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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Postgraduate Diploma in Drafting and Interpretation of Contracts 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
102460  Postgraduate Diploma in Drafting and Interpretation of Contracts 
ORIGINATOR
University of Johannesburg 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-   HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Postgraduate Diploma  Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security  Justice in Society 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Not Applicable  NQF Level 08  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 0414/23  2018-07-01  2023-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
The intended purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with the ability to: Draft and interpret contracts and basic contractual disputes and to recognise and appraise the importance and functioning of a contract as a pre-emptive prevention and safeguard of legal disputes and rights; To further recognise the interrelated legal facets when drafting a contract and utilise same as a decisive and efficient tool in enforcing rights and obligations in the event of a dispute and resultant litigation. This qualification allows learners to demonstrate analytical and interpretative competencies in the application of the law that provide learners with a deeper understanding of the interpretation of drafting of contacts, as well as obtain high-level competence to master the legal dimensions thereof.

Rationale:
Qualified learners of the programme should have advanced knowledge and reflective understanding of and insight into the substantive principles of the subject. They will be able to apply the advanced knowledge and possess practical and theoretical knowledge required to apply the subject principles. Learners should possess all the values and dispositions required to apply the subject in practice. Furthermore, they must demonstrate the problem solving skills, team ship, self-responsibility skills, research skills, communication skills as well as the technological and environmental literacy. Developing macro vision including learning skills; citizenship; cultural and aesthetic understanding; employment seeking skills and entrepreneurship is necessary. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Recognition of Prior Learning(RPL) in the case of learners not complying with the formal entry requirements will be conducted in accordance with the policy and guidelines of the University concerning the recognition of other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. Recognition takes place only where prior learning corresponds to the required National Qualifications Framework(NQF) Level, and in terms of applied competencies relevant to the content and outcomes of the qualification. Through recognition of prior learning students may gain access, or advance placement, or status recognition on the condition that they continue their studies at this University.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum requirement for admission is:
  • A Bachelor's Degree in the field of Law at Level 7. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification comprises of compulsory modules at Level 8 totalling 120 Credits.
    Compulsory Modules, Level 8, 120 Credits:
  • Presumptions, 30 Credits.
  • The rules to rectify and determine the terms of a contract, 30 Credits.
  • Terms of contract English Language Component, 10 Credits.
  • Negotiation skills and strategy 20 Credits.
  • The admissibility of extrinsic evidence, 30 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Identify, analyse, comment on and solve advanced contracts law and associated problems based on a relevant theoretical framework and reflect on the process of problem-solving.
    2. Understand the relationship between the interpretation of contracts and other legal instruments. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
  • Define, analyse and differentiate between the various common law rules as apply to the interpretation of contracts.
  • Analyse the literary facets pertaining to the correct grammar and style in drafting a contract.
  • Explain the common law rules which govern the interpretation of contracts, to define a proper negotiation strategy and the negotiation style which is most appropriate.

    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 includes 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, tests, assignments and an examination which reveal evidence of learning based on the criteria of adequacy will be used. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    There are similar international qualifications, but individual institutions have unique offerings which may/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. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows both horizontal and vertical articulation:
    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Labour Law, Level 8.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Master of Laws in Law of Contracts, Level 9. 
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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: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
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    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.