OTCM: 49075: National Certificate: Organisational Transformation & Change Management
The National Certificate: Organisational Transformation & Change Management (OTCM) is a South African qualification at NQF Level 5, aimed at developing supervisors, graduates, and HR professionals to lead organizational change effectively. It focuses on applying South Africa’s HRD legislation, managing workplace diversity, implementing change management strategies, and utilizing complexity theory and value systems to drive transformation. This qualification prepares individuals for roles such as change agents and HR practitioners, contributing to organizational growth and social transformation.
The National Certificate: Organisational Transformation & Change Management (OTCM) is a comprehensive qualification registered at NQF Level 5 by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO). This qualification, identified by the SAQA ID 49075, is designed for individuals aiming to develop expertise in leading and managing organizational change, particularly within South African contexts. It is ideally suited for supervisors, graduates, and individuals within the talent pipeline who possess a matric qualification, computer literacy, and foundational change management skills.
Spanning 12 months and requiring 127 credits, this qualification focuses on equipping learners with practical skills to navigate and lead complex transformation processes in organizations. The core competencies gained from this qualification include conducting effective communication within business environments, applying South Africa’s transformative Human Resource Development (HRD) legislation to organizational transformation, and implementing change management processes that capitalize on workplace diversity. Additionally, learners will gain the ability to apply complexity theory in organizational settings, which enables them to better manage the unpredictable and dynamic nature of organizational change.
A significant component of the program involves underpinning organizational transformation through value systems, emphasizing the importance of ethics, equity, and responsibility in the transformation process. Employment equity is also a central theme, and learners will develop the ability to leverage employment equity policies to address and promote social issues within an organization, enhancing both its performance and societal impact.
Upon successful completion, individuals will be equipped to take on roles such as change agents, organizational development specialists, and human resource practitioners, where they can make meaningful contributions to shaping organizational culture, implementing strategic change initiatives, and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. This qualification not only prepares individuals for immediate career opportunities but also provides a foundation for continued professional development and further studies in organizational development and change management.
