FETC: Leadership Development NQF 4

Opelong offers the Leadership Development qualification at NQF level 4 which is aimed at councillors, leaders and municipal managers in local government. The typical learner will be an employee in local government, wishing to gain the competence to fulfill the requirements of his/her current job obligations or a municipal employee or councillor wishing to gain a qualification so as to advance his/her career opportunities. In addition persons seeking future employment in the local government sector may choose to complete this qualification..

Upon completion of this qualification qualifying learners will develop competencies to utilise leadership skills to enhance service delivery in a specific sector or context.

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Prerequisites:

The Leadership Development NQF 4 entry requirements are

• Communication, NQF level 3
• Mathematical Literacy, NQF Level 3
• Computer Literacy, NQF Level 3

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Accreditation:

Opelong Business Institute is accredited by LG SETA to offer the Leadership Development NQF 4 qualification

SAQA ID : 50081

NQF Level : 4

Credits : 160

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Outcomes:

After successful completion of the Leadership Development NQF 4 qualification, learners will be able to

• Deal with issues and provide strategic leadership at various levels including community.
• Build consensus amongst diverse groupings of people with various interests.
• Apply innovative, creative and flexible strategies and thinking when dealing with community issues and needs.
• Build trust between the councillors, officials, community and various competing interest groups while maintaining personal integrity.
• Manage conflict.
• Demonstrate the commitment and tenacity to achieve set objectives.
• Communicate with conviction, confidence and integrity at all levels and constituencies.