Courses required to become a Municipal Manager in South Africa

Poster listing courses to become a Municipal Manager in South Africa, offered at MANCOSA, Milpark Education and North-West University, with a link to studies.mycourses.co.za

This site currently lists 10 courses across 8 South African institutions (3 public universities and 5 private institutions) that lead to becoming a Municipal Manager: 1 Advanced Diploma, 2 Postgraduate Diplomas, 6 Bachelor's Degrees and 1 Bachelor Honours Degree. 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 Municipal Manager in South Africa

The 3 public universities and 5 private institutions listed below each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as a Municipal Manager. 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 Municipal Managers (3)

5 courses across 3 universities lead toward a career as a Municipal Manager, including the Bachelor of Administration in Development and Management with Local Government Management and Extended Bachelor of Administration in Development and Management with Local Government Management. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Private Colleges that Offer Courses for Municipal Managers (5)

5 courses across 5 private colleges lead toward a career as a Municipal Manager, including the Advanced Diploma in Public Administration and Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Available courses to study towards becoming a Municipal Manager

10 courses

Universities (5)

University of South Africa logo

Bachelor of Administration Honours in Public Administration

UNISA · Bachelor Honours Degree · 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time, studied via distance learning
Unisa Admission Score (AS) …
University of South Africa logo

Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration

UNISA · Postgraduate Diploma · 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time, studied via distance learning
Unisa Admission Score (AS) …
Walter Sisulu University logo

Bachelor of Administration

WSU · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
APS 25+

Private Colleges (5)

MANCOSA logoSee requirements
Milpark Education logo

Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration

Milpark · Postgraduate Diploma · 1 year; Distance Learning Online
See requirements
Regent Business School logoSee requirements
Rosebank College logoSee requirements