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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Diploma in Public Management 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
97107  Diploma in Public Management 
ORIGINATOR
Nelson Mandela University 
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
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2033-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

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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.  

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The qualifying learner will be able to apply the relevant management functions, skills and techniques to ensure effective and efficient service delivery and efficient service delivery in the public sector environment. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):Access may be granted, through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), to learners who do not meet the minimum entry requirements.

Entry Requirements:
  • National Senior Certificate, Level 4 granting access to Diploma studies with Mathematics, Science and English Second Language.
  • Senior Certificate, Level 4 with Matriculation exemption with Mathematics, Science and English Second Language
  • National Certificate Vocation, Level 4 with a relevant specialisation, granting access to Diploma studies with Mathematics, Science and English Second Language.
  • Higher Certificate in Public management, Level 5. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Apply communication skills to ensure effective management in the public sector.
    2. Apply public financial management skills according to relevant legislation and regulations to ensure accountability.
    3. Manage human resources and systems to ensure effective and efficient service delivery.
    4. Execute public policy and procedures according to relevant legislation and regulations.
    5. Apply public management functions, skills and techniques to achieve institutional objectives. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1.1. Effective and efficient institutional management is achieved by applying sound communication principles.
    1.2. Sound relations are established and maintained with internal and external stakeholders through negotiations.
    1.3. Information is managed in the correct format for all the relevant parties.
    1.4. Relevant communication principles are applied to co-ordinate intersectoral collaboration.
    1.5. Inter, intra and extra governmental relations are maintained and enhanced by applying interpersonal communication skills.

    2.1. Sources of revenue are managed and accessed according to prescribed guidelines to deliver an effective service.
    2.2. Sources of revenue are managed and accessed according to relevant legislation to ensure accountability.
    2.3. Budgets are compiled according to relevant legislation and financial principles.
    2.4. Business plans are compiled according to policy to meet the objectives of the institutions.

    2.5. Internal control measurement are implemented and improved according to applicable/relevant policy.

    2.6. Procurement systems are correctly maintained according to relevant regulations.

    2.7. Provisioning administration procedures are followed according to treasury guidelines.

    3.1. Performance management systems are implemented according to relevant regulations.
    3.2. Human resource responsibilities and functions are managed according to Human Resource Management principles and labour legislation.
    3.3. Education and training needs are identified and the necessary training interventions are proposed.
    3.4. Successive planning steps are implemented to facilitate staff development.

    4.1. Policies are formulated according to prescribed principles and guidelines.
    4.2. Procedures are developed within the regulatory framework.
    4.3. Policies are implemented according to prescribed guidelines and requirements.
    4.4. Procedures are implemented within the regulatory framework.
    4.5. Administrative policies are monitored and evaluated according to set objectives.
    4.6. Administrative procedures are monitored and evaluated according to set objectives.

    5.1. Projects are managed according to Project Management Principles.
    5.2. Information systems are managed and utilised by applying relevant techniques and technology.
    5.3. Internal environmental factors are analysed ad proactive recommendations are made.
    5.4. Implementation of policies and procedures are managed by applying relevant skills and techniques.

    Integrated Assessment:
    The qualification provides for sufficient practical applications of knowledge, skills and attitudes across modules to ensure that the learner's competencies can be assessed through the following assessment forms:

    Formative Assessment:
  • Written or oral tests.
  • Field work/experiential learning.
  • Simulations.
  • Mentors.
  • Tutors.
  • Assignments.
  • Peer evaluation.
  • Case studies.
  • Portfolios.

    Summative Assessment:
  • Written or oral examinations.
  • Collaborative projects.
  • Projects. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Vertical Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Administration in Public Management, Level 7.
  • Bachelor of Arts in Public Management and Governance, Level 7.
  • Bachelor of Arts in Public Management and Governance, level 7.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • National N Diploma: Public Management, Level 6.
  • Diploma in Public Administration, Level 6.
  • Diploma in Management, Level 6. 
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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. Nelson Mandela University 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.