Introduction

The Higher Certificate in Business Management equips students to manage diverse teams. This certificate offers a learning pathway across various occupations, sectors, and industries, designed to build foundational knowledge of core business functions. The programme also serves to nurture and develop managerial skills and competencies. The scope includes essential topics such as marketing management, human resource management, operations management, business communication, business information systems, financial management and project management. Graduates can excel in various departments, including junior and middle management.

Overview

This programme is ideal for general administrators, middle managers, junior managers, team leaders, first-line managers and supervisors. This programme packs a powerful punch and is perfect for anyone wanting to quickly gain practical and significant business knowledge. The programme will also fit the plans of candidates needing a qualification for promotion or placement in a position.

Career Opportunities

• Supervisor – This position is usually the first step on the management ladder and entails overseeing a team, therefore ensuring smooth operations in your assigned division.
• Junior manager – generally manages a team, reports to senior management & handles business tasks.
• Middle manager – A mid-level managerial position that is responsible for overseeing different departments within an organisation and reporting directly to executive-level managers.
• Team leader – As a team leader, you oversee employees towards a goal. Therefore manage dynamics, delegate tasks, and provide guidance.
• Business Administrator – This generally requires overseeing daily operations and ensuring practical departmental function with strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Office Manager – in general, you’ll oversee operations, staff, policies, procedures, and communication.
• Junior project manager – This role involves assisting a project manager in planning, organising and coordinating projects. It requires strong project management skills, time management, and overall attention to detail.
• Junior operations manager – As a junior operations manager, you manage resources while streamlining processes and developing productivity strategies.
• Human resource assistant – This position entails supporting various human resource functions such as recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and performance management. It provides a solid foundation for a career in HR management.
• Marketing coordinator – As a marketing coordinator, you’ll develop and execute marketing strategies, coupled with conducting market research, planning campaigns, and managing social media platforms.

Accredited By

SAQA ID: 118141