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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Administration Honours 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
22852  Bachelor of Administration Honours 
ORIGINATOR
University of Venda 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Honours Degree  Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies  Public Administration 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Level 7  NQF Level 08  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

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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.  

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The qualification aims:
1. To equip Learners with the knowledge of key aspects of public and development administration.
2. To build future public and development administrators.
3. To build future development and public administrators researchers, government advisors and academics.
4. To equip Learners with skills to perform their duties effectively and efficiently.
5. To build future public service trainers.
6. To build competent municipal officials and political office-bearers. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Bachelor of Administration, NQF Level 7.
    Or
  • Advanced Diploma in Administration, NQF Level 7. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Perform administrative functions effectively;
    2. Manage resources effectively and efficiently;
    3. Demonstrate insight and competence in theory and context of administration;
    4. Demonstrate knowledge and the ability to apply research methodologies and techniques to administration as a field of study;
    5. Analyse the individual, group and organisation to determine effectiveness of the operation;
    6. Assist in planning the careers of individuals and conduct counselling sessions;
    7. Have an appropriate of human resource function in an institution including an understanding of training and training needs of employees in the workplace;
    8. Develop a manpower plan for the organisation;
    9. Understand the importance of Industrial Relations and collective bargaining;
    10. Be aware of the legal policies and procedures related to the individual in the workplace;
    11. Evaluate the value of negotiation and bargaining;
    12. Transfer theoretical knowledge to a research project in the workplace;
    13. Study, organise and critically evaluate information and systematically relate it to different contexts of the discipline concerned. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The following associated assessment criteria apply across all Exit Level Outcomes:
  • Provide goods and services to the members of the public effectually;
  • Independently and in groups solve business related decision making problems pertaining to various practical situations at the hand of case studies;
  • Approach problems in a scientific way;
  • Apply the acquired advanced theoretical knowledge to solve instructional problems;
  • Apply the subject theory efficiently in practical problem solving case studies and the presentation of seminars;
  • Solve advanced management problems pertaining to marketing, finance, human resources, operations and information technology;
  • Do an independent survey, researching a topical problem or business aspect;
  • Present research findings/results and recommendations in a technical report;
  • Critically interpret, analyse and differentiate between areas of inefficiency and efficiency;
  • Present solutions to overcome areas of inefficiency to promote productivity;
  • Show a sensitivity for cultural and ethical issues;
  • Express an opinion on practical business problems related to cultural and ethical issues;
  • Apply computer proficiency in problem solving, research methodology and the presentation of the findings of an independent scientific research survey;
  • Identify, analyse and solve societal problems effectively and efficiently;
  • Reconcile academic theory with political, cultural, economic, developmental and social experiences;
  • Plan and embark in local economic development projects.

    Integrated Assessment:
    A variety of continuous and cumulative assessment methods, take-home assignments, projects, group and individual work, written and oral examinations which will be utilised to evaluate whether learning outcomes have been attained.
  • Portfolios.
  • Written examinations.
  • Oral examinations.
  • Group projects.
  • Assignments/tests. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification compares with the following international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Administration Honours in Municipal Administration, NQF Level 9.
  • Bachelor of Administration Honours in International Relations, NQF Level 9.
  • Bachelor of Administration Honours in Public Administration, NQF Level 9.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Master of Administration, NQF Level 10. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015. 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    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.
     
    1. University of Venda 


    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.