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| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: |
| Higher Occupational Certificate: Transformation Practitioner |
| SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
| 125267 | Higher Occupational Certificate: Transformation Practitioner | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| Development Quality Partner - SERVICES SETA | ||||
| PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
| QCTO - Quality Council for Trades and Occupations | OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
| QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
| Higher Occupational Cert | Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies | Generic Management | ||
| ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
| Undefined | 180 | Not Applicable | NQF Level 05 | Regular-ELOAC |
| REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
| Registered | EXCO 0537/26 | 2026-01-30 | 2031-01-30 | |
| LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
| 2032-01-30 | 2035-01-30 | |||
| 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 |
| 49076 | National Diploma: Organisational Transformation and Change Management | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | 251 | Complete |
| PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION |
| Purpose:
The purpose of Higher Occupational Certificate: Transformation Practitioner is to prepare a learner to operate as a Transformation Practitioner. Learners will gain essential knowledge, practical skills, and workplace experience to lead and support organizational transformation within the South African socio-economic and legislative context. By completing this qualification, learners will gain the ability to develop and implement strategic change initiatives, ensure compliance with transformation-related legislation such as the Employment Equity Act and BBBEE, and promote inclusive and ethical workplace practices. This qualification enhances employability, supports career progression into transformation and change management roles, and empowers learners to contribute meaningfully to equity, diversity, and socio-economic development in both public and private sector organizations. A Transformation Practitioner drives organizational transformation by aligning strategic goals with operational practices to foster a culture of inclusivity, diversity, equity and innovation. This role ensures compliance with South African legislative frameworks such as the Labour Relations Act and Employment Equity Act and Regulations while addressing systemic challenges to promote sustainable business growth, productivity and social cohesion. A qualified learner will be able to: A qualified learner will demonstrate the following key attributes: Rationale: The proposed Transformation Practitioner Qualification fulfils a critical need for equipping Practitioners with the skills necessary to lead organizational transformation effectively. The qualification is tailored to address the systemic challenges facing South African organisations, such as compliance with the values and principles of the Constitution of SA and the provisions of BBB-EE Act. These challenges are central to advancing the objectives of the National Development Plan, particularly in promoting inclusivity and reducing inequalities in the organisations. Research and stakeholder insights indicate that many managers, especially at the entry and mid-management levels, lack the competencies to implement and sustain organizational change initiatives effectively. This shortcoming has resulted in poor productivity growth, limited job creation; and the challenge to achieve transformation objectives across various sectors. By providing specialised training in transformation management, this qualification aims to bridge these gaps, fostering business growth, enhanced competitiveness, and socioeconomic development. Currently, there are no similar qualifications or part-qualifications registered on the NQF. Benefits to the sector, society and the economy: Sector: It enhances the capability of professionals to implement broad based economic empowerment, social transformation and diversity management practices, ensuring that organisations meet compliance standards while driving transformation. Society: By embedding principles of inclusivity and equity within organizational practices, the qualification supports South Africa's broader transformation goals and contributes to social cohesion. Economy: Competent transformation practitioners play a vital role in improving productivity and competitiveness. The resulting business growth and job creation directly contributes to the country's economic stability and development. The qualification is designed for a diverse group of learners, including: Collaboration with relevant stakeholders: All relevant stakeholders and in consultation with the relavant Industry Bodies, Employers within the transformation and change environment were involved during the development of this occupational qualification. Curriculum Development Specialists, Moderators and Assessors. Private and Public SDP's were also involved. Typical occupations in which the qualifying learner will operate: |
| LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
| Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
RPL for Access to Training/Exemption Learners may use the RPL process to gain access to training opportunities for a qualification if they do not meet the formal, minimum entry requirements for admission. RPL assessment provides an alternative access route into a qualification. Such an RPL assessment may be developed, moderated and conducted by the accredited Skills Development Provider which offers that specific qualification. Such an assessment must ensure that the learner is able to display the equivalent level of competencies required for access, based on the NQF level descriptors. RPL for exemption from modules For exemption from modules through RPL, learners who have gained the stipulated competencies of the modules of a qualification through any means of formal, informal or nonformal learning and/or work experience, may be awarded credits towards relevant modules, and gaps identified for training, which is then concluded. RPL for Access to the External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA) Learners who have gained the stipulated competencies of the modules of a qualification through any means of formal, informal or non-formal learning and/or work experience, may be awarded credits towards relevant modules, and gaps identified for training, which is then concluded. Upon successful completion of the EISA, RPL learners will be issued with the QCTO certificate for the qualification. Quality Partners are responsible for ensuring the RPL mechanism and process for qualifications and part-qualification is approved by the QCTO. Entry Requirements An NQF Level 4 qualification with English Communication. |
| RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
| Y |
| QUALIFICATION RULES |
| This qualification is made up of compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skill and Work Experience Modules:
Knowledge Modules: Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 58 Practical Skill Modules: Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 72 Work Experience Modules: Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 50 |
| EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
| 1. Design and execute organizational transformation strategies aligned with national legislative frameworks.
2. Deliver an effective B-BBEE strategy design and implementation. 3. Lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of change management initiatives that promote organizational adaptability and inclusivity. 4. Apply policies and programmes that enhance equity, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. 5. Evaluate and apply relevant South African HRD related legislation and legal instruments to integrate compliance frameworks Apply policies and programmes that enhance equity, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. |
| ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
ELO 1: Design and execute organizational transformation strategies aligned with national legislative frameworks. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2: ELO 2: Deliver an effective B-BBEE strategy design and implementation. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3: ELO 3: Lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of change management initiatives that promote organizational adaptability and inclusivity. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4: ELO 4: Apply policies and programmes that enhance equity, diversity and inclusivity in the Workplace. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5: ELO 5: Evaluate and apply relevant South African HRD related legislation and legal instruments to integrate compliance frameworks. Integrated Assessment: Formative Assessments Formative assessments are conducted throughout the training of learners. A range of formal, non-formal, and informal ongoing assessment activities are used to focus on teaching and learning outcomes to improve learner attainment. Formative assessments are conducted continuously by the facilitator to feed into further learning, to identify strengths and weakness, and to ensure the learner's ability to apply knowledge, skills and workplace experience gained. Formative Assessments are conducted by the accredited Skills Development Provider (SDP), and a variety of ongoing assessment methods may be used, for example, quizzes, assignments, tests, scenarios, role play, interviews. Continuous feedback must be provided. Summative Assessments Integrated Assessment involves all the different types of assessment tasks required for a particular qualification, such as written assessment of theory and practical demonstration of competence. To achieve this, the Internal Assessment Criteria (IAC) for all modules as found in the QCTO curriculum document must be followed. An accredited SDP should implement a well-designed, formal, relevant, final internal Summative Assessment strategy for all modules to prepare learners for the EISA. These assessments evaluate learning achievements relating to the achievement of each module of the relevant components of the qualification. Internal Summative Assessments are developed, moderated and conducted by the SDP at the end of each module or after integration of relevant modules, e.g. applied knowledge tests, workplace tasks, practical demonstrations, simulated tasks/demonstrations, projects, case studies, etc. The results of these final formal summative assessments must be recorded. These results, which include the Statement of Work Experience results, where applicable, contribute to the Statement of Results (SoR) that is a requirement for admission to the EISA. A SoR, using the template provided by the Quality Partner, is issued by the accredited SDP for qualifications. The SDP must produce a valid Statement of Results for each learner, indicating the final result and the date on which the competence in each module, of each component, was achieved. Learners are required to produce this SoR, together with their ID document or alternative ID document, at the point of the EISA. |
| INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
| The Higher Occupational Certificate: Transformation Practitioner (NQF Level 5) has been compared to the write-up examines equivalent qualifications in Mauritius and Namibia, chosen for their alignment with transformation and organizational development in African contexts.
Mauritius Qualification Name: Diploma in Organizational Development and Change Management Institution Offering Qualification: Open University of Mauritius Level: MQA Level 5 (comparable to NQF Level 5 in South Africa) Duration: One and Half Years Entry Requirements Core Competencies Similarities Differences Namibia Qualification Name: Certificate in Change Management and Organizational Development Institution Offering Qualification: Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) Level: NQF Level 5 (Namibia) Duration: One Year Entry Requirements Core Competencies Similarities Differences Conclusion The Higher Occupational Certificate: Transformation Practitioner (NQF Level 5) aligns with regional priorities in Mauritius and Namibia, demonstrating shared goals of fostering inclusivity, organizational transformation, and compliance. While the South African qualification uniquely integrates national legislative frameworks, it reflects broader African leadership and transformation practices. These qualifications collectively underscore the growing recognition of transformation practitioners' role in driving socio-economic development across Africa. |
| ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
| This qualification provides opportunities for horizontal, vertical and diagonal articulation options.
Horizontal Articulation: Vertical Articulation: Diagonal Articulation: |
| MODERATION OPTIONS |
| N/A. |
| CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
| N/A. |
| NOTES |
| Additional Legal or Physical Entry Requirements
None Criteria for the accreditation of providers Accreditation requirements, against which Skills Development Providers (SDP) and Assessment Centres, will be accredited, is found in the Curriculum Document, as listed below. The curriculum title and code are: Higher Occupational Certificate: Transformation Practitioner: 242102-001-00-00. Encompassed Trade This is not a trade qualification. Assessment Quality Partner (AQP) Services SETA. |
| 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: |
| 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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| 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. |