• Managing the organisation’s production line to ensure that the highest production standard is maintained.



• Taking part in decisions concerning the layout of the enterprise, the size and range of the product or service to be rendered, the design and organization of the work processes, work standards and compensation of the employees.

Requirements

Secondary Education
A HIGCSE Grade 12, or equivalent qualification, with matriculation exemption is required to be admitted to South African universities. A HIGCSE or outstanding IGCSE Grade 12, or equivalent qualification, is needed for enrolment at a South Africantechnikon.

UNAM requires a HIGCSE/IGCSE Grade 12, or equivalent qualification, with passes in five subjects and a minimum of 25 points on the UNAM point evaluation scale.

For studies at the Polytechnic of Namibia, candidates must have at least passed five subjects on HIGCSE/IGCSE level and have obtained a total score of at least 25 points on the Polytechnic’s point evaluation scale.

Compulsory subjects
Mathematics and Physical Science (South Africa)

Recommended subject
Business Studies (South Africa)

Tertiary Education
Degrees in Industrial Engineering or any qualification such as a B. A., B. Com. or B. Admin. degree can be followed at most South African universities. UNAM offers a B. Com. degree, which could be relevant to the career of production management.

The N. Dip.: Production Management is offered at several South African technikons. Alternatively, a N. Dip.: Commerce can be obtained from the Polytechnic of Namibia.

Personality
The prospective production manager should be a practical problem solver, who is able to maintain good interpersonal relations.

Work Opportunities
Production managers are employed by factories and manufacturing organizations in the private sector.

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