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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Administer accounting and budgeting for input into municipal financial resource management |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
123458 | Administer accounting and budgeting for input into municipal financial resource management | |||
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 4 | NQF Level 04 | 15 |
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, specializing in Municipal Finance Management and Administration, where the acquisition of competence against this standard will add value to a technical finance and administration functions in a municipality. This standard will also add value to public officials who are seeking to develop a career pathway towards 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 |
It is assumed that the learner is competent in:
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UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
N/A |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Demonstrate an understanding of and apply various elements of a municipal accounting system. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The need for consistency and objectivity in municipal accounting is explained in the context of information reliability. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The accounting concepts underlying financial reporting in the municipal sector are explained to delineate to discipline of municipal accounting. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The main provision of the regulatory framework for GRAP is explained to provide the basis for current municipal reporting practices. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The municipal chart of accounts is used to record financial transactions and to apply sound municipal accounting practices. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
The roles of different forms of municipal accounting books is explained with examples of processed financial transactions. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
T-accounts are used to analyse the effects of various transactions on the financial statements of a municipality. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
A trial balance is extracted from municipal general ledger to provide a basis for the preparation of end-of period financial statements. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Implement and use the municipal accounting information system. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Cash and bank accounts are prepared to provide information needed to manage liquidity of the municipality. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Accounts for customers and creditors are prepared to provide management with information required to management working capital. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Statutory accounts are prepared to help support preparation of various statutory returns to other state agencies. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The requirements for audit and basic processes undertaken are identified as part of controls of an accounting system. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Different forms of errors that occur in an accounting system are identified and necessary accounting entries prepared to correct them. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Process payroll transactions in a municipality. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Municipal payroll functions and deductions are explained with reference to controls required for payroll transactions. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Municipal employee earnings and related deductions are calculated and used to complete a payroll register. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Employee earnings and deductions are recorded and used to prepare relevant reports. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Knowledge and functioning of payroll software used by a municipality is demonstrated in processing payroll transactions and reports. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Apply the principles of budgeting to budget for financial resources of a municipality. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Budgeting principles include but are not limited to budget formats, performance budgeting, principles of public expenditure management, and enabling legislation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The role of a municipal budget in financial management process is explained with reference to the components of a service delivery budget implementation plan and integrated development plan. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The importance of a service budget implementation plan is explained with reference to the budget/IDP link. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The key stages in the municipal budgeting process are described with reference to roles played by the municipal mayor and municipal manager in the management of municipal financial affairs. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Various budget formats are identified and used to prepare departmental budgets in a municipality. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Approaches used to budget various budget items in the municipal budget are identified and differentiated by preparing budget schedules for inclusion in the municipal budget. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Different budget preparation dates required by the National Treasury are identified and used in the preparation of a budget time table. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 |
Plan and prepare a budget and financial reporting cycle. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Roles and responsibilities of municipal political executives and senior management required by the local government legislative framework for budgeting are identified in the compilation of a budget preparation and financial reporting cycle. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
A municipal budget and financial reporting calendar is prepared in accordance with the legislation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Static budget variances are prepared on the basis of a comparison between actual financial results and budgeted amounts. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Budget is monitored on an ongoing basis and any discrepancies reported for remediation. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 |
Apply accrual accounting procedures to account for accruals and prepayments to effectively monitor control accounts. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Accrual accounting procedures include VAT calculations, Depreciation calculation, interest calculations. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The effect of prepayments on expense items is explained and shown in the preparation of income statement. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The effect of accruals on expense items is explained and shown in the preparation of income statement. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The principle of control accounts is applied in the preparation of cash, debtors' and creditors' accounts. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Sources of information for compiling creditors' and debtors' control accounts are identified and used to prepare relevant control accounts. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Knowledge of procedures affecting the use of control accounts is used to prepare periodic reconciliation statements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Accruals and expenses are identified and measured in a balance sheet. |
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 to prepare municipal accounts. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community to gather all relevant information data to complete books of account. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively in order to comply with municipal accounting deadlines and criteria. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information in order to record source information and gather data for the completion of books of account. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion to advise and report on accounting matters. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility to the environment and health of others in effectively compiling books of account. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of interrelated systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts relating to accounting principles do not exist in isolation due to the interdependency of accounting information. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING |
Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities by integrating the fundamental principles of municipal accounting into all various work contexts. |
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 | 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 | 58644 | National Certificate: Local Government Support Services | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | LG SETA |
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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5. | Absolute central college of sa and projects |
6. | Africa Institute For Public Administration |
7. | AfroXpert Performance Developement cc |
8. | AK and Associates |
9. | Alpha Business Consultants |
10. | Amabamba Recruitment |
11. | Amangile Academy (Pty) Ltd |
12. | Aphro Collective |
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14. | Asiphokuhle Training and Research Institute |
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26. | Bettes - Types Trading and Projects |
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31. | Boni Africa Events & Development |
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33. | Break The Chains Development Services |
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36. | Buyisiwe Management Services (Pty) Ltd |
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38. | CB Willemse Training |
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48. | Crimsonblu (PTY) LTD |
49. | CTC College(PTY) LTD. |
50. | Cutting Edge Consultants Pty LTD |
51. | Danearl (PTY) LTD |
52. | Datatecture (PTY) LTD |
53. | Dek Research and Management Specialist |
54. | Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) |
55. | Devhula Financial Services (pty) (LTD) |
56. | DialNx Consultants |
57. | Ditirelo Skills Development Services |
58. | Eastern Rose Enterprise |
59. | Eden Training |
60. | Elective Training Institute Enterprise CC |
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62. | Envirogreen |
63. | Ethembeni Multi Service Enterprise (Pty) Ltd |
64. | Execuprime Business College (Pty) Ltd |
65. | Express Model 405 |
66. | Faith First Trading |
67. | Felix Risk Training Consultants |
68. | Forlynex |
69. | Freddy Mfana Trading Enterprise |
70. | Furniture World Training Centre |
71. | Gauteng Association Of Local Authorities |
72. | Giamanje TVET College |
73. | Glere Skills and Consultants |
74. | Glo Leb Training & Development |
75. | GNL Consulting Services |
76. | GNS Enterprise |
77. | Grant Thornton Learning Institute |
78. | Growth Management Consulting |
79. | Hamonate Consulting |
80. | Hanyeleni Business Enterprise |
81. | Hercuscope |
82. | Hilmark Trading (PTY) LTD |
83. | His Mercy Learning Academy |
84. | Hlaniki Investment Holdings |
85. | Hlombe and Associates |
86. | IALE School of Advanced Learning Education |
87. | Ikhaya Training and Consulting |
88. | Independent Development Trust |
89. | Indigo Institute |
90. | Inkcubeko YakwaNtu Trading |
91. | Institute of Public Affairs and Governance PTY (LTD) |
92. | Inter Africa Skills Training Company |
93. | IQ Skills Academy (PTY) LTD. |
94. | Itumeleng Wellness Solutions |
95. | Iziko Capacity Building CC. |
96. | Jayleen Financial and Advisory Services |
97. | Jerisi Development Propeller NPC |
98. | Jobafrik Consulting |
99. | Jojo Training Institute |
100. | Josmap Training Institute |
101. | Jucamo Shelf 4 CC. |
102. | K-Leng Touch, Events and Skills Development |
103. | Kadimo Consulting CC. |
104. | Kairos Training College |
105. | Kamanga Skills Projects |
106. | Karabo Ya Karabo |
107. | Kernel Management and Consulting (PTY) LTD. |
108. | Kgakishe Trading and Projects (PTY) LTD |
109. | Kgotla Trading Enterprise |
110. | Khabolwazi Pty LTD |
111. | Khantsha Projects NPC |
112. | Khehli Institute |
113. | Khesana Business Enterprises |
114. | Kia Chuma |
115. | Kodi Traiding Enterprise |
116. | KOKANO PROJECTS PTY LTD |
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118. | KPK Training Solutions |
119. | Kusasalihle Management and Consultants (Pty) Ltd |
120. | KWEM Management Solutions |
121. | Legalnalulwazi |
122. | Lekopani Training Institute |
123. | Lelethu Training (Pty) Ltd |
124. | Lewerb Holdings (PTY) Ltd |
125. | Lilihle Trading and Projects |
126. | Lip Holding (pty) LTD |
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129. | Luminous Coaching and Wellness |
130. | Lunghisa Trading 72 |
131. | Luruli Consulting and Projects |
132. | Luviline Business Solutions |
133. | Lwathotha Development Services (Pty) Ltd |
134. | M.I.C. Training and Development |
135. | Mabuya Amahle Trading |
136. | Mafamawethu Consultants |
137. | Magase and Shakong Projects |
138. | Maile Consulting |
139. | Maisela Phasudi |
140. | Makavila Suppliers CC. |
141. | Makgoka Development Facilitation (PTY) Ltd. |
142. | Makoti Skills Development Solutions |
143. | Malanga Management Services |
144. | Mancosa (PTY) LTD T/A Management College of Southern Africa |
145. | MANCOSA Pty (Ltd) |
146. | Mangalani Business Enterprises |
147. | Maono Tai Consulting and Training |
148. | Masemase Consultancy CC. |
149. | MashMP Holdings |
150. | Mashphe Logistics Services |
151. | Mathatha A Fedile General Trading CC. |
152. | Mathiko Consultancy |
153. | Mathye and Ditlou Dynasty Corporate |
154. | Matibidi Raphela Investments (Pty) LTD |
155. | Matsila Holdings |
156. | Mencho Business Dev (Pty) LTD |
157. | Mgwezane Training and Events Management CC. |
158. | Miczo's Enterprise |
159. | Milani Nande |
160. | Mimoisa Business Solutions CC |
161. | Mimshack Corporate Services and Projects (Pty) Ltd |
162. | Mintirho Development Services |
163. | Misol Projects cc |
164. | MJ Mafunisa Consulting (PTY) LTD |
165. | MK Consulting |
166. | Mmanape Management Solutions |
167. | MML Consulting CC. |
168. | Mod-Mosh Projects and Consulting (PTY) LTD |
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170. | Mologadi and Associates |
171. | Morena Empire Investment |
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174. | Mtihakaza Training Institute |
175. | MTK Corporate Solutions |
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178. | Mvula Trust |
179. | Nativah Energy Group Pty LTD |
180. | NBMP Trading Enterprise |
181. | Ncele Logistics and Projects |
182. | NEBSA MANAGEMENT SERVICES CC |
183. | Nemalale Eagles Consultancy CC |
184. | Nghano Training and Development Centre |
185. | Ngwanabanna Trading Enterprise and Projects |
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187. | NOBO Training and Development Services (Pty) LTD |
188. | Nonunu Projects |
189. | Ntsime Financial Consulting |
190. | Nvsion Consulting |
191. | Nyankwavi Investment CC. |
192. | OMC Chartered Accountants |
193. | Omithombo Management Academy |
194. | OR Project Management |
195. | Outeniqua Leadership Institute |
196. | PanAfrican Supply Chain Academy |
197. | Pandelani Investment Holdings (PTY) LTD. |
198. | PFIM Trading (Pty) Ltd |
199. | Phambili KZN Construction and Development |
200. | Phexo Trading Enterprise |
201. | Philani Solutions |
202. | Pioneer Business Consulting |
203. | PMA Holdings (PTY ) LTD. |
204. | Power Rush Trading 170 CC. |
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206. | Powernexus |
207. | Princetop Corporative Training (Pty) Ltd |
208. | Pro Jentibus Sports Development NPC |
209. | Progressive School of Business and Engineering (Pty) |
210. | Projects Administration Services |
211. | Proverb Financial Services |
212. | Qeto Business Consulting |
213. | RCG Markets |
214. | Reatile Regoratile Matshidiso (Pty) Ltd |
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216. | Regent Business School (Pty) Ltd t/a Regent Business School |
217. | Rich Rewards Trading Pty(Ltd) |
218. | RME Projects |
219. | RSTG |
220. | SA Business Services CC. |
221. | Sasalethu Consulting and Associates |
222. | Scarlifon PTY LTD |
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224. | Shandu Technical Services |
225. | Shekinah Deep Excellence (PTY) LTD |
226. | Siphiwesihle |
227. | Sisodwa Investment Enterprise |
228. | Sisonke Training and Consulting |
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230. | Skills Fly Consulting Group Pty Ltd |
231. | Social Capital Group |
232. | Soni Investment |
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234. | St Kings Institute of Technology and Business Studies |
235. | Starplex 489 cc |
236. | Straightmap (PTY) Ltd |
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239. | Talent Sculpture |
240. | Tasc Business Consulting and Training |
241. | Tashie Holdings |
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258. | Tsiku Consulting |
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261. | Tytons (Pty) LTD |
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263. | Umlando Projects Pty LTD |
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275. | Victorompie Enterprises CC. |
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281. | World Pace Development and Training Institute |
282. | Ya Hina Management Consulting and projects |
283. | Zambezi Accounting (Pty) Ltd |
284. | Zerben Management Solutions |
285. | Zibuse At Solutions |
286. | ZJ Africa Learn (pty)Ltd |
287. | 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. |