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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: 

Apply leadership concepts in a work context 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
242824  Apply leadership concepts in a work context 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Generic Management 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
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  12 
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 replaces: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
13953  Apply the principles of situational leadership to a business unit  Level 4  NQF Level 04  5   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This Unit Standard will be useful to learners, working in all sectors of the economy, community organisations or Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs). It will enable learners to gain insight into the role of leadership within a work context, and thus providing them with the skills and knowledge to add value to their job. This Unit Standard is intended for junior managers of organisations.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Explaining the concept of leadership.
  • Differentiating between the concepts of leadership and management.
  • Applying leadership techniques to individuals and teams within the work context.
  • Evaluating the impact of leadership techniques applied. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners should be competent in Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • 'Area of responsibility' includes, but is not limited to, cost centre, section, department or team.
  • 'Junior managers' include, but are not limited to, team leaders, supervisors, foremen and section heads.
  • 'Standard Operating Procedures' (SOPs) may comprise formal written documents or accepted practices in the organisation.
  • 'Organisation' includes but is not limited to, workplace, work context, work unit, company, department or section. 
    		•

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explain the concept of leadership. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Various definitions of leadership are identified and explained with examples. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    At least four definitions are provided.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The roles and qualities of a leader are explained, using examples. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Qualities of a leader should include at least five examples but are not limited to empathy, objectivity, transparency, accountability, responsibility, honesty, integrity, assertiveness, consistency and reference to historical and present leaders.
  • Leadership roles include but are not limited to being a visionary, motivating self and others, creating synergies, facilitating a developmental environment and being an innovator.
     
    		•

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Differentiate between the concepts of leadership and management. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The concepts of Leadership and management are differentiated, using examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The circumstances when a team leader manages and leads are explained with examples from the work context. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Apply leadership techniques to individuals and teams within the work context. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    At least four examples should be explained, including, but not limited to, trait leadership, leadership based on behaviour styles, servant leadership, transformational leadership, and visionary leadership should be analysed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Various theories of leadership are identified according to theory and practice. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The leadership approach of the team is diagnosed according to individual needs and organisational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Leadership techniques are implemented in order to improve group dynamics and achieve objectives. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Evaluate the impact of the leadership techniques applied. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The impact of leadership techniques is measured against organisational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The effectiveness of the techniques is evaluated against theory and practice. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Corrective actions are taken, where appropriate, to improve the effectiveness of the individual or team. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • This Unit Standard will be assessed by an assessor and moderated by a moderator registered with the relevant accredited ETQA.
  • Assessors should be in possession of a relevant qualification that is at least one level higher than the level of this qualification.
  • Training providers must be accredited by a relevant ETQA.
  • Assessment should include both formative and summative assessment. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    N/A 

    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 diagnose which leadership theories are appropriate to own work context. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community to determine leadership approach within own context. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively in order to ensure effective leadership. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information in order to apply leadership techniques within own work context. 

    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 
    This unit standard replaces unit standard 13953, "Apply the principles of situational leadership to a business unit", Level 4, 5 credits. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  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 
    Core  78143   Further Education and Training Certificate: Military Operations  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Reregistered  2023-06-30  SAS SETA 
    Core  59889   Further Education and Training Certificate: Military Operations  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2010-01-25  Was SAS SETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Fundamental  78263   National Higher Certificate: Special Combat Capabilities  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Reregistered  2023-06-30  SAS SETA 
    Elective  77963   Further Education and Training Certificate: Mining/Exploration Geology  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Reregistered  2023-06-30  MQA 
    Elective  61670   Further Education and Training Certificate: Railway Construction and Maintenance  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Reregistered  2023-06-30  TETA 
    Elective  58696   National Certificate: Close Protection  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Reregistered  2023-06-30  SAS SETA 
    Elective  59589   National Diploma: Music  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2020-07-30  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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    5. Amber Tower Training 
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    10. Chartered Institute of Management (Pty) Ltd 
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    12. Edge Training Consultancy 
    13. EDUTEL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PTY LTD 
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    15. EKHURHULENI SHOOTING AND TRAINING ACADEMY 
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    43. Pioneer Business Consulting 
    44. Prestige Leaders Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    45. Progressive School of Business and Engineering (Pty) 
    46. PTDEV (Pty) Ltd 
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    58. Thubelihle Graduate Institute 
    59. Thuto Lere Community Empowerment Programme 
    60. TOP PERFORMERS FOR AFRICA CC 
    61. Transafric Consulting Pty Ltd 
    62. Tshwane Training Institute (PTY) LTD. 
    63. Tumpu Trading and Projects 
    64. Ukwakhile Training 
    65. UNIVERSITY OF BUSINESS EXCELLENCE(PTY)LTD 
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    67. Vijay Bhagwan Consultancy and Solutions cc 
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    69. Work Skills Resources cc 
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