Diploma in Operations Management
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About this qualification
The Diploma in Operations Management is a 360-credit qualification at NQF Level 6 in the Generic Management subfield of the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework. It is focused broadly on understanding and supporting the management of operational activities in organisations.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in how organisational operations are coordinated, managed and improved may consider this qualification. It may be relevant to individuals seeking a formal qualification in operations and generic management, subject to the provider’s admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide a foundation for work involving operational coordination and management-related responsibilities. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or progression into a particular role, and no specific related career mappings are supplied here.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Operational coordination
- Management and organisational support
- Planning and oversight of operational activities
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Diploma in Operations Management
- SAQA ID
- 59509
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 360
- Field
- 3
- Subfield
- Generic Management
- Originator
- Production Management Institute of Southern Africa (PMI)
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the supplied record includes a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2024 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Confirm the assessment arrangements and whether any workplace-based requirements apply.
- Check whether the qualification is currently open for new enrolment and whether the qualification title, SAQA ID 59509 and NQF level match the provider’s offering.