The Department strives to instil entrepreneurial skills in our graduates to support their academic talents.

Therefore ongoing entrepreneurial exposure will be presented via successful local business people and other

entrepreneurial experts. Students and staff are encouraged become members of the various professional and

institutional bodies.

What can a diplomate do in this career?

Graduates can be employed as:

• Personnel Officer
• Marketing Consultant
• Supervisors
• First-Line Managers
• Senior/Middle Manager
• Branch Manager
• Business Advisors.

 Who will employ a diplomate?

The graduates will/can be employed by Government (national departments, provincial departments and local

authorities); private and parastatal organisations; research organisations; tertiary education institutions, and

non-governmental organisations.

Purpose of the Qualification

This qualification is intended for persons who can function as operational and tactical (functional) managers in

any enterprise. The qualifying learner will be competent in applying selected business principles and techniques

in supporting and implementing strategies, policies and procedures.

The Students who completes this diploma will be in a position to grow with the department and become

administrative consultants or managers.

Minimum Admission Requirements

National Senior Certificate (NSC)

The possession of a National Senior Certificate (NSC) or its equivalent shall serve as the

general admission requirement in all programmes offered by the Department of People

Development.