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

National Diploma: Entrepreneurship 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
74470  National Diploma: Entrepreneurship 
ORIGINATOR
Durban University of Technology 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
National Diploma  Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies  Finance, Economics and Accounting 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  Level 6  Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L6  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 06120/18  2018-07-01  2018-12-31 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2019-12-31   2023-12-31  

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
20009  National Diploma: Entrepreneurship  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  360  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The qualifying learner will have the competence to apply essential business strategies, principles and techniques to start a small, medium or micro-enterprise and to ensure its effective functioning 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
At least 240 credits on NQF level 5 in Small Business Management or relevant experience in small business management

Proficiency in English

Recognition of prior learning:
The qualification will also be awarded to a learner who has provided evidence that the stated competence of the qualification that complies with the stated specified outcomes, has been achieved through experience 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
Y 

QUALIFICATION RULES 
The qualification will be awarded to a learner who has provided evidence to the satisfaction of the assessors that the stated competence of the qualification, as detailed in the specified outcomes, has been achieved, either through education and training in a single provider's learning programme or through experience that complies with the stated specified outcomes 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
The qualifying person will be able to:

1. Individually manage and develop an SMME and/or a section of a department in an existing SMME and/or share expert knowledge
2. Apply the principles of marketing
3. Render services related to the marketing and leasing of commercial and industrial properties and the management of an estate agency
4. Administer properties (practice property management)
5. Manage production
6. Ensure organisational effectiveness
7. State the basic principles of industrial relations and industrial law
8. Apply principles in cost and management accounting
9. Perform administrative tasks in an administrative office
10. Develop a holistic overview and understanding of the establishment and functioning of an enterprise

SPECIFIED OUTCOMES:

1.
Use comprehensive knowledge of management practice and principles to manage an SMME (C 8)
Use scanning and analytical skills to make contingent decisions and engage in strategic planning (C 8)
Apply creative thinking to solve problems and develop entrepreneurship (C 8)
Apply knowledge of resource practice to manage people (C 8)
Apply communication, teamwork, interactive and networking skills to improve personal relations and engage in outreach and knowledge sharing (C 8)

2.
Apply the basic principles of marketing (C 15)
Manage the marketing function (C 10)
Do strategic marketing planning, retail marketing and international marketing (C 15)

3.
Market commercial and industrial properties, including letting services (E 5)
Select areas of specialisation within commercial and industrial properties (E 5
Obtain exclusive mandates from sellers and buyers (E 5)
Conduct all financial work related to selling commercial and industrial properties (E 5)
Conduct business environmental analysis and forecasting (E 4)
Analyse the business and reflect on the most effective ways to secure its future (E 4)
Design plans for and execute strategic sales management (E 4)
Plan and implement effective financial and office management, including agency documentation (E 4)
Conduct effective people management, inclusive of office staff and independent contractors (E 4)

4.
Canvass landlords and tenants for properties (E 4)
Collect rent and recover costs (E 4)
Arrange for insurance on properties (E 4)
Market management services (E 4)
Manage properties with regard to insurance, tenant mix, collection of rent, reports to owners, etc. (E 4)

5.
Apply the basic principles of production management (E 20)

6.
Apply the basic principles of work study (E 20)

7.
Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of labour relations and labour law (E 20)

8.
Administer stock systems (E 5)
Administer remuneration systems (E 5)
Determine costs of manufactured products (E 5)
Prepare contract accounts (E 5)

9.
Explain the role of the administrative function in an organisational structure (C 3)
Identify office systems and procedures (C 3)
Describe basic management principles (C 3)
Communicate within an administrative environment (C 3)
Create an office environment (C 2)
Develop an understanding of the basic business and economic principles (C 2)
Develop an understanding of the place, purpose and objectives of the enterprise functions (C 2)
Develop and apply entrepreneurial skills (C 2)


CRITICAL OUTCOMES:
1. Identifying and solving of problems in which responses indicate that responsible decisions, using critical and creative thinking, have been made as a small business manager
2. Work effectively with others as a small business manager
3. Organising and managing of oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively as a small business manager
4. Collecting, analysing, organising and critical evaluation of information as a small business manager
5. Communicate effectively as a small business manager
6. Use science and technology effectively and critically as a small business manager, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others
7. Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving context do not exist in isolation
8. Contribute to the full personal development of each learner in small business management and the social and economic development of the society at large, by making it the underlying intention of any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of:
  • Reflecting on and exploring of a variety of strategies to learn more effectively
  • Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities
  • Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts
  • Exploring education and career opportunities
  • Developing entrepreneurial opportunities 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1.
    An in-depth understanding of business practices and principles is demonstrated, as well as an ability to evaluate them critically and creatively
    Management skills are demonstrated in practice
    Progression in business planning is demonstrated
    Same as above
    The ability to deal effectively with HR problems in a given situation is demonstrated
    Ability to identify causes of communication and interaction breakdown and to advise on corrective action is demonstrated
    Activity is undertaken to apply knowledge in solving problems presented by others
    The ability to bring about the necessary interaction is demonstrated

    2.
    The basic principles of marketing are applied
    The marketing function is managed
    Strategic marketing planning, retail marketing and international marketing are done

    3.
    Different fields of specialisation within commercial and industrial property are accurately distinguished
    The leasing of an office block in the central business district of a large town is described in detail
    The process of costing and expected rental income determination of a new office block are correctly described
    A plan is presented for advertising and canvassing in search of potential tenants or buyers for a commercial/industrial property
    Appropriate options for managing sales strategically are chosen
    The most appropriate methods for managing independent contractors and other estate agents are identified
    The process of conducting a business environmental analysis and forecast is demonstrated and, if this exercise is simulated, proof of actual documentation is provided
    Proof of actual documentation is provided

    4.
    Options are considered and possibilities generated for obtaining suitable tenants
    A suitable, inclusive checklist for inspecting properties, is developed
    How to proceed when arranging for insurance on properties, is explained
    A system to successfully verify and pay creditors accounts, is designed

    5.
    The basic principles of production management are applied

    6.
    The basic principles of work-study are applied

    7.
    An understanding of the principles of labour relations and labour law is demonstrated

    8.
    Stock systems are correctly administered
    Remuneration systems are correctly administered
    Costs of manufactured products are correctly determined
    Contract accounts are correctly prepared

    9.
    The role of the administrative function is correctly explained
    Systems and procedures are correctly identified
    The basic management principles are accurately described
    Effective communication in an administrative environment is displayed
    An office layout and environment are effectively designed
    Business and economic principles are identified and their relationship justified
    An understanding of the place, purpose and objectives of the functional areas of an enterprise are identified and demonstrated
    A culture of entrepreneurship is effectively created, maintained and enhanced

    Integrated assessment:

    An application of the following stipulated forms of assessment to a varying degree according to the existing SERTEC requirements.
  • assignments
  • case studies
  • written examination of mastery of the theoretical component of learning 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    The qualification can lead to areas of specialisation and entry requirements to:
  • Business management qualifications
  • Management qualifications 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    SERTEC
    Advisory Committee 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Experience:
    Related working experience in small business management

    Qualifications:
    At least one level higher (e.g. M+4) 

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

    NOTES 
    While South Africa still had Technikons, all of their qualifications were registered under the Committee of Technikon Principals. After the Technikons became Universities of Technology or merged with Universities, the qualifications were registered under each of these institutions, and the CTP qualifications fell away. Where relevant, replacement information is shown in the table above. 

    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.
     
    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. Durban University of Technology 


    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.