Occupational Certificate: Procurement Officer
SAQA ID
111445
NQF Level
05
Credits
180
Course Overview
This qualification equips learners with the essential knowledge, practical skills, and workplace experience to operate as Procurement Officers. Graduates will coordinate the procurement and supply of goods or services, manage supplier contracts and negotiations, and monitor procurement schedules.
Exit Level Outcomes
- Operational Schedules: Develop and coordinate operational schedules for demand execution (order) management and procurement and supply.
- Procurement Relationships: Identify and formalize procurement and supply relationships.
- Schedule Assessment: Assess execution of procurement and supply operational schedules.
Purpose
Procurement is a vital function within supply chain management, encompassing various disciplines such as logistics and sales. This qualification has been revised to align with international standards and improve integration across supply chain components, addressing the growing need for skilled professionals in a global environment.
Qualified Procurement Officers are essential for enhancing procurement functions in both public and private sectors. This qualification opens up job opportunities locally and internationally, supporting career development and lifelong learning in the supply chain field.
Target Learners
Target learners include those with an NQF Level 5 qualification or individuals currently working in purchasing and supply who seek to formalize their skills. Employers benefit from hiring qualified Procurement Officers, leading to improved productivity and compliance with regulations.
Articulation Options
- Horizontal: Occupational Certificate: Supply Chain Practitioner, Level 5.
- Vertical: Occupational Certificate: Supply Chain Manager, Level 6.