Higher Certificate in Public Management

The programme is designed to provide learners with a sound knowledge of the public sector environment and to develop the skills, competencies and attitudes necessary to implement the essential elements of public management, including general and specific frameworks and systems, in all spheres of government. Upon completion of the programme, learners will have a thorough understanding of government, the environment in which it operates, and how it is managed. Learners will be able to analyse the political and socio-economic circumstances which the public should address; identify the spheres and structures of government and define their roles and relationships with each other; critically analyse precepts and principles of public administration; and understanding and apply the systems applicable to a range of public sector functions, including general public administration, planning, human resources, finance, supply chain management, performance management and project management.

Duration

The programme duration is 1 year on a full-time basis, or 2 years on a part-time basis.

Career fields

Areas of specialisation in Public Management include a range of administrative functions in � National government departments � Provincial government departments � Municipalities � Public entities

Certification

On successful completion of the programme, you will receive an ICESA Higher Certificate in Public Management.

Admission Requirements

• A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Higher Certificate endorsement or,
• A National Certificate Vocational (NCV) at NQF Level 4 with Diploma endorsement or,
• A Amended Senior Certificate (ASC), with Diploma endorsement or,
• A Senior Certificate (SC) or Foreign School leaving Certificate that complies with minimum admission requirements for Diploma study as gazetted by the Matriculation Brd (Equivalency evaluation is completed with the Matriculation Brd) or
• A Senate discretionary admission or Mature Age (45 years of age): Conditions apply or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)