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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Apply technical knowledge and skill to align business unit performance to business goals

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
13949	Apply technical knowledge and skill to align business unit performance to business goals
ORIGINATOR
SGB Generic Management
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies			Generic Management
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular-Fundamental	Level 4	NQF Level 04	5
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

This unit standard is intended for managers of small businesses and junior managers of business units in larger organisations. The term business unit in this unit standard implies a small business, cost centre, section or department.

Junior managers include, but are not limited to team leaders, supervisors, first line managers and section heads. The positionor term is used to describe the first level of management in an organisation at which an employee has other employees reporting to him/her.

The qualifying learner is capable of:

Developing a performance management programme for a business unit.

Investigating different performance management systems.

Monitoring performance in terms of a performance agreement

Investigating ways of addressing under performance issues.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

There is open access to this unit standard. Learners should be competent in Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

For the purpose of this unit standard the term business unit is used to mean a cost center, department or small business.

Assessment may be in authentic situations or using case studies and role play.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Develop a performance management programme for a business unit.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The business plan of an organisation is analysed to establish the organisation's goals and objectives.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The performance targets of the business unit are aligned to the business plan to create a business unit's own business plan.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The functions of the business unit members are analysed in order to create a performance agreement document that aligns a business unit's business plan in terms of business unit targets and required standards of performance.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. The criteria against which an organisation measures a business unit's performance are identified for a specific organisation and incorporated into the performance agreement.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Investigate different performance management systems.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Three different performance management systems are compared in terms of their underlying principles and how they measure performance.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The strengths and weaknesses of a selected performance management model is analysed and an indication is given of possible challenges in implementing the system within a specific organisation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. A performance management system is selected for a specific organisation and reasons are given to support the selection.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Monitor performance in terms of a performance agreement.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The performance of two members of a business unit is observed and recorded in terms of the performance management agreement.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Individual feedback is given to two members of a business unit based on evidence gathered during the observation process.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Observed performance is measured against a performance agreement and discussed in a performance review interview.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. A plan for corrective action is developed to address poor performance.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. A development plan is for two members of a business unit is created to address below standard performance, reinforce positive performance and match the individual's career aspirations with the business plan.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Personal career aspirations are discussed with two members of a business unit.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. A training programme is proposed that will empower employees in the business unit to meet the knowledge and skill requirements implied by the business strategy.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Investigate ways of addressing under-performance issues.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Two theories or models that explain under-performance are investigated and applied and used to explain possible reasons for under-performance in a business unit.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Possible proposals for rewards and incentives for improved performance are suggested within the parameters of an organisation's human resource policies.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. An organisation's people management policies are analysed and appropriate measures or sanctions are recommended for two case studies of underperformance.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Assessment of this Unit Standard should be contextual and practical.

Assessors must be registered as assessors with the Services ETQA or an ETQA that represents the sectors in which the learner is employed.

Moderators must be registered as assessors with the Services ETQA, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Services ETQA.

The mechanisms and requirements for moderation should be applied in accordance with the requirements of the relevant ETQA.

Assessment should include both formative and summative assessment.

Training providers must be accredited by the Services ETQA or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Services ETQA.

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Learners are able to make decisions aligning the unit business plan to the organisation`s business plan and in applying theories to explain underperformance and address performance issues.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Learners are able to collect, organise and evaluate information in order to create a business unit plan and monitor performance against a performance agreement.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Learners are able to communicate effectively and responsibly negotiating a performance agreement and giving feedback.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Learners are able to demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems when aligning performance standards, the unit business plan and the business plan of the organisation.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING

Learners begin to explore education and career opportunities in discussing the aspirations of members of the business unit.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	66289	Further Education and Training Certificate: Lumber Milling	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2016-12-31	FPMSETA
Core	65110	Further Education and Training Certificate: Management	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2009-03-14	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual
Core	48640	National Certificate: Financial Services Management	Level 4	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	INSETA
Elective	48893	Further Education and Training Certificate: Dry Pet Food Advanced Processing Technology	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	AgriSETA
Elective	49356	Further Education and Training Certificate: Medical Claims Assessing	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	INSETA
Elective	50082	Further Education and Training Certificate: Minerals Surveying	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2012-06-30	MQA
Elective	66609	Further Education and Training Certificate: Retail Insurance	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual
Elective	66610	Further Education and Training Certificate: Short Term Insurance	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-07-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual
Elective	57613	Further Education and Training Certificate: Short-Term Risk Management	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2012-06-30	INSETA
Elective	62796	Further Education and Training Certificate: Strata Control Operations	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MQA
Elective	57631	National Certificate: Radiation Protection	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	EWSETA
Elective	22774	National Diploma: Rubber Technology	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MERSETA

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

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