payment option for the second level of the programme, before continuing
onto level 2.

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