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. |
SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Apply principles of computerised systems to manage data and reports relevant to the public sector administration |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
119351 | Apply principles of computerised systems to manage data and reports relevant to the public sector administration | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Public Administration and Management | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
- | ||||
FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies | Public Administration | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Undefined | Regular | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 10 |
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 |
Learners working towards this standard will be working within a Public Sector environment, specialising in Public Finance Management and Administration, where the acquisition of competence against this standard will add value to one's job. This standard will also add value to public officials who are seeking to develop a career pathway towards becoming an accomplished public finance management and administration specialist.
The qualifying learner is capable of: |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
Learners accessing this Unit Standard must be in possession of a Further Education and Training Certificate or equivalent qualification |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
N/A |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Describe the basic elements of a computer-based information system. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The basic elements of a computer-based information system within public finance management and administration are described. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Distinctions are clearly made between systems and applications software. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
IT service providers are identified and utilised where necessary. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Utilise computer applications commonly found in the public sector environment. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Transactions are processed using selected ERP systems . |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Microsoft-Project applications are used to manage projects. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The advanced applications of Excel spreadsheets and database tools are applied. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Identify opportunities to use the computer as a management tool. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Different management information systems are understood and used in the context of the varying information needs of the organization. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
IT needs are identified in relation to the different information that needs to be processed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Functionalities of information technology are monitored on a regular basis as per public finance management and administration requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Effective methodologies for better integrating and networking information are recommended. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
IT processes are monitored and managed. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Monitor and control information to prevent technology risks. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Areas of information technology risk include but are not limited to confidentiality of information, integration of information, availability of information, information processing platforms and networks. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Potential information technology risks are identified and the impact on the organisation is established. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Information security policy, standards and good practice procedures in line with public sector requirements are implemented and managed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Controls are reviewed and updated on a timely basis as per public sector specific requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Procedures to minimize the impact of IT risk are identified, developed and implemented as per public finance management and administration requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
The back up of essential data is monitored regularly as per public finance management and administration guidelines. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Statistics are maintained so that losses/violations in system can be measured as per public finance management and administration requirements. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
Any individual wishing to be assessed (including through RPL) against this unit standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA, or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
|
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
The learner must demonstrate an understanding of:
1. Policies and procedures that IT within the public sector 2. IT systems that apply to public sector finance management and administration 3. IT risk management 4. Software applications 5. IT Integration management as it relates to public sector finance management and administration |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify and solve problems using critical and creative thinking processes to determine IT requirements within the public finance management and administration sector. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organization or community to gather all the necessary feedback in relation to the effective operation of internal IT systems. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively in order to ensure that IT is effectively utilised as a proactive management tool. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organize and crtically evaluate IT user statistics in order to assess the efficacy of the system in producing information. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion to operate and manage IT systems. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility to the environment and health of others in ensuring that IT systems enhance work practices. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of interrelated systems by recognising that IT problem-solving contexts not exist in isolation. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING |
Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities by ensuring that IT risk management policies are implemented according to public finance management and administration policies and procedures. |
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 | 57824 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Public Administration | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | PSETA |
Core | 49554 | National Diploma: Public Finance Management and Administration | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | LG SETA |
Elective | 50372 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Municipal Finance and Administration | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | LG SETA |
Elective | 66089 | National Certificate: Human Settlements Development | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | CETA |
Elective | 65649 | National Certificate: Official Statistics | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | PSETA |
Elective | 50060 | National Certificate: Public Administration | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | PSETA |
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. | A4 Consultancy CC |
2. | Abacwaningi Business Solutions |
3. | Amabamba Recruitment |
4. | AVAX SA 481 CC. T/A Mandisa Development Services |
5. | Buena Vista Learning Academy |
6. | Edequette Training Institute |
7. | Excellent Minds Institute (Pty) Ltd |
8. | Faranang Marketing |
9. | Furniture World Training Centre |
10. | Giamanje TVET College |
11. | Growth Management Consulting |
12. | Hamonate Consulting |
13. | HDPSA |
14. | IQ Skills Academy (PTY) LTD. |
15. | Jobafrik Consulting |
16. | Josmap Training Institute |
17. | KOKANO PROJECTS PTY LTD |
18. | KYM MANAGEMENT CONSULTING |
19. | Lewerb Holdings (PTY) Ltd |
20. | Mafamawethu Consultants |
21. | Makoti Skills Development Solutions |
22. | Mamuhle Academy |
23. | MANCOSA Pty (Ltd) |
24. | Maritime Business Institute |
25. | MARS Business Consulting |
26. | MATEPE INVESTMENTS (PTY) LTD |
27. | Morar Incorporated - KZN |
28. | Mortarboard Training Solutions |
29. | MTK Corporate Solutions |
30. | Ndwamato Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
31. | Nemalale Eagles Consultancy CC |
32. | Pachedu Skills Solutions |
33. | Pachi Global Foundation |
34. | Pebetse Training and Consulting |
35. | Petra Institute of Development |
36. | PFIM Trading (Pty) Ltd |
37. | PMA Holdings (PTY ) LTD. |
38. | Progressive School of Business and Engineering (Pty) |
39. | PTDEV (Pty) Ltd |
40. | Reflections Development Institute |
41. | Regent Business School (Pty) Ltd t/a Regent Business School |
42. | Resonance Institue of Learning |
43. | Silalele Consulting CC. |
44. | Siletha Consultant |
45. | Siza Nesu Training and Consultants |
46. | South African Corporate Training Association |
47. | Tachfin Holdings |
48. | Tasc Business Consulting and Training |
49. | Tloumogale Business Development & Consulting |
50. | Transafric Consulting Pty Ltd |
51. | Tshepang Consulting & Project |
52. | TWINMARK STRATEGY AND MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS |
53. | Umqondo Consultancy |
54. | UNIVERSITY OF BUSINESS EXCELLENCE(PTY)LTD |
55. | University of Pretoria |
56. | 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. |