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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Explain human resource policies and procedures 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
116257  Explain human resource policies and procedures 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Primary Agriculture 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation Primary Agriculture 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 3  NQF Level 03  3 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

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 unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
A learner achieving this unit standard will be able to contribute to the effective functioning of an organisation by understanding Human Resource Principles and Practices applied at the workplace environment. His/her knowledge and understanding should be of such a nature that he/she should be able to provide inputs to these processes if called for.

In addition they will be well positioned to extend their learning and practice into areas of harmonising relations amongst various stakeholders. The profession will benefit from the inputs received from the learner found competent in this unit standard.

Learners will understand the importance of the application of business principles in agricultural production with specific reference to human resources.

They will be able to operate farming practices as businesses and will gain the knowledge and skills to move from a subsistence orientation to an economic orientation in agriculture. Farmers will gain the knowledge and skills to access mainstream agriculture through a business-orientated approach to agriculture. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
It is assumed that a learner attempting this unit standard will demonstrate competence against the unit standards or equivalent:
  • NQF 2: Explain the principles of human resources management and practices in agriculture. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Whilst range statements have been defined generically to include as wide a set of alternatives as possible, all range statements should be interpreted within the specific context of application.

    Range statements are neither comprehensive nor necessarily appropriate to all contexts. Alternatives must however be comparable in scope and complexity. These are only as a general guide to scope and complexity of what is required. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate an understanding of Human Resource rules, policies and procedures. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Policies and procedures include but are not limited to disciplinary, grievance, recruitment and selection, harassment, employment equity, etc. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    An ability to identify and communicate relevant human resource policies and procedures is demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    An ability to identify, describe and communicate relevant conditions of employment in an organisation is demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The ability to correctly utilise grievance procedures is demonstrated. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the various stakeholders and their roles within an organisation. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Stakeholders include but are not limited to management and organised labour on-farm. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The ability to correctly identify different stakeholders within the agri-business is demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The ability to correctly identify different external stakeholders is demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The roles of identified stakeholders are explained. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Demonstrate involvement with the preparation and interpretation of contracts and agreements applicable at the work place. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Skills development levy, BCEA, Training Agreement, Recognition Agreement, etc. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The ability to provide inputs in the preparation of employment contracts is demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Non-compliance in terms of agreements such as the BCEA agreement reached with stakeholders is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The ability to identify and communicate relevant agreements both verbally and in writing is demonstrated. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Demonstrate an understanding of employment relations in an organisation. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Race, ethnic groups, language and cultural differences, employment equity policy. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Differences in culture and language are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    An understanding of the organisational policies and procedures related to employment is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Health and Safety rules and practices is explained. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    The assessment of qualifying learners against this standard should meet the requirements of established assessment principles.

    It will be necessary to develop assessment activities and tools, which are appropriate to the contexts in which the qualifying learners are working. These activities and tools may include an appropriate combination of self-assessment and peer assessment, formative and summative assessment, portfolios and observations etc.

    The assessment should ensure that all the specific outcomes; critical cross-field outcomes and essential embedded knowledge are assessed.

    The specific outcomes must be assessed through observation of performance. Supporting evidence should be used to prove competence of specific outcomes only when they are not clearly seen in the actual performance.

    Essential embedded knowledge must be assessed in its own right, through oral or written evidence and cannot be assessed only by being observed.

    The specific outcomes and essential embedded knowledge must be assessed in relation to each other. If a qualifying learner is able to explain the essential embedded knowledge but is unable to perform the specific outcomes, they should not be assessed as competent. Similarly, if a qualifying learner is able to perform the specific outcomes but is unable to explain or justify their performance in terms of the essential embedded knowledge, then they should not be assessed as competent.

    Evidence of the specified critical cross-field outcomes should be found both in performance and in the essential embedded knowledge.

    Performance of specific outcomes must actively affirm target groups of qualifying learners, not unfairly discriminate against them. Qualifying learners should be able to justify their performance in terms of these values.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard or assessing this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The person is able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of:
  • Employment related procedures.
  • Centralised and decentralised agreements.
  • Basic principles of organised labour.
  • Implication of not following labour legislations and agreed procedures.
  • Plans e.g. Employment equity plan, work skill plans, training plan.
  • Labour legislations e.g. BCEA, LRA, EEA, SDA, OHSACT.
  • Policies e.g. Employment equity, grievance and disciplinary, harassment, HIV/Aids.
  • Relationship with relevant stakeholders, internally and externally e.g. trade unions. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Problem Solving: relates to all specific outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Teamwork: relates to specific outcomes:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of Human Resource rules, policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrate involvement with the preparation and interpretation of contracts and agreements applicable at the work place. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Self-management: relates to specific outcome:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of employment relations in an organisation. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Interpreting Information: relates to specific outcome:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of employment relations in an organisation. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communication: relates to all specific outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use Science and Technology: relates to all specific outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    The world as a set of related systems: relates to specific outcome:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of employment relations in an organisation. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Self-development: relates to specific outcome:
  • Demonstrate involvement with the preparation and interpretation of contracts and agreements applicable at the work place. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

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

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  49048   National Certificate: Animal Production  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
    Core  49752   National Certificate: Environmental Practice  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  LG SETA 
    Core  49052   National Certificate: Plant Production  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    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. A.S.A.P Training and Consulting 
    2. A4 Consultancy CC 
    3. Africam Solutions 
    4. African Divas 
    5. Akanani Consulting (PTY) LTD 
    6. Alpha Business Consultants 
    7. Amangile Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    8. Ankholani Agricultural Primary Cooperative Limited 
    9. Asiphokuhle Training and Research Institute 
    10. AVAX SA 481 CC. T/A Mandisa Development Services 
    11. Balemi Consulting Pty Ltd 
    12. Bantubanye Skills 
    13. Bazalwane Business Partners 
    14. Bephaswana Skills Development (Pty) Ltd 
    15. Bettes - Types Trading and Projects 
    16. Bikologix Projects 
    17. BO Support Services CC 
    18. Boikgantsho Consulting & Events 
    19. Boiponahatso Enterprise 
    20. Boni Africa Events & Development 
    21. Buena Vista Learning Academy 
    22. Bumunhu Services Providers Cc 
    23. Bussynet Advanced Trading 
    24. Cedara College of Agriculture 
    25. Ceekwenza (Pty) Ltd 
    26. Coceka Consulting 
    27. Colgene Group 
    28. Crack Down Pest Control Services 
    29. CTC College(PTY) LTD. 
    30. Dean Institute Of Learning (Pty) Ltd 
    31. Ditirelo Skills Development Services 
    32. Elective Training Institute Enterprise CC 
    33. ELSENBURG AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE 
    34. Environmental Leadership Academy 
    35. Essential Skills 
    36. Explicit Communications 
    37. Fabulous City Trading 
    38. Fantique Trade 664 Cc 
    39. Farisanani Health Care Services Pty Ltd 
    40. Flick Environmental Services (Pty) Ltd 
    41. Furniture World Training Centre 
    42. GAEGOLELWE CONSULTANCY (PTY) LTD 
    43. Gauteng Association Of Local Authorities 
    44. Global Care Trading 100 CC 
    45. Gogone S Trading & Projects 
    46. Goitseone Trading and Projects Pty LTD 
    47. Goitsikitso Enterprise Trading 
    48. Growth Management Consulting 
    49. Gugulethu Management & Training Consultancy 
    50. Heedmorine Training 
    51. IALE School of Advanced Learning Education 
    52. Icando 
    53. Iliso Investment holdings (Pty) Ltd 
    54. Impact Plus Training Consultants 
    55. Independent Development Trust 
    56. Inkonyane Yamaswazi Projects 
    57. Inkqubeko Investment (Pty) Ltd 
    58. Integrated Waste and Recycling Services(IWARS) 
    59. IQ Skills Academy (PTY) LTD. 
    60. Itumeleng Wellness Solutions 
    61. Izicwe Consulting 
    62. Iziko Capacity Building CC. 
    63. Jobafrik Consulting 
    64. Jomash Construction 
    65. Josmap Training Institute 
    66. Kay Beez Development Projects 
    67. KayDee Project Management Cc 
    68. Kegatilwe Construction & Projects 
    69. Ketapele Ke Motheo Consulting 
    70. Kgotla Trading Enterprise 
    71. KMK Training Services (PTY) Ltd 
    72. KOKANO PROJECTS PTY LTD 
    73. Kokilesedi Trading 
    74. KTMO Business Solutions 
    75. Kwazulu Skills Academy 
    76. KWEM Management Solutions 
    77. Lapa La Afrika Farming and Projects 
    78. Leruo ke Matla Training and Enterprise Development Services 
    79. Letlotlo La Gae (Pty) Ltd 
    80. Lewerb Holdings (PTY) Ltd 
    81. Lindela Training and Business Development Services 
    82. Lip Holding (pty) LTD 
    83. LO Tantsi Fire Consultants CC. 
    84. Londimvelo Consultants 
    85. Lorpen Investments 
    86. M.I.C. Training and Development 
    87. Mabuya Amahle Trading 
    88. Machabelele Associates 
    89. Magase and Shakong Projects 
    90. Maishamalema Development Training 
    91. Makhuba Development Projects CC 
    92. Makoti Skills Development Solutions 
    93. Mananthatshema Skills Dev. Centre 
    94. Mangalani Business Enterprises 
    95. MashMP Holdings 
    96. Mashphe Logistics Services 
    97. Matotomana Training & General Trading 
    98. Matsila Holdings 
    99. Mbedvula Trust 
    100. Mementos Training Pty Ltd 
    101. Mgwezane Training and Events Management CC. 
    102. Miczo's Enterprise 
    103. Mimoisa Business Solutions CC 
    104. Mimosa Business Consultants 
    105. Mintirho Development Services 
    106. MML Consulting CC. 
    107. Mobaarak Management Services 
    108. Mobile Agri Skills Development and Training NPC 
    109. Mod-Mosh Projects and Consulting (PTY) LTD 
    110. Mogaladi Business Enterprise 
    111. Mohlaje Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    112. Morena Empire Investment 
    113. Mortarboard Training Solutions 
    114. Morwa Agri-development cc 
    115. Mphela Education Training and Development 
    116. Mthonyama Projects (Pty) LTD 
    117. MUHANGWENE DEVELOPMENT ENTERPRISE 
    118. Mvelo Consultant 
    119. Naledi Holding 
    120. Nalengmokoni Investors (Pty) Ltd 
    121. National Institute For The Deaf - NID 
    122. NEDTEX73 
    123. Nemalale Eagles Consultancy CC 
    124. Nonunu Projects 
    125. Nyankwavi Investment CC. 
    126. Outcore Legacy Pty Ltd 
    127. Peritum Agri Institute 
    128. PFIM Trading (Pty) Ltd 
    129. Pioneer Business Consulting 
    130. PKM Skills and Career Development 
    131. PMA Holdings (PTY ) LTD. 
    132. POTCH - UTC (PTY) LTD 
    133. Power Rush Trading 170 CC. 
    134. Powernexus 
    135. Progressive School of Business and Engineering (Pty) 
    136. Puseletso Trading and Projects 
    137. Quiver Skills Institute 
    138. Reflections Development Institute 
    139. RMCII Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    140. Roughage Trading 
    141. Sebobatho Project Management 
    142. Sekhukhune FET College - Central Office 
    143. Selipha Trading (Pty) Ltd 
    144. Senelo Trading CC 
    145. Setlakala Business Development 
    146. Shudu Trading 
    147. Siljeur Training Academy 
    148. Simmek Holdings 
    149. Siphephelosolwazi Skills Development Initiative CC. 
    150. Siza Nesu Training and Consultants 
    151. SmartMatta (Pty) Ltd 
    152. Sobengmo Mining Services 
    153. South African Institute of Learning (SAIL) 
    154. South African ABET Development Agency SAADA 
    155. South African Governance and Business College 
    156. SSEH PTY LTD 
    157. Starplex 489 cc 
    158. Suidwes Beleggings Eiendoms Beperk 
    159. Tachfin Holdings 
    160. Tashie Holdings 
    161. Thando Consulting Services 
    162. The Crimson CO CC. 
    163. The Skills Development Hub (Pty) Ltd 
    164. Thubelihle Graduate Institute 
    165. Thuto Lere Community Empowerment Programme 
    166. Timothy Fasheun Group Enviromentors (Pty) Ltd 
    167. TLD Consulting 
    168. Tlotlangthuto Training & Consulting 
    169. Tloumogale Business Development & Consulting 
    170. Tompi Seleka Agricultural College 
    171. TPN Training and Recruitment cc 
    172. Training at Work (Pty) Ltd 
    173. Triple R Training Provider 
    174. Tsoga re dire Holdings (Pty) Ltd 
    175. Tuns Trading and Projects (Pty) Ltd 
    176. Twin Peak Technologies 
    177. TWS Business Development Solutions 
    178. Ubuqhawe Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    179. Ukhamba Quality Skills 
    180. Unctionized Business Enterprise 
    181. UNIVERSITY OF BUSINESS EXCELLENCE(PTY)LTD 
    182. University of Venda 
    183. Ursivox Interactive Systems 
    184. Vari Holdings (Pty)Ltd 
    185. Venus Maintenance and Supply Services 
    186. Westco Agri Training 
    187. World Pace Development and Training Institute 
    188. Ya Hina Management Consulting and projects 
    189. ZMG CONSULTING 


    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.