| Qualification code: | 90016 |
| NQF level: | 7 |
| Total credits: | 360 |
| SAQA ID: | 94622 |
| APS/AS: | 21 |
| Maximum time to complete this qualification: | 8 years |
Purpose statement:
The purpose of the qualification is to educate human settlements practitioners of governments at national, provincial and municipal spheres and in public entities. Qualifying students will be able to work effectively in any human settlements environment but also specifically in any position in human settlements in the public sector. Qualifying students will be able to demonstrate knowledge, specific skills and applied competence within opportunities for continued personal intellectual growth, gainful economic activity and ethical conduct and leadership in the fields associated with public administration and human settlements management. This qualifying student will be able to perform public administrative functions and be able to apply the following: Perform public administration functions as a basis for managerial decisions for human settlements management.-Apply fundamental aspects, principles, and procedures of financial accounting.-Manage policy implementation of human settlement projects adhering to compliance applicable to housing laws and regulations.-Perform Human recourse duties/responsibilities within the administration on human settlements.-Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental principles of ethics in a comparative multidisciplinary perspective.-Investigate the role that government plays in environmental affairs at national, provincial and local level. This qualification lays the foundation for career advancement and further studies in the fields of Public Administration and Human Settlements Management. Candidates that obtain this degree will also be able to contribute to the theory of human settlements management when they articulate to Higher Degrees or a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration.
This qualification contains modules with practical components, which will require you to spend time away from your home and responsibilities, to gain the required industry exposure through applying your theoretical understanding in a workplace. You will be expected to complete tasks which will reflect your experience and skills gained while in the workplace. These tasks will be formally assessed and grades awarded.
Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification.
A National Senior Certificate (NSC) (Degree endorsement) with at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning,
or
a Senior Certificate (SC) with matriculation exemption (or qualify for the exemption from the Matriculation Board) or with at least a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning,
or
any completed Higher Certificate offered in the College of Economic and Management Sciences,
or
any Diploma obtained in the College of Economic and Management Sciences.
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements as indicated above, should apply for a lower NQF level qualification for which they meet the statutory and additional requirements.
Applicants who would like to apply for admission through recognition of prior learning (RPL) must be at least 30 years old; have completed at least Grade 10; and have at least five years' relevant work experience in the study field in which they would like to apply for admission to a qualification. For more information on RPL criteria visit:
http://www.unisa.ac.za/rpl
Pay the application fee once you've received your student number:
Please note that this application fee is non-refundable even if you decide not to study through Unisa, do not qualify for admission to Unisa or cannot be offered a space due to limited spaces available.
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Apply for admission to undergraduate qualifications for the 2026 academic year between 18 August and 10 October 2025.
Please take note of the following:
Unisa will send the necessary information about registration dates and the registration process to all successful applicants who have confirmed their acceptance of Unisa's offer. Visit www.unisa.ac.za/register for registration information.