The Higher Certificate in Supply Chain Management offered by Khula KL Development is accredited on NQF level 5 and endorsed by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and the Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA). Participants have a one-year window to fulfill the requirements, with the flexibility to extend up to four years if necessary.
Supply chain management encompasses the orchestration of material, product, service, and information flows, including the conversion process from raw materials to finished goods and services.
Logistics, an integral facet of supply chain management, plays a pivotal role in meeting global consumer demands. In South Africa, expertise in this domain is in high demand, with a significant shortage of skilled professionals. Research suggests that the demand for supply chain experts exceeds the available talent pool by a considerable margin.
Upon completion of the program, individuals will acquire essential competencies to navigate through the intricacies and interconnections within the supply chain, fostering sustainable value creation for organizations. Additionally, attaining the Higher Certificate serves as an entry point into various industries facing challenges in sourcing these specialized skills.
Graduates can further their education journey by pursuing the BCom in International Supply Chain Management and subsequently the BCom Honours in Supply Chain Management. This structured learning path promises abundant career prospects for aspiring professionals.