F3401O / Higher Certificate in Local Governance & Management
Faculty: CBE

Higher Certificate in Local Governance & Management

NQF Level

5

Total Credits

120

About the Programme

Description:

Developing competencies for local government officials aspiring to managerial positions.

Admission Requirements:

Grade 12 with endorsement and employment in a relevant field.

Programme Modules

This programme consists of 14 modules with a total of 120 credits.

Statutory, Regulatory, Policy and Institutional Framework for Local Government

Code: LGM1YE1
24 Credits R 4,770.00

Local Government Policymaking and Analysis

Code: LGM2YE1
16 Credits R 4,770.00

Leadership and Local Governance

Code: LGM3YE1
16 Credits R 4,770.00

Integrated Development Planning (IDP)

Code: LGM4YE1
16 Credits R 4,770.00

Local Economic Development (LED) for Local Government

Code: LGM5YE1
16 Credits R 4,770.00

Municipal Financial Management and Budgeting

Code: LGM6YE1
16 Credits R 4,770.00

Local Government Human Resources Management

Code: LGM7YE1
16 Credits R 4,770.00

Statutory, Regulatory, Policy and Institutional Framework for Local Government

Code: LGM1YE1
24 Credits R 4,770.00

Local Government Policymaking and Analysis

Code: LGM2YE1
16 Credits R 4,770.00

Leadership and Local Governance

Code: LGM3YE1
16 Credits R 4,770.00

Integrated Development Planning (IDP)

Code: LGM4YE1
16 Credits R 4,770.00

Local Economic Development (LED) for Local Government

Code: LGM5YE1
16 Credits R 4,770.00

Municipal Financial Management and Budgeting

Code: LGM6YE1
16 Credits R 4,770.00

Local Government Human Resources Management

Code: LGM7YE1
16 Credits R 4,770.00

Important Dates

Enrollment Period

Opens: Monday, 03 February 2025
Closes: Monday, 31 March 2025

Closed
Programme Duration

Starts: Tuesday, 01 April 2025
Ends: Friday, 31 October 2025

Duration: 213 days

Intake Schedules

Intake schedule information will be available soon. Please contact Ms Thabo Baloi for more details about upcoming intake periods.

Fees & Levies *

  • South African students:
    • No ICT levy is charged for programmes under 60 credits.
    • For programmes of 60 credits or more, a registration fee of R500 and an ICT levy of R650 apply.
  • International students: No levies charged.
  • Programme duration ≤ 600 hours: No levies charged.
  • Programme duration > 600 hours: International levy applies.
  • Subsidised programmes (e.g., MPH): No levies charged.

* Fees are subject to change; please confirm during registration.

Higher Certificate in Local Governance & Management
R 33390*
Programme Information:
NQF Level 5
Total Credits 120
Start Date Apr 01, 2025
End Date Oct 31, 2025