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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Diploma in Small Business Management 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
114853  Diploma in Small Business Management 
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 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies  Generic Management 
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 
This qualification is intended for persons who can function mainly as 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 and will be able to deal effectively with contemporary issues on a tactical (functional) level. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
The qualification will also be awarded to a learner who has provided evidence that the stated competence of the qualification has been achieved through experience that complies with the stated specified outcomes.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirements for this qualification is:
  • National Senior Certificate, NQF 4 granting access to Diploma studies.
    Or
  • Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4.
  • National Certificate (Vocational), NQF Level 4.
    Or
  • Higher Certificate in a related field, NQF Level 5. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification consists of compulsory and elective modules at NQF Level 5 and 6 totalling 360 Credits. 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Management of resources for the effective and efficient achievements of enterprise goals.
    2. Manage the process of transforming inputs into outputs.
    3. Manage and develop people to contribute constructively to the achievement of goals of the enterprise.
    4. Initiate and manage change to support growth and survival in a dynamic environment.
    5. Manage social issues within the enterprise.
    6. Manage legal requirements within the enterprise.
    7. Train and supervise culturally diverse administrative staff.
    8. Apply the principles of marketing within the enterprise.
    9. Manage human resources within the enterprise.
    10. Manage purchasing within the enterprise.
    11. Manage production within the enterprise.
    12. Ensure organisational effectiveness within the enterprise.
    13. Develop a holistic overview and understanding of the establishment and functioning of an enterprise.
    14. Apply basic quantitative techniques for decision-making.
    15. Apply basic principles of business communication within the workplace.
    16. Know the basic principles of industrial relations. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
  • Basic assessment of the entity's working capital position.
  • Assess the influence of the time value of money on financial decisions.
  • Analyse financial statements.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
  • Logical reasoning in the analysis of a given context is demonstrated.
  • Demonstrate a range of techniques to determine effectiveness and efficiency.
  • The impact of decisions is assessed relative to other entities and the organisation as a whole.
  • Apply quality assurance principles to a given context.
  • Communication, monitoring and control are integrated to support quality management principles.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
  • Describe ways of identifying development needs.
  • Compile recommendations for development are compiled.
  • Identify opportunities to develop own performance.
  • Plan self-development.
  • Take the necessary action to develop self.
  • Create and enhance effective working relationships with one's immediate manager.
  • Identify and minimise interpersonal conflict.
  • Contribute effectively to the development and implementation of disciplinary and grievance procedures.
  • Strategies, contemporary issues of groups and teams are taken into consideration to identify and describe the appropriate leadership for the context.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
  • Describe techniques for overcoming resistance to change in the enterprise.
  • Evaluate the impact of strategy and contemporary issues.
  • Suggest approaches to effect change.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
  • Develop an understanding of corporate culture, social responsibility, ethics and politics.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
  • Establish compliance procedures for regulatory codes and standards are established.
  • Monitor compliance procedures.
  • Review and assess procedures and legal obligations.
  • Implement prescribed procedures for manufacture, transport, storage and handling.
  • Correctly implement the necessary documentation for safe handling.
  • Correctly interpret and apply applicable clauses of the Act.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:
  • Develop an appropriate staff development plan.
  • Administrative staff is supervised according to supervisory principles.
  • Illustrate the practical application of cultural diversity in the workplace.
  • Coordinate the administrative functions effectively.
  • Accurately prepare quality assurance principles.
  • Cost is efficiently controlled.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8:
  • Applied the basic principles of marketing.
  • Manage the marketing function.
  • Conduct strategic marketing planning, retail marketing and international marketing.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 9:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of individual behaviour, social processes and personnel management.
  • Manage the personnel functions within an enterprise.
  • Understand and apply the concepts of organisational behaviour.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 10:
  • Manage the purchasing function.
  • Determine quality, purchasing quantities and sources of supply.
  • Explain the integration of the purchasing function and techniques.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 11:
  • Apply the basic principles of production management.
  • Manage the production function.
  • Manage the production function together with computer systems.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 12:
  • Apply the basic principles of work study.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 13:
  • Identify the business and economic principles and justify their relationship.
  • Identify and demonstrated an understanding of the place, purpose and objectives of the functional areas of an enterprise.
  • Maintain and enhance a culture of entrepreneurship is effectively created.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 14:
  • Demonstrate an understanding and application of basic quantitative techniques.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 15:
  • Apply the basic principles of interpersonal communication, general business writing skills and oral communication.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 16:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of labour economics and industrial relations.

    Integrated Assessment:
  • Written examinations.
  • Case studies.

    Business simulations/games or logbook (experiential learning component). 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification is comparable to international qualifications. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    The qualification allows for both horizontal and vertical articulation possibilities:

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Advanced Diploma in Business Management, NQF Level 7.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Diploma in Management, NQF Level 6. 
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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. University of Johannesburg 


    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.