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 through the application of Batho Pele principles to their own work and context; facilitation of community participation in democratic processes and structures ; and understanding of the policy and legal framework guiding the Ward Committee system and its functioning.
Learner Outcomes
After completion of this course learners will be able to:–
- Understand and explain how the Batho Pele principles apply to their own work roles
- Understand the application of Batho Pele principles in the public sector
- Identify and describe successful examples of application of Batho Pele principles in public sector
- Understand the importance of Batho Pele principles to government and effective service delivery
- Establish the extent of participation in democratic processes and structures
- Promote awareness of democratic processes and structures
- Facilitate community participation in democratic processes and structures
- Evaluate the process of awareness raising and facilitation
- Describe and explain the notion of participatory governance at local level
- Understand the constitutional provisions relating to local government and public participation
- Understand the policy and legal framework that underpins local government in South Africa
- Understand the policy and legislative framework guiding ward committee system and its functioning
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 : What are Batho Pele Principles in the Work Environment
Module 3 : The Application of Batho Pele in the Public Sector
Module 4 : The Importance of Batho Pele to Government and Effective Service Delivery
Module 5 : Public Participation in Democratic Processes and Structures
Module 6 : How to Promote Awareness of Democratic Processes and Structures
Module 7 : Facilitation of Community Participation in Democratic Processes and Structures
Module 8 : Evaluation of Public Awareness and Facilitation on Public Participation
Module 9 : Models of Participatory Governance at Local Level
Module 10 : Legislation and Provisions Relating to Local Government and Public Participation
Module 11 : Local Government Policy and Legal Framework in South Africa
Module 12 : Policy and Legal Framework Guiding Ward Committee System and Its Functioning in South Africa
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