Purpose of Qualification

The purpose of the qualification is to enable qualifying students to apply the relevant competences required for proactive participation as a Ward Committee member so that they achieve municipal objectives

Career Focus

• Conduct formal meetings to achieve Ward Committee objectives.
• Demonstrate an understanding and apply the role of Ward Committee member in the context of core municipal processes.
• Display an understanding of core municipal functions and Ward Committee in these functions.
• Facilitate service delivery in ward committee con text.

Registered with

The Department of Higher Education and Training

Accredited by

The institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB).

Admission requirements

LG SETA (SAQA ID:57823)

Articulation options

57804: National Certificate: Public Administration, NQF Level 3

Assessment of Programme

Assessment is conducted as both Formative Assessment and Summative Assessments. The Formative Assessment is covered as Continuous Assessment Tests and compilation of a Portfolio of Evidence by the student. The Summative Assessment takes place as a National Summative exam for 1st and 2nd Semester. It is compulsory for all students to complete WIL for completion of the programme.

Course Structure

• Communication Skills
• Mathematical Literacy
• Ward Committee Induction
• Service Delivery within the ward committee system
• Project Management
• Institutions within the ward committee governance
• Interpersonal Skills