Faculty of Finance and Accounting

National Certificate: N4 Public Management (Accounting)

It is important to share that historic NATED qualifications are being phased out and the last dates of examinations for N4 Public Management (Accounting have been published. If you are wanting to go on this learning journey, please enquire with our student advisors to ensure that you can be enrolled in time. If you would like to consider an alternative, you may choose from:


  • Waterfall School of Business Skills Certificate: Bookkeeping
  • Waterfall School of Business Short Course: Municipal Financial Management


PLEASE NOTE: No new enrolments can be accepted for this course due to it being phased out by DHET.


Prepare for a finance-related career in the public sector with the National Certificate: N4 Public Management (Accounting). This course provides the foundational knowledge for a public management or public finance administration career. Key areas covered include accounting, management communication, and administration.


Consider studying this course if:

  • You seek a National Qualification.
  • You aspire to pursue a finance-related career in the public sector.


Take the first step towards a successful career in public finance administration by enrolling in this program.

Duration of Study

1 Year

Fact Sheet

Course code:

EN4038-042


Accreditation status:

  • Department of Education
  • N4 – accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO)
  • SAQA ID: 66875
  • 60 Credits


Duration:

12 months


Entry requirements:

  • Matric with Accounting OR Introductory Accounting N4


Topics covered:

  • Management Communication N4
  • Public Administration N4
  • Financial Accounting N4
  • Introductory Computer Practice N4 (or Computer Practice N4, if Introductory Computer Practice N4 has already been passed)


Assessments:

Students are required to complete the following:

  • 1 assignment per topic (subject)
  • 2 internal summative assessments per topic (subject)
  • 1 external exam per topic (subject)


Type of certificate awarded: 

Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement: N4 Public Management from the DHET.