111386 Occupational Certificate: Supply Chain Executive NQF 7/Cr 180

Designed for senior professionals, this qualification focuses on strategic leadership, advanced supply chain analytics, risk management and policy development. It prepares learners to lead large-scale supply chain operations or divisions.

A qualified learner will be able to:

• Develop an integrated supply chain strategy in line with organisational goals.
• Develop and review supply chain policies for the implementation and evaluation of supply chain strategic objectives.
• Monitor and evaluate implementation of the supply chain strategies and policies.

Supply chain management covers a number of disciplines and occupations in the fields of procurement, logistics and sales. In order for any organisation or company to have an efficient and cost effective supply chain, it requires strategic and tactical planning as well as coordination across the fields of procurement, logistics and sales.

Qualified Supply Chain Executives are critical to the on-going performance of South Africa as an international player in the world economy and they, therefore, need to be equipped with the required knowledge, skills and competencies to remain compliant with national and international standards.

On completion of the qualification job opportunities would be available in both the public and private sectors locally and internationally. The qualification would also provide opportunities for career pathways and life-long learning.

Target groups identified include learners with an NQF Level 6 qualification and working in the supply chain.

Employers will benefit from appointing qualified workers in terms of increased productivity and ability to be competitive in the local and international market. 

Entry Requirements:

• NQF Level 4 qualification with Mathematical Literacy and at least 4 years' assessed experience.
  Or
• Relevant NQF Level 6 qualification.