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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Technology: Public Management

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
935	Bachelor of Technology: Public Management
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
B Tech	Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies		Public Administration
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	480	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		2012-06-30

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
72154	Bachelor of Technology: Public Management	Level 7	Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L7	480	Complete
72450	Bachelor of Technology: Public Management	Level 7	Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L7	480	Complete
78726	Bachelor of Technology: Public Management	Level 7	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7	480	Complete
80145	Bachelor of Technology: Public Management	Level 7	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7	480	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.

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-sect oral 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-sect oral 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 outcomes:

Communicating effectively using visual and/or language skills in the modes of oral and or written persuasions.

Working effectively with others in a team in collecting and processing data.

Identifying and solving problems in which responses display responsible conduct.

Collecting and organising information.

Demonstrating and managing 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.

Organising and managing oneself and subordinates responsibly and effectively as a public official.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

applying appropriate management practices creates an enabling labour relations environment.

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 learner's 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

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification forms the basis for admission to the next academic level (M.Tech) 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

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

b) Qualifications
At least one level higher (M.Tech, M.Admin or M.A. (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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