SAQA ID: 110942
OC: Supply Chain Practitioner

Title of Qualification:
SAQA ID: 110942 OC: Supply Chain Practitioner

Duration of Qualification:
This programme consists of Core; Fundamental and Elective Unit Standards as follows and will be covered over a period of 18 months.

Total Number of Credits: 180

Entry Requirements
NQF Level 4 qualification with Mathematical Literacy. 

  • 333905-000-01-00-KM-01, Introduction to Supply Chain Management, Level 5, 10 Credits.
  • 333905-000-01-00-KM-02, Demand Execution Management Operations, Level 5, 10 Credits.
  • 333905-000-01-00-KM-03, Transport and Distribution Operations, Level 5, 10 Credits.
  • 333905-000-01-00-KM-04, Inventory Management, Level 5, 10 Credits.
  • 333905-000-01-00-KM-05, Warehousing and Facilities Operations, Level 5, 10 Credits.
  • 333905-000-01-00-KM-06, Production Operations, Level 5, 10 Credits.
  • 333905-000-01-00-KM-07, Procurement Operations, Level 5, 10 Credits.
  • 333905-000-01-00-KM-08, Returns Management, Level 5, 7 Credits.
  • 333905-000-01-00-KM-09, Performance and Contract Management and Improvement of Operations, Level 5, 7 Credits.

    Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 84.
  • 333905-000-01-00-PM-01, Translate Operational Plans and Performance Objectives into Operational Schedules for the Supply Chain, Level 5, 13 Credits.
  • 333905-000-01-00-PM-02, Coordinate and Implement Supply Chain Operational Schedules, Level 5, 13 Credits.
  • 333905-000-01-00-PM-03, Manage Contract Implementation and Service Level Agreements, Level 5, 10 Credits.
  • 333905-000-01-00-PM-04, Monitor Implementation of Demand Execution and Customer Relationship Activities, Level 5, 8 Credits.
  • 333905-000-01-00-PM-05, Monitor Execution of Operational Activities for Transportation, Warehousing and Production, Level 5, 11 Credits.
  • 333905-000-01-00-PM-06, Monitor Operational Procurement Related Activities, Level 5, 5 Credits.

    Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 60.
  • 333905-000-01-00-WM-01, Operational Scheduling and Coordination Processes, Level 5, 22 Credits.
  • 333905-000-01-00-WM-02, Processes for Monitoring and Evaluating Operational Plans, Level 5, 14 Credits.

    Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 36.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the required knowledge, practical skills and workplace-based learning experience to prepare a learner to operate as a Supply Chain Practitioner. A Supply Chain Practitioner develops operational schedules and action plans to coordinate service delivery in the supply chain in accordance with customer/end user requirements and performance objectives and manages relationships with customer/end user and suppliers.

A qualified learner will be able to:

  • Develop and coordinate operational schedules for supply chain operational plans.
  • Monitor execution of supply chain operational schedules.