The Diploma in Public Management at Walter Sisulu University is a three-year qualification at the Butterworth and Komani campuses that prepares graduates to work with public officials and senior management to provide support for the strategic leadership and management needed to transform all spheres of government. The programme responds to South Africa's identified priority of recruiting well-qualified, efficient, and client-oriented public officials across national, provincial, and local government — particularly critical in the Eastern Cape where service delivery improvement is an urgent national focus.
English Home Language or English First Additional Language: 40–49% (Level 3)
Any other four subjects: 40–49% (Level 3)
APS: 21
Junior Public Manager – Support the management of government programmes, budgets, and administrative functions within national, provincial, or local government departments.
Local Government Administrator – Coordinate administrative and governance support functions for municipalities, assisting with council meetings, public participation, and service delivery reporting.
Government Programme Coordinator – Implement and monitor government-funded community projects, infrastructure programmes, or social development initiatives in the Eastern Cape.
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer – Track programme performance, collect data, and compile reports on government service delivery outcomes for the DPME, provincial departments, or donor-funded projects.
Public Service Trainer or Facilitator – Deliver public administration and leadership development training for PALAMA (the Public Administration Leadership and Management Academy) or SETA-accredited providers.
