SAQA ID: 59201(LP 60269)
National Certificate: Generic Management Level 5
Title of Qualification:
SAQA ID: 59201 (LP 60269) National Certificate: Generic Management Level 5
Duration of Qualification:
This programme consists of Fundamental and Elective Unit Standards as follows and will be covered over a period of one year
Total Number of Credits:162
Entry Requirements
N/A
Module 1 – Workforce and Workplace Management
Module 2 - Workplace Operations, Change Management and Communication
Module 3 - Workplace Risk, Coaching and Knowledge Management
Module 4 - Workplace Finances and Project Plans
Module 5 - Workplace Conflict, Brand Mixing and Employee Wellbeing
The National Certificate: Generic Management, NQF Level 5 forms part of a learning pathway of management qualifications across various sectors and industries. The qualification builds on the FETC: Generic Management and further develops the key concepts, principles and practices of management that will enable learners to lead, manage, organise and control first line managers and team leaders. The scope of generic management covers five domains: leadership, managing the environment, managing relations, managing knowledge and the practice of management. This qualification is further intended to empower learners to acquire the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values required to operate confidently as individuals in South African communities and to respond to the challenging economic environment and constantly changing the world of work. The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this qualification are essential for the creation of a talent pool of experienced and effective middle managers that represents the demographics of the South African society. This qualification aims to create a leadership cadre for the South African society throughout multiple industries and sectors both private and public.
Who is the course intended for?
A person acquiring this qualification will be able to manage first line managers in an organisational entity. First line managers may include team leaders, supervisors, junior managers, section heads and foremen. It is specifically designed to develop management competencies required by learners in any occupation, particularly those who manage first line managers. The learners embarking on this qualification will typically be managers who have other junior managers or team leaders reporting to them. In smaller organisations or entities, the managers could primarily be responsible for managing the supervisors and staff within their section, division, or business unit.
Learning assumed to be in place and recognition of prior learning
It is assumed that learners are competent in:
• Communication at NQF Level 4
• Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
This qualification can be achieved wholly or in part through recognition of prior learning in terms of the defined Exit Level Outcomes and/or individual Unit Standards.
Evidence can be presented in various ways, including international and/or previous
national qualifications, products, reports, testimonials mentioning functions performed,
work records, portfolios and/or performance records. All such evidence will be judged
in accordance with the general principles of assessment and the requirements for
integrated assessment.
The exit-level outcomes of the qualification will be the sum of the outcomes of all the
1. Initiate, develop, implement and evaluate operational strategies, projects and action plans so as to improve the effectiveness of the unit.
2. Monitor and measure performance and apply continuous or innovative improvement interventions in the unit.
3. Lead and manage a team of first line managers to enhance individual, team and unit effectiveness.
4. Build relationships with superiors and with stakeholders across the value chain.
5. Apply the principles of risk, financial and knowledge management and business ethics within internal and external regulatory frameworks.
6. Enhance the development of teams and team members.
