The Bachelor of Administration at Walter Sisulu University is a three-year degree at the Butterworth campus that develops graduates capable of directing, improving, and managing institutional structures, resources, and functions to improve service delivery in the public sector. The programme prepares students for postgraduate studies and positions them as fully competent organisational leaders and managers within and across the core functions of an organisation. In South Africa, where the developmental state's effectiveness depends on the quality of public administrators at all levels, this degree produces graduates in demand across national, provincial, and local government.
English Home Language or English First Additional Language: 50–59% (Level 4)
Any other four subjects: 50–59% (Level 4)
APS: 25
Senior Public Administrator – Lead administrative, governance, and service delivery functions within government departments, provincial administrations, or public entities at a senior management level.
Municipal Manager or Deputy Director – Manage the overall administration of a local municipality or direct a functional unit within a district municipality, applying public management and governance principles.
Policy Adviser (Public Sector) – Develop, analyse, and advocate for evidence-based public policies for government departments, research institutions, or advisory bodies such as the DPME.
Director of Governance and Compliance – Oversee institutional governance frameworks, audit committee support, and regulatory compliance in a government department or public entity.
Public Sector Consultant – Advise government clients on organisational transformation, public management reform, and performance improvement for consulting firms or as an independent practitioner.
