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

Doctor of Administration: Labour Relations Management 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
4955  Doctor of Administration: 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
Doctoral Degree  Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies  Human Resources 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 10  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 
This whole qualification enables learners to further develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of the principles, theories and approaches to, the institutionalised structures and processes, as well as the practice related mechanisms of Labour Relations.

This qualification follows on the NQF 7 - level qualification of M Admin (Labour Relations Management), and is a further advanced step in equipping students at this level with intellectual and practical skills to function as Labour Relations specialists and/or consultants at the strategic executive level, in applicable sectors and fields of the South African and international labour markets.

This qualification further develops the intellectual capacity of students to develop policy and strategic programmes for effective Labour Relations Management in organisations and to act as specialists in all the various practical fields of Labour Relations Management.

This qualification focuses strongly on the further development and advancement of research skills and competencies in the field of Labour Relations Management. The doctoral thesis therefore forms the main obligation in obtaining the qualification.

The outcomes of this qualification will contribute to the student's personal and professional development and a propensity for life long learning. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Matriculation certificate
First degree: B Admin
Honours degree: B Admin Honours with Labour Relations as a subject
Master's degree: M Admin in Labour Relations Management
Other:
Students with qualifications comparable to the M Admin (Labour Relations Management) qualification level (NQF level 07), may be considered for admission to the D Admin Labour Relations Management, depending on the outcome of an applicable evaluation process regarding the nature and scope of the specific qualifications, as well as the proven knowledge, skills and competencies demonstrated by the candidate. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
The successful learner will obtain a further and more advanced qualification, after registration in the highest professional category at the ETQA for Labour Relations Practice, having successfully completed the M Admin. (Labour Relations Management) or other comparable qualification
At the D Admin qualification level the student should already have:
  • The competencies to act as a specialist practitioner or researcher in the application field of Labour Relations Management.
  • The ability to do specialist research related to problem solving and strategic imperatives in Labour Relations Management.

    D Admin (Labour Relations Management)

    Learning outcomes:
    1. Undertaking independent, applicable research in the field of Labour Relations Management, which should contribute meaningfully towards the expansion of scientific knowledge and problem-solving entities of this field. This implies:
  • Identifying a research problem and selecting the applicable methodology to address the problem.
  • The critical analysis of applicable literature and integrating this knowledge with data from an empirical study.
  • Applying the research results in the Labour Relations Management field

    Critical cross-field outcomes:
  • The research competencies of learners are the focus of attention, and are assessed by the supervisor/study leader and a minimum of two external examiners. The doctoral thesis will be evaluated in terms of the student's ability to:
  • Identify a suitable research problem in terms of the stated D Admin level requirements in this regard (research should contribute significantly towards knowledge expansion and problem solving in Labour Relations Management)
  • Effectively plan a research project.
  • Select and implement appropriate research methods.
  • Critically review the literature and to document it according to accepted scientific practises.
  • Analyse the data, utilising relevant qualitative or quantitative methods.
  • Integrate the theoretical knowledge with empirical data.
  • Formulate relevant conclusions.
  • Evaluate research findings.
  • Make applicable recommendations based on research findings.
  • Assessment includes both assessment by the supervisor/study leader and external examiners, resulting in a report of what the learner has achieved, in terms of the aspects mentioned in the previous point.
  • Under certain circumstances an oral examination can be regarded as necessary by the panel of assessors.
  • External examiners /moderators are contracted for all final assessments. An independent report is submitted to the Dean of the Faculty on the standards, effectiveness and relevancy of the assessment procedure. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Selecting and establishing an area of research in the field of Labour Relations Management that will contribute significantly towards knowledge expansion and problem-solving in this scientific field.

    Collecting, analysing, researching, organising and critically evaluating relevant and applicable information. This should enhance personal development, continued effective learning and the ability to deal with important issues and changes.

    Understanding the principles and the inter-related nature of different fields of knowledge application.

    Identifying and solving problems, as well as identifying future challenges and its possible effective management in the field of Labour Relations Management. Thus the further development of reactive and pro-active professional skills

    Integrated assessment:
    Oral examinations
    Other:
    Doctoral thesis 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    None 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    All assessment will be moderated by at least two external examiners.
    The programme will be accredited with the ETQA for Labour Relations Practice/Board for Personnel Practices. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Qualifications required:
    Doctorate in Labour Relations Management

    Career experience required:
    At least three years experience in lecturing or practice in the field of Labour Relations Management

    Other criteria:
    Applicable registration with the Industrial Relations Association of South Africa [IRASA] or at the ETQA for Labour Relations Practice/Board for Personnel Practices 

    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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