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

Evaluate and revise electoral processes 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
119623  Evaluate and revise electoral processes 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Democracy, Human Rights, Peace and Elections 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
PSETA - Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority 
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 07 - Human and Social Studies Public Policy, Politics and Democratic Citizenship 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  12 
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 
This unit standard applies to elections at national, provincial, local or organisational level that require formal specified requirements and procedures, including secret ballots and voters' lists or rolls, within the context of established legislation and/or a constitution or documented rules and guidelines of some other form.

People credited with this unit standard are capable of:
  • Defining objectives for evaluation of electoral processes;
  • Developing data collection methodology and instruments for elections;
  • Evaluating and revising election processes; and
  • Reporting on the electoral process evaluation 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    The credit calculation is based on the assumption that learners are already competent in terms of the following outcomes or areas of learning when starting to learn towards this unit standard:
  • Possess research skills,
  • Presentation skills,
  • Principles of free and fair elections,
  • Electoral legislation,
  • Design of election processes,
  • Plan, implement and manage the electoral processes,
  • Demonstrate knowledge of electoral principles, practices and processes 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • This unit standard applies to elections at national, provincial, local or organisational levels that demand formal specified requirements and procedures, including secret ballots and voters' lists or rolls, within the context of established legislation and/or a constitution or documented rules and guidelines of some other form.
  • Assessment of this unit standard will be within the context of given standards and practices, operating under management, to a given plan.
  • Electoral processes are defined to include the following:
    > Pre-election Phases - voter registration, voter education process and system (excludes the development of voter education programmes which is dealt with in another unit standard), boundary/constituency delimitation, political party and/or candidate registration and candidate nomination
    > Election Phase - voting
    > Post- election - counting, reconciliation of results and materials, seat calculation and allocation where applicable (i.e. how the votes translate into a position of power), dispute processes and mechanisms (concerning any of the various processes). 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Define objectives for evaluation of electoral processes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Electoral processes or sub-fields and operational activities are identified for evaluation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Criteria for evaluation of electoral processes are established to ensure objectivity and to avoid predetermining the outcome. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Objectives for the evaluation are achievable, relevant, appropriate.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The evaluation objectives are within the scope of agreed organisational needs. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The evaluation objectives are clear and measurable. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Develop data collection methodology and instruments for elections. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Methodology and instruments include observations, questionnaires, interviews, focus groups and simulated activities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The different types of methodologies and instruments are analysed in terms of their strengths and weaknesses in specific situations and the most appropriate ones selected in accordance with local and international best practice. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The methodology and instruments developed contain all facets required for assessment of electoral processes and are appropriate for meeting the objectives of the evaluation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The methodology and instruments developed ensure stakeholder participation and are efficient and manageable in terms of gathering and verifying the data required. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The methodology and instruments developed provide flexibility to adapt to particular contexts without compromising consistency of results. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The method of implementing the methodology and instruments is communicated to stakeholders in accordance with their specific situation and at a level appropriate to their communication needs. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Written and/or verbal communication.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Evaluate and revise election processes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The methodology used is appropriate, fair, manageable and integrated for the specific situation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Data collected is valid, direct, sufficient, authentic and current in terms of the specific requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The data collection methodology and instruments are used in accordance with specified procedures, where applicable. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The evaluation identifies the strengths and weaknesses of the election process and includes a comparative analysis of other elections. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Revisions improve upon the existing electoral processes and address weaknesses identified in the evaluation, while taking into account costs and administrative, legal and resource implications. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Report on the electoral evaluation process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The report is presented in a clear and structured manner that is appropriate to the audience in terms of medium, delivery and meets the specified format requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    The report may be presented orally, through audio-visual presentation or as a written report.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The report includes recommendations for future evaluations based on a critical reflection on the current evaluation process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The report is accurate and concise and covers all aspects of the evaluation process in accordance with the terms of reference and is suitable as a record of the evaluation process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Language is consistent with electoral terminology and is pitched at an appropriate level for the target audience. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Assessors for 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 must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA by SAQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures.
  • Moderators must be registered as assessors with the relevant ETQA, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Elections legislation and/or specified requirements
  • Principles and values of democracy
  • Assessment of evidence against criteria
  • Resources required for evaluating and revising of election processes
  • Roles and responsibilities of stakeholders
  • Data collection methodologies and instruments 
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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: this will be demonstrated generally throughout the standard, but particularly when evaluating and revising electoral processes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively: this standard demands high levels of self-management. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information: this will be displayed when evaluating and revising electoral processes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills: communication will be demonstrated through interactions with all role-players, as well as in the form of reporting. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically: this will be demonstrated to a limited extent, mainly in related to election-related technology and research technology. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand the world as a set of inter-related parts of a system: this will be demonstrated in a limited sense, but mainly through a consideration of the impact that specific problems could have on the electoral process and result. 

    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
    Elective  67460   National Diploma: Public Administration  Level 6  NQF Level 06  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.
     
    1. South Africa School of Diplomacy, Protocol and Public Administration 


    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.