SayPro blogs were first launched in 2014 when Neftaly Malatjie the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of SayPro received the request from the staff at Nelson Mandela Children Fund.
They requested Neftaly Malatjie to start documenting the work which SayPro and its intermediaries it is writing.
He then firstly launched SayPro Blogs to ensure that we share the stories of the work that we do. SayPro Blogs also shares the work, SayPro Services, Activities and Projects which we are currently working on or intends to work on in future.
SayPro blogs has managed to achieve Neftaly Malatjie’s request to ensure that we document and share what is currently happening at SayPro.
We hope that you will find our articles and posts as informative as you want them to be.
Feel free to give us feedback and your inputs as we are also a learning institution.
Research proposals for the thesis require approval by the Executive Committee of the Faculty of Economic Sciences prior to finalisation of a learner’s registration procedures.
The study promoter/s, two or more examiners and moderators are appointed by the Executive Committee of the Faculty of Economic Sciences.
Continuous supervision and evaluation by the promoter/s of submissions leading to completion of a thesis and fulfilment of the requirements for the degree.
1.
An in-depth understanding of business practices and principles is demonstrated, as well as an ability to evaluate them critically and creatively
Management skills are demonstrated in practice
Progression in business planning is demonstrated
Same as above
The ability to deal effectively with HR problems in a given situation is demonstrated
Ability to identify causes of communication and interaction breakdown and to advise on corrective action is demonstrated
Activity is undertaken to apply knowledge in solving problems presented by others
The ability to bring about the necessary interaction is demonstrated
2.
The basic principles of marketing are applied
The marketing function is managed
Strategic marketing planning, retail marketing and international marketing are done
3.
Different fields of specialisation within commercial and industrial property are accurately distinguished
The leasing of an office block in the central business district of a large town is described in detail
The process of costing and expected rental income determination of a new office block are correctly described
A plan is presented for advertising and canvassing in search of potential tenants or buyers for a commercial/industrial property
Appropriate options for managing sales strategically are chosen
The most appropriate methods for managing independent contractors and other estate agents are identified
The process of conducting a business environmental analysis and forecast is demonstrated and, if this exercise is simulated, proof of actual documentation is provided
Proof of actual documentation is provided
4.
Options are considered and possibilities generated for obtaining suitable tenants
A suitable, inclusive checklist for inspecting properties, is developed
How to proceed when arranging for insurance on properties, is explained
A system to successfully verify and pay creditors accounts, is designed
5.
The basic principles of production management are applied
6.
The basic principles of work-study are applied
7.
An understanding of the principles of labour relations and labour law is demonstrated
8.
Stock systems are correctly administered
Remuneration systems are correctly administered
Costs of manufactured products are correctly determined
Contract accounts are correctly prepared
9.
The role of the administrative function is correctly explained
Systems and procedures are correctly identified
The basic management principles are accurately described
Effective communication in an administrative environment is displayed
An office layout and environment are effectively designed
Business and economic principles are identified and their relationship justified
An understanding of the place, purpose and objectives of the functional areas of an enterprise are identified and demonstrated
A culture of entrepreneurship is effectively created, maintained and enhanced
Integrated assessment:
An application of the following stipulated forms of assessment to a varying degree according to the existing SERTEC requirements.
assignments
case studies
written examination of mastery of the theoretical component of learning
1: An open-ended problem or issue is correctly identified and described in the workplace
The process is appropriately managed in the workplace.
Appropriate categories for organising information are selected
Information is logically organised into a comprehensible form for managers/co-workers in the workplace
Appropriate investigative and experimental techniques are chosen and applied to open-ended problems in the workplace
Data is interpreted/analysed in relation to the problem, and relevant information brought forward to the decision making forum in the workplace
The mechanical engineering investigation is appropriately managed in the wokplace.
Particular recommendations are chosen for the workplace supervisor/co-workers and choices made are justified against selected criteria
The effectiveness of recommendations made is evaluated in the light of workplace feedback
2: Mechanical engineering components are made with limited independence in the workplace according to criteria which are selected
Components are tested and measured in the workplace and properties and specifications recorded.
Concepts and principles are applied correctly to explain open-ended engineering events in the workplace
Reasoned solutions to open-ended individual or community needs using the appropriate engineering concepts and principles are put forward
The correct approach to solving the problem is chosen and justified using criteria which are selected
The operation of machinery and its components is described and explained, both practically and theoretically in the workplace
Appropriate machinery is successfully and independently operated against selected criteria
Minor modifications to machines are selected, planned and performed in line with appropriate engineering strategies in the workplace.
Significant contributions to team efforts in planning and implementing processes are made in the workplace
A problem in a workplace process is identified and possible improvements suggested.
The product is successfully marketed
The marketing is evaluated against selected criteria and changes implemented where necessary
Business plans are acceptable to financial institutions AC 4: A product is successfully developed for a need
A prototype is successfully built
The environmental and/or social effects of the prototype are assessed
Criteria for a successful entrepreneur in a specialised field are selected.
Approaches to environmental management are identified and synthesised
The potential impact of engineering activity in open ended situations is discussed in depth
Criteria are selected for the critical assessment of environmental management techniques and technologies
An environmental assessment of an aspect of the workplace is carried out
Current environmental issues are described.
Information is collected, processed and analysed
Machinery and/or processes are controlled and monitored
Components, processes and systems are modelled
Engineering tasks and processes are planned
Criteria for successful use of computers are selected and usage is evaluated.
3: Information relevant to the need is chosen, and choices made are justified according to self-selected criteria
Information is appropriately organised into self-selected categories and the process is effectively and independently managed.
Designs following logically from mostly independent research in the workplace are identified and described visually and textually
Particular designs are chosen and the feasibility of choice/s made is justified against selected criteria.
The design is evaluated and judged in terms of selected criteria and changes made where necessary
Progress is satisfactorily reported to the workplace audience.
4: The appropriate type of workplace document for the purpose is chosen and justified against selected criteria
The text is coherently organised at both language and structural levels, and can be self-assessed against selected criteria
Conclusions can be drawn from technical data without supervision
Criteria can be selected to categorise relevant information.
Ethical issues are included in technological knowledge transfer
Decisions are negotiated between individuals and individuals and groups
Procedures are applied to resolve conflict and reach consensus.
Contributions from experts in a group can be understood and synthesised.
5: A workplace system is described in terms of its functions
The system is evaluated against selected criteria and reasoned suggestions for improvements given.
A workplace process is examined and described in terms of a set of criteria (quality, safety, profitability) for successful management
The process is evaluated against selected criteria and reasoned suggestions for managerial improvements given.
A workplace project is successfully completed against a set of criteria including specifications, time frames and budgets
The project is successfully and appropriately presented to a professional audience.
Integrated Assessment
* Tests
* Integrated exams and tests
* Integrated Portfolios
* Integrated Project and work related assignment work
1. Evaluation of effective resource application demonstrated correctly.
2. Design of information systems demonstrated correctly.
3. Quantitative techniques in application of resources demonstrated correctly.
4. Quality assurance techniques and procedures demonstrated correctly.
1. Knowledge and comprehension of management planning, organizing and coordinating procedures and principles demonstrated correctly.
2. Knowledge and comprehension of communication and motivational principles and procedures demonstrated correctly.
Cost control principles and procedures demonstrated correctly.
Financial analyses principles and procedures demonstrated correctly.
Integrated assessment:
A range of formative and summative assessment methods and techniques in the form of written tests, practical exercises and case studies, final examinations (internally and externally moderated) and experiential training projects are applied.
Associated Assessment Criteria:
Examiners must use a variety of assessment methods. Such methods may include, for example, class performance, revision exercises, assignments, tests and examinations, which may be either open book or closed book. There is therefore a continuous stream of assessment elements by formal means and informal means.
Integrated Assessment:
In the preparation of study guides and of the assessment of a learning unit, academic staffs are required to bear in mind the present state of knowledge, background and ability of the learners, the general and specific outcomes of the programme and the descriptors appropriate to Level 5 of the NQF.
They must ensure that the assessment matches the offering in content, standards and level, that it is tied in to the general and specific outcomes of the programme, and that the mastery of skills, knowledge and the application of that knowledge are assessed in due proportion. In formal examinations, especially with respect to the theory of the subject, examiners must set their questions in a culturally-relevant practical framework wherever possible.