Public Management N4-N6

What you should know about Public Management N4-N6

Public Management course addresses the skills, knowledge and experience needed in public/government departments across South Africa and forms one of the core areas of any successful business or company. Each N-Level in Public Management N4-N6 takes a minimum of 6 months (Semester) to complete. A student in the possession of Grade12 or equivalent is admitted into N4. One can proceed to the next level only when the previous level has been successfully completed with minimum of 4 subjects. On successful completion of each level the candidate will be issued with a National Certificate by The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), Quality assured by The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO). It is recommended that students enrolling on the National N4 Certificate programme complete the N5 and N6 as well as the 18-month or 2000 hours of suitable workplace experiential training in order to qualify for the National Diploma. 

The NATED Business/General Studies N4-N6 qualification is designed to provide the theoretical component in order for you to attain a National Diploma in Public Management. The practical component comprises of a minimum of 18 months (2000 national working hours) relevant work experience.

The Department of Higher Education will issue you with a National Certificate once you have passed each level with a minimum of 4 subjects eg. N4, N5, N6.

Minimum Admission Requirements

Grade 11 or 12 or equivalent qualification

NOTE: Proceed to next level only when the previous level has been successfully completed i.e. N4 for N5, N5 for N6.

Minimum Duration

6 Months (Semester)

What subjects will I be taking?

· Computer Practice

· Management Communication

· Entrepreneurship and Business Management

· Financial Accounting

· Public Administration

· Public Finance
· Municipal Administration

· Public Law

Career Opportunities
· Administration Assistant

· Bid Administrator

· Budget Analyst

· Case Manager

· Committee Secretary

· Communications Officer

· Contract Administrator

· City Councils

· Regional Services

· Local Government (Municipality)

· Provincial Government

· National Government

· District Councils

· Local Authorities

· Small Businesses

Personality Traits

Public managers need to be proficient, know their team members, take ownership of their projects, and set the example. In the public management sector, various personalities and projects need to be managed, the ability to organise and negotiate will help you manage your responsibilities.