Occupational Certificate

Project Manager

SAQA ID: 101869 - NQF Level: 5 - Credits: 240 - Duration: 24 Months

Course Overview

The National Certificate in Project Management is designed to equip learners with comprehensive project management skills applicable across various industries, including Information and Communication Technology, Human Resources, Advertising, Marketing, Construction, and more. This qualification aligns with international best practices and establishes a national standard for training fully qualified project managers in South Africa.

Course Structure

The qualification consists of Knowledge Modules, Practical Skill Modules, and Work Experience Modules.

Purpose

This course addresses the critical need for high-quality project management skills to enhance service delivery and economic growth in South Africa. It provides a competency framework tailored to South African contexts, enabling professionals to manage projects effectively in diverse social and economic sectors.

Entry Requirements

Minimum Qualification: NQF Level 4 with Mathematical Literacy and Communication.

Knowledge Modules (80 Credits)

KM-01, Introductory Studies for Project Managers, Level 5, 4 Credits.
KM-02, Project Integration Management, Level 5, 4 Credits.
KM-03, Project Scope Management, Level 5, 8 Credits.
KM-04, Project Time Management, Level 5, 8 Credits.
KM-05, Project Cost Management, Level 5, 8 Credits.
KM-06, Project Quality Management, Level 5, 8 Credits.
KM-07, Project Human Resource Management, Level 5, 8 Credits.
KM-08, Project Communications Management, Level 05, 8 Credits.
KM-09, Project Risk Management, Level 05, 8 Credits.
KM-10, Project Procurement Management, Level 05, 8 Credits.
KM-11, Project Stakeholder Management, Level 05, 8 Credits

Practical Skill Modules (100 Credits)

PM-01, Initiate a project, Level 5, 4 Credits.
PM-02, Plan and develop a project management approach and scope statement, Level 05, 8 Credits.
PM-03, Plan and develop a project time line and schedule, Level 05, 8 Credits.
PM-04, Plan for and project the cost of a project, Level 05, 8 Credits.
PM-05, Plan project management systems, Level 05, 8 Credits.
PM-06, Monitor and control the scope of a project, Level 05, 8 Credits.
PM-07, Control the project delivery schedules and costs, Level 05, 8 Credits.
PM-08, Control the project quality, Level 05, 8 Credits.
PM-09, Manage and control the human resources of a project, Level 05, 8 Credits.
PM-10, Conduct and control project communication and stakeholder interaction, Level 05, 8 Credits.
PM-11, Manage and control project risks, Level 05, 8 Credits.
PM-12, Manage and control project procurement activities, Level 05, 8 Credits.
PM-13, Manage and control project close-out activities, Level 05, 8 Credits.

Work Experience Modules (60 Credits)

WM-01, Attend to project initiation management processes, Level 05, 10 Credits.
WM-02, Attend to project planning processes, Level 5, 20 Credits.
WM-03, Attend to project execution and control processes, Level 05, 20 Credits.
WM-04, Attend to project close out processes, Level 5, 10 Credits.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, learners will demonstrate:

Proficiency in project scope management, including practices, techniques, and performance measures.
Competence in cost control processes, including variance and trend analysis, and earned value performance reporting.
Understanding of project quality assurance and control concepts, practices, and techniques.
Ability to evaluate cost management policies and procurement against governance criteria.
Knowledge of project close-out processes, including customer satisfaction verification, resource demobilization, contract closure audits, and handover procedures.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can pursue roles such as:

Project Manager
Project Coordinator
Programme Manager
Project Consultant
Team Leader in project-based environments