OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATE: PROJECT MANAGER
Lead, Plan, Deliver, Succeed.
The Occupational Certificate: Project Manager is designed for individuals who want to become skilled, confident, and effective project management professionals. The programme equips learners with the knowledge and practical skills needed to successfully initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and close projects across various industries.
Students gain hands-on experience and learn industry best practices that enable them to manage projects efficiently while achieving organisational objectives.
SAQA ID: 101869
Credits: 240
NQF Level: 5
About the Programme
This comprehensive qualification covers the complete project management life cycle and provides practical training aligned with current industry standards.
The programme is ideal for individuals who want to:
- Build a career in project management
- Improve leadership and organisational skills
- Manage projects effectively in any industry
- Deliver projects on time and within budget
- Drive business growth and innovation
What You Will Learn
Students will develop expertise in:
- Project Integration Management
- Project Scope Management
- Project Time Management
- Project Cost Management
- Project Quality Management
- Project Human Resource Management
- Project Communication Management
- Project Risk Management
- Project Procurement Management
- Project Stakeholder Management
Programme Purpose
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare learners to:
- Operate effectively as Project Managers
- Apply project management methodologies
- Achieve project objectives and organisational goals
- Initiate and deliver projects that create value
- Lead teams and manage stakeholders successfully
What You Will Be Able To Do
After completing the qualification, learners will be able to:
- Initiate projects to address business objectives
- Plan and prepare project delivery strategies
- Execute and monitor project activities
- Control project performance and resources
- Manage project closure processes successfully
Programme Duration
Knowledge Modules
8 Months
Practical Modules
6 Months
Workplace Modules
4 Months
Total Programme Duration: 18 Months
Programmes are offered on both full-time and part-time study options.
INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE
REGISTRTION:
R3 500
MONTHLY FEE:
R1500
TOTAL:
R25 000
Career Opportunities
Graduates may pursue careers such as:
- Project Coordinator
- Project Manager
- Programme Manager
- Project Analyst
- Project Scheduler
- Construction Project Manager
- Engineering Project Manager
- Site Manager
- IT Project Manager
- Software Project Manager
- IT Programme Manager
Stages of Project Management
Initiation
Define project objectives, scope, and requirements.
Planning
Develop project schedules, budgets, resources, and risk management plans.
Execution & Control
Implement project activities while monitoring performance and progress.
Close-Out
Evaluate project outcomes, complete deliverables, and formally close the project.