Choose the Higher Certificate in Public Sector Procurement to build skills in public sector procurement and supply chain management to promote effective service delivery and economic development at a local or regional government level.
The Higher Certificate in Public Sector Procurement aims to build the capacity of local government officials and those wishing to join the public sector.
The purpose of the programme is to equip students with a sound fundamental knowledge base and basic skills regarding procurement in the public sector.
The programme ensures that students gain knowledge, skills and competencies in procurement.
This programme is offered through online learning. Each module is delivered over a 5 week period.
Articulation
Completion of the Higher Certificate meets the minimum entry requirement for admission to an appropriate Advanced Certificate. A Higher Certificate may also allow access to an appropriate Bachelor’s degree.
Public Sector Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Managing Supply Chain Relationships
Formative Assessment 1 (Knowledge Check Quiz 1)
Formative Assessment 2 (Knowledge Check Quiz 2)
Formative Assessment 3 (Knowledge Check Quiz 3)
Formative Assessment 4 (Knowledge Check Quiz 4)
Summative Assessment (Project)
Careers
Embark on a trajectory leading to positions such as:
Procurement Officer/ Administrator
Buyer
Supply Chain Administrator
Transport and Logistics Administrator
Requirements
The minimum entry requirement is the National Senior Certificate or National Certificate Vocational with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or
An equivalent NQF level 4 qualification with proven proficiency in English.
To be considered via RPL, applicants should be above the age of 23 years.
For further information on this alternative route, please contact a student advisor.
All applicants with an international qualification will be considered in accordance with MANCOSA‘s institutional rules.
FAQs
School leavers looking to pursue a career in public sector procurement.
Individuals currently working in the field of public sector procurement.
This is an area of specialisation as it refers to the procurement management in the context of purchasing and supply chain management of goods and services in the government sector.
Effective procurement and supply chain management systems assist the government in operating fair purchasing practices while also managing public funds more efficiently.
Public Sector Procurement management, like the Higher Certificate in Public Sector Procurement, deal exclusively with government organisations and departments; while private sector procurement deals with privately owned businesses.
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