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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Master of Laws in Labour Law 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
13802  Master of Laws in Labour Law 
ORIGINATOR
University of Pretoria 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Master's Degree  Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security  Justice in Society 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  180  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 09  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 1141/23  2021-07-01  2024-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2025-06-30   2028-06-30  

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 
The main purpose of the LLM Degree is to provide learners with an applied knowledge of the labour law in general, and also in specific new areas of labour law. The labour law is a fast developing, dynamic field of law, and is an absolute necessity for economic empowerment and social upliftment.

Secondly the qualification will enhance the market ability of the learners in the labour market and would ensure job opportunities in the fields of law and commerce. As such the qualification would create more opportunities than a pure law qualification.

South Africa is part of the world community and our labour law should take note of international developments. This qualification will satisfy the need for highly skilled professional to drive the development process for the benefit of South Africa and also Africa as a whole. This will also ensure lifelong learning and development in labour law.

The added value of this qualification is to provide South Africa with professionals with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to translate into competent performance in the workplace. Learners should demonstrate knowledge, skills and applied competence in Labour Law and related sub-fields as required by NQF levels. A further purpose of this qualification is to provide equip learners with the foundation for further research and development as subsequent NQF levels. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
The institution conducts 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 is:
  • Bachelor of Laws, NQF Level 8.
    Or
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Labour Law, NQF Level 8. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Assess and solve complex labour law problems;
    2. Work with experts in other law disciplines such as civil procedure, insolvency law and alternative dispute resolution; and other disciplines such as human resources and sociology to solve interdisciplinary problems;
    3. Assess and utilise computer legal databases and extract information;
    4. Understand and apply the philosophy of the labour law, rather than the detail;
    5. Teach and instruct others in the use of labour law;
    6. Understand the international dimensions and influences on labour law. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Integrated Assessment:
    The learner will be assessed through group discussions, dissertations and an examination as to the basic level of knowledge pertaining to their knowledge of the principles. The level of assessment will be to test the learners in the solving of typical practical problems and as to the philosophy of labour law. The latter will serve as a tool to enable the learners to solve problems that were not encountered in the teaching situation. Input from practitioners in the fields of labour law will be used, as well as academic assessment by external examiners and moderators.
  • Written examinations.
  • Oral examinations.
  • Mini m dissertation/research report. 
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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 
    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Cognate Master of Laws, NQF Level 9.

    Vertical Articulation
  • Doctor of Laws in Comparative Labour Law, NQF Level 10. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015. 

    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 Pretoria 


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