| DESCRIPTION: |
| A Project Manager has earned this designation when fulfilling the full spectrum of responsibilities associated with project management has become their core focus in their working environment. A Project Manager will have obtained an appropriate first Degree/qualification in a field of specialisation in which they are likely to have gained technical experience, or a relevant certification or accreditation, and built up the required years of experience specifically performing the role of project manager taking multiple projects through the complete life-cycle over the required period of time. While a support or administration role may be the point of entry into the project manager position, for experience to count towards the designation, it must have been in the role of project manager. A Project Manager will have seen the benefits of associating themselves with an appropriate professional body and will be actively participating in that body's activities. Project Managers maintain a high ethical standard and at minimum endeavour to comply with the principles of the PMSA Code of Conduct. |
| AWARDING CRITERIA |
| For the Professional Designation to be awarded, professionals must comply with the following minimum requirements: |
| Underlying Registered Qualification or Part Qualification: |
Industry relevant tertiary qualification at minimum NQF Level 7.
Without NQF Level 7 Qualification: RPL. |
| Experiential Learning or Experience |
| Three years' working experience managing projects of a low complexity according to CIFTER.: Taking projects through the complete project management lifecycle, from initiation, to planning, executing, monitoring and control and closing. |
| Competency Assessment |
| Assessment of portfolio of evidence. |
| Designation RPL Statement |
| This Designation may be awarded through Recognition of Prior Learning. |
| RETAINING CRITERIA |
| In order to ensure the currency of professional knowledge and to retain the Professional Designation, the professional must comply with the following minimum requirements: |
| Code of Conduct |
| Members must adhere to the Professional Body Codes of Conduct and Ethics. |
| Continuing Professional Development (CPD) |
| The designation-holder is required to gather the required number of points through relevant activities as stipulated in the PMSA CPD policy. |
| Fees |
| Ensure that the annual membership fee is paid. |
