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Course name: Business Management

Sector(s): Office and Administration, Finance and Accounting
Description: Business management is a diverse field that offers opportunities across various sectors, from entrepreneurship to
corporate leadership. A TVET college course in business management provides you with practical skills in areas like human resources,
financial planning, and strategic decision-making. You’ll gain insights into managing teams, operations, and resources effectively. This
guide will help you explore the potential career paths, daily tasks, and essential skills needed for success in business management.
Brief Summary: Provides insights into business operations, strategic planning, and organizational management principles.
Possible Jobs: Business Manager, Operations Manager, Marketing Manager, Human Resources Manager, Financial Manager,
Entrepreneur
Course Requirements:
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Core subjects - Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy; English
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Recommended subjects - Business Studies; Economics; Accounting; Life Orientation (for understanding social and economic
contexts)
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Admission Requirements - NSC or equivalent; May require specific grades in core subjects.

LITERACY AND NUMERACY SKILLS

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Reading Comprehension Expectations - Proficiency in understanding diverse business documents, strategic plans, and legal texts,
with support for multilingual comprehension.
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Reasons for Reading Skills - Effective decision-making and strategic planning in business management rely on accurate
interpretation of complex documents.
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Written Communication Expectations - Ability to write clear business plans, reports, and professional communications. Technical
and strategic clarity is essential.
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Reasons for Writing Skills - Well-written documents are fundamental in business for conveying strategies, decisions, and
maintaining corporate records.
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Oral Communication Expectations - Skills in articulating business strategies, leading meetings, and negotiating with stakeholders.
Clear and confident communication is essential.
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Reasons for Oral Skills - Oral communication in business management is key for leadership, stakeholder engagement, and
effective decision-making.
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Vocabulary Expectations - Familiarity with business and management terminology. Bilingual glossaries can aid in understanding
specialized business jargon.
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Reasons for Vocabulary Skills - Knowledge of business-specific terms is important for understanding concepts in management,
finance, and marketing.
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Numeracy Skills Expectations - Good arithmetic and basic accounting skills. Ability to analyze financial statements, calculate
budgets, and understand economic principles.
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Reasons for Numeracy Skills - Numeracy skills are essential for financial management, budgeting, and economic analysis in
business operations.

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Basic Computer Literacy - Expectation - Proficiency in basic computer operations, office software, and internet research.
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Basic Computer Literacy - Reason - Computer skills are essential for business planning, analysis, and management tasks.
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Specialized Software - Expectation - Familiarity with business management software, analytics tools, and CRM systems.
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Specialized Software - Reason - Specialized software is used for business analysis, customer relationship management, and
operational efficiency.
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Digital Communication - Expectation - Comfortable with digital communication tools for business correspondence and online
meetings.
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Digital Communication - Reason - Effective digital communication is key in business for networking, client management, and team
coordination.

KEY AREAS
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Farm Management: Strategic Planning: Market analysis, business strategy, goal setting
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Crop Production: Financial Management: Budgeting, financial analysis, accounting principles
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Livestock Rearing: Marketing Fundamentals: Branding, advertising, digital marketing
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Sustainable Practices: Organizational Behavior: Leadership, team dynamics, motivation techniques
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Agribusiness: Operational Management: Process optimization, resource management, quality control
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Technology in Agriculture: Legal and Ethical Issues: Business law, ethical decision-making, compliance

COGNITIVE ABILITIES
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Understanding spatial dynamics of farm layout and operations: Spatial understanding of business operations (Moderate)
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Visualizing agricultural processes and farm planning: Visualizing business strategies and outcomes (Moderate)
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Sequencing farming activities and management tasks: Organizing business information (High)
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Problem-solving in agricultural management and operations: Strategic decision-making and problem-solving (High)

PHYSICAL ABILITIES
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Handling agricultural tools and equipment: General dexterity for office tasks (Low)
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Steadiness for tasks like planting and machinery operation: Steadiness in tasks like presentations and report preparation
(Moderate)
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Strength needed for fieldwork and material handling: Minimal strength required for typical office work (Low)

PSYCHOMOTOR ABILITIES
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Coordination for farming operations: Precision in data analysis and report preparation (Moderate)
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Precision in agricultural planning and management: Minimal; mostly managerial and administrative tasks (Low)
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Quick response to farming challenges: Quick decision-making in business situations (Moderate)

SENSORY ABILITIES
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Important for farm management and planning: Essential for reading reports and data analysis (High)
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Crucial for operating machinery and spatial judgment: Moderate for general management tasks (Moderate)
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Important for detecting machinery and animal sounds: Useful for communication in meetings (Moderate)

AVAILABILITY
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Swinton Campus - Coastal KZN TVET College - KwaZulu-Natal - coastalkzn.co.za
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UMlazi-V Campus - Coastal KZN TVET College - KwaZulu-Natal - coastalkzn.co.za
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Port Shepstone Campus - Esayidi TVET College - KwaZulu-Natal - esayidifet.co.za
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Enyenyezi Campus - Esayidi TVET College - KwaZulu-Natal - esayidifet.co.za
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Gamalakhe Campus - Esayidi TVET College - KwaZulu-Natal - esayidifet.co.za
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Kokstad Campus - Esayidi TVET College - KwaZulu-Natal - esayidifet.co.za
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Umzimkulu Campus - Esayidi TVET College - KwaZulu-Natal - esayidifet.co.za

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Clydesdale Campus - Esayidi TVET College - KwaZulu-Natal - esayidifet.co.za
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Welkom Campus - Goldfields TVET College - Free State - goldfieldstvet.edu.za
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Dundee Technology Centre (DTC) - Majuba TVET College - KwaZulu-Natal - majuba.edu.za
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Bethlehem Campus - Maluti TVET College - Free State - malutitvet.co.za
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Bonamelo Campus - Maluti TVET College - Free State - malutitvet.co.za
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Harrismith Campus - Maluti TVET College - Free State - malutitvet.co.za
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Itemoheleng Campus - Maluti TVET College - Free State - malutitvet.co.za
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Kwetlisong Campus - Maluti TVET College - Free State - malutitvet.co.za
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Lere La Tshepe Campus - Maluti TVET College - Free State - malutitvet.co.za
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Sefikeng Campus - Maluti TVET College - Free State - malutitvet.co.za
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Ladysmith Campus - Mnambithi TVET College - KwaZulu-Natal - mnambithicollege.co.za
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Ezakheni A Campus - Mnambithi TVET College - KwaZulu-Natal - mnambithicollege.co.za
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Ezakheni E Campus - Mnambithi TVET College - KwaZulu-Natal - mnambithicollege.co.za
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Estcourt Campus - Mnambithi TVET College - KwaZulu-Natal - mnambithicollege.co.za
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Vryheid Business Campus - Mthashana TVET College - KwaZulu-Natal - mthashanacollege.co.za
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Emandleni-Matleng Campus - Mthashana TVET College - KwaZulu-Natal - mthashanacollege.co.za
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Nquthu Campus - Mthashana TVET College - KwaZulu-Natal - mthashanacollege.co.za
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Rustenburg Campus - Orbit TVET College - North West - orbitcollege.co.za
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Cato Manor Campus - Thekwini TVET College - KwaZulu-Natal - thekwinicollege.co.za
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Melbourne Campus - Thekwini TVET College - KwaZulu-Natal - thekwinicollege.co.za
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Umbilo Campus - Thekwini TVET College - KwaZulu-Natal - thekwinicollege.co.za
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Pretoria Campus - Tshwane North TVET College - Gauteng - tnc.edu.za
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Atteridgeville Campus - Tshwane South TVET College - Gauteng - tsc.edu.za
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Centurion Campus - Tshwane South TVET College - Gauteng - tsc.edu.za
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ODI Campus - Tshwane South TVET College - Gauteng - tsc.edu.za
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Pretoria West Campus - Tshwane South TVET College - Gauteng - tsc.edu.za
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Esikhawini Campus - Umfolozi TVET College - KwaZulu-Natal - umfolozicollege.co.za
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Mandeni Campus - Umfolozi TVET College - KwaZulu-Natal - umfolozicollege.co.za
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Richtek Campus - Umfolozi TVET College - KwaZulu-Natal - umfolozicollege.co.za
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Isithebe Campus - Umfolozi TVET College - KwaZulu-Natal - umfolozicollege.co.za
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Nkandla Campus - Umfolozi TVET College - KwaZulu-Natal - umfolozicollege.co.za
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Maphumulo - Umfolozi TVET College - KwaZulu-Natal - umfolozicollege.co.za
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Sundumbili/Isithebe Campus - Umfolozi TVET College - KwaZulu-Natal - umfolozicollege.co.za
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Shingwedzi Campus - Vhembe TVET College - Limpopo - vhembecollege.edu.za
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Tshisimani Campus - Vhembe TVET College - Limpopo - vhembecollege.edu.za
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Carltonville - Western TVET College - Gauteng - westcol.co.za
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Krugersdorp - Western TVET College - Gauteng - westcol.co.za
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Krugersdorp West - Western TVET College - Gauteng - westcol.co.za
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Randfontien - Western TVET College - Gauteng - westcol.co.za
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Thuba Makote - Western TVET College - Gauteng - westcol.co.za
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Westonaria - Western TVET College - Gauteng - westcol.co.za
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Phalaborwa Campus - Mopani TVET College - Limpopo - mopanicollege.edu.za
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Sasolburg Campus - Flavius Mareka College - Free State - flaviusmareka.net
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Edendale Campus - Umgungundlovu TVET College - KwaZulu-Natal - utvet.co.za
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Midlands Campus - Umgungundlovu TVET College - KwaZulu-Natal - utvet.co.za
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Msunduzi Campus - Umgungundlovu TVET College - KwaZulu-Natal - utvet.co.za
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Northdale Campus - Umgungundlovu TVET College - KwaZulu-Natal - utvet.co.za
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Plessislaer Campus - Umgungundlovu TVET College - KwaZulu-Natal - utvet.co.za
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Richmond Campus - Umgungundlovu TVET College - KwaZulu-Natal - utvet.co.za
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Hlanganani Campus - Umgungundlovu TVET College - KwaZulu-Natal - utvet.co.za
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Msinga Campus - Umgungundlovu TVET College - KwaZulu-Natal - utvet.co.za
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Ermelo - Gert Sibande TVET College - Mpumalanga - gscollege.edu.za

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Standerton - Gert Sibande TVET College - Mpumalanga - gscollege.edu.za
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Dobsonville Campus - South West Gauteng TVET College - Gauteng - swgc.co.za
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Roodepoort Campus - South West Gauteng TVET College - Gauteng - swgc.co.za
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Technisa Campus - South West Gauteng TVET College - Gauteng - swgc.co.za
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Mlumati - Ehlanzeni TVET College - Mpumalanga - ehlanzenicollege.co.za
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Klerksdorp Campus - Vuselela TVET College - North West - vuselelacollege.co.za
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Potchefstroom Campus - Vuselela TVET College - North West - vuselelacollege.co.za
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Taung Campus - Vuselela TVET College - North West - vuselelacollege.co.za
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Tygerberg Campus - Northlink TVET College - Western Cape - northlink.co.za

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