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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Advanced Certificate: Municipal Governance

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
17013	Advanced Certificate: Municipal Governance
ORIGINATOR
Rand Afrikaans University
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
National Certificate	Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies		Public Administration
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	170	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 2663/05	2006-07-01	2009-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-06-30		2013-06-30

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 qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide learners with:

* Personal development and understanding of the context and dynamics of Municipal Governance
* Advanced competence in Municipal Governance to enhance their marketability and employability especially within Municipalities in Southern Africa and governmental agencies as well as selected institutions in the private sector

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

1. Applied competence as outcomes:

The learner acquires competence in Municipal Governance, with a focus on research skills, theoretical and intellectual knowledge; critical reasoning; problem solving; analysis; interpretation; evaluation; communication, both written and oral; understanding the normative dimensions of Municipal Governance.

A potential learner should be in possession of a BA degree preferably with a major in Municipal Administration, and/or experience in an institution which is considered relevant and sufficient by the Department of Politics and Governance at RAU in accordance with Faculty of Arts regulations on the recognition of prior learning.

2. Recognition of prior learning:

Current competence in the field of Municipal Governance that has been acquired by prior learning through applicable and relevant qualifications and experience will be assessed according to the regulations of the Faculty of Arts. Status recognition on the basis of relevant prior learning will not entitle the learner to receive a formal qualification without following the required programme in Municipal Governance.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

The learner should be able to:

1. To evaluate and, where relevant, to apply theoretical concepts and approaches to real world Municipal Governance situations.
2. To demonstrate an ability at problem identification and problem solving by using and applying relevant theories in the field of Municipal Governance
3. To analyze the various dimensions of governance and to evaluate and apply theoretical knowledge to South African and other case studies and Municipal Governance contexts.
4. To identify relevant means of action in the field of Municipal Governance.
5. To plan and execute research in the Municipal Governance field.
6. To use information technology effectively.
7. To collect, analyze, organize and critically evaluate information with regard to ethical problems in Municipal Governance based on a relevant theoretical framework.
8. To reflect on the local governance of communities and explain what type of administrative transformation is possible.
9. To communicate effectively orally, in writing and to some extent visually in the field of Municipal Governance with all role players.
10. To demonstrate an analytical approach towards communities and a sensitivity for the social, economic and cultural differences within these communities.
11. To assess the implications of specific government interventions in the Municipal Governance environment.
12. To apply different learning strategies to the demands of a dynamic Municipal Governance context.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The learner can:/ Does the learner:

1. Can the learner evaluate and, where relevant, apply theoretical concepts and approaches to real world Municipal Governance situations?.
2. Does the learner demonstrate an ability at problem identification and problem-solving in the field of Municipal Governance? Can theories be applied at the relevant level?
3. Is the learner able to analyze the various relevant dimensions of governance to evaluate and apply theoretical knowledge to South African and other case studies and Municipal Governance contexts?
4. Is the learner able to identify relevant means of action in the field of Municipal Governance?
5. Can the learner do research in the Municipal Governance field?
6. Can the learner use information technology effectively?
7. Is the learner able to collect, analyze, organize and critically evaluate information with regard to ethical problems in Municipal Governance based on a relevant theoretical framework?
8. Can the learner reflect on the local governance of communities and explain what type of administrative transformation is possible?
9. Can the learner communicate effectively orally, in writing and to some extent visually in the field of Municipal Governance with all role players?
10. Does the learner demonstrate an analytical approach towards communities and a sensitivity for the social, economic and cultural differences with in these communities?
11. Is the learner able to assess the implications of specific government interventions in the Municipal Governance environment?
12. Is the learner capable to apply different learning strategies to the demands of a dynamic Municipal Governance context?

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

1. Access to qualifications on a lower level:

Articulation with other qualifications on a lower level: In accordance with Faculty regulations

2. Access to qualification on the same level:

Articulation with other qualifications on the same level: In accordance with Faculty regulations

3. Access to qualification on the higher level:

Articulation with other qualifications on the higher level: In accordance with Faculty regulations

MODERATION OPTIONS

a) What external examination processes will be implemented?
Appropriate external examiners are nominated by the Institute for Local Government Management.

b) How many external examiners/moderators will be appointed for this qualification and from which type of institutions or professional bodies will they typically be?
One examiner for each semester, chosen by the ILGM.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Suitably qualified assessors for assessing learners will be appointed by the Faculty of Arts upon recommendation of the Department of Politics and Governance.

a) Criteria regarding formal qualifications that assessors should have

Academic qualifications in the discipline of Municipal Governance: an MA or equivalent in Municipal Governance or a related field; relevant teaching experience in the discipline of Municipal Governance or a related discipline.

b) Job or learning area experience
As for a) and c)

c) Criteria regarding experience of or exposure to assessment.

Experience of the relevant post-graduate assessment practices at universities.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006.

NOTES

New qualification

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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