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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Postgraduate Diploma in HIV/AIDS Management 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
73629  Postgraduate Diploma in HIV/AIDS Management 
ORIGINATOR
Stellenbosch University 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Postgraduate Diploma  Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies  Generic Management 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Level 7  NQF Level 08  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

The qualification content is currently being updated for the qualifications with the status “Registered-data under construction” or showing “DETAILS UNDER CONSTRUCTION” to ensure compliance with SAQA’S Policy and Criteria for the registration of qualifications and part-qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) (As amended, 2022). These qualifications are re-registered until 30 June 2027 and can legitimately be offered by the institutions to which they are registered.

 

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:

About 4,2 million South Africans are at present living with HIV/AIDS which places this country among those with the highest HIV prevalence in the whole world. The truth is that while the rate of infections is rising, the resources to fight the disease through workplace programmes have declined. We are failing to expend the resources needed to curb this preventable epidemic in Sub-Saharan Africa and other economically distressed countries of the world.

In view of the fact that managers in the workplace setting have to deal with workers infected or affected by HIV/AIDS, this course aims to train workplace managers how to address issues of:
  • Lower productivity, attending funerals, absenteeism, loss of experienced personnel, low productivity of new recruits, increased labour turnover, absenteeism related to health problems, discrimination, social isolation and stigma.
  • Increased recruitment and training cost.
  • Maintaining sustainable economic growth, high insurance costs and death benefits, disability and pension payouts. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Senior Certificate with Matriculation Exemption or equivalent university admission qualification:
  • Yes.

    First degree; Any B degree: 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    N 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    General Outcome:
  • A good grasp of the theoretical background in the core aspects of the relevant subject matter.
  • The ability to apply this knowledge to address new theoretical and practical problems.
  • The ability to read and interpret relevant literature.

    Specific Outcomes:

    Based on research, the student will after the completion of the course have the knowledge, competencies and managerial skills to be able to:
  • To influence and facilitate: strategic planning, business planning, manage productivity, do performance evaluation and strategic re-thinking within the HIV/AIDS context.
  • Analyse, understand and communicate the potential impact of HIV/AIDS on the work environment.
  • Formulate evidence based policy that takes into account the legal, ethical, social, economic and health issues.
  • Develop an effective HIV/AIDS workplace policy and programme that is also cost effective.
  • Developand maintain an HIV/AIDS competent workplace that is HIV/AIDS friendly.
  • Develop skills for policy advocacy for an effective HIV/AIDS campaign.
  • Develop a comprehensive HIV/AIDS continuum of care programme.
  • Develop social responsibility skills and policies.
  • Develop and nurture a corporate culture that understands and appreciates HIV/AIDS in its fullest context and uniqueness.
  • Monitor and evaluate HIV/AIDS programmes.
  • Play a role in facilitating community support and actions.
  • Be aware of the implications of legislation.
  • To conduct labour future planning as affected by HIV/AIDS.
  • To effectively manage the HIV+ employee's career.
  • Be able to conduct a research project on HIV/Aids in the workplace.

    Generic/Critical Cross Field Outcome:
  • Demonstrable skills in problem conceptualisation, identification, definition and problem solution.
  • Demonstrate skills in self-organisation and self-management in the successful planning and implementation of a research project.
  • Demonstrate skills in information management in the independent analysis and presentation of research findings and the critical evaluation of existing and obtained data.
  • Demonstrate skills in effective oral, written and electronic communication.
  • Contribution to self-development. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for General Outcomes:
  • A range of assessment methods will be used to assess whether the specified outcomes have been achieved, such as oral and electronic presentations, written examinations and assignments.
  • Assessment is carried out by means of structured evaluation forms as far as possible to ensure reliability and validity.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Specific Outcomes:
  • A range of assessment methods will be used to assess whether the specified outcomes have been achieved, such as oral and electronic presentations, written examinations and assignments.
  • Assessment is carried out by means of structured evaluation forms as far as possible to ensure reliability and validity.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Generic Outcomes:
  • A range of assessment methods will be used to assess whether the specified outcomes have been achieved, such as oral and electronic presentations, written examinations and assignments.
  • Assessment is carried out by means of structured evaluation forms as far as possible to ensure reliability and validity.

    Integrated Assessment:

    Assessment of the programme contains formative as well as summative assessment, both on a continuing basis throughout the course of study. Summative assessment includes several assignments and written examinations. A final examination is set at the end of the study period and the content of the program is assessed as an integrated whole during the evaluation. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification serves as an entry point to the related qualification(s):
  • M.Phil. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • The University of Stellenbosch has a system of external peer review and evaluation of departments. One of the aspects of the system is an evaluation of the standards and assessment practices of the department. 
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    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
  • The academic staff of the University of Stellenbosch will be used in a manner, which fits into the quality assurance system of the University.

    Additional information (provide if necessary due to differences/additions/exceptions from the system of the University of Stellenbosch):
  • None. 
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    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2009; 2012; 2015. 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. Stellenbosch University 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.