Courses required to become a Public Administrator in South Africa

Poster listing courses to become a Public Administrator in South Africa, offered at Berea College of Technology, Brooklyn City College and Cape Peninsula University of Technology, with a link to studies.mycourses.co.za

This site currently lists 27 courses across 17 South African institutions (11 public universities and 6 private institutions) that lead to becoming a Public Administrator: 2 NATED Certificate (N4-N6)s, 3 Diplomas, 2 Higher Certificates, 18 Bachelor's Degrees, 1 Bachelor Honours Degree and 1 Postgraduate 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 Public Administrator in South Africa

The 11 public universities and 6 private institutions listed below each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as a Public Administrator. 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 Public Administrators (11)

20 courses across 11 universities lead toward a career as a Public Administrator, 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 Public Administrators (6)

7 courses across 6 private colleges lead toward a career as a Public Administrator, including the National N Diploma: Public Management and Higher Certificate in Local Government and Development Management. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Available courses to study towards becoming a Public Administrator

27 courses

Universities (20)

Nelson Mandela University logo

Diploma: Public Management

NMU · Diploma · 3 years
See requirements

Private Colleges (7)

Berea College of Technology logo

National N Diploma: Public Management

BCT · NATED Certificate (N4-N6)
See requirements
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
MANCOSA logoSee requirements
MANCOSA logo

Higher Certificate in Public Management

MANCOSA · Higher Certificate · 1 year
See requirements
Regent Business School logoSee requirements
Rosebank College logoSee requirements