OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Occupational Certificate: Shipping Agent NQF Level 5

Course Description

Shipping Agent NQF Level 5 qualification equips learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to work effectively within the global maritime and logistics industry. It focuses on the key aspects of international shipping, cargo handling, port operations, maritime law, and freight forwarding. Learners will gain an understanding of how goods move across borders, how shipping documentation is managed, and how to comply with international trade and transport regulations. The course also emphasizes the importance of communication, customer service, and coordination with shipping lines, customs, and port authorities. Through both theoretical and practical training, students develop the ability to plan, manage, and monitor shipping operations efficiently. They learn to interpret shipping contracts, prepare documentation, manage risks, and use technology for tracking and logistics systems. This qualification prepares graduates for roles such as Shipping Agent, Freight Forwarder, Import/Export Clerk, or Logistics Coordinator, and provides a solid foundation for further studies in maritime logistics and international trade

DURATION

24 Months

certification

SAQA ID:110942

Credits: 240

NQF Level 5

entry requirements

NQF Level 4 (Matric) with Mathematical Literacy.

Role / PositionKey Responsibilities
  • Shipping Clerk / Documentation Clerk – Preparing shipping documents, managing cargo records, assisting with basic logistics.
  • Customs Assistant / Import-Export Assistant – Assisting with customs clearance, understanding import/export regulations, supporting shipping operations.
  • Shipping Agent / Logistics Coordinator – Coordinating vessel arrivals/departures, cargo handling, liaising with port authorities, managing freight schedules.
  • Port Operations Manager / Shipping Manager – Overseeing shipping operations, managing teams, ensuring compliance, optimizing port and cargo operations.
  • Supply Chain Manager / Shipping Consultant – Managing full supply chains, advising shipping companies, optimizing routes, strategic logistics planning
Payment Options

Payment Plans – Online vs Onsite Learning

Payment Option Online Learning
(Total: R29,500)
Onsite Learning
(Total: R30,000)
Registration Fee R1,500 (once-off) R1,500 (once-off)
Monthly Plan (18 Months) R1,555 × 18 months R1,583 × 18 months
Quarterly Plan (6 Quarters) R4,665 × 6 quarters R4,750 × 6 quarters
Semester Plan (3 Semesters) R9,333 × 3 semesters R9,500 × 3 semesters
Total (Including Registration) R29,500 R30,000
Knowledge Modules:

1. Strategic Role of HRM

2. Strategic Talent Management and Workforce Planning

3. Strategic Role of Learning and Development (L&D) and Organisational Growth

4. Strategic Employment Relations Management

5. Strategic View on HRM Service Delivery

Practical Skill Modules:

1. Design, Develop and Implement HRM Strategies

2. Facilitate the Design and Implementation of Talent Management and Workforce Plans and Initiatives

3. Oversee the Design and Integration of L&D and Organisational Growth Strategies, Plans and Interventions

4. Guide and Advise on the Creation and Maintenance of World-Class Employment Relations in the Organisation

5. Oversee and Advise on the Delivery of Needs Driven HRM Service

Work Experience Modules:

1. Organisational and HRM Strategic Planning and Strategy Implementation Processes

2. Strategic Talent Management Processes

3. Strategic Learning and Development and Organisational Growth Processes

4. Organisational Employment Relations Management Processes

5. HRM Service Delivery Processes

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