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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Diploma in Management 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
97046  Diploma in Management 
ORIGINATOR
Walter Sisulu 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
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 
Purpose:
The Diploma in Management is intended for learners who can function at all managerial levels in any organisation. The qualifying learner will be competent in formulating, interpreting and implementing corporate strategies and problem-solving and decision making in managerial situations. The learner will be working in Government (national departments, provincial departments and local authorities); private and parastatal organisations; research organisations and tertiary education institutions. The qualifying learner will be competent in applying selected management principles and techniques in supporting and implementing strategies, policies and procedures.

Rationale:
The South African economy is characterised by a high level of unemployment and severe shortages of certain skills which are demanded in the economy. Critical shortages exist mostly in the management sector ranging from managers and professionals. Hence, the rationale for the qualification is to strive to instil managerial and project management skills in our graduates to support their academic talents. Therefore, compulsory management exposure will be presented via successful local business people and other entrepreneurial experts through Work Integrated Learning. However, learners and staff are encouraged to become members of the various professional and institutional bodies. After 1994 South African employees were rated as number last compared with other countries. In response to that, this qualification enables learners to enter into labour market as it provides learners with basic knowledge, skills and competencies to perform the job. Since South Africa is a diverse country, management skills are needed as to manage people in organisations, due to this ongoing transformation process, competent managers are needed to manage people by implementing the skills that they have learned. A qualified learner will be able to work in both public and private sector as project managers, general managers, administrators and financial experts. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
The Institution has an RPL policy in place that allows learners access to higher education by recognising their prior learning (short courses and work experience). RPL applications for the institution are received by the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CLTD). The learners are required to complete an RPL application document. Accompanying the RPL application must be certified copies of all previous qualifications and a comprehensive portfolio reflecting on extensive work learning. Once the institution's RPL coordinator has deemed the RPL application as being complete, the portfolio will be sent to the relevant Academic Department for assessment. The department's RPL committee will assess the learner's portfolio thoroughly against the relevant learning outcomes. The learners will have to demonstrate competence in the applicable Exit Level Outcomes. Successful learners will then be accepted into the qualification. Learners applying for RPL will be required to provide evidence of competence by means of portfolios and r challenge assessments as per targeted learning outcomes. This is in keeping with the Institution RPL policy, the institution Senate rules and the departmental rules.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4 granting access to Diploma studies.
    Or
  • Senior Certificate, NQF, Level 4.
    Or
  • National Certificate (Vocational), NQF Level 4 granting access to Diploma studies. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification consists of the following compulsory and elective modules at NQF Level 5 and 6 totalling 372 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules, NQF Level 5: 252 Credits:
  • Management 1, 24 Credits.
  • Project Management 1, 24 Credits.
  • Financial Accounting 1 Module 1, 12 Credits.
  • Financial Accounting 1 Module 2, 12 Credits.
  • Communication Business Administration, 24 Credits.
  • End-user Computing, 24 Credits.
  • Management II, 24 Credits.
  • Financial management 2, Module 1, 12 Credits.
  • Financial Management 2 Module, 12 Credits.
  • Project management 2, 24 Credits.
  • Economic 1 module 1, 24 Credits.
  • Economics 1 module2, 12 Credits.
  • Administrative management 1, 24 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules, Level 6: 90 Credits:
  • Management 3, 30 Credits.
  • Administrative management 2, 20 Credits.
  • Mercantile law 1, 20 Credits.
  • Management practise 3 (WIL), 20 Credits.

    Elective Module, Level 6: 30 Credits (Choose one module):
  • Project Management 3, 30 Credits.
  • Financial Management 3, 30 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1.1. Develop a holistic overview and understanding of the establishment and functioning of an enterprise.
    1.2. Apply basic principles of business communication within the workplace.
    1.3. Know the basic principles of management.
    2. Manage information in an enterprise.
    3. Manage resources for effective and efficient achievements of enterprise goals. Manage and develop people to contribute constructively to the achievement of goals of the enterprise. Manage human resources within the enterprise.
    4. Apply the principles of marketing within the enterprise.
    5. Manage purchasing and production within the enterprise.
    6. Ensure organisational effectiveness within the enterprise. Apply basic quantitative techniques for decision-making. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
  • Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.
  • Identify and solve problems and make responsible ethical decisions within own limit of authority.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
  • Collect, organise and critically evaluate information.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
  • Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
  • Communicate effectively using visual, mathematics and language skills in the modes of oral and written presentations.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
  • Be culturally and ethically sensitive across a range of social contexts in managing and interacting with diverse people in the workplace.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Final mark will be obtained from assessments based on tutorials, assignments, projects, presentation and tests depended on the number of assessments that has been given by the lecturer which is stated clearly in their Learner Guide at the first day of the lecture. For evaluating the assignment a rubric format is being used to assess the performance of the learner. The examination will be written at the end of the year for both semester and year subjects. However, for the semester subject the exams will be written at the end of the semester. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification has been compared with some other international qualifications which boost similar curriculum focus and content. Qualifications from the United Kingdom (UK), Australia and Canada were selected and used for comparability purposes.

    The London School of Economics in the UK offers a Diploma in Management. The qualification equips learners with broad-based management education in key areas such as operations, finance, finance and general information.

    Australian Pacific College offers the Diploma of Management which is designed for learners who seek to gain a deeper understanding of management and management systems within the Australian context. It covers subjects such as Financial Management; Human Resources Management and Information Systems Management.

    In New Zealand, the Diploma in Management offered at the New Zealand Institute of Management focuses on business communication and management techniques to help learners develop leadership, supervision and management skills.

    Conclusion:
    The comparability studies conducted on this qualification reveal that it is in line with international best practices and standards in management. It also compares very well with other international qualifications with similar curriculum focus. The qualifications cited above underscore the level of cognitive demand and academic rigour embedded in this qualification. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows for both possibilities of vertical and horizontal articulation:

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Diploma in Public Management, Level 6.
  • Diploma in Local Government Finance, Level 6.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Advanced Diploma in Management, Level 7.
  • Advanced Diploma in Administrative Management, 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. Walter Sisulu University 


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