SAQA Qualification ID: 58395
NQF Level: 5
Credits: 120
Originator: SGB Project Management
Quality Assurance: Services SETA under the Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework (OQSF)
Registration Status: Passed the end date (last enrolment: 30 June 2026; last achievement: 30 June 2029)
Replacement Qualification: Occupational Certificate: Project Manager (SAQA ID 101869)
Purpose of the Qualification:
This qualification is designed to equip learners with the competencies required to manage small to moderately complex projects. It enables learners to:
- Operate in varied project contexts under general supervision.
- Select and apply both standard and non-standard procedures.
- Take full responsibility for project outputs and group contributions.
- Demonstrate a broad and deep knowledge base in project management.
- Apply a wide range of scholastic and technical skills relevant to the field.
Target Audience:
- Individuals with prior work experience or an NQF Level 4 qualification in Project Management.
- Those working in or with project teams across sectors (technical, business, public, community).
- Entrepreneurs managing their own businesses using project-based approaches.
Learning Assumed to Be in Place:
- Communication at NQF Level 4
- Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4
- Computer Literacy at NQF Level 4
Qualification Structure:
- Fundamental Component: 15 credits (compulsory)
- Core Component: 73 credits (compulsory)
- Elective Component: Minimum of 36 credits from a pool of 95 available
Exit Level Outcomes:
Learners will be able to:
- Communicate effectively within a project environment.
- Plan projects using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Execute and control projects to meet deliverables and stakeholder expectations.
Assessment Approach:
- Integrated assessment combining theory and practice.
- Includes formative, diagnostic, and summative assessments.
- May involve workplace-based assessments, simulations, and case studies.