GENERIC MANAGEMENT
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE:
GENERIC MANAGEMENT: ID 59201
NQF LEVEL 5: 162 CREDITS
Why National Certificate in Generic Management?
This certificate forms part of a learning pathway of management qualifications across various sectors and industries. It is specifically designed to develop management competencies required by learners in any occupation, particularly those who manage first line managers. The qualification develops key concepts, principles and practices of management that will enable learners to lead, manage, organise and control first line managers and team leaders. The learners will typically be managers who have other junior managers or team leaders reporting to them. In smaller organisations or entities, the managers could primarily be responsible for managing the supervisors and staff within their section, division or business unit.
What to expect from this qualification?
- Initiate, develop, implement and evaluate operational strategies, projects and action plans so as to improve the effectiveness of the unit.
- Monitor and measure performance and apply continuous or innovative improvement interventions in the unit.
- Lead and manage a team of first line managers to enhance individual, team and unit effectiveness.
- Build relationships with superiors and with stakeholders across the value chain.
- Apply the principles of risk, financial and knowledge management and business ethics within internal and external regulatory frameworks.
- Enhance the development of teams and team members.
What are Prerequisites?
- Communication at NQF Level 4
- Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4
What about Recognition of Prior Learning?
Previous knowledge will be recognised, subject to evidence presented in accordance with the general principles of assessment and the requirements for integrated assessment.
Course Unit Standards to be achieved?
| Type | ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE |
| Core | 252044 | Apply the principles of knowledge management |
| Core | 252037 | Build teams to achieve goals and objectives |
| Core | 252020 | Create and manage an environment that promotes innovation |
| Core | 252032 | Develop, implement and evaluate an operational plan |
| Core | 252027 | Devise and apply strategies to establish and maintain workplace relationships |
| Core | 252021 | Formulate recommendations for a change process |
| Core | 252029 | Lead people development and talent management |
| Core | 252043 | Manage a diverse work force to add value |
| Core | 252034 | Monitor and evaluate team members against performance standards |
| Core | 252025 | Monitor, assess and manage risk |
| Core | 252035 | Select and coach first line managers |
| Fundamental | 120300 | Analyse leadership and related theories in a work context |
| Fundamental | 252026 | Apply a systems approach to decision making |
| Fundamental | 252036 | Apply mathematical analysis to economic and financial information. |
| Fundamental | 252042 | Apply the principles of ethics to improve organisational culture |
| Fundamental | 252022 | Develop, implement and evaluate a project plan |
| Fundamental | 252040 | Manage the finances of a unit |
| Fundamental | 12433 | Use communication techniques effectively |
What about Electives?
These will be discussed with the client based on sector or industry requirements.
What about the method of delivery?
The course can be delivered on line or face to face, and this will depend on government policies on Covid-19, client specification and preference.