IBM FET Certificate: Municipal Finance and Administration

Course details
Municipal officials in South Africa operate in diverse operating and service delivery circumstances. They have to be widely acknowledged for their understanding and awareness of the unique characteristics and challenges they may face in the process of service delivery. It is imperative that municipal officials receive up to date relevant and respected municipal financial administration training that provides the necessary skills and knowledge. Municipal officials need to have excellent awareness and understanding of the changing needs of today’s municipal service delivery systems. They need highly relevant expertise to fulfil their roles in the public sector.
This qualification will enable municipal officials to operate effectively and successfully in a demanding environment , working closely with the community whilst fulfilling the needs of the public sector.

Course Content
Covering municipal accounting, administration, budgeting, computing, quantitative calculations, human resource management and legislative framework for the public sector.
Outcomes:
Legislative and regulatory guidelines governing public sector management and administration
Municipal accounting principles and procedures
Revenue and cost analysis for municipalities
Management and Information systems in a municipal environment
Project management and self-management in a municipal environment
Administrative principles and procedures in municipal office administration
Certification
Your IBM LG Seta Certificate will be issued indicating credits earned and outcomes covered.

Qualifying learners should be able to follow various careers within the Public Sector’s:

Financial Services
Administration
Management
Accounting
Project/Public Entity Management

Who must do this Qualification

Municipal officials that work with senior management
Technical support staff in municipalities
Learners who have attained a National Certificate in Business Administration: Level 3 or any related financial, accounting, or public administration Qualification or equivalent and wish to continue on a path of life-long learning within the Public Finance Management and Administration or other related Qualifications.
Learners wo have worked in Public Administration, Accounting, Public Financial Management, Municipal Financial Administration/Management for many years, but have no formal Qualifications in their area of expertise.
Learners who wish to extend their range of skills and knowledge Municipal Financial Management
Learners who are contracted in a learnership agreement.

Learning assumed to be in place:
Grade 12 (Matric) Qualification or grade 11 with two years work experience in the financial sector.

Course information
FET Certificate NQF Level 4 – 146 credits.
There are formative and summative assignments to complete.
Duration: 12 – 18 months
Language of instruction – English

4 Months	6 Months	8 Months	10 Months	12 Months
R 2339 p/m	R 1609 p/m	R 1231 p/m	R 995 p/m	R 837 p/m
Reg Fee R985	Reg Fee R985	Reg Fee R985	Reg Fee R985	Reg Fee R985
Fin Fee R491	Fin Fee R789	Fin Fee R983	Fin Fee R1085	Fin Fee R1179
Total: R10341	Total: R10639	Total: R10833	Total: R10935	Total: R11029