Business Innovation & Management

Higher Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders in Logistics and Supply Chain Excellence
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NQF Level:

5

Credits:

120

Minimum Duration:

1 Year

Faculty:

Faculty of Business Innovation & Management

Department:

Business Innovation & Management

Accreditation Authority:

Council on Higher Education
Master the Art of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
The Higher Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (HCert Logistics & SCM) prepares you to navigate and lead in a fast-paced, interconnected global economy. Designed for aspiring professionals, this programme equips you with essential skills in inventory management, procurement, transportation, and supply chain analytics. With a focus on both theoretical frameworks and hands-on experience through Work Integrated Learning (WIL), you’ll graduate ready to optimize supply chains, solve real-world challenges, and enhance operational efficiency.

Why Choose This Qualification?

Gain expertise in sustainable logistics, digital transformation, and supply chain analytics, preparing you for industry advancements. Apply your knowledge in real-world settings through comprehensive WIL modules or a Capstone project. Seamlessly articulate into advanced qualifications or specialize in fields like business management or global logistics.

Admission Requirements.

NQF Level 4 National Senior Certificate (NSC) with endorsement for higher certificate studies or equivalent qualification. National Certificate Vocational (NCV) at NQF Level 4 with appropriate subject combinations. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Qualification Structure.

The qualification consists of two semesters with four modules per semester, including a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) module in Semester 2.

Learning Outcomes.

Graduates understand logistics and supply chain principles, including procurement, warehousing, and transportation. They apply forecasting and planning techniques to enhance supply chain operations, optimize inventory and warehouse management for efficiency and cost savings, implement sustainable logistics practices, and use data-driven approaches to solve logistics challenges and improve performance.

International Comparability.

The HCert Logistics & SCM aligns with leading international programmes from Seneca College (Canada) and TAFE NSW (Australia), offering practical assessments, customer service, inventory control, and logistics optimization.

Qualification Modes of Delivery and Support.

Flexible learning options including Contact Learning, Blended Learning, and Distance Learning, supported by Moodle LMS, digital resources, and virtual or physical labs.

Career Opportunities.

Logistics Coordinator, Supply Chain Analyst, Procurement Specialist, Warehouse Manager, Transportation Manager, Inventory Control Specialist.

Articulation Options.

Horizontal: Higher Certificate in Management (NQF Level 5), Higher Certificate in Business Administration (NQF Level 5). Vertical: Bachelor of Commerce (NQF Level 7), Bachelor of Business Administration (NQF Level 7).

Ensure Compliance, Empower Financial Accuracy.

Ensures alignment with ethical logistics and supply chain practices.
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