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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: |
Apply South African legislation and policy affecting public administration |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
120307 | Apply South African legislation and policy affecting public administration | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Administration | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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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-Fundamental | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 10 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
Reregistered | 2018-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | SAQA 06120/18 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2024-06-30 | 2027-06-30 |
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 |
This Unit Standard will be useful to learners who are elected political leaders and public sector officials involved with the service delivery activities that require the use of public assets to render services to the communities. It is also useful to South Africa's public officials and political executives, strategic executive managers and other role-players. This Unit Standard will enable learners to gain knowledge and skills in policy analysis and review as well as in the development of relevant legislation and policy affecting public administration.
The qualifying learner is capable of: |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
It is assumed that the Learners are competent in:
It is recommended that learners are competent in Economics at NQF Level 4. |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Apply financial management techniques in the implementation of sector specific policy programmes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Different types of expenditure are defined and distinguished according to policy. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Various role-players are identified who are typically involved in deciding the overall levels of expenditure for sector specific policy programmes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Mechanisms and processes are defined and evaluated for deciding the overall levels of expenditure at local government level. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Challenges are analysed in terms of achieving sound financial management for sector specific policy programmes. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Explaining the structures of public policy-making in the South Africa context. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Various models of constitutional forms are discussed to identify the nature of the South African Constitution and the roles played by different stakeholder in public policy-making. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The role of courts in contractual law matters is explained in relation to public policy. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The structure and workings of the public sector activities are described with examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The structure and the working of different organs of central government are described with reference to parliament, cabinet and national departments functions. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Apply legislation to promote public sector management. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The notion of developmental government is explained in the South Africa context. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The link between outputs, outcomes and measurable objectives are explained in the context of public financial management. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The principles of efficiency, economy and effectiveness are defined in the context of public sector management. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The role of good-quality and timely information is defined in terms of sound financial management. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Capacity requirements for implementation of policy and legislative instruments are defined to comply with legislation on public financial management. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Analyse factors affecting policy-making in the relevant sector. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Macro-economic principles are analysed in terms of their impact on public policy-making. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Socio-economic factors and concepts are analysed in terms of their impact on policy choices. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Previous policies are reviewed to determine how policies were developed and compiled. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 |
Apply principles of good governance and ethical behaviour within a public sector setting. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The concepts of political and managerial accountability and separation of responsibilities are defined and applied to the implementation of a sector specific policy programme. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The concepts of accountability, transparency, integrity and ethics are discussed and applied to the implementation of a sector specific policy programme. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The principle of participatory governance is explained with reference to setting new policy instruments. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
The learner must demonstrate an understanding of:
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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, e.g. by trying to find the best possible policy analysis options. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community in order to work with others regarding policy analysis issues and fostering team commitment amongst all stakeholders involved in the process. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively, through the demonstration of ethical and moral principles in all policy analysis processes. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information to effectively research all possible policy options and present conclusions. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and / or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion to advise and motivate others with regard to policy analysis options. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility to the environment and health of others and use appropriate computer software for data capturing and document storage purposes. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of interrelated systems by recognising that policy formulation and public sector legislative problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation and that implementation of policy effects the well being of not only the public sector, but the country as a whole. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING |
Participate as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities by acting as custodian of ethical behaviour and maintaining a high level of commitment in providing effective policy analysis. |
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 |
Articulation Possibilities:
This Unit Standard will enable a learner to articulate to other qualifications in Financial Management, Financial Services, Business Administration, Public Finance Management and Administration, Municipal Finance Management and Administration. |
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 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | PSETA |
Core | 50060 | National Certificate: Public Administration | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | PSETA |
Core | 67460 | National Diploma: Public Administration | Level 6 | NQF Level 06 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Fundamental | 66089 | National Certificate: Human Settlements Development | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | CETA |
Elective | 57712 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Generic Management | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Elective | 57805 | National Certificate: Public Sector Employment and Skills Development Practices | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 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. |
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7. | Amandla Obunye Training Academy |
8. | Amathuba Learning and Training Centre |
9. | Amber Tower Training |
10. | Anesu Ka Mpho (Pty) Ltd |
11. | Arishi ISD (PTY) Ltd |
12. | ARMS - Audit & Risk Management Solutions |
13. | ATTI Polokwane |
14. | Aubrey Nyiko Business Enterprises |
15. | Avenida Training Agency (Pty) Ltd |
16. | Basileia Strategies (Pty) Ltd |
17. | BDCE (Pty) Ltd |
18. | Bells Technical College |
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20. | Bohlokoa Business Consultancy |
21. | Boland TVET College |
22. | Bona Business Solutions (PTY) LTD |
23. | Bono Skills Development (PTY) Ltd |
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25. | Broadmind Leadership Development and Training (Pty) Ltd |
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27. | Centre for Africa Capacity Building and Development (Pty) Ltd |
28. | Century Business Academy |
29. | Chartered Institute of Management (Pty) Ltd |
30. | Citiview Trading and Projects |
31. | College of Cape Town |
32. | Commerce Edge South Africa (Pty) Ltd |
33. | Conglomerates Institute (Pty) Ltd |
34. | D and D Lwazi Renaissance Research Development Institute |
35. | Dee's Training ( PTY) Ltd |
36. | Ditseko Training and Development Services CC |
37. | DotCentre Business Consulting |
38. | Dzindalo Consulting (Pty) Ltd |
39. | E-Login Business Institute (Pty) Ltd |
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41. | Edutel Public Service Company |
42. | Equity Training and Consulting |
43. | Excellent Minds Institute (Pty) Ltd |
44. | Extribyte (Pty) Ltd |
45. | Eyamalwandle (Pty) Ltd |
46. | Fachs Business Consulting and Training |
47. | Falcon Business Institute |
48. | Finweb Business Consultancy (Pty) Ltd |
49. | Free State Training and Development Institute |
50. | Gatyana Training Academy (Pty) Ltd |
51. | Genvio cc |
52. | Gleyding Management Institute (Pty) Ltd |
53. | Glicam Trading Enterprise |
54. | Global Steel Merchants (Pty) Ltd |
55. | Harvestine Investments (Pty) Ltd |
56. | Harvitex cc |
57. | HDPSA GROUP (PTY) LTD |
58. | Higherway Institute of Learning (Pty) Ltd |
59. | iCollege |
60. | Ilinge Labantu Debt Solutions CC |
61. | Imani Business Advisory Services (Pty) Ltd |
62. | Immaculate Training and Consulting |
63. | Imperium Consulting (Pty) Ltd |
64. | Innovative Shared Services |
65. | Innovative Technology Design |
66. | Institute of Busines Management of Southern Africa |
67. | Integrated Corporate Skills Solution |
68. | Josmap Training Institute |
69. | K Boneng Consulting Services (Pty) Ltd |
70. | Kcobodo Training Centre (KTC) |
71. | Kgaka Kgolo Institute |
72. | Khongoloti Training Academy |
73. | Khuphula Training Solutions and Trading (Pty) Ltd |
74. | KMS College |
75. | Kunaku Procurement Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
76. | Le - Mark Training and Development Pty (Ltd) |
77. | Lead Afrika Consulting (Pty) Ltd |
78. | Learncore (Pty) Ltd |
79. | Leronsa Trading Enterprise |
80. | Letlhokoa Management Services |
81. | Lungile Mchunu Consultancy (Pty) Ltd |
82. | Lusa Social Enterprenueship Institute (PTY)LTD |
83. | Majuba Technical Vocational Education and Training College |
84. | MAS SAFE SECURITY CC |
85. | Matabane Professional Accountant |
86. | Matash Holdings (Pty) Ltd |
87. | Matontech Trading Enterprise |
88. | Matprodev Consulting |
89. | Maximum Development Institute |
90. | Mgwezane Training and Management cc |
91. | Milpark Education (Pty) Ltd |
92. | Mission Point Trading 69 |
93. | MMPS Holdings |
94. | MOD - MOSH Projects and Consulting |
95. | Mokoai Business Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
96. | Molly Malete Productions CC |
97. | Mowils Consultants |
98. | Mpumalanga School of Government - MPSG |
99. | MSC Education Holdings (PTY) LTD |
100. | Mufuka Business and Technical College |
101. | Nare Training and Development |
102. | National Skills and Technical College |
103. | Nghunyule Investments |
104. | Nkqubela Community Developers |
105. | NokushoM Consultancy and Trading |
106. | Orbit TVET College |
107. | Orchards Graduate School (Pty) Ltd |
108. | Pamodzi Training Services |
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110. | Peuneo (Pty) Ltd |
111. | Phoka Tshela Projects |
112. | Pholo Human Capital (Pty) Ltd |
113. | Phunda Maria Consulting |
114. | Pioneer Business Consulting |
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116. | Poshido Trading |
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118. | Practicon Training |
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120. | Primeserv Corporate Solutions |
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122. | Profounder Intelligence Management Services |
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124. | Prospen Group (Pty) Ltd |
125. | Quintax Training and Development |
126. | Ramaja Training and Business Consultancy (Pty)Ltd |
127. | Ramazwi Security Service and Training Agency (Pty) Ltd |
128. | Rams Professional Training and Conferencing |
129. | Ratomac Trading Consultants (Pty) Ltd |
130. | Regen Institute of Leadership and Management Education |
131. | Regenesys School of Public Management |
132. | Ribolla Learning Academy |
133. | Ritepath HR Solutions |
134. | RKM Consultancy and Trading |
135. | Saint Colonel Graduate Institute |
136. | Sampatla Procurement Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
137. | Sanda Skills Development |
138. | Sannah Holdings (Pty) Ltd |
139. | Sbongukhanyo (Pty) Ltd |
140. | Silver Streak Trading 649 CC |
141. | Sims Khula Training |
142. | Sims Khula Training & Skills Development |
143. | Sisizathu Training |
144. | Sizanesu Consulting |
145. | Skills Share Africa Institute |
146. | South Africa School of Diplomacy, Protocol and Public Administration |
147. | South African Centre for Business Studies (Pty) Ltd |
148. | Southern African Institute of Learning |
149. | Spears Business and Life Coach Consulting |
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153. | Summat Training Institute (Pty) Ltd |
154. | Synergy Corporate (Pty) Ltd |
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156. | Tanosa Trading CC |
157. | Thandiwenathi (Pty) Ltd |
158. | Thasha Training and Consulting |
159. | The Finishing College (Pty) Ltd |
160. | The Iscariota Group |
161. | The Justice College |
162. | The Skills Development Corporation Private |
163. | Thekwini FET College |
164. | Thobologo Training and Education Group (Pty) Ltd |
165. | Thubelihle Graduate Institute (Pty) Ltd |
166. | Thuto Lore Academy |
167. | Tinotel Communications |
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176. | Umfolozi College for TVET |
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179. | Vuca Institute of Leadership Development |
180. | Vumilia Africa Group |
181. | Vurhena Business Consultancy |
182. | Vusheni Learning Academy |
183. | Weinvest Investments |
184. | Welas African Kitchen CC |
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186. | Ziyana Business Consulting and Training (Pty) Ltd |
187. | Zizzy Printing & Projects (Pty) Ltd |
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