CIPS accredited Programmes/courses:

Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations

Course Overview:

The ideal qualification if you’re just starting your career in supply chain management (Procurement/Logistics) are part of your role. It will enable you to recognise and describe the key processes in procurement and build your Professional knowledge and competence.

Entry requirements:

­­Only for those with Matric pass lower than D e.g H and all subjects are acceptable. This is the lowest entry level for anybody wanting to study towards a supply chain management course

Duration:

6 months (full time)/ 12 months part time

Number of Modules: 5

Typical Roles:

  • Administrative Assistant
  • Purchasing/Procurement Assistant
  • Contracts Administrator
  • Stock Controller
  • Merchandiser

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Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations

Overview:

Designed for those in an operational role who need the capability to carry out procurement and supply tasks. You will develop the knowledge to understand demand management, arrange supply logistics and implement new contracts.

Entry requirements:

Matric pass with D and English at level 4. All subjects are acceptable. Alternatively those who have completed the CIPS Certificate in Procurement & Supply Operations (level 2) will be considered.

Duration:

6 months (full time)/ 12 months part time

Number of Modules: 5

Typical roles:

  • Administrator
  • Assistant Buyer
  • Assistant Contract Officer
  • Contract Analyst
  • Stock/Inventory Controller/Planner

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Diploma in Procurement and Supply

Overview:

A valuable management tool for those moving into junior and middle management supply chain roles or those supervising the procurement function. It focuses on organisational procedures and processes including negotiating, planning, risk management and data analysis.

Entry requirements:

For matriculants, a matric pass with a D or higher including English at not less than level 4 and all subjects are acceptable OR  you must have a CIPS Advance Certificate in Procurement & Supply (level 4) or National Certificate in Supply Chain Management (NQF level 5)

Alternatively, for the working class/professionals, a minimum of 2 years professional experience is required (in any field, doesn’t have to be supply chain/procurement/logistics).

The CIPS Diploma level is the highest entry level of all CIPS accredited Supply Chain Courses/Programs.

Duration:

18 -24 months full time (Matrics only). Alternatively 12 months part time (Professionals/Working class)

Modules: 8

Typical roles:

  • Buyer
  • Procurement Executive
  • Procurement Specialist
  • Contract Officer
  • Supply Chain/ Inventory/Logistics analyst
  • Supply Chain/ Inventory/Logistics Planner

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Advance Diploma in Procurement and Supply

Overview:

Provides senior supply chain specialists/procurement specialists, senior buyers, contract and supply chain managers with the expertise to improve organisational procurement and to fulfil organisational objectives. It gives you the knowledge base to reduce cost, improve quality and timescales, manage the supply chain and deal with legal issues.

Entry requirements:

Only those with the CIPS Diploma in Procurement & Supply are eligible to apply or at least you must have completed and passed at least 3(three) modules from the CIPS Diploma level

Duration:

12 months part time (Only)

Modules: 8

Typical roles:

  • Senior/ Chief Buyer/ Senior Supply Chain Officer
  • Group/ Senior Procurement /Procurement Executive
  • Category Manager
  • Contract Manager
  • Logistics Manager
  • Supply Chain Manager

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Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply (MCIPS level)

Overview:

Aimed at senior  supply chain/ procurement/logistics professionals and heads of department. It is targeted at building strategic supply chain/ procurement/logistics competence, giving managers the ability to formulate strategic direction and advice in areas such as change management, stakeholder management and team leadership.

Entry requirements:

Only those with CIPS Advance Diploma in Procurement & Supply are eligible to apply. Alternatively you must have pass at least 3 (three) modules from the CIPS Advance Diploma level

Duration:

12 months part time (Only)

Number of Modules: 8

Typical roles:

  • Strategic/ Senior / Procurement Manager
  • Head of Commercial
  • Supply Chain Manager
  • Head of Logistics/ Transport
  • Operations Manager

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MCIPS Professional licence via mer (management entry route)

MCIPs is recognized worldwide as the global standard for top quality supply chain/procurement/logistics professionals. It is a professional accreditation for those working in supply chain management. Successful candidates may use the designatory letters MCIPs after their name.

Entry requirements:

You must complete (by assessment/international exams the Diploma, Advanced diploma and Professional diploma in procurement and supply  or exemption/MER – for those in senior management positions) . You also need at least 3 years’ experience in a position of responsibility in supply chain management(e.g. procurement, logistics etc).

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TETA (Transport Education & Training Authority) ACCREDITED PROGRAMMES/COURSES:

 

Qualification ID Course
 

14574

 National Certificate  Freight Handling  (120)

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14590

 National Diploma: Freight handling logistics (240).

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22441

 National Certificate: Customs clearing (145).

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22442

 National Certificate: Freight forwarding (155).

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22444

 National Diploma: Freight forwarding (240).

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48437

 National Certificate: Road transport (133).

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48535

 National Certificate: Maritime operations (130).

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50459

 National diploma: Production & inventory (240).

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61489

 National Certificate: Transport operations (138).

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74149

  Higher Certificate:  Supply chain management (150).

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