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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Diploma in Logistics 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
101017  Diploma in Logistics 
ORIGINATOR
University of Johannesburg 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Diploma (Min 360)  Field 11 - Services  Transport, Operations and Logistics 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  Not Applicable  NQF Level 06  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2027-06-30   2029-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

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PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
The qualification focuses on the development, evaluation and implementation of supply chain principles. Learners should develop intellectual competencies and practical skills in the range of decisions implicit in planning and implementing challenges in the supply chain environment. Upon successful completion of this qualification, the learner shall possess fundamental knowledge on how logistics can contribute to value creation in the supply chain environment.

Rationale:
To equip learners with the knowledge of supply chain management as well as to be actively involved in all the areas of supply chain management. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning(RPL):
Not applicable for entry into National Diploma: Logistics Management.

Entry Requirements:
  • National Senior Certificate, National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 4 (with Mathematical subjects at the required level). 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    N 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification comprises of compulsory and elective modules at National Qualifications Framework(NQF) Level 5 and 6 totalling at 424 Credits.
    Compulsory Modules, Level 5, 248 Credits:
  • Administrative Communication 1A, 16 Credits.
  • Business Management 1B, 16 Credits.
  • Applied Accountancy Skills 1A, 16 Credits.
  • Business and Administrative Communication 1B, 16 Credits.
  • Administrative Communication 1B, 16 Credits.
  • Applied Accountancy Skills 1B 16 Credits.
  • End-User Computing A (BEU1A00) - 16 Credits.
  • Business Management 1A - 16 Credits.
  • End-User Computing B (BEU11B1) - 16 Credits.
  • Logistics 2A - 12 Credits.
  • Costing and Estimating - 16 Credits.
  • Business Law 1B - 12 Credits.
  • Business Law 1A - 12 Credits.
  • Purchasing 2A, 12 Credits.
  • Costing and Estimating, 16 Credits.
  • Logistics 2B, 12 Credits.
  • Purchasing 2B, 12 Credits.

    Elective Modules, Level 5, 32 Credits (Choose Two):
  • Marketing 1B, 16 Credits.
  • Marketing 1A, 16 Credits.
  • Employment Relations 1A, 16 Credits.
  • Employment Relations 1B, 16 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules, Level 6, 144Credits:
  • Business Management 2A, 16 Credits.
  • Business Management 2B, 16 Credits.
  • Purchasing 3A, 14 Credits.
  • Business Management, 3A, 16 Credits.
  • Logistics 3A, 14 Credits.
  • Production Planning and Control 1A, 12 Credits.
  • Purchasing 3A, 14 Credits.
  • Business Management 3B, 16 Credits.
  • Logistics 3B, 14 Credits.
  • Production Planning and Control 1B, 12 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Explain and apply logistics management concepts and principles.
    2. Explain the importance and role of the logistics industry, and the regulation thereof on a macro- and micro-level.
    3. Use important ethical implications in decision-making within the logistics management context.
    4. Undertake investigations in the logistics field, including gathering, integrating, interpreting and presenting relevant information.
    5. Distinguish between the relationship and impact thereof of different fields within logistics management and transportation management.
    6. Identify and manage logistics management information and select information appropriate to the task.
    7. Utilise the management techniques appropriate to the Logistics Management environment.
    8. Organise and coordinate relevant resource in the logistics management field. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The following Associated Assessment Criteria will be used in an integrated manner across the Exit Level Outcomes:
  • Demonstrate an ability to identify and solve problems.
  • Demonstrate critical and creative thinking about advanced Logistics Management concepts and principles.
  • Correctly apply and reflect on the applications made in terms of concepts to logistics functions.
  • Sufficiently explain the importance and role of logistics.
  • Explain the importance and role of logistics in the management at international, regional and national levels.
  • Identify and describe the ethical implications of decisions taken within the logistics management industry correctly.
  • Plan and execute investigations in the field of logistics as well as explain and apply the correct gathering, integrating, interpreting and presenting information on Logistics Management.
  • Distinguish between the relationships and impact of different areas within logistics and transportation management.
  • Correctly identify and apply relevant logistics management information to adequately manage tasks.
  • Use the necessary management technology, in particular, specified computer hardware and software, including internet and databases.
  • Use computer competently.
  • Organise and coordinate relevant resources in the logistics management field.

    Integrated Assessment:
    The qualification is coherently aligned in that all teaching, learning and assessment activities are linked to module and qualification outcomes. Assessment methods are varied and include a summative and formative assessment to enhance applied competence from learners and facilitate authentic assessment and learning. Assessment will not only be used to determine whether outcomes were achieved but also to generate data for grading and provide feedback in order to improve the curriculum. For all the assessment purposes to be achieved, assignments, case studies and the test will be used. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    There are similar international qualifications, but individual institutions have unique offerings which may or may not articulate with this qualification entirely. There is undoubtedly synergy in courses with variations ranging from slight to extreme synergy-depending on the institution.
    Internationally, although there are stand-alone qualifications in Logistics, most are offered as conversion courses through business, engineering and urban planning departments of colleges and universities.
    The Swinburne University of Technology in Australia offers a Diploma of Logistics which is a general qualification for the integrated management of logistics operations. This qualification prepares learners to responsibly manage varied functions in the broad area of logistics, including freight, supply chains, transport, inventory, procurement, warehousing and other areas. Learners learn to plan and select appropriate equipment, services and techniques to manage this area, and to carry out higher-level strategic planning. The purpose and outcomes of the qualification compare favourably with the institution's qualification. The duration of the qualification is one year full-time which differs from the qualification offered by the institution which is three years full-time. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Vertical Articulation:
  • Advanced Diploma in Logistics, National Qualifications Framework(NQF) Level 7. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced qualification.
     
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    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
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    1. University of Johannesburg 


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