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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

National Higher Diploma: Public Management and Administration

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
933	National Higher Diploma: Public Management and Administration
ORIGINATOR
Committee of Technikon Principals
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
Was CHE until Last Date for Achievement			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
National Higher Diploma	Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies		Public Administration
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	360	Level 7	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"		SAQA 9900/00	2003-07-01	2006-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2007-06-30		2010-06-30

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 is replaced by:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
72307	National Higher Diploma: Public Management and Administration	Level 7	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7	360	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The qualifying learner will be able to direct, improve and manage the institutional structures, resources and functions to effect service delivery in the public sector environment

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

At least 360 credits on NQF level 6 in Public Management and Administration.

Recognition of prior learning:
The qualification will be awarded to a learner who has provided evidence that the stated competence of the qualification has been achieved through experience that complies with the stated specified outcomes

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

The qualification will be awarded to a learner who has provided evidence to the satisfaction of the assessors that the stated competence of the qualification, as detailed in the specified outcomes, has been achieved, either through education and training in a single provider's learning programme or through experience that complies with the stated specified outcomes.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Formulate and analyse public policies within the statutory framework
2. Manage public financial management processes, procurement and other functions according to relevant legislation and regulations to ensure accountability
3. Proactively adjust and manage inter-sectoral structures, resources and functions in a changing public sector environment
4. Establish and maintain sound labour relations according to relevant legislation

SPECIFIED OUTCOMES:

1. Analyse and evaluate executive policies to improve the formulation and implementation thereof (C&E) (30)
Formulate executive policies to ensure the implementation of government policies (C&E) (30)
Conduct institutional research to evaluate policy alternatives (C,F&E) (30)
Direct and control the implementation of government and executive policies to effect set objectives (C&E) (30)

2. Manage financial resources to minimise risk and ensure accountability (C,F&E) (30)
Compile and analyse budget information in terms of the short-, medium- and long-term expenditure framework (MTEF) to ensure optimal utilisation of financial resources (C,F&E) (30)
Provide input for the compilation of annual financial statements and performance reports according to prescribed guidelines (C,F&E) (30)

3. Establish and maintain inter-, intra- and extra-governmental relations to ensure inter-sectoral collaborations (C) (30)
Initiate and transform institutional strategies into operational plans to ensure service excellence (C) (30)
Communicate management information to managerial and legislative levels to ensure accountability (C) (30)
Analyse the macro-and intermediate environment to assess the impact on institutional operations (C) (30)
Strategically manage the structures, functions and resources of the institution to ensure quality service delivery (C) (30)

4. Adhere to and implement the provisions of the labour legislation to ensure fair labour practices (C) (30)
Create an enabling environment based on appropriate management practices to maintain sound labour relations (C) (30)
Participate in and facilitate labour negotiations in bargaining chambers to ensure a content workforce (C) (30)
Manage conflict by following appropriate mechanisms and procedures (C&F) (30)

CRITICAL LEVEL:

Communicate effectively, using visual, and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasions

Work effectively with others in a team in collecting and processing data

Identify and solve problems in which responses display responsible conduct

Collect and organise information

Demonstrate and manage the dynamics between the micro- and intermediate environments as a set of related systems by recognising that basic problem-solving does not exist in isolation

Organise and manage oneself and subordinates responsibly and effectively as a public official

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1.
The formulation and implementation of executive policies are improved by the analysis and evaluation thereof

Executive policies are formulated according to government policy objectives

Institutional research is conducted by evaluating policy alternatives to generate recommendation

The implementation of government and executive policies are directed and controlled according to set objectives and by using policy instruments

2.
Departmental financial resources are managed according to financial regulations and procedures

Budget information is compiled and analysed in line with the short-, medium- and long-term expenditure framework

Input for the compilation of annual financial statements and performance reports is provided according to prescribed guidelines

3.
The establishing and maintaining of government relations are explained according to prescribed principles, guidelines and criteria

Institutional plans are put into operation according to departmental strategies

Management information is communicated to managerial and legislative levels according to specified requirements

The macro and intermediate environment are analysed by applying relevant analysis, tools and techniques

Structures, functions and resources of the institution are managed according to strategic management principles

4.
Fair labour practice is ensured by implementing the provisions of labour legislation

An enabling labour relations environment is created by applying appropriate management practices

Labour negotiations are facilitated in bargaining chambers according to prescribed guidelines

Conflict is managed by following appropriate mechanisms and procedures

Integrated assessment:

The qualification provides for sufficient practical applications of knowledge, skills and attitudes across modules to ensure that the learners' competencies can be assessed through the following assessment forms:

a) Formative assessment:

Written or oral tests
Field work/experiential learning
Simulations
Mentors
Tutors
Assignments
Peer evaluation
Case studies
Portfolios

b) Summative assessment:

Written or oral examinations
Collaborative projects
Projects

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification forms the basis for admission to the next academic level (MTech) in Public Management. It also provides horizontal and vertical career mobility in the public sector.

MODERATION OPTIONS

A National Advisory Committee: Public Management consisting inter alia of the following stakeholders:
Public Service Trainers Forum
Student bodies
Unions
Professional bodies

Institute for Public Finance and Auditing (IPFA)

South African Association of Public Management and Administration (SAAPMA)

Institute for Local Government Management in South Africa (ILGMSA)

Disaster Management Association of Southern Africa (DMSA)

South African Local Government Association (SALGA)

Institute for Municipal Finance Officers (IMFO)

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Experience:
Related working experience in public management as a supervisor and/or related academic experience in public management with sufficient public sector exposure.

Qualification:
At least one level higher (M Tech, M Admin or MA (Public Management/Administration)

NOTES

While South Africa still had Technikons, all of their qualifications were registered under the Committee of Technikon Principals. After the Technikons became Universities of Technology or merged with Universities, the qualifications were registered under each of these institutions, and the CTP qualifications fell away (hence the end date of 2006, above). Where relevant, replacement information is
shown in the table above.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

When qualifications are replaced, some of their learning programmes are moved to being recorded against the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replacement.

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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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