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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Diploma in Management 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
96986  Diploma in Management 
ORIGINATOR
University of Johannesburg 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Diploma (Min 360)  Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies  Generic Management 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  Not Applicable  NQF Level 06  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
2027-06-30   2029-06-30  

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 
This qualification intends for learners who can function mainly as tactical (functional) managers in any enterprise. The qualifying learner will be competent in applying selected management principles and techniques in supporting and implementing strategies, policies and procedures and will be able to deal effectively with contemporary issues on a tactical (functional) level. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of prior learning:
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:
  • National Senior Certificate or equivalent, NQF Level 4, granting access to Diploma Studies. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Identify and solve problems where responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made.
    2. Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community.
    3. Organise and manageoneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.
    4. Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
    5. Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion.
    6. Use science and technology effectively and critically, 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 contexts do not exist in isolation.
    8. Contribute to the full personal development of each learner 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 a variety of strategies to learn more effectively.
    9. Participate in the life of local, national and global communities as responsible citizens.
    10. Be culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts.
    11. Explore education and career opportunities.
    12. Develop entrepreneurial opportunities. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The following associated assessment criteria apply across all Exit Level Outcomes:
  • Assess the entity's working capital position.
  • Assess the influence of the time value of money on financial decisions
  • Analyse financial statements.
  • Analyse a given context demonstrating logical reasoning.
  • Determine effectiveness and efficiency demonstrating a range of techniques.
  • Assess the impact of decisions relative to other entities and the organisation as a whole.
  • Apply quality assurance principles to a given context.
  • Integrate communication, monitoring and control to support quality management principles.
  • Describe the ways of identifying development needs.
  • Compile recommendations for development.
  • Identify opportunities to develop own performance.
  • Plan self-development.
  • Take the necessary action to develop self.
  • Created and enhance effective working relationships with one's immediate manager.
  • Identify and minimise interpersonal conflict.
  • Effectively contribute to the development and implementation of disciplinary and grievance procedures.
  • Consider strategies, contemporary issues of groups and teams to identify and describe the appropriate leadership for the context.
  • Describe techniques for overcoming resistance to change in the enterprise are described.
  • Evaluate the impact of strategy and contemporary issues.
  • Suggest approaches to effect change.
  • Develop an understanding of corporate culture, social responsibility, ethics and politics.
  • Establish compliance procedures for regulatory codes and standards.
  • Monitor compliance procedures.
  • Review and assess procedures and legal obligations.
  • Implement prescribed procedures for manufacture, transport, storage and handling.
  • Correctly prepare the necessary documentation for safe handling.
  • Correctly interpret and apply the applicable clauses of relevant legislation.
  • Develop an appropriate staff development plan.
  • Supervise administrative staff according to supervisory principles.
  • Illustrate the practical application of cultural diversity in the workplace.
  • Effectively co-ordinate the administrative functions.
  • Accurately prepare quality assurance principles.
  • Control cost efficiently.
  • Apply the basic principles of marketing.
  • Manage the marketing function.
  • Conduct strategic marketing planning, retail marketing and international marketing.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of individual behaviour, social processes and personnel management.
  • Manage personnel functions within an enterprise.
  • Understand and apply the concepts of organisational behaviour.
  • Manage the purchasing function.
  • Determine the quality, purchasing quantities and sources of supply.
  • Explain the integration of the purchasing function and techniques.
  • Apply the basic principles of production management are applied.
  • Manage the production function is managed.
  • Manage the production function together with computer systems.
  • Apply the basic principles of work study.
  • Identify business and economic principles and justify their relationship.
  • Identify and demonstrate an understanding of the place, purpose and objectives of the functional areas of an enterprise.
  • Effectively create, maintain and enhance a culture of entrepreneurship.
  • Demonstrate an understanding and application of basic quantitative techniques.
  • Apply the basic principles of interpersonal communication, general business writing skills and oral communication.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of labour economics and industrial relations.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Integrated assessment will be carried out through written examinations, case studies, business simulations/games or logbook (experiential learning component) 
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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 
    This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Diploma qualification in a related field, NQF Level 6.

    Vertical articulation:
  • Advanced Diploma in Management, NQF Level 7. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    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.
     
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    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
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    1. University of Johannesburg 


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