Overview
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to function as a General Manager Public Service. A General Manager Public Service promotes administrative efficiency within government departments by rendering managerial services and support aligned to government policies. Typical attributes envisaged upon achievement of the qualification include leadership, strategist and analyst.
Objectives
Aims to develop professionals capable of overseeing the operations, performance, and strategic direction of public service departments or entities, ensuring that they operate efficiently, transparently, and in accordance with public sector regulations and policies.
Exit Learning Outcomes
- Develop an operational plan to achieve set objectives in accordance with the prescribed templates.
- Develop a unit Annual Performance Plan (APP) in accordance with the prescribed templates.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the management of human resources and financial processes at unit level.
- Demonstrate an understanding and application of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) at unit level
Outline
- Business Communication, Level 5, 7 Credits.
- Human Resource Management, Level 6, 8 Credits.
- Principles of Maintaining Interpersonal Relations, Level 5, 12 Credits.
- Benefits and Conditions of Service, Level 6, 8 Credits.
- Promote Occupational Health and Safety in the Workplace, Level 5, 3 credits.
- Government Systems, Level 5, 9 Credits.
- Using Technology Effectively and Efficiently to Meet Public Service Requirements, Level 5, 9 Credits.
Methodology
- The knowledge and practical modules will be delivered in a hybrid format, combining both online and in-person classes.
- The work experience module must be delivered in person.
Senior and mid-Level managers in the public sector, aspiring public sector leaders, public service supervisors, government officials and councillors, public sector administrators, policy analysts and public service consultants, managers in state-owned enterprises (SOEs), municipal managers, individuals seeking to transition into public sector management
- NQF level 5
- Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
6 Months
- R25,000
- Check PSeta website for bursaries
Email any of the following:
Faith@thakocapital.co.za
Korolosof@gmail.com
info@thakocapital.co.za