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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Diploma in Administrative Management 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
114801  Diploma in Administrative Management 
ORIGINATOR
Walter Sisulu University 
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 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies  Finance, Economics and Accounting 
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
Reregistered  EXCO 0821/24  2021-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2033-06-30  

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 qualification is intended for individuals to work as operational and tactical managers in enterprises. The qualifying learner will be competent in applying selected business principles and techniques in supporting and implementing strategic, policies, and procedures. The qualification is career-oriented in a way that focuses on the student's learning experiences and creates opportunities for development. Learners doing the qualification will be able to grow into positions such as Consultants and Managers.

Rationale:
The qualification is designed for qualified learners to be employed by both the private and public sector, including the research organisation, non-profit organisations, and educations institutions. The qualification is intended for individuals to work as operational and tactical managers in enterprises. The qualifying learner will be competent in applying selected business principles and techniques in supporting and implementing strategic, policies, and procedures. Learners doing the qualifications will be able to grow into positions such as consultants and managers. The learners are mainly focused on general management, specifically on business and commerce.

The learner with this qualification will be able to:
  • Identify and solve problems and make responsible and ethical decisions within own limit of operation.
  • Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, and organisation.
  • Collect, organise and critically evaluate information.
  • Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and language skills in the mode of oral and / or written presentations.
  • Demonstrate the understand of the world as a set of related systems and be culturally and aesthetically sensitive to a range of social contexts in managing and interacting with a diverse set of people in the workplace. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
    The institution conducts Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.

    Entry Requirements:
    The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • National Senior Certificate (NSC), NQF Level 4 granting access to diploma studies.
    Or
  • National Certificate Vocational (NSC(V)), NQF Level 4 granting access to diploma studies.
    Or
  • Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification comprises of compulsory modules at NQF Level 5 and 6 totalling 342 Credits:

    Compulsory Modules at NQF Level 5, 192 Credits.
  • Business Management 1, 24 Credits.
  • Administrative Management 1, 24 Credits.
  • Human Resource Management 1, 24 Credits.
  • Organisational Effectiveness 1, 24 Credits.
  • Administrative Management 2, 24 Credits.
  • Business Management 2, 24 Credits.
  • Human Resource Management 2, 24 Credits.
  • Organisational Effectiveness 2, 24 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules at Level 6, 150 Credits.
  • Administrative Management 3, 30 Credits.
  • Business Management 3, 30 Credits.
  • Human Resource Management 1, 30 Credits.
  • Administrative Management Practice 3, 30 Credits.
  • Economics 1, 30 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Manage the stock and logistics of a retail business following current industry practices for ethics and corporate governance. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The following associated assessment criteria apply across all Exit Level Outcomes.
  • An appropriate strategic stock and logistics plan, which will demonstrate knowledge of the logistics function is developed for a business.
  • Stock and logistics of retail business including useful stock and logistic objectives, policies, strategies, action plans and a logistics budget are adequately planned for a year.
  • An active stock control system is designed.
  • A supplier specification policy is compiled to ensure the right supply of prescribed products at the required conditions.
  • The best possible way of transporting products from the supplier to the business is determined.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Assessment across the qualification forms an integral part of the teaching and learning process. In achieving the learning outcomes, learners are required to comply with the minimum assessments set for the level of the qualification, as per the Institution's Assessment Policy. Assessments vary depending on the module and the outcomes of the module; however, all modules are assessed through formative and summative. The assessment of theoretical modules is usually in the form of assignments, practical's and written tests or examinations. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification compares with the following international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows for both vertical and horizontal articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Diploma in Management, NQF Level 6.
  • Diploma in Public Administration, NQF Level 6.
  • Diploma in Human Resource Management, NQF Level 6.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Advance Diploma in Business Administration, 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: 
     
    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.
     
    1. Walter Sisulu University 


    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.