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Learning Programme Description

This course designed for learners working in a Ward Committee or Local Government structure, where the acquisition of skills and competence from this course will add value to their job. This course will contribute to the aspirations of individuals seeking to develop a career pathway in Local Government and administration by applying communication, interpersonal and conflict management principles in Ward Committee functions, processes; and applying knowledge of community issues in relation to development projects.

Learner Outcomes

After completion of this course learners will be able to:–

• Understand and explain the communication and delegated function of ward committees
• Describe and apply communication techniques in the functioning of ward committees
• Understand and describe the management of municipal performance and the role of ward committees
• Understand and explain the role of ward committees in Council decision-making and accountability
• Apply basic conflict management techniques to ensure effective resolutions in conflict situations that may arise in ward committee functioning
• Apply the principles of facilitation to effectively manage relations within the Ward Committee
• Apply an understanding of the dynamics and structures prevalent in communities
• Advise communities of the effect that development projects have on communities in a local context.
• Advise community structures on the effect that regeneration of the local economy will have
• Advise community structures on the different types of agreements

Duration : 12 days

Entry Requirements

Matric or equivalent, or competence in communication and experience of working in the local government.

Course Outline

Module 1 : Introduction
Module 2 : Communication and Delegation of Functions in Ward Committees
Module 3 : Communication Techniques in the Functioning of Ward Committees
Module 4 : Municipal Performance Management and the Role of Ward Committees
Module 5 : Role of Ward Committees in Council Decision Making and Accountability
Module 6 : Conflict Management Techniques for Ward Committees
Module 7 : Principles of Facilitation to Effectively Manage Relations within Ward Committees
Module 8 : Dynamics and Structures Prevalent in Communities
Module 9 : The Effect of Development Projects on Communities in a Local Context
Module 10 : The Effect of Regeneration of the Local Economy
Module 11 : Different Types of Development Agreements

Note : New Unit Standards has been issued to replace “ applying knowledge of community issues in relation to development projects”.