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

Master of Commerce: Labour Relations Management 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
4839  Master of Commerce: Labour Relations Management 
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 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies  Office Administration 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  240  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 091/21  2021-07-01  2023-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

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 
  • Graduates will be prepared for entering to the labour market as Labour Relations Executives at a strategic level of operation.
  • Graduates will be equipped with the required intellectual capacity to apply the knowledge of the subject in practice and to service the employers and employees in the employment relationship.
  • Graduates will be equipped with the necessary intellectual and practical skills for the optimal utilisation of the institutions and processes provided for in the institutional dispensation of Labour relations. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Matriculation certificate
    First degree: B Com for M Com
    Honours degree: Relevant honours or honours status
    Other:
    At least one (third year level) semester course or a basic certificate programme in Labour Relations. All the fundamental degree subjects required for the B Com degree. 

    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    N 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    The graduate will have a sound knowledge of the legislative framework for and the dynamics of the Labour Relations dispensation in South Africa, as well as that of other comparable countries. He/she will also have the ability to analyse the influences on the Labour relations system, identify strengths and weaknesses and extrapolate from other systems the probable remedies for areas of weakness in the system.

    M Com

    Learning outcomes:
    Topic 1 - Describe all the (theoretical) approaches to the subject of Labour Relations and so describe accurately the nature and content of the subject area.
    Topic 2 - Describe nature and content of the various approaches to Collective bargaining as the key process in Labour Relations, and will be able to effectively bargain collectively and negotiate the substantive content of employment relationship.
    Topic 3 - Do a comparative analysis of various Labour Relations systems, and to evaluate the various structures and process for effectiveness and possible introduction into labour relations practice in South Africa.
    Topic 4 - Analyse the labour market dynamic in South Africa in terms of Labour Market theory, and to access the probable impact of projected developments in the labour market
    Topic 5 - Identify the various national and international influences on labour policy in South Africa, and to extrapolate probable developments in the future.
    Topic 6 - Compare the structural and procedural aspects of various legislative System, in order to contextualise developments in labour legislation in South Africa as the country enters the global village.
    Topic 7 - Identify the role of the employee as a human being in the labour relations system and dispensation so that the study of this subject will not become dehumanised.

    Critical cross-field outcomes:
    Topic 1- critically analyse theoretical concepts and constructs and relate the theory to institutions and processes in business.

    Topic 2 - apply negotiation theory to other business activities and also to utilise this expertise in his/her day-to day living.

    Topic 3 - do comparative analysis of various systems as a basis for theoretical and empirical research.

    Topic 4 - understand basic labour market economics and to describe the environmental influences on labour market dynamics.

    Topic 5 - describe environmental, political social and societal influences on the every day lives of people and on business in general.

    Topic 6 - evaluate legal systems other that that of South Africa and to describe the consequences of globalisation in terms of the influences of the various legal systems.

    Topic 7 - explain the interface between the human being and business dynamics in general, and to evaluate the effect of business systems on the human being.
  • Develop an appropriate research methodology
  • Design, validate and assess the reliability of a research instrument
  • Analyse (statistical/empirical) data.
  • Evaluate research findings
  • Make proper recommendations based on the empirical data. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    All formative and summative assessment or the colloquium presentations, the assignments, colloquium debates, and also the public seminar paper, will be done by a panel consisting of at least two assessors, being the subject Head for Labour Relations and another, independent (academic) assessor from another university or tertiary institution.
    Students will be assessed for their abilities to:
  • Recall theoretical and practical knowledge
  • Collate and associate data.
  • Make associative deductions of implications of certain knowledge.
  • Identify causal relationships between information and behaviours
  • Analyse the causes of certain constructive or disruptive phenomenon.
  • Extrapolate (future) trends from historical patterns.
  • Predict outcomes based on scenarios' and cases.
  • Plan systems and sub-systems.
  • Design processes to meet theoretical requirements.
  • Co-ordinate activities and control processes.
  • Maintain systems and sub-systems.
  • Evaluate results and outcomes.

    The dissertation will be assessed by an academic panel of the department of Human Resources and also by one independent academic external examiner and one external examiner from industry or business. The dissertation will be evaluated in terms of the students (proven) ability to:
  • Plan an independent research project.
  • Describe the research problem.
  • Formulate postulates (where applicable) and a hypothesis.
  • Conduct a proper literature survey.
  • Develop an appropriate research methodology.
  • Design, validate and assess the reliability of a research instrument
  • Analyse (statistical/empirical) data.
  • Evaluate research findings.
    Make proper recommendations based on the empirical data.

    Integrated assessment:
    Oral examinations
    Other:
  • Individual and group colloquium presentations
  • Colloquium debates
  • Public seminar presentations (paper)
  • Seven individual assignments
  • Dissertation based on empirical research 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Related qualifications:
    M Com (Labour Relations Management)

    D Com serves as an entry point to the related qualification 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Moderation by peer group assessors at tertiary training level 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Qualifications required:
    Magister Degree with specialisation in Labour Relations Management or related areas

    Career experience required:
    At least 2 years practical Labour Relations Management experience 

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

    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 


    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.