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National Certificate: Local Government Support Services

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SAQA ID58644
NQF Level3
Credits127
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers2

About this qualification

This is an NQF Level 3 national certificate in the Public Administration subfield, focused broadly on support services in local government. It carries 127 credits. The available status information shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2023, but its current SAQA status has not been verified.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in entry-level support work connected with local government, public administration or related public-facing services might consider this qualification. This is general guidance rather than an admission rule.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may provide relevant preparation for support-oriented work in local government and related service environments. Based on the supplied career relationships, it may relate to Local or Provincial Government Legislator and Student Support Service Officer roles. These relationships do not guarantee employment, appointment or eligibility for either career.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Basic public administration support
  • Understanding of local government support functions
  • Service and stakeholder support
  • Administrative support in public-sector environments

Official dataset information

Qualification title
National Certificate: Local Government Support Services
SAQA ID
58644
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
3
Minimum credits
127
Field
3
Subfield
Public Administration
Originator
SGB ADMIN
Registration end in source dataset
2023-06-30
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

Before enrolling

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status before making a decision, particularly because the available information includes a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2023.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
  • Ask the provider to confirm admission requirements and whether any assessment or workplace-related requirements apply.
  • Check that the provider’s qualification details match the SAQA qualification title, SAQA ID 58644, NQF Level 3 and 127 credits.
  • Request current information about the qualification’s delivery, assessment arrangements and learner support.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.