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30 programmesNQF Levels 3–715 programme types
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Artisan Development

Trade and apprenticeship development in agricultural workplaces.

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Bursaries

Study funding for eligible learners pursuing wholesale, retail and related qualifications.

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Digital Government Skills

Digital administration, data, cybersecurity and technology skills for modern public services.

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Ethics and Governance

Ethics, integrity, anti-corruption, governance and accountability development.

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Graduate Programmes

Graduate development and workplace exposure programmes for qualified applicants.

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Internships

Graduate workplace exposure in retail-related support and professional fields.

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Learnerships

Structured learning linked to a registered qualification and workplace experience.

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Management Development

Retail management and leadership development pathways.

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Monitoring and Evaluation

Planning, performance monitoring, evaluation and evidence-use programmes.

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Public Service Leadership Development

Leadership development for public-service managers and senior officials.

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Qualification Catalogue

Registered wholesale and retail qualifications grouped by NQF level.

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Recognition of Prior Learning

Assessment and recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work and previous learning.

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Research and Innovation

Postgraduate research, innovation and technology development.

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Skills Programmes

Focused credit-bearing skills interventions for wholesale and retail workplaces.

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Work Integrated Learning

TVET, university and university-of-technology placements required for qualification completion.

PSETA Programmes by NQF Level

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Skills programme
Data and InformationPSETA learning intervention

Analysis of Data and Information Skills Programme

Develops practical data analysis and information-use skills for public-service decision making.

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Various NQF levels
Digital GovernmentPSETA learning intervention

Digital Government Skills Programme

Digital administration, cybersecurity, data and technology capability for modern public services.

Official source
Skills programme
Monitoring and EvaluationPSETA learning intervention

Monitoring and Evaluation Skills Programme

Develops planning, results measurement, evaluation and evidence-use capability.

Official source
Various NQF levels
Public AdministrationPSETA learning intervention

PSETA Bursary Programme

Study funding aligned with public-service scarce and critical skills.

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Various NQF levels
Public AdministrationPSETA learning intervention

PSETA Graduate Internship Programme

Workplace experience for unemployed graduates in government departments and public entities.

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Various NQF levels
Public AdministrationPSETA learning intervention

PSETA Higher Education Workplace Placement

Workplace exposure for university and university-of-technology students requiring practical learning.

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Various NQF levels
Public AdministrationPSETA learning intervention

PSETA Learnership Programme

Structured workplace learning linked to registered public-service qualifications.

Official source
Various NQF levels
Public AdministrationPSETA learning intervention

PSETA Recognition of Prior Learning Programme

Assessment and recognition of workplace competence gained through prior learning and experience.

Official source
Skills programme
Public AdministrationPSETA learning intervention

PSETA Registered Skills Programme

Short occupation-based learning addressing priority public-service capability needs.

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N6 workplace placement
Office AdministrationPSETA learning intervention

PSETA TVET Work-Integrated Learning Placement

Workplace placement for eligible N6 TVET learners requiring 18 months of relevant experience.

Official source
Various NQF levels
Artisan and Technical ServicesPSETA learning intervention

Public Service Artisan Development Programme

Artisan development and technical workplace support within government institutions.

Official source
Skills programme
Ethics and GovernancePSETA learning intervention

Public Service Ethics Skills Programme

Builds ethics, integrity, accountability and anti-corruption capability.

Official source
Various NQF levels
Leadership and ManagementPSETA learning intervention

Public Service Graduate Development Programme

Structured graduate exposure, mentoring and workplace development in the public service.

Official source
Various NQF levels
Leadership and ManagementPSETA learning intervention

Public Service Leadership Development Programme

Leadership development for public-service managers and senior officials.

Official source
Various NQF levels
Leadership and ManagementPSETA learning intervention

Public Service Management Development Programme

Management and supervisory development for government departments and public entities.

Official source
Various NQF levels
Research and PolicyPSETA learning intervention

Public Service Research and Innovation Programme

Research and innovation support aligned with public-service sector priorities.

Official source
NQF 4
Occupational or public-service sector qualificationPSETA qualification catalogue

Further Education and Training Certificate: Public Administration

Credits: 140

Further Education and Training Certificate: Public Administration at NQF Level 4.

Official source
NQF 5
Occupational or public-service sector qualificationPSETA qualification catalogue

National Certificate: Home Affairs Services

SAQA / Programme ID: 66869 Credits: 120

National Certificate: Home Affairs Services at NQF Level 5.

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NQF 5
Occupational or public-service sector qualificationPSETA qualification catalogue

National Certificate: Inspection and Enforcement Services

SAQA / Programme ID: 49107 Credits: 140

National Certificate: Inspection and Enforcement Services at NQF Level 5.

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NQF 5
Occupational or public-service sector qualificationPSETA qualification catalogue

National Certificate: Mission Administration

SAQA / Programme ID: 48761 Credits: 133

National Certificate: Mission Administration at NQF Level 5.

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NQF 3
Occupational or public-service sector qualificationPSETA qualification catalogue

National Certificate: Public Administration

Credits: 120

National Certificate: Public Administration at NQF Level 3.

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NQF 5
Occupational or public-service sector qualificationPSETA qualification catalogue

National Certificate: Public Finance Management and Administration

National Certificate: Public Finance Management and Administration at NQF Level 5.

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NQF 6
Occupational or public-service sector qualificationPSETA qualification catalogue

National Diploma: Public Administration

SAQA / Programme ID: 57897

National Diploma: Public Administration at NQF Level 6.

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NQF 7
Occupational or public-service sector qualificationPSETA qualification catalogue

Occupational Certificate: Diplomat

SAQA / Programme ID: 99054 Credits: 159

Occupational Certificate: Diplomat at NQF Level 7.

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NQF 7
Occupational or public-service sector qualificationPSETA qualification catalogue

Occupational Certificate: General Manager Public Service: Foreign Relations Administrator

Occupational Certificate: General Manager Public Service: Foreign Relations Administrator at NQF Level 7.

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NQF 6
Occupational or public-service sector qualificationPSETA qualification catalogue

Occupational Certificate: Legislative Administrator

Occupational Certificate: Legislative Administrator at NQF Level 6.

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NQF 5
Occupational or public-service sector qualificationPSETA qualification catalogue

Occupational Certificate: Office Administrator (Public Service Administrator Specialisation)

SAQA / Programme ID: 99077

Occupational Certificate: Office Administrator (Public Service Administrator Specialisation) at NQF Level 5.

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NQF 5
Occupational or public-service sector qualificationPSETA qualification catalogue

Occupational Certificate: Public Service Administrator

SAQA / Programme ID: 91994 Credits: 120

Occupational Certificate: Public Service Administrator at NQF Level 5.

Official source
NQF 6
Occupational or public-service sector qualificationPSETA qualification catalogue

Occupational Diploma: General Manager Public Service

Occupational Diploma: General Manager Public Service at NQF Level 6.

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NQF 5
Occupational or public-service sector qualificationPSETA qualification catalogue

Occupational Part-Qualification: Parliamentary Administrative Assistant

Occupational Part-Qualification: Parliamentary Administrative Assistant at NQF Level 5.

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