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Public Financial Management for Non-Financial Managers
Brief Description
The short course in Public Financial Management for Non-Financial Managers provides you with knowledge and skills in the basic concepts and principles of financial management in the public sector as general middle or senior manager. The course aims to provide you with a basic introduction to the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) of 1999 (as amended), together with insights to National Treasury regulations, the Medium-term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) process and effective strategic planning to effectively perform your duties that pertain to financial outcomes. You will also develop a better understanding of financial procedures, calculations and activities of a business enterprise.
Learning Outcomes
After completion of this course, delegates will be able to:
  • grasp the basic concepts and principles necessary for sound financial management
  • implement the requirements of the PFMA
  • comply with the Treasury Regulations
  • implement effective strategic planning and an effective MTEF process
  • prepare the budget linked to the strategic plan
  • develop and measure performance
  • develop skills for effective management of internal control systems
  • and- undertake effective financial reporting processes.
Course Content
The course covers the following topics:
1. The basic concepts and principles necessary for sound financial management
2. The requirements of the PFMA
3. The Treasury Regulations
4. Effective strategic planning and the MTEF process
5. The budget linked to the strategic plan
6. Development and measurement of performance
7. Risk and asset management principles
8. Skills for effective management of internal control systems
9. Effective financial reporting processes
Entry Requirements
National Senior Certificate (Grade 12/Matric)

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Course Number:
P000196
Catalogue and Category:
Public Administration and Management
Who Should attend:
This course is ideal for you if you are a Public officials.
Delivery Mode:
Contact Sessions
Contact Days:
5