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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Outline the environment of local government 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
110472  Outline the environment of local government 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Economics 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies Finance, Economics and Accounting 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 4  NQF Level 04 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This Unit Standard is intended for people who are, or seek to be active in the local government sector, particularly the Local Economic Development sector. This will allow learners to contextualise their activity in local government.

People credited with this Unit Standard are able to:
  • Define the different levels of local government.
  • Describe the legislation that is applied to local government.
  • Explain the current challenges for local government in response to changing needs and values.
  • Illustrate the key components of the environment of local government in the form of a presentation in own work context. 

  • LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are competent in Communication at NQF Level 4. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • Legislation refers to the South African Constitution, GEAR, the Development Facilitation Act, the Municipal Structures and Systems Act, the Public Municipal Finance Act, the Rates Bill, Local Authorities Ordinance No. 25 (1974), Local Government Transition Act, Promotion of Administrative Justice Act; Access to Information Act.
  • Local government refers to metros, districts and municipalities. 

  • Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Define the different levels of local government. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. A distinction is made between local, provincial and national government structures and processes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The roles and functions of local government are explained in the South African context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The activities of local government are explained in terms of their social, political and economic impact. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Describe the legislation that is applied to local government. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The appropriate and relevant legislation is identified in terms of local government. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The application of legislation is discussed in terms of specific, relevant local government functions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The effects of legislation are examined in terms of own work context. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Explain the current challenges for local government in response to changing needs and values. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Changing needs are identified in terms of the local government context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Changing values are identified in terms of the local government context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Challenges are identified and discussed in terms of their impact on local government functions. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Illustrate the key components of the environment of local government in the form of a presentation. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Illustrate the key components of the environment of local government in the form of a presentation in own work context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. A range of key components is identified in the environment of local government. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The key components identified are discussed and motivated with reference to own work context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. A presentation of the key components is prepared and delivered in a format that is appropriate to the specified target audience. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this Unit Standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this Unit Standard or will assess this Unit Standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQ, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Therefore, anyone wishing to be assessed against this Unit Standard may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA. 

  • UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • The roles and functions of national, provincial and local government.
  • Awareness of socio-political and economic developments and their local impact.
  • Aspects of legislation relevant to local government. 

  • UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organization and community by, e.g.
  • Identifying and discussing challenges according to assessment criterion "Challenges are identified and discussed in terms of their impact on local government functions." 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organize and critically evaluate information by, e.g.
  • Defining the different levels of government according to the assessment criteria set for Specific Outcome "Define the different levels of local government." 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/ or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation by, e.g.
  • Explaining the activities of local government according to assessment criterion "The activities of local government are explained in terms of their social, political and economic impact." 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation by e.g.
  • Explaining the current challenges for local government according to the assessment criteria set out for Specific Outcome "Explain the current challenges for local government in response to changing needs and values." 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Be culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts by, e.g.
  • Explaining the activities of local government in terms of their social, political and economic impact according to assessment criterion "The activities of local government are explained in terms of their social, political and economic impact." 

  • UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  36436   National Certificate: Local Economic Development  Level 4  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  LG SETA 
    Elective  67509   Further Education and Training Certificate: Community Development  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  23094   Further Education and Training Certificate: Development Practice  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2009-09-09  ETDP SETA 
    Elective  65989   Further Education and Training Certificate: Human Settlements Development  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  CETA 
    Elective  57428   Further Education and Training Certificate: Youth Development  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  ETDP SETA 
    Elective  23095   Higher Education and Training Certificate: Development Practice  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  ETDP SETA 
    Elective  49598   National Diploma: Paralegal Practice  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  SAS SETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. A4 Consultancy CC 
    2. Amabamba Recruitment 
    3. Amaqamu Project Management and Consulting 
    4. AVAX SA 481 CC. T/A Mandisa Development Services 
    5. Avenida (Pty) Ltd 
    6. B T Group of Companies Pty Ltd 
    7. Bavelile Consultants and Training 
    8. Breakeven 59(PTY) Ltd 
    9. Bright Storm Projects 
    10. Brilliant Affairs 
    11. Bull's Business and Skills Training Institute 
    12. Central Institute of Professional Studies and Services 
    13. D M Management and Consulting 
    14. Dabulamanzi & Njabulo Ndaba Consulting cc 
    15. Dee s Training PTY LTD 
    16. Dintshang Trading 
    17. Dru-A Professional Training Consultancy 
    18. EDUTEL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PTY LTD 
    19. Edutraining Business College 
    20. Future-Teacher (Pty) Ltd 
    21. Giamanje TVET College 
    22. Glentech Innovative Design Concepts 
    23. Gotsec Skills Training 
    24. Heirs Training and Development 
    25. INKWENKWEZI PRIVATE COLLEGE - SKILLS DEVELOPMENT cc 
    26. IQ Skills Academy (PTY) LTD. 
    27. Isamon Vocational College of Excellence Pty Ltd 
    28. Isibani Skills Academy 
    29. Isibani Soluntu Development Trust 
    30. Jabukile Consultancy 
    31. Jobafrik Consulting 
    32. Josmap Training Institute 
    33. Kenako Investments 
    34. Kitso Bokamoso Training Solution 
    35. KITSO TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 
    36. Leronsa Trading Enterprise 
    37. LESEDI EDUCARE ASSOCIATION 
    38. Lewerb Holdings (PTY) Ltd 
    39. Life Long ABET Consulting 
    40. Madingoane and Family Construction 
    41. Mahayi HRD Services cc 
    42. Makhuba Development Projects CC 
    43. Makoti Skills Development Solutions 
    44. Mamuhle Academy 
    45. MANCOSA Pty (Ltd) 
    46. Marematlou Training Institute 
    47. MENTORNET (PTY) LTD 
    48. Mortarboard Training Solutions 
    49. MUHANGWENE DEVELOPMENT ENTERPRISE 
    50. Ndoma Mathodi Trading Enterprise 
    51. Nemalale Eagles Consultancy CC 
    52. Neopeo Trading & Projects 
    53. Networx for Career Development 
    54. Ntevho-Ketso Training and Recruitement Consultancy cc 
    55. NTI College 
    56. Ntsangalala Business Enterprise 
    57. Pachedu Skills Solutions 
    58. Pebetse Training and Consulting 
    59. PFIM Trading (Pty) Ltd 
    60. PMA Holding (Pty) Ltd 
    61. PMA Holdings (PTY ) LTD. 
    62. Professional Development and Training Institute (Pty) Ltd 
    63. Progressive School of Business and Engineering (Pty) 
    64. PTDEV (Pty) Ltd 
    65. Reflections Development Institute 
    66. Regent Business School (Pty) Ltd t/a Regent Business School 
    67. Resonance Institue of Learning 
    68. Resonance Institute of Learning 
    69. Retshetse Training Project 
    70. Sebenzisanane Human Capital 
    71. Sigodi Development Services and Associates (SDS) cc 
    72. Silalele Consulting CC. 
    73. Siza Nesu Training and Consultants 
    74. South African Corporate Training Association 
    75. Southern African Youth Movement 
    76. Spotru Training Centre 
    77. SPS Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    78. T Mabuya & Associates CC 
    79. Tachfin Holdings 
    80. Tasc Business Consulting and Training 
    81. Tau and Tau Training Enterprises Pty Ltd 
    82. Tembe Service Providers 
    83. Thabelanang t/a Thabelanang Trading Enterprise 
    84. The Fundamentals Training Centre 
    85. THE GMC GROUP PTY LTD 
    86. Thembekile training consulting 
    87. Thinking Mind Trading 
    88. Thuto-Botshabelo Training and Projects (Pty) Ltd 
    89. TMG Quality Services 
    90. Transafric Consulting Pty Ltd 
    91. Tshwane Training Institute (PTY) LTD. 
    92. Ulwazi Training & Development 
    93. Umqondo Consultancy 
    94. UNIVERSITY OF BUSINESS EXCELLENCE(PTY)LTD 
    95. University of Venda 
    96. Vicresco (Pty) Ltd 
    97. Victorompie Enterprises CC. 
    98. WEINVEST INVESTMENT CC 
    99. WEST COAST COLLEGE FET 
    100. Wildfire Development Training Agency 
    101. Zerben Management Solutions 



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