The Diploma in Public Administration and Management at the University of South Africa (Unisa) is a three-year open distance learning qualification that equips students with the administrative, financial, and management skills needed to function effectively in South Africa's public sector. Students study public administration principles, financial management, administrative law, human resources, and policy implementation — developing the practical competence to serve communities and support government operations at national, provincial, and local level. Unisa's TVET college partnership makes this qualification accessible to public servants across South Africa, particularly in provinces with limited higher education access. Graduates are equipped for administrative and management roles across all spheres of government.
Admission requirements: National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Diploma endorsement and at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning and at least 40% in Mathematics or 70% in Mathematical Literacy, or an appropriate Higher Certificate in Economic and Management Sciences.
