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Two qualification streams
Accreditation is specific to the qualification and approved provider scope. Current intake availability, entry requirements and assessment arrangements must be confirmed before enrolment.
Occupational Qualifications
NQF LEVEL 5 · SAQA 118766 · 120 CREDITS
Occupational Certificate: Public Service Administrator
Develop the administrative skills needed to support effective public-service operations and accountable service delivery.
Occupational qualification pathway
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Who this programme is for
Public-service administrators and practitioners responsible for administrative support in government departments and institutions.
Programme focus
- Public-service administration and communication
- Human resources and financial administration
- Procurement and supply chain support
- Records, information and workplace coordination
Typical learning route
- Confirm entry requirements and the available intake
- Complete knowledge and practical learning
- Build the required workplace experience and evidence
- Complete internal assessment and the required external assessment
Accreditation is specific to the qualification and approved provider scope. Current intake availability, entry requirements and assessment arrangements must be confirmed before enrolment.
Qualification information: SAQA qualification record
NQF LEVEL 6 · SAQA 118791 · 150 CREDITS
Occupational Certificate: General Manager Public Service
Strengthen management of people, resources and operations to deliver organisational objectives in the public service.
Occupational qualification pathway
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Who this programme is for
Public-service managers and practitioners preparing for responsibility across an organisational unit or function.
Programme focus
- Operational planning and service delivery
- People and resource management
- Public-service governance and accountability
- Monitoring performance and organisational improvement
Typical learning route
- Confirm eligibility and the appropriate learning plan
- Complete knowledge and practical learning
- Apply management skills and gather workplace evidence
- Complete internal assessment and the required external assessment
Accreditation is specific to the qualification and approved provider scope. Current intake availability, entry requirements and assessment arrangements must be confirmed before enrolment.
Qualification information: SAQA qualification record
NQF LEVEL 7 · SAQA 121166 · 244 CREDITS
Advanced Occupational Diploma: Senior Government Official
Develop strategic leadership and policy capabilities for managing government institutions and advancing public-sector outcomes.
Occupational qualification pathway
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Who this programme is for
Senior public-service managers and officials preparing for strategic leadership responsibilities in government.
Programme focus
- Public policy design, implementation and evaluation
- Strategic leadership and public-sector management
- Ethical governance and institutional accountability
- Public-sector development and performance
Typical learning route
- Confirm eligibility and the relevant workplace context
- Complete strategic knowledge and practical learning
- Develop evidence of applied workplace competence
- Complete internal assessment and the required external assessment
Accreditation is specific to the qualification and approved provider scope. Current intake availability, entry requirements and assessment arrangements must be confirmed before enrolment.
Qualification information: SAQA qualification record
NQF LEVEL 5 · SAQA 101869 · 240 CREDITS
Occupational Certificate: Project Manager
Build the knowledge and applied competence to plan, coordinate and manage projects through their delivery lifecycle.
Occupational qualification pathway
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Who this programme is for
Project coordinators, project managers and practitioners seeking a formal occupational qualification in project management.
Programme focus
- Project scope, planning and scheduling
- Resources, budgets and project risk
- Stakeholder coordination and communication
- Project monitoring, control and closure
Typical learning route
- Confirm entry requirements and the available intake
- Complete project management knowledge and practical learning
- Apply learning in projects and gather workplace evidence
- Complete internal assessment and the required external assessment
Accreditation is specific to the qualification and approved provider scope. Current intake availability, entry requirements and assessment arrangements must be confirmed before enrolment.
Qualification information: SAQA qualification record
NQF LEVEL 4 · SAQA 97542 · 131 CREDITS
Occupational Certificate: Early Childhood Development Practitioner
Develop the skills to plan inclusive early learning, support children’s development and promote their health, safety and well-being.
Occupational qualification pathway
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Who this programme is for
Early childhood development practitioners and people preparing to work in centre-based or other early childhood learning settings.
Programme focus
- Child development and inclusive learning environments
- Play-based learning and daily programme planning
- Observation, assessment and reporting
- Children’s health, nutrition, safety and protection
Typical learning route
- Confirm eligibility and a suitable workplace setting
- Complete knowledge and practical learning
- Gather evidence through workplace experience with children
- Complete internal assessment and the required external assessment
Accreditation is specific to the qualification and approved provider scope. Current intake availability, entry requirements and assessment arrangements must be confirmed before enrolment.
Qualification information: SAQA qualification record
Legacy Qualifications
NQF LEVEL 7 · SAQA 57827 · 260 CREDITS
National Diploma: Public Administration
A qualification pathway for senior public officials, with a focus on governance, public value and strategic management.
PSETA-accredited scope
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Who this programme is for
Senior public-sector practitioners and managers seeking a public administration qualification.
Programme focus
- Public policy and governance
- Strategic leadership and change
- Public value and service delivery
- Evidence-informed management
Typical learning route
- Confirm eligibility and intake availability
- Agree a learning and assessment plan
- Complete learning and workplace evidence
- Undergo assessment and moderation
VUCA’s supplied accreditation letter lists this qualification under PSETA accreditation number P21/0417/GP769. This is a legacy qualification; current enrolment arrangements require confirmation.
Qualification information: SAQA qualification record
NQF LEVEL 6 · SAQA 67460
National Diploma: Public Administration
A pathway associated with VUCA’s previous learnership delivery and assessment work in public administration.
Previously delivered pathway
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Who this programme is for
Public-service practitioners and organisational teams exploring qualification-based development.
Programme focus
- Public administration practice
- Management and service delivery
- Workplace application
- Evidence and assessment
Typical learning route
- Check the current qualification route
- Confirm provider scope and entry requirements
- Plan learning and evidence requirements
- Agree assessment arrangements
Historical delivery is established. Current provider approval and new-enrolment availability for this legacy pathway must be confirmed.
Qualification information: SAQA qualification record
NQF LEVEL 5 · SAQA 50060
National Certificate: Public Administration
An established area of VUCA’s facilitation, assessment and Recognition of Prior Learning experience.
Previously delivered pathway
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Who this programme is for
Public administration practitioners seeking a suitable qualification or experience-based assessment route.
Programme focus
- Public-service administration
- Workplace competence
- Portfolio of evidence
- Applied public-service practice
Typical learning route
- Discuss the learner’s role and experience
- Confirm eligibility and approved scope
- Plan learning or an RPL evidence process
- Complete the agreed assessment process
Historical delivery and RPL work are established. Current approval and intake availability must be checked before this route is offered.
Qualification information: SAQA qualification record
DESIGN THE LEARNING
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Learning with workplace application
Build a programme around the relevant qualification, workplace context and evidence requirements. Duration and delivery depend on the approved learning plan.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Discuss whether existing experience could support an RPL route. Eligibility, evidence requirements and assessment are qualification-specific; certification is not automatic.
Qualification-specific assessment
Occupational and legacy qualifications have different learning and assessment arrangements. Agree the appropriate workplace requirements, assessment route and programme schedule for your chosen qualification.
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