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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: |
Occupational Certificate: Supply Chain Executive |
SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
111386 | Occupational Certificate: Supply Chain Executive | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
Development Quality Partner-TETA | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
- | OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
Occupational Certificate | Field 11 - Services | Wholesale and Retail | ||
ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
Undefined | 180 | Not Applicable | NQF Level 07 | Regular-ELOAC |
REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
Reregistered | EXCO 0425/24 | 2019-10-24 | 2025-12-30 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2026-12-30 | 2029-12-30 |
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 replaces: |
Qual ID | Qualification Title | Pre-2009 NQF Level | NQF Level | Min Credits | Replacement Status |
93544 | Occupational Certificate: Supply and Distribution Manager | Not Applicable | NQF Level 07 | 125 | Complete |
PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION |
Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the learner with the required knowledge, practical skills and workplace-based experience to prepare a learner to operate as a Supply Chain Executive. A Supply Chain Executive develops, reviews and monitors the implementation of supply chain strategic plans and policies that are required to coordinate all departments and functional areas to achieve organisational objectives. A qualified learner will be able to: Rationale: Supply chain management covers a number of disciplines and occupations in the fields of procurement, logistics and sales. In order for any organisation or company to have an efficient and cost effective supply chain, it requires strategic and tactical planning as well as coordination across the fields of procurement, logistics and sales. The importance of a progression path in support of continuous professional development within the supply chain, aligned to requirements of international professional bodies in this sector, has become increasingly important in a global environment. It therefore became necessary to ensure alignment with international requirements and to provide for career progression at a strategic level to ensure better integration between the various supply chain components at a strategic level. This revised qualification reflects the needs of the international professional bodies and focuses on the development of operational plans, in support of supply chain strategies, to manage, align and coordinate the areas of procurement, logistics and sales. Qualified Supply Chain Executives are critical to the on-going performance of South Africa as an international player in the world economy and they, therefore, need to be equipped with the required knowledge, skills and competencies to remain compliant with national and international standards. On completion of the qualification job opportunities would be available in both the public and private sectors locally and internationally. The qualification would also provide opportunities for career pathways and life-long learning. Target groups identified include learners with an NQF Level 6 qualification and working in the supply chain. Employers will benefit from appointing qualified workers in terms of increased productivity and ability to be competitive in the local and international market. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
RPL for Access to the External Integrated Summative Assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of results or by certifying a work experience record. RPL for Access to the Qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may Recognise Prior Learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: Or |
RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
Y |
QUALIFICATION RULES |
This qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skills and Work Experience Modules:
Knowledge Modules: Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 82. Practical Skill Modules: Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 62. Work Experience Modules: Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 36. |
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
1. Formulate an integrated supply chain strategy.
2. Evaluate, align and review supply chain policies. 3. Monitor and evaluate supply chain strategy and policy implementation. |
ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3: Integrated Assessment: Integrated Formative Assessment: The skills development providers will use the curriculum to guide them on the stipulated internal assessment criteria and weighting. They will also apply the scope of practical skills and applied knowledge as stipulated by the internal assessment criteria. This formative assessment leads to entrance into the integrated external summative assessment. Integrated Summative Assessment: An external integrated summative assessment, conducted through the relevant QCTO (Quality Council for Trades and Occupations) Assessment Quality Partner is required to issue this qualification. The external integrated summative assessment will focus on the Exit Level Outcomes and Associated Assessment Criteria. |
INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
This qualification was compared with two qualifications offered internationally under the auspices of two separate Professional Bodies/Associations in the supply industry:
The American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) was founded in 1957 as a resource for supply chain and operations management professionals. APICS is a world leader with regards to education and training in the supply chain and subscribe to a three level certification that is globally recognised. The certification used in this qualification stretches over one year. The topics addressed are listed below. Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM). The design of the supply chain and the supply chain strategy, the risks and improvement thereof from the CPIM certification are covered in this qualification. This qualification does not require any workplace experience. SCPRO Level 2 (Supply Chain Pro certification: Level 2): The Council for Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) is a world leader with regards to education and training in the supply chain and subscribe to a certification that is globally recognised. The certification used in this qualification has a duration of one year. The topics addressed by this certification are listed below. The supply chain strategy, risk assessment management and sustainability aspects of the SCPRO level 2 certification are covered in this qualification. This qualification does not require any workplace experience. Conclusion: This qualification compares to a certain extend with the CPIM and SCPRO level 2 certification listed above in terms of content and duration, but it also adds the benefit of workplace experience. |
ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
This qualification has the following articulation possibilities horizontally with the following qualifications:
Horizontal Articulation: Vertical Articulation: |
MODERATION OPTIONS |
N/A |
CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
N/A |
NOTES |
Qualifying for External Assessment:
In order to qualify for an external assessment, learners must provide proof of completion of all required modules by means of statements of results and work experience records. Foundational Learning Competence is not a requirement for this qualification. Additional Legal or Physical Entry Requirements: None. Criteria for the Accreditation of Providers: Accreditation of providers will be done against the criteria as reflected in the relevant curriculum on the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) website. The curriculum title and code is: Encompassed Trades: This qualification does not encompass any trade. Assessment Quality Partner (AQP): Qualifications Registered as Part Qualifications: None. |
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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