SUPPLY CHAIN PRACTITIONER

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Course name: National Certificate: Supply Chain Practitioner

Curriculum code: 333905000

NQF Level: Level 5

Development quality partner: Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA)

Assessment quality partner: Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS Southern Africa)

Course Overview

The National Certificate: Supply Chain Practitioner is a workplace-focused qualification that prepares

learners to plan, organize, execute, control and coordinate supply chain activities. It is designed to build

both theoretical understanding and practical competence in supply chain operations.

Course Outline

The curriculum includes supply chain environments, supply chain operations, workflow processes,

inventory and logistics operations, and supply chain relationships. Learning is delivered through

knowledge modules, practical skill modules and work experience modules. The work experience

component strengthens applied learning through tasks such as planning, sourcing, logistics, contract

administration, risk awareness, stock control and distribution.

Duration and Structure

The qualification is structured into 55 credits for knowledge modules, 40 credits for practical skill

modules and 47 credits for work experience modules. The curriculum places strong emphasis on

workplace application and supervised evidence-based performance.

Learning Outcomes

Learners will be able to scan the external environment for supply chain impacts, execute operational activities, analyse workflow processes, perform inventory and logistics operations, and optimize supply chain relationships. The programme also develops competence in ethics, compliance, communication,

customer service and continuous improvement.

Career Opportunities

This qualification supports entry into roles such as procurement administrator, procurement coordinator,

procurement officer, procurement clerk, supply chain assistant, buyer, controller, logistics clerk,

warehouse clerk and stock assistant. It may also support progression toward a Supply Chain Officer

qualification.

Admission Requirements

The entry requirement for this qualification is open.

Short Summary

This qualification provides a practical pathway into supply chain and procurement careers through a

combination of classroom knowledge, practical skills and workplace experience. It is suitable for learners who want to develop operational competence in supply chain management.

Proof of Knowledge Modules

• KM-01 Supply Chain Environments NQF LEVEL CREDITS 10
• KM-02 Supply Chain Operations NQF Level 5 Credits: 10
• KM-03 Supply Chain Workflow 5 Credits: 10
• KM-04 Inventory and Logistics Operations NQF LEVEL: 5 CREDITS 10
• KM-05 Optimizing Supply Chain Relationships NQF LEVEL 5 CREDITS 15

Proof of Practical Skill Modules

• Scan environment for impact on supply chain NQF LEVEL: L5 CREDITS: 5
• Execute supply chain operational NQF LEVEL 5 CREDITS: 5
• Analyze and interpret supply chain workflow processes 5 CREDITS: 5
• Perform inventory and logistics operations NQF Level 5 CREDITS: 5
• Optimize Supply Chain Relationships NQF Level 5 CREDITS: 10