Policy Development and Management
Learning Unit 1: The Structures of Policy Making in the South African Context
Learning Unit 2: Factors Affecting Policy-Making
Learning Unit 3: Policy Design
Learning Unit 4: Evaluate Policy Alternatives
Learning Unit 5: Applying Ethical Principles to Policy Design and Analysis
Who should Attend ?
This skills programme is designed for the public sector and is aimed at:
• all individuals involved in policy development and management;
• individuals working within a public sector environment specialising in public management and administration;
• elected political leaders and public sector officials involved with the service delivery activities that require the use of public assets to render services to the communities; and
• public officials and political executives, strategic executive managers and other role-players.
What are the benefits ?
The benefits of this skills programme include:
• the ability to effectively develop and manage policies; and
• being able to implement policies.
Duration
Four day contact session combined with practical workplace experience.
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Aligned Unit Standards
UnitID | Title | NQF Level | Credits |
120307 | Apply South African legislation and policy affecting public administration | 5 | 10 |
120301 | Formulate and evaluate public sector policies and regulations | 5 | 8 |
Scheduled Venues and Dates
Region | Dates |
Gauteng |
21 Feb 22-24 Feb 22 23 May 22-26 May 22 18 Jul 22-21 Jul 22 19 Sep 22-22 Sep 22 21 Nov 22-24 Nov 22 15 Feb 21-18 Feb 21 19 Apr 21-22 Apr 21 26 Jul 21-29 Jul 21 01 Nov 21-04 Nov 21 |
Online |
15 Feb 22-18 Feb 22 19 Apr 22-22 Apr 22 26 Jul 22-29 Jul 22 01 Nov 22-04 Nov 22 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
07 Dec 20-10 Dec 20 12 Jan 21-15 Jan 21 25 Oct 21-28 Oct 21 |
Entry Requirements
The credit calculation in the relevant unit standards is based on the assumption that learners are competent in:
•communication (NQF level 4); and
• mathematical literacy (NQF level 4).
It is recommended that learners are also competent in:
• economics (NQF level 4); and
• computer skills (NQF level 4).