The Diploma in Local Government Finance at the University of South Africa (UNISA) is a three-year open distance learning qualification at NQF level 6, offered through the College of Economic and Management Sciences. It develops the financial management competence needed in the local government sphere, covering municipal finance, budgeting, financial reporting, supply chain management, and the legislation that governs public and municipal finance in South Africa. Students build the skills to support sound financial administration in municipalities and public entities. It aligns with the competency requirements for municipal finance officials and provides a base for further study in finance or public administration.
Admission requires a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a Diploma endorsement with at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning and at least 40% in Mathematics or at least 70% in Mathematical Literacy, or a Senior Certificate (SC) with equivalent passes, or an appropriate Higher Certificate from the College of Economic and Management Sciences. The minimum admission point score (APS) for this qualification is 18. The qualification is offered through open distance learning.
