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Further Education and Training Certificate: Municipal Finance and Administration

A 12-month LGSETA learnership for municipal officials covering municipal accounting, budgeting, administration, information systems and the public-sector legislative framework.

Type
Learnership
NQF level
4
Credits
157
SAQA ID
50372
Duration
12 months (provider-stated)
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SAQA records show this qualification passed its registration end date. Last date for enrolment: 30 December 2027. Last date for achievement: 30 December 2030.

Programme overview

A 12-month LGSETA learnership for municipal officials covering municipal accounting, budgeting, administration, information systems and the public-sector legislative framework.

Who should enrol

  • Municipal finance and administration officials
  • Grade 12 school leavers entering local government (learnerships)
  • Public-sector administrative staff

Programme purpose

The qualification gives municipal officials a structured programme to support senior management and strategic leadership in local government, covering municipal accounting, budgeting, administration, computing, quantitative calculations, HR management and the public sector legislative framework, and serves as a step towards a career as a municipal financial management specialist.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this programme, you should be able to:

  1. Discuss and apply legislation and regulations governing public sector management and administration.
  2. Apply accounting principles and procedures for municipal resource management.
  3. Conduct revenue and cost analysis within multi-year revenue and expenditure management.
  4. Explain and apply management information systems in a municipal setting.
  5. Manage self and projects in a municipal environment.
  6. Design and apply administrative principles, procedures and systems in municipal office administration.

Modules and Curriculum Structure

Fundamental modules (56 credits)

Module 1Mathematical Literacy (NQF 4), First Language (NQF 4), Second Language (NQF 3)Fundamental · 56 credits

Detailed topic elements are specified in the official curriculum document.

Core modules (83 credits)

Module 2Administer accounting and budgeting for input into municipal financial resource managementCore · 15 credits

Detailed topic elements are specified in the official curriculum document.

Module 3Compile revenue and cost analyses in the context of multi-year revenue and expenditure management in municipalitiesCore · 12 credits

Detailed topic elements are specified in the official curriculum document.

Module 4Develop and apply administrative principles in the implementation of Municipal Office AdministrationCore · 6 credits

Detailed topic elements are specified in the official curriculum document.

Module 5Develop and utilise municipal administrative procedures and principles to manage records within a municipal information systemCore · 10 credits

Detailed topic elements are specified in the official curriculum document.

Module 6Manage self-development in the workplaceCore · 6 credits

Detailed topic elements are specified in the official curriculum document.

Module 7Participate in employee health, safety and security administration at the workplaceCore · 10 credits

Detailed topic elements are specified in the official curriculum document.

Module 8Apply principles of information systems to public finance and administrationCore · 12 credits

Detailed topic elements are specified in the official curriculum document.

Module 9Discuss the selected legislative regulatory framework governing the public sector management and administration environmentCore · 12 credits

Detailed topic elements are specified in the official curriculum document.

Elective modules (18 credits)

Module 10Electives chosen from the SAQA elective poolElective · 18 credits

Detailed topic elements are specified in the official curriculum document.

Structure follows the SAQA rules of combination: 56 fundamental, 83 core and at least 18 elective credits.

Entry requirements

  • Grade 12, or Grade 11 plus two years of work experience
  • Communication, Mathematical Literacy and Computer Literacy at NQF Level 3 (assumed learning)

NQF level and credits

NQF Level 4, 157 credits

Duration and study mode

Duration: 12 months (provider-stated)

Study mode: To be confirmed. Please contact us.

Practical learning and assessment

As a learnership, the programme combines structured learning with workplace experience under a learnership agreement.

Assessment

  • Formative and summative assessment against unit standards by registered assessors, with internal moderation.
  • External verification by the LGSETA ETQA.

Accreditation and endorsement

LGSETA accreditation LGRS-Accredit-1666-220642023, valid 16 July 2025 to 30 June 2029.

Certification

Certificated through the LGSETA quality assurance process after external verification.

Career opportunities and progression

  • Municipal finance and administration officer
  • Progression towards municipal financial management specialist roles

Fees and intake dates

To be confirmed. Please contact us. Ask about fees and the next intake.

Frequently asked questions

Is the learnership funded?

Learnerships are often funded through SETA discretionary grants or by employers. Funding depends on the intake, so please contact us about current funded opportunities.

Sources (checked 2026-10-12)

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