Diploma in Public Administration Course Requirements at CPUT
Cape Peninsula University of Technology · Department of Public Administration & Governance
The Diploma in Public Administration is a diploma offered by CPUT for 2027 learners. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study Diploma in Public Administration at CPUT
- National Senior Certificate with English (Home Language or First Additional Language) at level 4, Mathematics at level 2 or Mathematical Literacy at level 4, plus one of Economics at level 3 (40%), Business Studies at level 3 (40%), or Accounting at level 3 (40%)
- Part-time applicants should preferably be employed full-time within the public sector
About this course
This diploma prepares graduates for work across the public sector, covering service delivery, policy development and analysis, governance, and financial management across national, provincial and local government as well as public entities and non-profit organisations. It suits students who are motivated by public service, hold themselves to ethical standards, and want to improve communities. Graduates find opportunities across all three spheres of government, public entities and non-profits that work closely with government.
Possible careers
Local Government Officer, Municipal Administrator, NGO Programme Officer, Policy Officer, Public Administrator
Course intelligence for Diploma in Public Administration
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Diploma in Public Administration doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list as a Local Government Officer. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.
NSFAS funding
As a Diploma at CPUT, a public institution, this course generally falls within NSFAS’s undergraduate funding scope. Funding is means-tested and not automatic, so confirm your own eligibility at nsfas.org.za before relying on it.
Admission chances
This course sits in the middle for competitiveness. At an admission score of APS 28+, you have a reasonable chance if you apply in good time, though it’s not a sure thing. Don’t leave your application to the last week.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with CPUT and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply online via CPUT's application system at www.cput.ac.za (or the exact URL if stated in the document).
- Applications for 2027 studies
- Open: 1 May 2026
- Close: 31 August 2026
Dates anticipated for 2026 - confirm with CPUT directly nearer the time.
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Source: cape-peninsula-university-of-technology.json, last verified 2026-08-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Cape Peninsula University of Technology before applying.