Certificate: Local Government Administration and Management
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About this qualification
This certificate focuses on the administrative and management context of local government. It is listed at NQF level 5 and carries 120 credits. The qualification may be relevant to people seeking a structured foundation in local-government administration and management, but its current registration status should be verified before enrolment.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in administrative and management-related work in local-government environments, or those wishing to develop a formal foundation in this area, might consider this qualification. This is general guidance and does not confirm admission eligibility.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for administrative or management-related responsibilities in local-government settings by providing a formal qualification in the relevant field. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Administrative awareness in a local-government context
- Foundational management awareness
- Understanding of local-government administrative processes
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Certificate: Local Government Administration and Management
- SAQA ID
- 14571
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 4
- Subfield
- Communication Studies
- Originator
- University of South Africa
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2018-12-31
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record shows a registration end date of 31 December 2018 and does not confirm current registration.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification at the time of application.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements and whether you meet them.
- Ask the provider for the current assessment arrangements and confirm any workplace, practical or attendance requirements that may apply.
- Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID 14571 and NQF level 5 correspond with the programme being offered.