Higher Certificate in Public Management (HCPM)

1 year

SAQA - 93812

NQF Level 5

120 credits

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The Higher Certificate in Public Management is an undergraduate programme that offers a combination of theory and practice in the area of public management. The purpose of the public management course is to provide a structured programme for students wishing to work as public officials. Public management serves to improve the quality and efficiency of services delivered by organisations operating in the public sector. In order to implement, manage and maintain the integrity of public services at these organisations or in these departments, it is essential that a public administrator manages the workflow.

Thus, the need for well-qualified, efficient, client-oriented public officials has been identified as a priority in all spheres of government. The qualification aims to develop an integrated conceptual understanding, synthesis and application of specific issues in public management. The qualification is aimed at equipping line managers with the knowledge and skills required to fulfill their management role as a public administrator within the public sector management.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Higher Certificate in Public Management, the student should be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the public management environment
Apply public management principles in a work-based context
Utilise technology to communicate effectively
Contribute to the development of operational plans for a public sector organisation
Be familiar with public finance terminology, concepts and definitions

Manage information in a public management context
Analyse the political, social, economic, and legal environments of public sector organisations
Acquire skills in written communication, planning, budgeting, decision-making, and collaboration
Display knowledge of ethical issues in public sector management

Programme structure

Duration: 1 year

Modules

Public Administration
End User Computing/Digital Transformation in the Business Environment
Local Government Management
Business Communication
Politics and Ethics in Governance
Public Finance

Assessment

Knowledge Checks
Short essay questions
Project

Admission requirements

The minimum entry requirement is the National Senior Certificate or National Certificate Vocational with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or
An equivalent NQF level 4 qualification with proven proficiency in English
It is possible in some cases, to gain entry into the programme on the basis of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is public administration?

Public management is the delivery of public services from organisations serving the public sector, like government departments. Therefore, it is the implementation of government policy and programmes and so to this end involves the efficient planning, organising, directing and controlling of these public sector activities.

What’s the difference between public management and public administration?

While they are both quite similar as they are both are concerned with public policy and the implementation thereof, public management is focused on the planning and actionable activities associated with the role while public administration is more concerned with the application thereof.

What kind of jobs are there in public administration?

There are various entry-level, mid and senior level roles for a person with a postgraduate public management certificate. Graduates can also choose an area of specialisation. Some of the jobs could include: tax administrator, risk manager, policy analyst, customs officer or quality assurance administrator.

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Higher Certificate in Public Management