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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
73555  Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation 
ORIGINATOR
Stellenbosch University 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Postgraduate Diploma  Field 07 - Human and Social Studies  General Social Science 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 08  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

The qualification content is currently being updated for the qualifications with the status “Registered-data under construction” or showing “DETAILS UNDER CONSTRUCTION” to ensure compliance with SAQA’S Policy and Criteria for the registration of qualifications and part-qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) (As amended, 2022). These qualifications are re-registered until 30 June 2027 and can legitimately be offered by the institutions to which they are registered.

 

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.  

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:

The programme has been designed to provide a balanced training to students who require knowledge and skills in monitoring and evaluation methods. The programme is commensurate with similar programmes internationally and builds on the extensive experience of the course lecturers in doing evaluation studies in South Africa over the past 15 years. Given the dire need for rigorous and systematic monitoring and evaluation research in the public and private sectors in contemporary South Africa, this programme will equip students to undertake such research.

Rationale:

There has been an increasing demand for specialised postgraduate training in monitoring and evaluation on the African continent. This demand is driven by public section reforms in many African countries as well as increasing demands for accountability by international donors and development agencies. As a result the past ten years have witnessed a huge increase in demands for accredited training in monitoring and evaluation studies - especially for an integrated, post-graduate level programme. This programme is the first of its kind in the country and - as far as we know - on the African continent. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
A Bachelors Degree in the broad field of the social sciences acceptable to the institution (average of 65% in major subjects).

Recognition of Prior Learning:

The University considers students applying for Recognition of Prior Learning in terms of the "Policy for the Assessment and Recognition of Prior Learning".

Access to the Qualification:

Candidates for inclusion in the programme will be assessed in terms of their academic grounding through their undergraduate degree with at least an average pass mark of 65% in the majors as well as current professional and work context. In particular, preference will be given-where needed-to candidates who work as monitoring and evaluation specialists. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
Y 

QUALIFICATION RULES 
Level, credits and learning components assigned to the Qualification:
  • Exit level of programme; NQF Level 8.
  • Duration (years); 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time.
  • Total credits; 120 credits.

    Learning component; NQF Level; Credits:
  • Core; NQF Level 8; 120 credits.

    Total credits for Qualification; 120 credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    All modules in this programme will be assesses internally. The final end-of-year examination will be internally examined and externally moderated. Since contact teaching and learning is the primary mode of delivery for Stellenbosch University, as well as for this programme, the institutional "Assessment policy" and "Regulations for internal and external moderation and the processing of results" apply directly and are appropriate. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Integrated Assessment:

    The programme will involve both contact teaching (through three contact sessions in January, March and September) as well as continuous web-based e-learning support.

    Students (who may be full-time or part-time) will attend a structured seminar series during the three contact sessions. During the course of the year, students will be given regular feedback on their assignments to the five modules. 

    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    N/A 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    The Postgraduates Diploma follows on a Bachelors Degree (especially in the social and health sciences) and provides entrance to a Masters Degree: Monitoring and Evaluation studies. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    All modules in this programme will have internal assessment with internal moderators. The final end-of-year examination will be internally examined and externally moderated. Since contact teaching and learning is the primary mode of delivery for Stellenbosch University, as well as for this programme, the institutional "Assessment policy" and "Regulations for internal and external moderation and the processing of results" apply directly and are appropriate. 

    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 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. Stellenbosch University 


    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.