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

Supervise employees 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
113845  Supervise employees 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Transport and Logistics Operations 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services Transport, Operations and Logistics 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 3  NQF Level 03  10 
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
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 
Learners acquiring this standard will be learning towards obtaining a national qualification or are working on a supervisory business level, where acquisition of competence against this standard will add value to learner`s job, or chances of finding employment.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Understanding the role of the supervisor
  • Planning work and organise resources
  • Leading employees
  • Controlling employees 

  • LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Learners accessing this unit standard / qualification will have demonstrated competence against numeracy, language, interpersonal skills and assertiveness at NQF Level 2. 

  • UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • Human resources, financial resources, physical resources and information resources
  • Controlled office or workshop situations
  • Open yard areas
  • Mobile vehicles
  • Transport terminals 

  • Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Understand the role of the supervisor. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Explanation of the purpose, responsibilities and skills required by the respective levels of management is consistent with company management hierarchy and organisational chart. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The description of good management practice in a healthy work environment conforms to company expectations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The management concepts of planning, organising, leading and control are according to the specific operational work environment of the company. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Plan work and organise resources. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The planning of work is demonstrated through the collection relevant information, the analysis thereof, as well as the formulation of specific task objectives that contribute towards the maximisation of performance and productivity. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Apportionment of task objectives into major activities, unit activities and specific tasks is logical, cost/time effective and contributes towards cost reduction and company profitability. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The identification of resources required, is task orientated, cost effective and contributes towards long-term company profitability. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Authority and responsibility is delegated to employees according to task requirements and company regulations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Knowledge of job interviews, personnel selection and placement is displayed on a standard that meets company expectations. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Lead employees. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The identification and comprehension of the human needs of employees contributes towards team spirit, motivated personnel and improved productivity. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The selection of a specific leadership style compliments the task at hand, the team, as well as individual team members. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Effective and efficient leadership is demonstrated on a standard that meets company expectations and motivated sub-ordinates. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Conflict is managed on an individual and task-group level, and is evident in team spirit, motivated personnel, as well as the achievement of objectives, task performance and productivity standards. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Control employees. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The demonstration of performance management is consistent with company performance management policy and relevant documentation and is a measure of the effective supervision of sub-ordinates. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Productivity measurements and quality control is reflected by relevant documentation and corrective action is taken where actual performance deviates from prescribed company specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Supervision is conducted in a healthy and safe environment as required by relevant authoritative legislation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Discipline and grievance procedures are implemented in accordance with company policies and regulations. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An 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
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor 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
  • Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion. 

  • UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Management hierarchy
  • Principles of management
  • Desired outputs of effective supervision
  • Delegation
  • Conflict resolution
  • Safety and health regulations (NOSA)
  • Discipline and grievance procedures
  • Worker interview and selection 

  • UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems in which responses display the ability to evaluate actual performance to set standards and take corrective action when required. This also breeds the ability of sensitivity to detail, logical thinking and creativity. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team and organisation to effectively motivate and lead subordinates in a passenger transport environment. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively, while preparing for equipment start up conditions. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion to effectively delegate tasks, responsibility and authority to subordinates. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively to apply the principles of management in an environment focused on productivity and optimal utilisation of resources. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    In order to contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large, it must be the intention underlying any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of supervising and protect sub-ordinates by adhering to legislative requirements. 

    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  48437   National Certificate: Road Transport  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  TETA 


    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.
     
    1. Aldabri 106 Institute for Quality Pty Ltd 
    2. BPL Academy 
    3. Buscor 
    4. Driving Sense 
    5. EDU - FLEET 
    6. Gauteng City College 
    7. Imperial Logistics & Transport A Div Of Imper 
    8. Inkqubela Consultants 
    9. Learncorp 
    10. Learning Exchange Pty (Ltd) 
    11. Makwedeng Training 
    12. Mediro Training Academy 
    13. Ncameni Kasizane Skills Development PTY LTD 
    14. Nelko Training MP (Pty) Ltd 
    15. NOSA LOGISTICS PTY LTD 
    16. Open Learning Group 
    17. P and R Development and Training (Pty) Ltd 
    18. Phephani Learnerships cc 
    19. Quantum Leap College Pty Ltd 
    20. Skills For Life 
    21. The Skills Authority 
    22. Tinotel Communications 



    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.