Part-Time National Diploma & National Certificate ProgrammesNational N Diploma in Public Management (Teach-out)

Starting Dates 2nd Semester 2026

Part-time Saturday Classes: 25 July

Part-time Evening Classes: 27 July

About this programme

Regardless of whether an organisation operates within the private or public sector, running it efficiently involves formulating sound policies, managing resources effectively and delivering excellent service.

The welfare of the country’s entire population is an enormous responsibility, and it is therefore essential that everyone entering the public sector is in possession of excellent management skills. The National N Diploma in Public Management (NDipPM) equips students with a diverse range of management skills to prepare them for the demands of a career in the public sector. This allows the successful student to seek employment in government departments, parastatals and non-profit organisations.

Certification on successful completion of studies

Students write national examinations set and administered by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). Upon completion of each N-level (N4, N5 and N6), students receive an official Statement of Results issued by the DHET as proof of achievement.

In addition, Unigrad College recognises successful completion of students’ studies, upon which students will earn the following awards:

5
Public Management and Administration Fundamentals
5
Public Management and Administration Practice
5
Public Management and Administration Application
5
National N Diploma: Public Management (SAQA ID# 67041; NQF Level 6), once students have successfully completed all three N-levels (N4–N6) and fulfilled the required practical experience of 2000 relevant workplace hours over a period of no less than 18 months

Course Duration

  • Full-time: 2 years of weekday classes
  • Part-time: 3 years of classes held on either a Saturday or two evenings a week

The National N Diploma requires 2000 hours of practical experience, after completing N4 – N6, done over 18 months

Fees

Textbooks, exams, lectures and various student events are included in the tuition fee.  Contact Unigrad and speak to any student career consultant for course fee information

Admission Requirements

  • Matric Certificate (National Senior certificate) or appropriate N3 certificate
  • If you are in the process of completing Grade 12, apply / register with your Grade 11 or most recent Grade 12 results

Subjects N4

  • Public Administration
  • Management Communication
  • Introductory Accounting
  • Computer Practice

Subjects N5

  • Public Administration
  • Municipal Administration
  • Public Finance
  • Entrepreneurship & Business Management (N4)

Subjects N6

  • Public Administration
  • Municipal Administration
  • Public Law
  • Computer Practice (N5)

PART-TIMENational N Diploma in Public Management (Teach-out)

Starting Dates 2nd Semester 2026

Part-time Saturday Classes: 25 July

Part-time Evening Classes: 27 July

About this programme

Regardless of whether an organisation operates within the private or public sector, running it efficiently involves formulating sound policies, managing resources effectively and delivering excellent service.

The welfare of the country’s entire population is an enormous responsibility, and it is therefore essential that everyone entering the public sector is in possession of excellent management skills. The National N Diploma in Public Management (NDipPM) equips students with a diverse range of management skills to prepare them for the demands of a career in the public sector. This allows the successful student to seek employment in government departments, parastatals and non-profit organisations.

Certification on successful completion of studies

Students write national examinations set and administered by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). Upon completion of each N-level (N4, N5 and N6), students receive an official Statement of Results issued by the DHET as proof of achievement.

In addition, Unigrad College recognises successful completion of students’ studies, upon which students will earn the following awards:

5
Public Management and Administration Fundamentals
5
Public Management and Administration Practice
5
Public Management and Administration Application
5
National N Diploma: Public Management (SAQA ID# 67041; NQF Level 6), once students have successfully completed all three N-levels (N4–N6) and fulfilled the required practical experience of 2000 relevant workplace hours over a period of no less than 18 months

Course Duration

  • Full-time: 2 years of weekday classes
  • Part-time: 3 years of classes held on either a Saturday or two evenings a week

The National N Diploma requires 2000 hours of practical experience, after completing N4 – N6, done over 18 months

Fees

Textbooks, exams, lectures and various student events are included in the tuition fee.  Contact Unigrad and speak to any student career consultant for course fee information

Admission Requirements

  • Matric Certificate (National Senior certificate) or appropriate N3 certificate
  • If you are in the process of completing Grade 12, apply / register with your Grade 11 or most recent Grade 12 results

Subjects: N4

  • Public Administration
  • Management Communication
  • Introductory Accounting
  • Computer Practice

Subjects: N5

  • Public Administration
  • Municipal Administration
  • Public Finance
  • Entrepreneurship & Business Management (N4)

Subjects: N6

  • Public Administration
  • Municipal Administration
  • Public Law
  • Computer Practice (N5)