Course in Control of Sensitive Materials in Supply Chains
Online 300-hour course in control of sensitive materials in supply chains. 6 modules covering Regulation (EU) 2021/821 (dual-use items), Regulation (EU) 2017/821 (conflict minerals) and SAP S/4HANA. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Control of Sensitive Materials in Supply Chains — studying from South Africa
South Africa has a established defence industry centred on companies such as Denel and Paramount Group, with capabilities in land systems, armoured vehicles and munitions. The sector supports engineering roles in systems integration, vehicle design and test and evaluation. Defence procurement and export controls are overseen by government bodies, and the industry works closely with the South African National Defence Force. Engineers in this field typically combine mechanical, electrical and systems skills.
Fees for South Africa: R 13 900 (South African rand), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in South Africa
Typical roles
Questions from South Africa
Which South African bodies regulate or recognise defence and military engineering professionals?
Engineers in South Africa are registered through ECSA under the Engineering Profession Act, and defence programmes are guided by institutions such as the South African National Defence Force and Armscor, which set their own requirements. SEIUM is a private online institute, and its qualifications are not state degrees or accredited by a national body. Recognition is decided by these bodies and your employer, so confirm with them first.
Would this qualification help me find work in South Africa's defence or land systems sector?
South Africa has a defence industry with state-linked entities and private contractors, and employers usually require security clearances, relevant experience and recognised qualifications. A private online programme may support your application but does not guarantee employment or clearance. Check requirements with prospective employers, as roles in this sector can be sensitive and tightly controlled.
Can I study alongside a job, and are there funding options?
The course is 100% online and taught in English, so you need strong English, and no student visa is needed to study from home. Master's programmes are 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, each with an assigned technical tutor. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible, so ask whether your employer would fund part of the training.
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What you will be able to do
Identify sensitive and critical materials in the supply chain.
Map suppliers and gain visibility of lower tiers.
Apply dual-use, conflict minerals and REACH regulations.
Implement physical and documentary security measures across the chain.
Prevent the entry of counterfeit parts and materials.
Define risk indicators and monitoring dashboards.
Design a sensitive materials control programme.
Who it's for
- Supply chain compliance manager who wants to specialise in Control of Sensitive Materials in Supply Chains.
- Supplier risk analyst who wants to specialise in Control of Sensitive Materials in Supply Chains.
- Critical materials manager who wants to specialise in Control of Sensitive Materials in Supply Chains.
- REACH compliance technician who wants to specialise in Control of Sensitive Materials in Supply Chains.
- Logistics security manager who wants to specialise in Control of Sensitive Materials in Supply Chains.
- Due diligence consultant who wants to specialise in Control of Sensitive Materials in Supply Chains.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the defence industry.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2021/821 (dual-use items)
- Regulation (EU) 2017/821 (conflict-affected and high-risk areas minerals)
- Regulation (EU) 2024/1252 (critical raw materials)
- Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH)
- OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Minerals
- ISO 28000 (supply chain security)
- SAE AS5553 (counterfeit electronic parts prevention)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1What makes a material or component sensitive1.2Strategic and critical materials1.3Components subject to export control1.4Counterfeit components and their risk1.5Conflict minerals1.6Substances restricted under chemicals regulation1.7Supply chain actors and their visibility1.8Sector vocabulary and acronyms1.9Information sources and reference lists1.10Exercise: mapping the supply chain of a component
2.1Mapping the chain beyond the first tier2.2Supplier questionnaires and declarations2.3Supplier qualification and auditing2.4Single sources and dependency risk2.5Authorised distributors versus the open market2.6Verifying component authenticity2.7Detection testing for counterfeit components2.8Documentary traceability of materials2.9Managing suppliers in high-risk countries2.10Practice: qualification plan for a critical supplier
3.1Export control applied to components3.2Component classification and documentation3.3Rules of origin and their certification3.4Substance and mixture regulation3.5Restriction of hazardous substances in equipment3.6Conflict minerals and due diligence3.7Sustainability due diligence regulation3.8Sanctions and supply chain screening3.9Documentation required from suppliers3.10Practice: compliance file for a component
4.1Supply chain risk assessment4.2Physical protection of material in transit and storage4.3Seals, traceability and tracking4.4Security of information shared with suppliers4.5Cybersecurity of the digital supply chain4.6Tampering and sabotage: prevention4.7Trusted operator programmes4.8Supply chain security management standards4.9Continuity plan for disruption4.10Practice: risk analysis of a supply chain
5.1Responsible purchasing policy5.2Enforceable contractual clauses5.3Supplier risk and performance indicators5.4Strategic inventories and safety stock5.5Source diversification and localisation5.6Component obsolescence and its management5.7Internal audit of the programme5.8Training for purchasing staff5.9Continuous improvement and lessons learned5.10Practice: supplier risk dashboard
6.1Choice of product and its critical components6.2Supply chain mapping6.3Classification and compliance of each component6.4Supplier qualification and audit plan6.5Supply chain security plan6.6Continuity and inventory plan6.7Proposed contractual clauses6.8Indicators and audit plan6.9Programme report6.10Project defence
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded lessons and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which allows them to combine it with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SAP S/4HANA, Python (pandas), Advanced Excel, Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. The practical work draws on real procedures for supply chain mapping, documentary compliance audits and supplier risk assessment. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Identify sensitive and critical materials in the supply chain.
Map suppliers and gain visibility of lower tiers.
Apply dual-use, conflict minerals and REACH regulations.
Implement physical and documentary security measures across the chain.
Prevent the entry of counterfeit parts and materials.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Spanish at a level sufficient to follow technical regulatory texts.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with SAP S/4HANA, Python (pandas), Advanced Excel and Power BI. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the open-source alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM in-house diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. This is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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