Higher Certificate in Management

The Higher Certificate in Management is an entry-level qualification and is suitable for candidates not meeting the admission requirements for degree level studies. 

The Higher Certificate in Management can be structured according to the chosen elective focus areas. The various electives of the Higher Certificate in Management are indicated on page 2. Management (MAN001), Entrepreneurship (ENT100), Fundamentals of Business Communication (FBC152) and Fundamentals of Business Studies (FBS152) are the core compulsory modules that form part of each elective.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ELECTIVE FOCUS AREA
The Higher Certificate in Management with Human Resources Management Focus provides foundational skills in management, business communication, and entrepreneurship, alongside practical knowledge in human resource management and labour relations. You will learn to support HR functions, manage employee records, and assist in labour relations processes, preparing you for entry-level roles in HR, administration, and organisational support. This qualification also lays the groundwork for further studies in human resource management, business administration, or related fields.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT ELECTIVE FOCUS AREA
The Higher Certificate in Management with Occupational Health and Safety Focus equips you with essential management, business communication, and entrepreneurship skills, combined with practical knowledge in health and safety management and project coordination. You will learn to support workplace safety initiatives, contribute to risk management, and assist in planning and executing projects in health and safety environments. This qualification prepares you for entry-level roles in occupational health and safety, compliance, and operational support, while providing a pathway for further studies in management, health and safety, or project management.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT ELECTIVE FOCUS AREA
The Higher Certificate in Management with Project Management Focus provides foundational skills in management, business communication, and entrepreneurship, combined with practical knowledge in project management and business law. You will learn to support projects from planning through execution, manage contracts and compliance, and contribute to the successful delivery of organizational initiatives. This qualification prepares you for entry-level roles in project coordination, business administration, and operational support, while providing a pathway to further studies in management, project management, or business law.

PUBLIC SECTOR MANAGEMENT ELECTIVE FOCUS AREA
The Higher Certificate in Management with Public Sector Management Focus equips you with essential management, business communication, and entrepreneurship skills, alongside practical knowledge in public sector management and supply chain processes. You will learn to support government operations, manage procurement and supply chain activities, and contribute to effective service delivery. This qualification prepares you for entry-level roles in public administration and supply chain management, while providing a pathway for further studies in public sector management, business administration, or related fields.

THE ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR THE HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN MANAGEMENT ARE:

• a Senior Certificate (SC); OR

• a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a minimum of 40% in three modules, including a Home Language and a minimum of 30% in three other modules; OR

• a National Senior Certificate – Vocational Level 4 (NC(V));

with

• a minimum of 40% for English Home Language and 30% for First Additional Language.

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The programme outcomes for the Higher Certificate in Management are:

1. Demonstrate the competence in basic aspects relating to communication in an organisation.

2. Demonstrate competence in basic aspects relating to personal management in an organisation.

3. Contribute to management strategy at first line management level.

4. Take part in the management of entrepreneurial systems and processes.

FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES:

Vertical articulation opportunities within STADIO include:

• Diploma in Management  (Distance Learning)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (Distance Learning)

Horizontal articulation opportunities within STADIO include:

• Higher Certificate in Paralegal Studies 

The Higher Certificate in Management with an elective focus area in Human Resources Management will equip graduates for jobs such as:

• HR Assistant / Administrator (Entry-Level)
• Labour Relations Assistant
• Payroll / HR Clerk
• Training and Development Support Officer
• Operations Support Officer
• Employee Engagement Coordinator (Entry-Level)
• Entrepreneur (HR Consultancy)
• Entrepreneur (Small Business)

The Higher Certificate in Management with an elective focus area in Occupational Health & Safety Management will equip graduates for jobs such as:

• Health and Safety Officer (Entry-Level)
• Occupational Health and Safety Assistant
• Project Assistant (Safety Projects)
• Operations Support Officer
• Compliance Clerk (Health & Safety)
• Facilities Safety Officer (Entry-Level)
• Entrepreneur (Safety Services)
• Project Coordinator (Safety Projects)

The Higher Certificate in Management with an elective focus area in Project Management will equip graduates for jobs such as:

• Project Coordinator (Entry-Level)
• Junior Management Assistant
• Operations Support Officer
• Project Assistant (Entry-Level)
• Compliance or Contract Clerk
• Business Administration Assistant
• Entrepreneur (Project-Based Ventures)
• Project Documentation Office

The Higher Certificate in Management with an elective focus area in Public Sector Management will equip graduates for jobs such as:

• Junior Public Administration Officer
• Procurement / Supply Chain Assistant (Public Sector)
• Operations Support Officer
• Project Support Officer (Public Sector Projects)
• Compliance or Regulatory Clerk
• Community Liaison
• Entrepreneur (Public Sector Consultancy Services)
• Service Delivery Assistant