Occupational Certificate: Project Manager

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION:

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Project Manager. A Project Manager applies knowledge of project management to achieve project objectives in a specific field of application.

A QUALIFIED LEARNER WILL BE ABLE TO:

• Initiate a project to address specific project objectives.
• Plan and prepare the delivery of a project.
• Execute and control the delivery of a project management plan.
• Manage the project close out process.

SKILLS RATIONALE:

Project Managers are the people in charge of a specific project or projects within a company or a government entity and any small- or large-scale development project requires high quality project management skills. The need for a qualification that will serve as a competency framework for the development of project managers is identified by several key government strategic frameworks and policy documents. Project Managers however can work in a variety of fields, from Information and Communication Technology, Human Resources, Advertising, Marketing, Construction and more.

Improved service delivery and economic growth in South Africa are dependent on the quality of project management skills available in the country. Project management is a cross-cutting function, needed in all social and economic sectors. This qualification presents a competency framework appropriate for South African contexts and was developed and closely benchmarked against international standards.

The qualification establishes a national standard for the training of fully qualified Project Managers and is closely aligned with international best practice.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

• Level 4 with Mathematical Literacy and Communication. 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES:

• Initiate a project to address specific project objectives.
• Plan and prepare the delivery of a project.
• Execute and control the delivery of a project management plan.
• Manage the project close out process.