Occupational Certificate
Governance Practitioner

Admission Requirements

NQF Level 4 passed with English and Mathematics

CURRICULUM STRUCTURE

Knowledge Modules: 242203000

  • KM-01, Introduction to Financial Accounting.
  • KM-02, Communication.
  • KM-03, Introduction to Law.
  • KM-04, Introduction to Corporate Governance.
  • KM-05, Advanced Financial Accounting.
  • KM-06, Principles of Business Law.
  • KM-07, Managing Information Systems.
  • KM-08, Principles of Corporate Governance.
  • KM-09, Advanced Business Law.
  • KM-10, Advanced Corporate Governance.
  • KM-11, Principles of Management.

Total credits: 196.

Practical Modules: 242203000

  • PM-01, Communicate with peers, superiors, subordinates, customers and service providers in a work environment.
  • PM-02, Investigate the structure of the South African courts and how court cases are conducted.
  • PM-03, Prepare financial statements and reports for sole traders, partnerships, clubs and associations.
  • PM-04, Apply the concepts of corporate governance and best governance practice in small business entities.
  • PM-05, Use information technology for a range of business purposes.
  • PM-06, Prepare financial statements and reports for close corporations and companies.
  • PM-07, Use standardized contract templates and adapt them for a variety of contexts.
  • PM-08, Apply corporate governance principles according to best governance practice within a corporate or public-sector environment.
  • PM-09, Complete a range of management tasks.
  • PM-10, Explain and interpret corporate governance scenarios for various role players in terms of best practice. 2422PM-11, Apply aspects of business law in a variety of contexts, Level 7, 9 Credits.

Total credits:99.

Work experience Modules : 242203000

  • WM-01, Complete procedures relating to the registration of small companies.
  • WM-02, Communicate with peers, superiors, subordinates, customers and service providers using a range of business communication methods.
  • WM-03, Prepare financial statements of a range of business entities.
  • WM-04, Apply the concepts of corporate governance with regard to risk management, compliance and financial reporting.
  • WM-05, Adapt standardised contracts for a variety of contexts including sales, leases, insurance and credit agreements.
  • WM-06, Evaluate company business practices to determine compliance with legislation relating to intellectual property, insolvency, competition, consumer protection, banking, trusts, and dispute resolution.
  • WM-07, Provide stakeholders with an analysis of corporate governance problems and suggest solutions and advice as to how the problems might be resolved according to best practice.
  • WM-08, Carry out various management activities, such as planning, organising, leading and controlling, within a business organisation.

Total credits: 81.

Overview

Duration

36 Months

Credits

376

Qualification Code

104991

NQF Level

Level 07

Mode of Delivery

Contact classes

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

  • Mitigate functions within an organisation to achieve the objectives of the organisation while addressing the expectations of its stakeholders.
  • Critically assess concerns and issues creating possible barriers within corporate governance structures. Collate and distribute the company’s annual financial statements to every person entitled to them for strategic decision-making purposes.
  • Advise directors of any laws relevant to or affecting the company to ensure sound corporate governance principles and best practices in various organisational contexts.
  • Communicate with peers, superiors, subordinates, customers and service providers in a work environment.

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