NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: GENERIC MANAGEMENT (STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT LEARNING PROGRAMME, NQF LEVEL 5, SAQA ID 59201, LP 74512, 165 CREDITS)

This Services SETA qualification specializes in strategic management, enabling middle managers to lead first-line supervisors through strategy formulation, implementation, leadership evaluation, and governance in business units.

COURSE STRUCTURE AND MODULES

Features core strategic units at NQF Level 6 within the Level 5 framework: fundamentals (communication/maths), core management (78 credits), and electives focused on strategy (total 165 credits).

Key modules:

  • Formulate strategy and implementation plan (264395, 6 credits); Evaluate self as leader (264398, 5 credits).
  • Apply corporate governance/ethics (264400, 5 credits); Analyse strategy/external environment (264407, 3 credits).
  • Manage communication (264408, 3 credits); Negotiation for objectives (264409, 5 credits).

DURATION

12 months learnership with blended training, workplace application, and assessments.

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

  • Equip managers to develop and translate functional strategies into clear operational plans.
  • Strengthen the ability to lead and align teams, improving communication and ethical conduct across the unit.
  • Build competence in analysing internal and external environments to inform strategic decisions.
  • Enable managers to drive effective implementation and monitor performance for sustainable organisational results.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • NQF Level 4 qualification or equivalent.
  • Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4.
  • Prior supervisory or team-leading experience.

WHO SHOULD APPLY

  • Middle managers responsible for junior supervisors or team leaders in any sector.
  • Experienced supervisors stepping into broader functional or departmental leadership roles.
  • Managers seeking to deepen their strategic leadership and implementation capability for career progression.