The Higher Certificate in Supply Chain Management is a programme that equips students with a sound fundamental knowledge base and basic skills regarding supply chain management.
The Higher Certificate in Supply Chain Management offers a combination of theory and practice in the area of supply chain management. The qualification aims to develop an integrated conceptual understanding, synthesis and application of specific issues in supply chain management.
The purpose of this qualification is to equip students with a sound fundamental knowledge base and basic skills regarding supply chain management.
The Higher Certificate in Supply Chain Management is aimed at equipping first line managers with the knowledge and skills required to fulfil their management role within the supply chain field. This includes the areas of warehousing, transport, inventory, materials management and purchasing.
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.
Curriculum
Management Principles
Introduction to Supply Chain Management
Introduction to Purchasing Management
Logistics and Material Handling
Introduction to Operations Management
Basic Economics and Finance
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:
Supply Chain Manager
Procurement Manager
Demand/ Inventory Planner
Logistics Manager
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 Supply Chain Management.
Individuals looking to get into the logistics or procurement field.
Managers of small businesses.
Individuals who are currently in supervisory and management positions looking to improve their management skills.
Dive into the stories of MANCOSA's finest – our graduates, sharp analytical thinkers and strategic visionaries making waves in industries at home and on the world stage.
Dr Prashina Mohangi
Mohamed Althaaf Ebrahim
Ayanda Dlamini
Marga Claassen
Thabang Patrick Malusi
Givon Christian
Start your journey & enquire about this programme now.
