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SAQA Qualification · 101869
Project Manager
R67 000
(Once-off Institutional License Fee)
Professional Role & Capability Blueprint
- Target Designation
- Certified Project Manager Practitioner
- Competency Focus
- Master specialised practical applications, safety criteria, and regulatory mandates required of a qualified Project Manager.
- Academic Weight
- Full national recognition at NQF Level 5 yielding 240 credits upon successful PoE verification.
Strategic Institutional Purpose
- Audit Objective
- Formulated to systematically bridge operational skills deficits under the governing SERVICES SETA quality matrix.
- Value Proposition
- Equips your workforce with measurable, legally compliant skills to optimise productivity, satisfy Workplace Skills Plans (WSP), and unlock maximum B-BBEE scorecard weight.
Who is this for
The Project Manager is intended for individuals with some work experience or prior learning who wish to formalise their skills and advance their careers. If you have a passion for this field and want to turn that passion into a profession, this programme will give you the tools and credentials to succeed. It is also suitable for employers who wish to upskill their workforce to meet industry standards.
Qualification Rules · Module Matrix
Official SAQA module breakdown parsed from the qualification's registered rules.
Knowledge Modules (KM)
80 crTheory · 11 modules
- 121905000-KM-014 cr
Introductory Studies for Project Managers
NQF Level 5
- 121905000-KM-024 cr
Project Integration Management
NQF Level 5
- 121905000-KM-038 cr
Project Scope Management
NQF Level 5
- 121905000-KM-048 cr
Project Time Management
NQF Level 5
- 121905000-KM-058 cr
Project Cost Management
NQF Level 5
- 121905000-KM-068 cr
Project Quality Management
NQF Level 5
- 121905000-KM-078 cr
Project Human Resource Management
NQF Level 5
- 121905000-KM-088 cr
Project Communications Management
NQF Level 05
- 121905000-KM-098 cr
Project Risk Management
NQF Level 05
- 121905000-KM-108 cr
Project Procurement Management
NQF Level 05
- 121905000-KM-118 cr
Project Stakeholder Management
NQF Level 05
Practical Skill Modules (PM)
100 crApplied · 13 modules
- 121905000-PM-014 cr
Initiate a project
NQF Level 5
- 121905000-PM-028 cr
Plan and develop a project management approach and scope statement
NQF Level 05
- 121905000-PM-038 cr
Plan and develop a project time line and schedule
NQF Level 05
- 121905000-PM-048 cr
Plan for and project the cost of a project
NQF Level 05
- 121905000-PM-058 cr
Plan project management systems
NQF Level 05
- 121905000-PM-068 cr
Monitor and control the scope of a project
NQF Level 05
- 121905000-PM-078 cr
Control the project delivery schedules and costs
NQF Level 05
- 121905000-PM-088 cr
Control the project quality
NQF Level 05
- 121905000-PM-098 cr
Manage and control the human resources of a project
NQF Level 05
- 121905000-PM-108 cr
Conduct and control project communication and stakeholder interaction
NQF Level 05
- 121905000-PM-118 cr
Manage and control project risks
NQF Level 05
- 121905000-PM-128 cr
Manage and control project procurement activities
NQF Level 05
- 121905000-PM-138 cr
Manage and control project close-out activities
NQF Level 05
Work Experience Modules (WM)
0 crSite · 0 modules
No modules listed in SAQA rules.
Official SAQA Curriculum
Source of truth · SAQA ID 101869 · Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies › Project Management
Purpose▾
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Project Manager. A Project Manager applies knowledge of project management to achieve project objectives in a specific field of application. A qualified learner will be able to: • Initiate a project to address specific project objectives. • Plan and prepare the delivery of a project. • Execute and control the delivery of a project management plan. • Manage the project close out process.
Rationale▾
Project Managers are the people in charge of a specific project or projects within a company or a government entity and any small or large scale development project requires high quality project management skills. The need for a qualification that will serve as a competency framework for the development of project managers is identified by a number of key government strategic frameworks and policy documents. Project Managers however can work in a variety of fields, from Information and Communication Technology, Human Resources, Advertising, Marketing, Construction and more. Improved service delivery and economic growth in South Africa are dependent on the quality of project management skills available in the country. Project management is a cross-cutting function, needed in all social and economic sectors. This qualification presents a competency framework appropriate for South African contexts and was developed and closely benchmarked against international standards. The qualification establishes a national standard for the training of fully qualified Project Managers and is closely aligned with international best practice.
Learning Assumed to be in Place & RPL▾
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result or certifying a work experience record. RPL for access to the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: Level 4 with Mathematical Literacy and Communication.
Exit Level Outcomes▾
- Initiate a project to address specific project objectives.
- Plan and prepare the delivery of a project.
- Execute and control the delivery of a project management plan.
- Manage the project close out process.
Qualification 101869 · Curriculum Architecture
Occupational Certificate: Project Manager · NQF Level 5 (240 Credits)
Three Curriculum Pillars
Knowledge Modules
Classroom & E-Learning
- Facilitated lectures & self-study
- Written question banks
- Formative comprehension checks
Practical Skill Modules
Simulated Line Tasks
- Simulated line tasks
- Observation rubrics
- Structured task sheets
Work Experience Modules
On-the-Job Production
- On-the-job rotation
- Mentor logbooks
- Workplace sign-offs
Evidence & Audit Pipeline
Learner Portfolio of Evidence (PoE)Owner · Candidate▾
Admin & Registration
ID, learner contract, induction pack, POPIA consent.
Knowledge Evidence
Written assessments & question banks — KM-01 to KM-07.
Practical Evidence
Task sheets, observation rubrics, assessor photos.
Workplace Evidence
Logbooks, mentor sign-offs, supervisor letters.
Assessor Master FileOwner · Registered Assessor▾
Assessment Reports
Judgements, learner feedback, remediation agreements, appeals log.
Internal Moderation & Quality FileOwner · Moderator / SDP▾
Moderation Evidence
10% sampling matrix, HACCP/LOTO compliance sheets, SDP sign-off.
Final Accreditation Gateway
Issued by the accredited Skills Development Provider once internal moderation is signed off.
Provider submits declaration + PoE to the Assessment Quality Partner (AQP).
QCTO awards the SAQA-registered certificate on successful EISA outcome.
Learning Material Stack
Start-to-Exit Moderation Timeline
- 1
Pre-Delivery Setup
Facilitator induction, learner enrolment forms, baseline assessment, PoE folder issue. Alignment matrix stamped.
- 2
Delivery & Formative Moderation
Modular rollout with formative assessments per KM/PM. Internal moderator reviews evidence weekly; feedback loop before summatives.
- 3
Summative & External Moderation
Summative assessments captured, PoE finalised, submitted for external moderation. Certification uploaded to the SETA/QCTO.
Bespoke QMS Build
We author your Quality Management System — policies, procedures, records, matrices — mapped to your accreditation scope. From R18,500.
Talk QMS on WhatsAppModeration Consultation
External moderation dry-run on your PoE + delivery pack. Written report with fixes before your real audit. From R4,900.
Book Moderation SessionClassroom Transformation Blueprint
Broken Standard
- 📄Photocopied guides with mismatched outcomes
- ❔Missing formative/summative assessments
- ⚠️No SETA alignment matrix — audit fails
- 🎲Facilitators improvise Project Manager delivery
- 🕳️PoE gaps flagged in moderation
i2Graduates Transformation
- ✓11 KM + 13 PM + 0 WM modules mapped to NQF Level 5
- ✓Pre-validated assessment bank per module
- ✓SERVICES SETA alignment matrix included
- ✓Facilitator scripts + learner activities per credit
- ✓PoE templates that survive external moderation
The i2Graduates Quality Guarantee
Every page of this bundle is meticulously checked for sequence and structural perfection — no missing pages, no stolen content, no shortcuts. You get pre-validated assessment instruments ready to survive rigorous compliance moderation, wrapped in an engaging curriculum your facilitators will love teaching.