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Interpersonal Skills Programme (NQF level 4)
Developed and Relevant for
Working individuals eager to enhance their communication and interpersonal skills.
Programme Objectives
- Better listening and communicating skills
- Transformation in personal relationships, improved productivity and better job satisfaction
- Effective diversity and change management in the workplace
- Newfound confidence
- Discover paths to your full potential
Admission Requirements
An NQF level 3 or equivalent qualification with an acceptable level of literacy in English and at least two years work experience. Applicants will be required to go through a selection process. Recognition of prior learning is taken into account with each application.
Programme Structure
- Applied EQ for Self Management
- Assertiveness and Influencing Skills
- Conflict Resolution Skills and Strategies
- Diversity and Personal Effectiveness
- Motivating People
- Principles of Effective Teams and Meetings
Duration: 6 months part-time
Lecture Time and Format
Public classes take place on weekdays from 08:30 – 16:30, maximum 2 to 3 days per month or as required by the organisation contracting an in-house company programme.
- For further information, fee structures, complete programme outlines and outcomes, contact the NMMU Business School
- Interested to apply and register for this programme?
- Alternatively contact us on 0861 504 500
Labour Relations, Labour Law & HR Management (NQF level 6)
Developed and Relevant for
HR practitioners and non-HR managers, trade union representatives.
Programme Objectives
- A firm grasp of the current principles of Labour Relations, Labour Law and Human Resources Management
- An understanding of the legislation and legal best practice involved in labour issues
- The ability to effectively use all procedures within Labour Relations strategies for attraction, retention and performance management
- An understanding of policies, procedures and codes in the Human Resources environment
- Knowledge to drive goals and benchmarks for Skills Development
Admission Requirements
A senior certificate (Grade 12) or five years working experience.
Programme Structure
- Introduction to South Africa's Labour Laws
- Employment Contracts
- Basic Conditions of Employment Act
- Guidelines to Best Practice in Labour Relations
- Best Human Resource Management Practices
- Changing nature of HR, Legislative Acts, Policies & Procedures,
- Attraction & Retention of Talent
- Performance Management
Duration: 9 days, spread over a pre-determined three month timetable
Lecture Time and Format
Public classes take place on weekdays from 08:30 – 16:30, on a predetermined schedule or as required by the organisation contracting an in-house company programme.
- For further information, fee structures, complete programme outlines and outcomes, contact the NMMU Business School
- Interested to apply and register for this programme?
- Alternatively contact us on 0861 504 500
Leadership through Best Operational Practises (NQF level 5)
Developed and Relevant for
Leaders in operational environments, from both service and manufacturing sectors.
Programme Objectives
- A deeper understanding and appreciation of own role within a team
- Abilities that will enable the improvement in the nature, quality and quantity of own productivity
- Abilities to assume greater responsibility for the achievements of own team
Admission Requirements
An NQF level 4 or equivalent qualification with an acceptable level of literacy in English and at least two years work experience. Applicants will be required to go through a selection process. Recognition of prior learning is taken into account with each application.
Programme Structure
- Basic Principles of Operations Management
- Basic Project Management (Tools & Techniques)
- Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Productivity, Continuous Improvement and Introduction to Workstudy
- Quality as Business Excellence
- SHE Risk Control
Duration: 5 months part-time
Lecture Time and Format
Public classes take place on weekdays from 08:30 – 16:30, maximum 2 to 3 days per month or as required by the organisation contracting an in-house company programme.
- For further information, fee structures, complete programme outlines and outcomes, contact the NMMU Business School
- Interested to apply and register for this programme?
- Alternatively contact us on 0861 504 500
Leadership through People Skills (NQF level 5)
Developed and Relevant for
First-time and more experienced leaders who want to upgrade their leadership and interactive skills.
Programme Objectives
- A deeper understanding and appreciation of own role within a team
- Basic leadership and interpersonal skills
- Abilities that will enable the improvement in the nature, quality and quantity of own productivity
Admission Requirements
An NQF level 4 or equivalent qualification with an acceptable level of literacy in English and at least two years work experience. Applicants will be required to go through a selection process. Recognition of prior learning is taken into account with each application.
Programme Structure
- Applied EQ for Self Management
- Handling Workplace Labour Relations
- Leadership and Teambuilding Skills
- Management Skills for 21st Century Leaders
Duration: 5 months part-time
Lecture Time and Format
Public classes take place during weekdays from 08:30 – 16:30, maximum 2 to 3 days per month or as required by the organisation contracting an in-house company programme.
- For further information, fee structures, complete programme outlines and outcomes, contact the NMMU Business School
- Interested to apply and register for this programme?
- Alternatively contact us on 0861 504 500
Lean Specialist (NQF level 6)
Developed and Relevant for
Individuals tasked with the full time focus in improvement of processes to achieve better customer satisfaction as well as career lean implementers.
Programme Objectives
- Newfound confidence
- Discover paths to your full potential
- Better listening and communicating skills
- Change the way one works with people and see the transformation in own productivity and job satisfaction
- Handle diversity and change in the workplace more effectively
Admission Requirements
An NQF level 5 or equivalent and at least three years work experience.
Programme Structure
- Manufacturing Background and History
- Line Balancing and Cell Layout
- Lean Asset Care
- Standard Work, Quick Changeover, Lean Supply and Changeover Reduction
- Lean Scheduling
- Worker Involvement - Motivation, Communication and Conflict Resolution
- Quality – TQM, Kaizen, SPC, Process Capability, ISO 9000, TS 16949, Six Sigma
- Problem Solving - Seven Tools, 5 Why's, Brainstorming, Poka-yokes, 8D's and A3 Problem Solving, TRIZ
Duration: Ten week self-study programme, with three day contact sessions, to be attended in Port Elizabeth (based on demand)
Lecture Time and Format
Public classes take place on weekdays from 08:30 – 16:30, on a predetermined schedule or as required by the organisation contracting an in-house company programme.
- For further information, fee structures, complete programme outlines and outcomes, contact the NMMU Business School
- Interested to apply and register for this programme?
- Alternatively contact us on 0861 504 500
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