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Bachelor of Social Science (General Studies)

University of KwaZulu-Natal · Public University · Howard College, Durban | Pietermaritzburg Campus, Pietermaritzburg

Type: Bachelor's Degree Duration: 3 years NQF: 7 Entry: APS 28–48 NSFAS: Likely NSFAS-eligible Applications: 2026-03-01 to 2026-09-30

Required subjects

NSC Degree with English and Life Orientation at Level 4, plus one of Business Studies, Consumer Studies, Dramatic Arts, Economics, Geography, History, Information Technology, Life Sciences, Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy, Music, Religion Studies, Visual Arts or a Home/First Additional Language at Level 5.

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Diploma in Public Administration: Local Government

Durban University of Technology · Public University · Steve Biko Campus, Durban

Type: Diploma Duration: 3 years NQF: 6 Entry: APS 25 NSFAS: Likely NSFAS-eligible Applications: 2026-03-01 to 2026-09-30

Required subjects

National Senior Certificate Diploma pass with English (Home Language or First Additional Language) at level 3, Mathematics at level 3 (or Mathematical Literacy at level 4), and three further 20-credit subjects.

Career options

Community Development Officer Council Administrative Assistant Local Government Administrator Municipal Officer

IIE Higher Certificate in Local Governance

Rosebank College · Private College

Type: Higher Certificate Duration: 1 year NQF: 5 Entry: See institution for requirements NSFAS: Unlikely to be NSFAS-funded

Required subjects

Applicants require a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a Higher Certificate endorsement and a minimum of 30% in English
or a National Certificate (Vocational) [NC(V)] Higher Certificate pass with 40% in English
or a Senior Certificate (SC) with endorsement and 33.3% in English
International applicants require a SAQA Evaluation Certificate confirming NSC Level 4 equivalence with a minimum of 30% in English
Alternative access routes include Mature Age Exemption Category 5 (age 23+, attempted Senior Certificate, three years' work experience, demonstrated ability and communication skills relevant to the programme)
Category 6 (age 45+ before or during first year of registration, admitted on age alone)
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) via formal/informal qualification certificates and a CV
GED (SAQA evaluation, minimum 145/200), OQSF Level 4, IEB International Secondary Certificate and USAf Exemption Certificate (pending Office of the Registrar approval) pathways

Career options

Local Government Administrator Municipal Clerk Municipal Finance Officer Office Administrator

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National N Diploma: Public Management

Brooklyn City College · Private College

Type: NATED Certificate (N4-N6) Duration: 18 months theory plus 18 months experiential training, N4 to N6 NQF: 6 Entry: See institution for requirements NSFAS: Unlikely to be NSFAS-funded

Required subjects

National Senior Certificate (Grade 12).

Career options

Local Government Administrator Local Government Officer Municipal Officer Public Administrator

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