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

Manage self-development in the workplace 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
123459  Manage self-development in the workplace 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Administration 
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-Fundamental  Level 4  NQF Level 04  6 
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 credited with this standard will be able to manage themselves and their own development in the workplace. They will be able to conduct themselves in such a way so as to enhance their abilities to perform on the job and to increase their growth opportunities.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Applying task management self-discipline at the workplace.
  • Demonstrating an ability to develop own short-term and long-term career goals.
  • Demonstrating an understanding of professional ethics and code of conduct in the workplace.
  • Operating as a member of a team. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that the learner is competent in:
  • Communication at NQF Level 3, or equivalent
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3, or equivalent
  • Computer Literacy at NFF Level 3, or equivalent 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Apply task management self-discipline in the workplace. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The importance of using and maintaining a personal task list is understood and explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Relevant information is recorded in a dairy electronically or manually and updated for purposes of creating action plans. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Tasks are identified and prioritised according to specified deadlines. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The importance of following a work schedule is explained and applied to own work context. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate an ability to develop own short-term and long-term career plans. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The importance of developing personal plans for developing required skills and knowledge to enhance career is explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The skills and knowledge required for the development of own career is identified and utilised in own career plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Mentors/workplace coaches are identified for the purpose of gaining guidance on chosen career path. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The channels for obtaining current levels of competence and personal growth are utilised in a proactive manner. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    These channels include but are not limited to performance evaluation, employer recommendations and rewards.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Demonstrate an understanding of professional ethics and code of conduct in a municipal environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The core ethical values and standards applicable to the specific workplace are explained according to the specific workplace requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Ethical values and standards include but are not limited to justice, fairness, integrity, responsibility, accountability, competence, Batho Pele.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The main principles in the Code of Conduct in use are explained in accordance with the specific workplace requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Codes of Conduct include but are not limited to public sector, government, industry, municipal, company, organizational, employee bodies, legislation.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Professional codes of conducts are identified and explained in the context of the relevant legislation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The areas of ethical conflict between personal and public interests are identified and explained with examples. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Areas of ethical conflict include but are not limited to acceptance of gifts, moonlighting, political activities, disclosure of information.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Operate as a member of a team in the workplace. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The importance of working as a member of a team is explained in the context of self-development. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Team dynamics are identified and explained with reference to the need to improve productivity. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The importance for respect of team members' cultural, personal and religious diversities are identified and explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The necessity for building good working relationships with colleagues is explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Other team members are worked with autonomously and collaboratively according to team-work principles. 


    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.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA, or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding 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, or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The learner must demonstrate an understanding of:
  • Organisational policies and procedures relating to career and succession planning
  • Techniques for assessing personal potential, strengths and development needs
  • Legislation pertaining to career growth and skills development, The Skills Development Act, South African Qualifications Act
  • Batho Pele principles
  • Codes of conduct and professional ethics
  • Methods and techniques of teamwork 
    		•

    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 develop career plan. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organization or community to enhance team relations. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively in order to ensure that career goals are proactively managed. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organize and critically evaluate information in order to compile career goals. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion to enhance personal communication levels and operate as a team member. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility to the environment and health of others in designing career goals. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of interrelated systems by recognising that self-development problem-solving contexts within the public sector do not exist in isolation. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Participate as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities by taking responsibility for self-development and making self more employable. 

    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  65051   Further Education and Training Certificate: Arts and Culture Development Support  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CATHSSETA 
    Elective  67509   Further Education and Training Certificate: Community Development  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 


    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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    2. Abacwaningi Business Solutions 
    3. Amabamba Recruitment 
    4. AVAX SA 481 CC. T/A Mandisa Development Services 
    5. Bavelile Consultants and Training 
    6. Buena Vista Learning Academy 
    7. Buyisiwe Management Services (Pty) Ltd 
    8. Dee s Training PTY LTD 
    9. Dru-A Professional Training Consultancy 
    10. Elvis Koena Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    11. Faranang Marketing 
    12. Furniture World Training Centre 
    13. Giamanje TVET College 
    14. Gotsec Skills Training 
    15. Growth Management Consulting 
    16. Hamonate Consulting 
    17. HDPSA 
    18. IQ Skills Academy (PTY) LTD. 
    19. Jobafrik Consulting 
    20. Josmap Training Institute 
    21. KOKANO PROJECTS PTY LTD 
    22. LESEDI EDUCARE ASSOCIATION 
    23. Lewerb Holdings (PTY) Ltd 
    24. Mafamawethu Consultants 
    25. Makoti Skills Development Solutions 
    26. Mamuhle Academy 
    27. MANCOSA Pty (Ltd) 
    28. MENTORNET (PTY) LTD 
    29. Mintirho Development Services 
    30. Mortarboard Training Solutions 
    31. MTK Corporate Solutions 
    32. Ndwamato Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    33. Nemalale Eagles Consultancy CC 
    34. NOBO Training and Development Services (Pty) LTD 
    35. Petra Institute of Development 
    36. Petra institute of Development (PTY) Ltd 
    37. PFIM Trading (Pty) Ltd 
    38. PMA Holdings (PTY ) LTD. 
    39. Professional Development and Training Institute (Pty) Ltd 
    40. Progressive School of Business and Engineering (Pty) 
    41. Reflections Development Institute 
    42. Regent Business School (Pty) Ltd t/a Regent Business School 
    43. South African Corporate Training Association 
    44. Starplex 489 cc 
    45. Tachfin Holdings 
    46. Tasc Business Consulting and Training 
    47. Tembe Service Providers 
    48. Tloumogale Business Development & Consulting 
    49. Transafric Consulting Pty Ltd 
    50. Umbuso Training Services 
    51. Umqondo Consultancy 
    52. UNIVERSITY OF BUSINESS EXCELLENCE(PTY)LTD 
    53. 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.