Diploma in Supply Chain and Logistics Management

Purpose

The purpose of the Diploma Supply Chain and Logistics Management is to prepare learners for the field of Supply Chain and Logistics Management by catering for seasoned professionals as well as new entrants to the industry. This purpose encapsulates providing a formal learning intervention through a Diploma. The qualification will contribute to the career progression of seasoned individuals by consolidating their practical experience as well as acting as an entry point for aspiring supply chain and logistics professionals.

The underlying purpose of the Diploma is to produce individuals capable of making appropriate decisions within the Supply Chain and Logistics industry. Learners of this qualification will be able to contribute positively within the Supply Chain and Logistics Industry and will enable several management competencies.

The purpose consists of the following four pillars

• Equipping learners with foundational business principles;
• Developing fundamental Supply Chain and Logistics competencies;
• Exposing learners to the complexities of the current world of work;
• Understanding the interconnectedness of the contemporary world of work.

Rationale

The Diploma Supply Chain and Logistics Management will provide individuals with necessary skills, competencies and knowledge to pursue a career within the supply chain and logistics industry. There is a constant and increasing demand for skilled professionals within the industry.

The underlying rationale for the Diploma Supply Chain and Logistics Management is to equip learners with a foundational and working knowledge of Supply Chain and Logistics practices. Also, the qualification will ensure that learners create sustainable and lasting value for their organisations.

The Diploma Supply Chain and Logistics Management will enable learners to pursue further higher education qualifications within the Supply Chain and Logistics Management field.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

A learner who does not meet the prescribed admission requirements but has prior learning and relevant work experience may apply for access to the qualification through the Recognition of Prior Learning. The procedure for such recognition may, within the sole discretion of the institution, which includes compliance with one or more of the following requirements:

• Specific results in a set of admission tests;
• Production of proof of alleged skills;
• Successful interviews;
• The achievement of specific outcomes in an approved curriculum at this or any other educational institution indicated for this purpose.

Credit for any module for which a learner receives recognition will follow the national prescripts and the faculty rules in respect of the appropriate curriculum.

RPL permits learners to gain credits from their formal qualifications based on the level and extent of the learner's knowledge. The specified prescribed learning outcomes measures RPL. When applying, learners must provide the following:

• Application form.
• Portfolio of Evidence.
• Certified copy of qualifications (e.g. Advanced Certificate and professional teaching qualification).
• Curriculum vitae (includes work history and references).

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is

• National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4, granting access to Diploma studies.

Or

Senior Certificate, NQF, Level 4.

Or

National Senior Vocational Certificate, NQF Level 4, granting access to Diploma studies.

This qualification consists of the following compulsory modules at National Qualifications Framework Levels 5 and 6 totalling 370 Credits.

Compulsory Modules, Level 5, 120 Credits

• Business Management I, 20 Credits.
• Logistics Management I, 20 Credits.
• Supply Chain Management I, 20 Credits.
• Financial Management I, 20 Credits.
• Economics I, 10 Credits.
• Business Communication I, 10 Credits.
• Business Information Systems I, 20 Credits.

Compulsory Modules, Level 6, 250 Credits

• Business Management II, 20 Credits.
• Logistics Management II, 20 Credits.
• Supply Chain Management II, 20 Credits.
• Financial Management II, 20 Credits.
• Transport Economics I, 20 Credits.
• Business Information Systems II, 20 Credits.
• International Business Management III, 20 Credits.
• Work Integrated Learning III, 10 Credits.
• Logistics Management III, 20 Credits.
• Supply Chain Management III, 20 Credits.
• Entrepreneurship II, 20 Credits.
• Procurement Management I, 20 Credits.
• Marketing and Sales Management II, 20 Credits.

1. Communicate effectively using both written and oral presentations.
2. Initiate, develop, implement and evaluation of supply chain and logistics management operational plans within an organisation that yields tangible value-based results.
3. Critically analyse, monitor and measure the effectiveness of various functions within the supply chain and logistics management.
4. Apply sound financial and business management concepts, principles and methodologies to decision making within the supply chain and logistics management.
5. Fulfil the functions, roles and responsibilities that a supply chain and logistics entry-level manager is required to perform.
6. Lead and manage a team to enhance individual, team and functional area effectiveness within the supply chain and logistics management.
7. Apply the principles of procurement management, business information systems and economics to manage risk through decision-making frameworks.
8. Provide input into the management processes, tools and techniques to ensure continuous improvement and innovation within the supply chain and logistics management.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1

• Create various types of business-related documents using numerous tools.
• Communicate both written and spoken word effectively.
• Gather data from research and compile meaningfully for decision-making purposes.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2

• Identify project priorities by considering a range of options to make the operational decision.
• Initiate and develop the supply chain and logistics operational plans and projects that contribute to the overall business strategy.
• Evaluate the on-going supply chain, and logistics management plans to assess their effectiveness.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3

• Understand the various pieces that comprise the supply chain and logistics management functions.
• Analyse the effectiveness of a process within the supply chain and logistics management.
• Measure and communicate various functions of supply chain and logistics management.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4

• Understand fundamental financial and business management principles.
• Apply financial management concepts, principles and methodologies to decision making within the supply chain and logistics management.
• Apply business management concepts, principles and methodologies to decision making within the supply chain and logistics management.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5

• Do general management functions of a supply chain and logistics manager.
• Display detailed knowledge of the supply chain and logistics functions from the day to day management perspective.
• Demonstrate an understanding of key opportunities and challenges that are present daily for supply chain and logistics managers.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6

• Understand the contribution of each team member towards the overall team or project objective.
• Provide the team with leadership direction towards the achievement of the team or project objectives.
• Understand the teams' resource requirements to achieve the desired project objectives.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7

• Apply procurement management principles and decision-making frameworks to manage operational risks.
• Apply business information systems principles and decision-making frameworks to manage operational risks.
• Apply economics principles and decision-making frameworks to manage operational risks.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8

• Effectively use tools and techniques from the supply chain and logistics industry to manage processes.
• Apply innovative and continuous improvement projects according to generally accepted theory and practice.
• Evaluate results concerning intended outcomes.

Integrated Assessment

Formative Assessment

• The Formative assessments consist of assignments which count 50% toward the final mark.

Summative Assessment

• Final Examination forms part of summative assessment and counts 50% towards the final mark.