Courses required to become a Local Government Officer in South Africa

Poster listing courses to become a Local Government Officer in South Africa, offered at Brooklyn City College, Cape Peninsula University of Technology and North-West University, with a link to studies.mycourses.co.za

This site currently lists 11 courses across 9 South African institutions (5 public universities and 4 private institutions) that lead to becoming a Local Government Officer: 1 NATED Certificate (N4-N6), 3 Diplomas, 6 Bachelor's Degrees and 1 Advanced Diploma. Entry requirements, subject choices and admission scores differ by institution and by qualification type, so it is worth comparing more than one route below before deciding where to apply. This career falls under our Public Administration & Governance course category.

Where to study to become a Local Government Officer in South Africa

The 5 public universities and 4 private institutions listed below each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as a Local Government Officer. Admission requirements differ by institution, so check the Grade 12 subjects and admission score on each course page before applying.

Universities that Offer Courses for Local Government Officers (5)

7 courses across 5 universities lead toward a career as a Local Government Officer, including the Diploma in Public Administration and Diploma in Public Administration (Extended). Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Private Colleges that Offer Courses for Local Government Officers (4)

4 courses across 4 private colleges lead toward a career as a Local Government Officer, including the National N Diploma: Public Management and Advanced Diploma in Public Management. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Available courses to study towards becoming a Local Government Officer

11 courses

Universities (7)

University of Fort Hare logo

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

University of Fort Hare · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
APS 26+
University of Mpumalanga logo

Bachelor of Development Studies

UMP · Bachelor's Degree · 3 Year
Minimum Admission Point Sco…

Private Colleges (4)

Brooklyn City College logo

National N Diploma: Public Management

BCC · NATED Certificate (N4-N6) · 18 months theory plus 18 months experiential training, N4 to N6
See requirements
Regenesys Business School logoSee requirements
Regent Business School logoSee requirements