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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Diploma in Public Management 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
100784  Diploma in Public Management 
ORIGINATOR
Central University of Technology, Free State 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Diploma (Min 360)  Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies  Public Administration 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  Not Applicable  NQF Level 06  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered  EXCO 0821/24  2021-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2033-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This qualification replaces: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
65300  National Diploma: Public Management  Level 6  NQF Level 06  360  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
The purpose of the revised Diploma in Public Management is to develop graduates who can demonstrate focused knowledge, skills and techniques in public management to promote effective and efficient service delivery in the public sector. The purpose of the Diploma is to develop graduates who can demonstrate focused knowledge and skills in public management. The qualifying learner will be able to apply the relevant management functions, skills and techniques to promote effective and efficient service delivery in the public sector.

Rationale:
This qualification is consonant with the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework (HEQSFs) purpose and characteristics of a Diploma in the sense that this qualification has a vocational orientation, which includes career and industry specific knowledge. It allows for a sound understanding of general theoretical principles in public management as well as a combination of general public management functions and specific procedures, legislative requirements and application thereof. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
The qualification will also be awarded to a learner who has provided evidence that the stated competence of the qualification which complies with the stated specified outcomes has been achieved through experience. It is the policy of Central University of Technology (CUT) to facilitate access to public higher education, especially to the people who were previously disadvantaged in terms of access to public higher education, by recognizing prior earning achievements of individuals irrespective of how their learning achievements were acquired. In this commitment CUT records that its policy aim is not intended to accredit but to give due Recognition of Prior Learning achievements in determining access. It is the policy that aspirant students, who wish to become students of the Learning Programme through RPL, must present themselves together with credible evidence of learning achievements. It is also the aim to ensure that both the RPL process and outcomes, as an assessment procedure, be guided by the salient aspects of Quality Assurance that will be assured by the RPL committee of the Faculty of Management Sciences. A critical prerequisite for maintaining acceptable procedures would be the following: Prior learning assessments can only be made against clearly formulated learning outcomes and modules prescribed by the curriculum for this qualification. RPL Application procedure is the following:
  • Prospective student completes the prescribed RPL form obtainable from Assessment and Graduation Services (AGS) of CUT.
  • The completed and signed form is submitted to the AGS.
  • This form is channelled to the relevant Head of Department (HODs) office.
  • The relevant HOD as chairperson in conjunction with experts in the field for which recognition of prior learning is requested assesses the application.
  • They then make their findings on a fit for purpose special form dully signed by all members of the departmental RPL committee.
  • The relevant HOD meets with the Chairperson of the Faculty RPL Committee to peruse the completeness of documentation and recommendation from the Departmental RPL committee.
  • When the chairperson is satisfied with the documentation, he/she signs the fit for purpose form.
  • The signed recommendation is then presented to EXCO for discussion and approval which all members must sign.
  • EXCOs decision is then sent to AGS for implementation.
  • Implementation involves AGS sending a letter to the applicant.
  • An applicant can appeal against an EXCO decision.
  • And A successful RPL applicant can now apply for the specific program for which RPL was sought and nothing else.

    Entry Requirements:
    The minimum requirement for admission to a Diploma is:
  • A National Senior Certificate.
    Or
  • A Similar qualification. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification comprises of compulsory modules at Level 5 and 6 totalling 384 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules, Level 5, 104 Credits:
  • Local Government Service Delivery Management I, 16 Credits.
  • Self-Management I, 16 Credits.
  • Office Management and Customer Service I, 16 Credits.
  • Public Resource Management I, 16 Credits.
  • Academic Literacy and Communication Studies, 12 Credits.
  • Digital Literacy, 6 Credits.
  • Numeracy, 6 Credits.
  • Public Decision-Making I, 16 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules, Level 6, 280 Credits:
  • Public Administration and Management II, 18 Credits.
  • Public Financial Management II, 18 Credits.
  • Intersectoral Collaboration II, 18 Credits.
  • Procurement and Supply Chain Management II, 18 Credits.
  • Public Human Resource Management II, 18 Credits.
  • Public Human Resource Management III, 24 Credits.
  • Public Administration and Management III, 24 Credits.
  • Policy Studies III, 24 Credits.
  • Programme Management III, 24 Credits.
  • Public Management Practices and Work Integrated Learning III, 52 Credits.
  • Financial and Procurement Management III, 24 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Demonstrate competence in using basic administrative and managerial skills.
    2. Apply the relevant management functions, skills and techniques to ensure effective and efficient service delivery in the public sector environment.
    3. Developed a sound foundation for progression into any public administration and managerial position in any government institution or municipality. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The following Associated Assessment Criteria will be assessed in an integrated manner across Exit Level Outcomes:
  • Apply communication skills to ensure effective management in the public sector.
  • Apply public financial management, and supply chain and procurement management skills according to relevant legislation and regulations to ensure accountability.
  • Manage human resources and systems to ensure effective and efficient service delivery.
  • Execute public policy and procedures according to relevant legislation and regulations.
  • Apply public project and programme management skills to ensure effective management of programmes in the public sector.
  • Apply public administrative and management functions, skills and techniques to achieve institutional objectives.

    Integrated Assessment:
    The methods of assessment include the following:
  • Tests and examinations (All levels).
  • Written assignments (All levels).
  • Case studies (second and year).
  • Literature studies (All levels).
  • Projects and reports (Third year).
  • Oral group discussions (All levels).
  • Simulation and role play (Second and third year).
  • Film/video evaluations and presentations (Second and third year).
  • Practical assessment (All levels).
  • Work-based learning (All levels).
  • Assessment of research (Final year).

    Formative assessments take place in either an informal or a formal manner. Informal formative assessments take place by facilitators to monitor the teaching/learning process. Formal formative assessments take place during the learning process. Learners have to demonstrate that they have attained outcomes being assessed. Results are recorded for each formal formative assessment and each assessment which takes place will contribute towards the course mark of an Assessment learner. Summative assessments have a primary purpose to uphold and enforce the academic standards of the programme. Summative assessments usually occur at the end of a semester or year at CUT. The results of the progress mark (60%) and examination (40%) will determine whether a learner has achieved competence with regard to a specific exit level outcome. Learners write examinations in theory subjects, while some practical subjects are evaluated on a continuous basis. A balance between knowledge, insight, application, resourcefulness and behaviour is maintained. The assessment covers the syllabus and the correct weight should be attached to the important parts of the syllabus. The examiner and moderator have to agree in writing on the content of an assessment. Assessment dates in the year planner are scheduled in such a way that the students benefit from the feedback before the next assessment. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    The Diploma in Computer Networking conforms to the specialisations for a Diploma qualification Level 6, and the admissions requirements, purpose and characteristics and progression opportunities are the same as those of the Diploma qualifications offered elsewhere in South Africa and internationally. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows vertical articulation:
    Vertically Articulation:
  • An Advanced Diploma in Public Management at Level 7.
  • A Bachelor's Degree in a similar field at Level 7. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced qualification.
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. Central University of Technology, Free State 


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