Launch your career as a Supply Chain Practitioner and master the skills to drive operational excellence.
Master the art of logistics and operations with the Occupational Certificate in Supply Chain Practice. This qualification is for individuals who are passionate about ensuring smooth and efficient supply chain processes.
You will receive comprehensive training to develop and coordinate operational schedules that meet customer needs and performance objectives. The programme covers key areas like procurement, warehousing, transportation, and customer service.
This qualification will prepare you to become a skilled Supply Chain Practitioner, using strategic planning and coordination to add value in both the public and private sectors.
Who should attend?
This qualification is ideal for:
- Students with an NQF Level 4 qualification looking to enter the supply chain field
- Individuals working in logistics, procurement or warehousing who want to formalise their skills
- Anyone seeking a career path in supply chain management with international recognition
Career Opportunities
With this qualification, you can kickstart your career as:
- A Supply Chain Practitioner in logistics, procurement, warehousing or production environments
- A Supply Chain Coordinator managing operational schedules and supplier relationships
- A Procurement Assistant supporting sourcing and contract implementation
- A Logistics Planner ensuring smooth transportation and distribution operations
A Warehouse Supervisor overseeing inventory and facilities operations
Course Outline
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Knowledge Modules - Theory
- Introduction to supply chain management
- Demand execution management operations
- Transport and distribution operations
- Inventory management
- Warehousing and facilities operations
- Production operations
- Procurement operations
- Returns management
- Performance and contract management and improvement of operations
Practical Modules - Hands-on Learning
- Translate operational plans and performance objectives into operational schedules for the supply chain
- Coordinate and implement supply chain operational schedules
- Manage contract implementation and service level agreements
- Monitor implementation of demand execution and customer relationship activities
- Monitor execution of operational activities for transportation, warehousing and production
- Monitor operational procurement related activities
Work Experience Modules - Real World Practice
- Operational scheduling and coordination processes
- Processes for monitoring and evaluating operational plans
Accreditation and Certification
This Occupational Certificate is accredited by the Quality Council for Trades & Occupations (QCTO).
Successful students will achieve a nationally recognised Occupational Certificate: Early Childhood Development Practitioner (SAQA ID 110942 at NQF Level 5)
Entrance Requirements
- NQF Level 4 qualification with Mathematical Literacy
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be applied by accredited providers
- All classes and assessments are conducted in English