PROJECT MANAGER

Gain nationally recognized project management skills

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATE

NQF LEVEL 5, CREDITS 240

SAQA ID: 101869

Registration Details for Individuals

  • Program/Course Name: Project Manager, SAQA ID: 101869, NQF Level 5, Credits 240

  • Duration: One Year and Five Months

  • Registration Fee: R750.00 (Non-refundable)

  • Administration Fees: R3,000.00

  • Monthly Fees: R2,250.00 / Total Fees R38,250.00

  • Course Fee: R41,250.00

  • Total Amount Payable: R42,000.00


PAYMENT TERMS:

  • On Registration Payment: R6,000.00

    • Registration Fee: R750.00

    • Administration Fees: R3,000.00

    • Monthly Fees: R2,250.00


Registration Details for a Group of 5 or More

  • Program/Course Name: Project Manager, SAQA ID: 101869, NQF Level 5, Credits 240

  • Duration: One Year and Five Months

  • Registration Fee: R750.00 (Non-refundable)

  • Administration Fees: R3,000.00

  • Monthly Fees: R2,100.00 / Total Fees R35,700.00

  • Course Fee: R38,700.00

  • Total Amount Payable: R39,450.00


PAYMENT TERMS:

  • On Registration Payment: R5,850.00

    • Registration Fee: R750.00

    • Administration Fees: R3,000.00

    • Monthly Fees: R2,100.00


Entry Requirements

  • NQF Level 4 Qualification with Mathematical Literacy and Communication.

  • RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment.


Programme Contents

Knowledge Modules – Through Classroom Delivery

  • Introductory Studies for Project Managers, Level 5, 4 Credits

  • Project Integration Management, Level 5, 4 Credits

  • Project Scope Management, Level 5, 8 Credits

  • Project Time Management, Level 5, 8 Credits

  • Project Cost Management, Level 5, 8 Credits

  • Project Quality Management, Level 5, 8 Credits

  • Project Human Resource Management, Level 5, 8 Credits

  • Project Communications Management, Level 5, 8 Credits

  • Project Risk Management, Level 5, 8 Credits

  • Project Procurement Management, Level 5, 8 Credits

  • Project Stakeholder Management, Level 5, 8 Credits

Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 80.


Practical Modules

  • Initiate a project, Level 5, 4 Credits

  • Plan and develop a project management approach and scope statement, Level 5, 8 Credits

  • Plan and develop a project time line and schedule, Level 5, 8 Credits

  • Plan for and project the cost of a project, Level 5, 8 Credits

  • Plan project management systems, Level 5, 8 Credits

  • Monitor and control the scope of a project, Level 5, 8 Credits

  • Control the project delivery schedules and costs, Level 5, 8 Credits

  • Control the project quality, Level 5, 8 Credits

  • Manage and control the human resources of a project, Level 5, 8 Credits

  • Conduct and control project communication and stakeholder interaction, Level 5, 8 Credits

  • Manage and control project risks, Level 5, 8 Credits

  • Manage and control project procurement activities, Level 5, 8 Credits

  • Manage and control project close-out activities, Level 5, 8 Credits

Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 100.


Workplace Modules

  • Attend to project initiation management processes, Level 5, 10 Credits

  • Attend to project planning processes, Level 5, 20 Credits

  • Attend to project execution and control processes, Level 5, 20 Credits

  • Attend to project close-out processes, Level 5, 10 Credits

Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 60.


Benefits to the Sector, Society, and the Economy

Project Managers are essential for any project, large or small, within companies or government entities. This qualification serves as a competency framework for developing project managers, addressing skills gaps and contributing to economic growth in South Africa. Project managers are needed across sectors like ICT, HR, Marketing, Construction, and more.

Improved service delivery and economic growth depend on skilled project managers. This qualification has been benchmarked against international standards to align with key government strategies.


Articulation for the Occupational Qualification

  • Horizontal Articulation:

    • National Certificate: Generic Management, Level 5, SAQA Qual ID: 59201

    • Higher Certificate: Operations Management, Level 5, SAQA Qual ID: 88916

  • Vertical Articulation:

    • Advanced Certificate in Project Management, Level 6, SAQA Qual ID: 83546

    • Advanced Certificate: Management, Level 6, SAQA Qual ID: 90665

    • Diploma in Operations Management, Level 6, SAQA Qual ID: 59509


How to Apply and Enroll for the Programme


Documents to be Submitted on Application

  • Fully completed application form, indemnity, and consent form

  • Certified copy of identification (ID copy) (Valid certification within a six-month period)

  • Certified copy of qualifications (Valid certification within a six-month period)

  • Proof of payment of registration & tuition fees

Gain nationally recognized project management skills