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Managing municipal assets and liabilities

Name: Managing municipal assets and liabilities
SKU: 46300
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Original price was: R3,200.00.Current price is: R2,200.00.

4 May 2026

Course Outcomes – (SAQA ID 116362)

The objective of this program is to equip municipal financial managers, asset managers, and finance officials with the knowledge and practical skills required to apply asset management principles within a municipal environment. The course focuses on strengthening the ability of participants to manage municipal assets throughout their lifecycle, ensuring that assets are properly recorded, safeguarded, maintained, and utilised to support sustainable service delivery.

Municipal assets such as infrastructure, buildings, vehicles, equipment, and community facilities represent significant public investments. Effective asset management ensures that these resources are protected and used efficiently to support municipal development priorities and community needs.

Through this program, participants will develop the capability to link asset management practices with financial management, planning, and governance processes. Participants will also strengthen their ability to provide reliable asset information that supports budgeting decisions, infrastructure planning, and long-term municipal sustainability.

Category: Municipal Financial Management Program Tags: Asset management for municipalities, MFMP, MMC, Municipal Financial Management Program

Description

Course format: Face to face and online attendance

How to use capital asset management knowledge to influence decisions at the boardroom table

Master the governance, risk and assurance activities around capital asset management

Best practice frameworks

National Treasury best practices | Integrated risk and control | Net present value | Cash flow forecasting

Duration

12 hours, with a portfolio of evidence to be submitted. LGSETA competency certificate issued if completed successfully

Course Objectives

Understand the importance of asset management in supporting effective municipal governance and service delivery.
Apply principles and processes for the identification, recording, and safeguarding of municipal assets.
Strengthen asset register management to ensure accurate and reliable asset information.
Support asset lifecycle management, including acquisition, maintenance, utilisation, and disposal of assets.
Analyse asset information to support budgeting, infrastructure planning, and financial decision-making.
Promote accountability and transparency in the management of municipal assets.
Ensure that asset management practices comply with legislative and regulatory requirements governing municipal financial management.