Higher Certificate in Procurement Management

Code: 102026 • NQF 5 • 120 credits (≈ 1200 hours)

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About this programme

This qualification develops graduates with the necessary knowledge systems, intellectual competencies, and practical skills to analyse, interpret, understand, and apply procurement management principles. It includes decision-making in logistics and supply chain contexts, innovative problem-solving, and work-integrated learning in procurement environments.

Modules
  • Business Communication for Procurement Managers – 120 credits(≈ 1200 hours)
    Code: ELO 5
    Develop effective verbal, written, and graphical communication skills tailored to procurement contexts.
  • Business Management 1 – 120 credits(≈ 1200 hours)
    Code: ELO 4
    Understand business management concepts, theories, and tasks including enterprise ownership and environmental analysis.
  • Business Management & Business Communication for Procurement Managers – 120 credits(≈ 1200 hours)
    Code: ELO 1
    Understand business management concepts, theories, and tasks including enterprise ownership and environmental analysis.
  • WIL for Purchasing Management – 120 credits(≈ 1200 hours)
    Code: nan
    Gain practical experience applying procurement principles and systems in workplace contexts.
Learning Outcomes (22)
Linked to modules: 22 of 22
  • 1.1 Understand business management concepts and theories.
  • 1.1. Understand business management concepts and theories.
  • 1.2 Describe general management tasks and enterprise ownership forms.
  • 1.2. Describe general management tasks and enterprise ownership forms.
  • 1.3. Analyse micro-, market-, and macro-environments of enterprises.
  • 1.4. Explain planning and its importance in organisations.
  • 2.1. Define procurement management and its relation to business management.
  • 2.2. Describe tasks of a procurement manager and forms of ownership.
  • 2.3. Explain organising, leadership, and control in procurement.
  • 2.4. Identify enterprises within the economic system and management roles.
  • 3.1. Execute basic computer operations and use productivity software.
  • 3.2. Communicate effectively across cultural groups using appropriate formats.
  • 3.3. Analyse target audiences and select appropriate communication channels.
  • 3.4. Utilise email and online communication effectively.
  • 4.1. Understand financial literacy and planning.
  • 4.2. Analyse financial statements and conduct performance analysis.
  • 4.3. Conduct costing, budgeting, and break-even analysis.
  • 4.4. Reconcile financial statements and integrate procurement processes.
  • 5.1. Understand strategic procurement and contract management.
  • 5.2. Apply procurement principles and performance metrics.
  • 5.3. Evaluate procurement processes and develop life skills.
  • 5.4. Integrate theoretical components in applied procurement environments.
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