Key features
- Accredited and Registered
- Cutting-edge curriculum
- Flexible structure
- Online support
- Affordable and Accessible
- Internationally benchmarked
- Multicultural Faculty and support
About
The Higher Certificate in Public Sector Procurement aims to build the capacity of local government officials and those wishing to join the public sector. The purpose of the programme is to equip students with a sound fundamental knowledge base and basic skills regarding procurement in the public sector. The programme ensures that students gain knowledge, skills and competencies in procurement.
Outcomes
On completion of the programme, students will be able to:
- Understand the role of procurement in the public sector;
- Work confidently within the public regulatory procurement environment.
- Understand the underlying theories and principles underpinning procurement and supply chain management.
- Engage with the appropriate theory around public finance.
- Possess knowledge literacy within the area of public procurement and supply chain management.
- Assess problems in public sector procurement and formulate solutions.
- Have an appreciation of due diligence (ethics, social responsibility, sustainability and accountability) within the public sector procurement.
- Understand what it means to act ethically and responsibly.
- Be able to engage in self-directed learning.
- Understand the fundamentals of public administration in the context of public sector procurement.
Programme structure
Duration: 1 year
Modules
- Principles of Public Administration
- Legal Issues in Public Sector Procurement
- Public Sector Procurement and Supply Chain Management
- Managing Supply Chain Relationships
- Fundamentals of Public Finance
- Supply Chain Diligence
- Logistics and Materials Handling
- Public Procurement and Supply Tools
Assessments
- 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.
Application
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