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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: |
Occupational Certificate: Recruitment Manager |
SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
118251 | Occupational Certificate: Recruitment Manager | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
Development Quality Partner - SERVICES SETA | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
- | OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
Occupational Certificate | Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies | Human Resources | ||
ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
Undefined | 186 | Not Applicable | NQF Level 05 | Regular-ELOAC |
REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
Registered | EXCO 0522/24 | 2021-06-22 | 2025-12-31 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2026-12-31 | 2029-12-31 |
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 |
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as the Recruitment Manager. The Recruitment Manager manages people and resources to ensure compliance and operational delivery of recruitment services.
A qualified learner will be able to: Rationale: Recruitment services play a critical role in accessing employment opportunities. The demand for competent recruitment managers operating in an increasingly complex labour market is a priority for the industry. The qualification will provide learners with specialised competencies to function successfully within the recruitment environment. The recruitment industry, through its qualified managers, manages a significant portion of the permanent and temporary workforce and facilitates the acquisition of job and employment opportunities within the marketplace. This qualification brings together all aspects of recruitment and marketing principles. It seeks to professionalise the industry and is applicable to permanent and temporary employment services. In addition, it provides articulation with other service industries. This qualification will provide an opportunity for persons already in the industry to acquire formal recognition for the competencies that they have acquired. |
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 result or certifying a work experience record. Learners who have been certified competent in some or similar modules through a statement of results from an accredited provider may be granted access to the EISA and credited for those modules after verification through Integrated Formative Assessment. RPL for access to the qualification Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Learners who are competent in some modules after an integrated RPL assessment shall be awarded credits towards relevant modules by issuing a statement of results and granted access to the qualification for learning. Entry Requirements: The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is: |
RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
Y |
QUALIFICATION RULES |
This qualification consists of the following compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skill and Work Experience Modules:
Knowledge Modules: Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 48 Practical Skill Modules: Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 84 Work Experience Modules: Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 54 |
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
1. Manage and control operational planning and the achievement of operational targets.
2. Lead, manage and develop staff to ensure smooth business operations. 3. Manage the implementation of compliance with legal procedures and industry standards. 4. Establish and manage budgets, control expenditure and ensure the efficient use of resources. 5. Oversee the maintenance of an effective and efficient recruitment service. |
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: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5: Integrated Assessment Integrated formative assessment The skills development provider 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. Assessment methods for the qualification are assignments, projects, research, practical evaluation, role play, demonstration, investigations, written tests, oral presentations, reports and supervised written examinations. Integrated summative assessment An external integrated summative assessment, conducted through the relevant QCTO Assessment Quality Partner is required for the issuing of this qualification. The external integrated summative assessment will focus on the exit level outcomes and associated assessment criteria. |
INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
A desktop international comparability study was conducted to evaluate comparable qualifications and programs which exist in other countries. The comparability exercise focused on countries that have formal qualification registration frameworks or an industry representative body that promotes professional development in the occupation. The United Kingdom (UK), Australia and The United States of America (USA) were selected in this regard.
The United Kingdom (UK) The qualifications awarded by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) was selected for comparative purposes. The REC is the largest representative body for the recruitment and placement industry in the UK. The REC is a recognised awarding organisation for recruitment qualifications by: The regulated qualifications in recruitment on the UK Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) include: Level 4: Diploma in Recruitment Management Designed for the purpose of enhancing managerial leadership and team development skills, the REC's progressive and industry specific Level 4 Diploma in Recruitment Management (DipRM) is ideal for all those aiming to drive forward and sharpen professional edge. Key topics for this qualification are: Level 5 Diploma in Recruitment Leadership This highly respected qualification provides the insight, practical skills and knowledge senior recruitment managers and directors' need to manage and enhance processes and efficiencies within their own business. Industry-specific in content, the Level 5 Diploma in Recruitment Leadership (DipRL) is a strategic level qualification and equivalent to degree standard learning. The key topics for this qualification are: Australia The National Register on Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Australia does not list a specific qualification or accredited course for recruitment or staffing professionals as such. The Certificate IV in Human Resources (BSB41015), a listed qualification on the VET, includes a number of units that are comparable, including: United States of America (USA) The American Staffing Association (ASA) is the voice of the United States staffing industry. It is a professional body that promotes the interests of the industry and oversees education in the recruitment or staffing industry. Members of ASA provide a wide range of employment related services and solutions, including temporary and contracting staffing, recruiting and permanent placement, amongst others. The ASA offers a number of training programs for the staffing industry including the Certified Search Consultant. The areas of learning covered by this program include: Client agreements, Equal employment opportunity, Immigration, Workers' compensation, Pre-employment process, Substance abuse and drug testing, Candidate screening, Job security, Direct placement, State licensing and registration laws, Basic contract law, Fee agreements, Employment agreements, employee handbooks, and restrictive covenants. Conclusion The South African qualification is comparable to what is found in the chosen comparisons in terms of what the qualification covers and the range of skills included. The South African qualification, however, is designed to meet current transformational challenges in South Africa. |
ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.
Horizontal Articulation: Vertical Articulation: |
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 a statement of results and work experience. 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 QCTO website. The curriculum title and code are: Recruitment Manager: 121907-001-00-00. Encompassed Trades This qualification encompasses the following trades as recorded on the NLRD: This is not a trade. Assessment Quality Partner Services SETA. |
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. |
NONE |
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. |