Project Manager

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare students to operate as Project Managers, by assisting them to apply knowledge of project management to achieve project objectives in a specific field of application. The qualification is structured as a combination of knowledge and practical modules, as well as a workplace module.
EISA (External Integrated Summative Assessment) exam to be booked directly with Services SETA once NVO programme is completed.

Exam fee payable directly to Services SETA (exam fees to be found on Services SETA website). The Novia One mock examination will be venue based to simulate exam conditions as applied by the EISA exam.

Module 1: Introduction to Project Management
Module 2: Project Planning
Module 3: Stakeholder and Communication Management
Module 4: Project Management
Module 5: Procurement and Quality Management
Module 6: Risk Management

Written workbook and project assignments required. Knowledge, practical and work experience modules apply.

The focus of the work experience is on providing the student with an opportunity to get exposure to the implementation of a project management framework by helping draft and manage a project plan.

Prescribed work experience must be endorsed by the student’s mentor/supervisor and submitted to NVO for final assessment.

1. Initiate a project to address specific project objectives.
2. Monitor and control the scope, delivery schedules, costs and quality of a project.
3. Plan and prepare the delivery of a project.
4. Manage and control the human resources, communication and stakeholder interaction, project risks and procurement activities of a project.
5. Execute and control the delivery of a project management plan.
6. Manage the project close-out process.