Diploma in Public Administration
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Diploma in Public Administration is a 360-credit qualification at NQF Level 6 in the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework. It is associated with the Public Administration subfield and focuses broadly on the knowledge and practice of administration in public-sector contexts. The supplied record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2023, while its current registration status requires verification.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in public administration and administrative work in public-sector or related organisational settings. Suitability and admission should be confirmed with an authorised provider.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for administrative and public administration-related work, but no approved related-career mappings were supplied. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Public administration knowledge
- Administrative skills
- Organisational skills
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Diploma in Public Administration
- SAQA ID
- 67512
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 360
- Field
- 3
- Subfield
- Public Administration
- Originator
- Damelin
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status before enrolling, particularly because the supplied record includes a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2023.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer this qualification and that the qualification is approved for enrolment at that provider.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements and application process.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any workplace-based or practical requirements apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 67512, NQF level, credit value and current offering details in the provider’s official documentation.