Public Administration Diploma Programme
Public Administration Diploma Programme
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:
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.
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.