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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: |
Occupational Certificate: General Manager Public Service |
SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
118791 | Occupational Certificate: General Manager Public Service | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
Development Quality Partner - PSETA | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
- | OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
Occupational Certificate | Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies | Public Administration | ||
ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
Undefined | 150 | Not Applicable | NQF Level 06 | Regular-ELOAC |
REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
Registered | EXCO 0522/24 | 2022-02-03 | 2025-12-31 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2026-12-31 | 2029-12-31 |
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 qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. |
PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION |
Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to function as a General Manager Public Service. A General Manager Public Service promotes administrative efficiency within government departments by rendering managerial services and support aligned to government policies. Typical attributes envisaged upon achievement of the qualification include leadership, strategist and analyst. A qualified learner will be able to: Rationale: Employment in the Public Service is highly regulated to ensure that the implementation of Government's policies provide services accordingly to the electorate as elaborated in the Public Service Act (PSA), 1994 as amended, Public-Service-Management-Code, Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Middle Management Competency Framework and Regulations. One of the aims of Government is to have a professionalised Public Service for a developmental State. The extended Public Service is organised in three (3) spheres of Government, namely National, Provincial and Local Municipality, each one made up of specialised departments employing occupational functionaries at different levels of responsibility and management. This qualification is aimed at providing the junior and middle manager cadre within the public service with the requisite knowledge, skills and attitude required to serve in the public service across different functional units to create a sound communication base between the respective units and different levels of responsibility. The junior and middle managers are mainly responsible for compiling and the day-to-day implementation of a unit's operational plan under the guidance of senior managers. These managers are mostly appointed from serving public servants in the administration cadre (supervisors) but may also be recruited from the private sector. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
Recognition of Prior Learning
RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result. Entry Requirements: The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is: |
RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
Y |
QUALIFICATION RULES |
This qualification consists of the following compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skill and Work Experience Modules:
Knowledge Modules: 3 Credits. Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 56 Practical Skill Modules: 16 Credits. Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 30 Work Experience Modules: 21 Credits. Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 64 |
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
1. Develop an operational plan to achieve set objectives in accordance with the prescribed templates.
2. Develop a unit Annual Performance Plan (APP) in accordance with the prescribed templates. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of the management of human resources and financial processes at unit level. 4. Demonstrate an understanding and application of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) at unit level. |
ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4: INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT Integrated Formative Assessment: The skills development provider will use the curriculum to guide them on the stipulated internal assessment criteria and weighting. They will also apply the scope of practical skills and applied knowledge as stipulated by the internal assessment criteria. This formative assessment together with work experience leads to entrance in the integrated external summative assessment. Integrated Summative Assessment: An external integrated summative assessment, conducted through the relevant QCTO Assessment Quality Partner is required for the issuing of this qualification. The external integrated summative assessment will focus on the exit level outcomes and associated assessment criteria. The assessment will be conducted through written assessment and the evaluation of practical tasks at decentralised approved assessment sites by a panel of assessors evaluated by assessor(s) registered with the AQP. |
INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
The Occupational Certificate: General Manager Public Service was compared with a similar qualifications in New Zealand and Australia.
New Zealand The National Diploma in Public Sector Management (Leadership Development) which is registered with the New Zealand Qualifications Authority, relates to the Occupational Certificate: General Manager Public Service. The qualification is at New Zealand Qualification Framework (NZQF) Level 6, with 130 Credits. This qualification is for people who are employed in leadership roles in the State Sector and who aspire to serve in senior leadership roles. The qualification is aimed at experienced first line managers or team managers, middle managers, and new senior managers in their career. This qualification covers core leadership skills and knowledge and includes standards that enable people to exhibit their leadership skills and knowledge. People will be at the stage of career development where their future need is for leadership abilities rather than operational management, service delivery and technical abilities. The core areas of study include subjects/standards such as: These last two (2) standards relate much closely to the South African qualification's knowledge modules, which are Benefits and Conditions of Service and Business Communication. Australia The Queensland University of Technology offers a Public Sector Management Programme. Qualifying learners receive a Graduate Certificate in Business (Public Sector Management). The Public Sector Management qualification is a flexible and dynamic study option catering specifically for mid-level managers in the modern Australian public service. The qualification is delivered over 15 months with four intensive mandatory 3 or 4-day workshops. The qualification is designed in collaboration with the government of Australia to meet the needs of the contemporary Public Sector. The qualification consists of four (4) core modules, namely: The Australian Public Sector Management comparison with the South African qualification is justified because it contains similar essential core competencies to those contained in the Australian qualification Conclusion The Occupational Certificate: General Manager Public Service compares favourably well with in terms of content, scope and training provided by the Australian programme and the New Zealand qualification. They all cater for different management levels from junior, middle and early senior management levels within public service. |
ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
This qualification allows possibilities for both horizontal and vertical articulation.
Horizontal Articulation: Vertical Articulation: |
NOTES |
Qualifying for External Assessment:
To qualify for an external assessment, learners must provide proof of completion of all required knowledge and practical modules by means of statements of results and a record of completed work experience including Foundational Learning Competences. Additional legal or physical entry requirements None Criteria for the accreditation of providers Accreditation of providers will be done against the criteria as reflected in the relevant curriculum on the QCTO website. The curriculum title and code: General Manager Public Service, 111202-000-00. Encompassed Trades This qualification encompasses the following trades as recorded on the NLRD. Assessment Quality Partner (AQP) Parent Qualification LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION None. |
LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: |
NONE |
PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: |
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. |
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All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |