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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

National Higher Certificate: Management

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
1095	National Higher Certificate: Management
ORIGINATOR
Committee of Technikon Principals
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
National Higher Certificate	Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies		Generic Management
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	240	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"		SAQA 9900/00	2003-07-01	2006-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2007-06-30		2010-06-30

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

This qualification is intended for persons who can function as operational and tactical (functional) managers in any enterprise. The qualifying learner will be competent in applying selected management principles and techniques in supporting and implementing strategies, policies and procedures.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

HET certificate at Level 5

Language proficiency at level 4

Applying basic management skills at operational level

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

The qualification will be awarded to a learner who has provided evidence to the satisfaction of the assessors that the stated competence of the qualification, as detailed in the specified outcomes, has been achieved, either through education and training in a single provider's learning programme, or through experience that complies with the stated specified outcomes.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

A Manage information in an enterprise
B Manage resources for effective and efficient achievements of enterprise goals
C Manage and develop people to contribute constructively to the achievement of goals of the enterprise
D Apply the principles of marketing within the enterprise
E Manage human resources within the enterprise
F Manage purchasing within the enterprise
G Manage production within the enterprise
H Ensure organisational effectiveness within the enterprise
I Develop a holistic overview and understanding of the establishment and functioning of an enterprise
J Apply basic quantitative techniques for decision-making
K Apply basic principles of business communication within the workplace
L Know the basic principles of industrial relations

Specified Outcomes

A.
A.1 Gather and process data (e) (8 credits) (NQF 5b)

A.2 Store and retrieve information (e) (8 credits) (NQF 5b)

A.3 Distribute information (e) (8 credits) (NQF 5b)

A.4 Use manual and automated systems in managing information (e) (8 credits) (NQF 5b)

A.5 Plan and conduct meetings according to meeting procedures (e) (8 credits) (NQF 5b)

B.
B.1 Plan resources to achieve tactical objectives ? (12 credits) (NQF 5b)

B.2 Organise and allocate work to achieve tactical objectives ? (12 credits) (NQF 5b)

B.3 Monitor and control resources to achieve tactical objectives (e) (20 credits) (NQF 5b)

B.4 Secure effective resource allocation for activities (e) (20 credits) (NQF 5b)

C.
C.1 Lead individuals, groups and teams to achieve enterprise goals ? (16 credits) (NQF 5b)

D.
D.1 Apply the basic principles of marketing (e) (20 credits) (NQF 5a)

D.2 Manage the marketing function (e) (20 credits) (NQF 5b)

E.
E.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of individual behaviour, social processes and personnel management (e) (20 credits) (NQF 5a)

E.2 Manage the personnel functions within an enterprise (e) (20 credits) (NQF 5b)

F.
F.1 Manage the purchasing function (e) (20 credits) (NQF 5a)

F.2 Determine quality, purchasing quantities and sources of supply (e) (20 credits) (NQF 5b)

G.
G.1 Apply the basic principles of production management (e) (20 credits) (NQF 5a)

G.2 Manage the production function (e) (20 credits) (NQF 5b)

H.
H.1 Apply the basic principles of work study (e) (20 credits) NQF 5a)

I.
I.1 Develop an understanding of the basic business and economic principles (e)
(8 credits) (NQF 5a)

I.2 Develop an understanding of the place, purpose and objectives of the enterprise functions (e) (8 credits) (NQF 5a)

I.3 Develop and apply entrepreneurial skills (e) (4 credits) (NQF 5a)

J.
J.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the application of basic quantitative techniques (e) (20 credits) (NQF 5a)

K.
K.1 Apply the basic principles of interpersonal communication, general business writing skills and oral communication (e) (20 credits) (NQF 5a)

L.
L.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of labour economics and industrial relations (e) (20 credits) (NQF 5a)

Critical Outcomes embedded in the specified outcomes

Identifying and solving problems where responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made

Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community

Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively

Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information

Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion

Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others

Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation

Contributing to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large, by making it the underlying intention of any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of:

* Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively
* Participating in the life of local, national and global communities as responsible citizens
* Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts
* Exploring education and career opportunities
* Developing entrepreneurial opportunities

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

A.
A.1.1 Relevant data are correctly gathered and efficiently processed

A.2.1 Data is stored accurately and relevant information is processed efficiently

A.3.1 Information is a accurately and timely distributed

A.4.1 Information is effectively managed

A.5.1 A meeting must be effectively planned and conducted according to meeting procedures

B.
B.1.1 Tactical policies and plans for management approval are drawn up

B.1.2 Policies and plans are approved

B.1.3 Tactical performance measurements and standards are developed

B.2.1 Organisational structures to optimise operations are designed and developed

B.2.2 Tactical systems and methodologies are determined

B.3.1 Financial control systems and procedures are established

B.3.2 Effectiveness of financial control systems are implemented and reviewed

B.4.1 Budgetary proposals for expenditure and revenue are made and justified

B.4.2 Budgets are negotiated and agreed upon

B.4.3 The budgetary process is managed and controlled

B.4.4 Performance of budget holders against their budget allocations are monitored, controlled and reviewed

B.4.5 Identify different sources of finance

C.
C.1.1 Different approaches are taken into consideration to identify and describe the appropriate leadership for the context

D.
D.1.1 The basic principles of marketing are applied

D.2.1 The marketing function is managed

E.
E.1.1 An understanding of the basic principles of individual behaviour, social processes and personnel management is demonstrated

E.2.1 The personnel functions within an enterprise are managed

F.
F.1.1 The purchasing function is managed

F.2.1 Quality, purchasing quantities and sources of supply are determined

G.
G.1.1 The basic principles of production management are applied

G.2.1 The production function is managed

H.
H.1.1 The basic principles of work study is applied

I.
I.1.1 Business and economic principles are identified and their relationship justified

I.2.1 An understanding of the place, purpose and objectives of the functional areas of an enterprise is identified and demonstrated

I.3.1 A culture of entrepreneurship is effectively created, maintained and enhanced

J.
J.1.1 An understanding and application of basic quantitative techniques is demonstrated

K.
K.1.1 The basic principles of interpersonal communication, general business writing skills and oral communication are applied

L.
L.1.1 An understanding of the principles of labour economics and industrial relations is demonstrated

Integrated assessment:

Written examinations
Case studies
Business simulations/games or logbook (experiential learning component)

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Vertical articulation with the Bachelors Degree: Management

MODERATION OPTIONS

SERTEC/HEQL

Advisory committee

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Experience:
Five years' management or teaching experience in the field of management

Qualifications:
Relevant NQF 6 qualification

NOTES

While South Africa still had Technikons, all of their qualifications were registered under the Committee of Technikon Principals. After the Technikons became Universities of Technology or merged with Universities, the qualifications were registered under each of these institutions, and the CTP qualifications fell away (hence the end date of 2006, above). Where relevant, replacement information is
shown in the table above.

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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