Certification:
Occupational Certificate
SAQA ID:
101869
Credits:
240 Credits
Duration:
12-24Months
Requirements:
Grade 12/Matric Equivalent with Mathematical Literacy and Communication
With this qualification, successful learners could pursue a career as a:
- Business Owner
- Project Manager
- Project Director
- Programme Manager
- Risk Manager
- Business Consultant
- Project Coordinator
This qualification is designed for:
- Aspiring and current project managers
- Professionals across various industries
- Recent graduates seeking to specialize in project management.
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
- Level 4 with Mathematical Literacy and Communication.
- A certified copy of your Grade 12 report.
- A certified copy of your ID.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Project Manager. A Project Manager applies knowledge of project management to achieve project objectives in a specific field of application.
A qualified learner will be able to:
- Initiate a project to address specific project objectives.
- Plan and prepare the delivery of a project.
- Execute and control the delivery of a project management plan.
- Manage the project close out process.
RATIONALE
Project Managers are the people in charge of a specific project or projects within a company or a government entity and any small or large scale development project requires high quality project management skills. The need for a qualification that will serve as a competency framework for the development of project managers is identified by a number of key government strategic frameworks and policy documents. Project Managers however can work in a variety of fields, from Information and Communication Technology, Human Resources, Advertising, Marketing, Construction and more.
Improved service delivery and economic growth in South Africa are dependent on the quality of project management skills available in the country. Project management is a cross-cutting function, needed in all social and economic sectors. This qualification presents a competency framework appropriate for South African contexts and was developed and closely benchmarked against international standards.
The qualification establishes a national standard for the training of fully qualified Project Managers and is closely aligned with international best practice.
CURRICULUM STRUCTURE
- 121905000-KM-01: Introductory Studies for Project Managers, Level 5, 4 Credits
- 121905000-KM-02: Project Integration Management, Level 5, 4 Credits
- 121905000-KM-03: Project Scope Management, Level 5, 8 Credits
- 121905000-KM-04: Project Time Management, Level 5, 8 Credits
- 121905000-KM-05: Project Cost Management, Level 5, 8 Credits
- 121905000-KM-06: Project Quality Management, Level 5, 8 Credits.
- 121905000-KM-07: Project Human Resource Management, Level 5, 8 Credits
- 121905000-KM-08: Project Communications Management, Level 5, 8 Credits
- 121905000-KM-09: Project Risk Management, Level 5, 8 Credits
- 121905000-KM-10: Project Procurement Management, Level 5, 8 Credits
- 121905000-KM-11: Project Stakeholder Management, Level 5, 8 Credits
Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 80.
- 121905000-PM-01: Initiate a project, Level 5, 4 Credits.
- 121905000-PM-02: Plan and develop a project management approach and scope statement, Level 5, 8 Credits.
- 121905000-PM-03: Plan and develop a project time line and schedule, Level 5, 8 Credits.
- 121905000-PM-04: Plan for and project the cost of a project, Level 5, 8 Credits.
- 121905000-PM-05: Plan project management systems, Level 5, 8 Credits.
- 121905000-PM-06: Monitor and control the scope of a project, Level 5, 8 Credits.
- 121905000-PM-07: Control the project delivery schedules and costs, Level 5, 8 Credits.
- 121905000-PM-08: Control the project quality, Level 5, 8 Credits.
- 121905000-PM-09: Manage and control the human resources of a project, Level 5, 8 Credits.
- 121905000-PM-10: Conduct and control project communication and stakeholder interaction, Level 5, 8 Credits.
- 121905000-PM-11: Manage and control project risks, Level 5, 8 Credits.
- 121905000-PM-12: Manage and control project procurement activities, Level 5, 8 Credits.
- 121905000-PM-13: Manage and control project close-out activities, Level 5, 8 Credits.
Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 100.
- 121905000-WM-01: Attend to project initiation management processes, Level 05, 10 Credits.
- 121905000-WM-02: Attend to project planning processes, Level 5, 20 Credits.
- 121905000-WM-03: Attend to project execution and control processes, Level 05, 20 Credits.
- 121905000-WM-04: Attend to project close out processes, Level 5, 10 Credits.
Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 60.
