NQF Qualifications

NC: Public Administration (SAQA ID: 50060) NQF Level 5


Purpose

The purpose of the NQF level 5 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 National Certificate in Public Administration consists of Exit Level Outcomes covering service delivery, knowledge management, formulation of public sector policies, risk management, applying the public sector legislative framework, managing people, leadership, financial administration, project management and information technology for the public sector. The qualification will therefore 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.

Outcome

Service Delivery Management

Manage and Lead Human Resources in the Workplace

The Principles of Knowledge Management to Public Sector Administration

Strategic Planning

South African Legislation and Policy Affecting Public Administration

The Principles of Risk Management to Manage Risk Situations in the Public Sector

Design, Formulate Public Sector Policies and Regulations

Program Outline

SAQA Unit Standards to be covered:
Core: 120310, 115405, 120303, 120307, 15237, 15216, 120301, 114226,116928, 119336, 15222, 120306

Fundamentals: 120304, 119342, And 119332, Electives: 120300, 120305, 114585, And 119350

Methodology

Formative assessment: Portfolio of evidence will be submitted within two months after the training of each module. Assessment activities include evaluating all documentation produced during the process and questioning to test knowledge and ability to apply.


Final summative assessment: An Integrated Assessment will be conducted on the theoretical and practical components after all the modules are completed. During integrated assessments the assessor makes use of formative and summative assessment methods and assess combinations of practical, applied, foundational and reflective competencies.

Assessors and moderators make use of a range of formative and summative assessment methods. Assessors assess and give credit for the evidence of learning that has already been acquired through formal, informal and non-formal learning and work experience.

Certification

This programme is accredited by the Public Service Sector Education and training Authority (P SETA).

On completion, the following certification will be awarded:

A PSETA National Certificate: Public Administration (NQF level 5) will be awarded to all delegates who successfully complete all portfolio requirements;

Or

A PSETA Statement of Results will be awarded to all delegates who successfully complete some, but not all, of the modules’ portfolio requirements. The Statement of Results will only reflect the modules successfully completed

Entry Requirements
Prospective delegates should at least have a National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and/or relevant work experience.

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