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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: 

Apply efficient time management to the work of a department/division/section 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
15234  Apply efficient time management to the work of a department/division/section 
ORIGINATOR ORIGINATING PROVIDER
SGB Generic Management   
QUALITY ASSURING BODY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies Generic Management 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE OLD NQF LEVEL NEW NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular-Fundamental  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  4 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Reregistered  2009-05-05  2012-05-05  SAQA 0160/05 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2013-05-05   2016-05-05  

In all of the tables in this document, both the old and the new NQF Levels are shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any reference to NQF Levels are to the old 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 designed for executives involved in Leadership and the management of teams, and focuses on translating strategic intent into effective daily action. Competence against this standard will ensure that teams are effectively managed and that managers can translate strategy into action.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Identifying time management profiles
  • Understanding the principles of time management
  • Drawing up time efficient work plans to carry out department/division/ section work functions
  • Implementing time efficient work plans. 
    		•

    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners should hold a Further Education and Training Certificate and/or be competent in Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The typical scope of this Unit standard are all time management techniques and procedures, which are applicable to the management of tasks to be performed by a department/division/section. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify time management profiles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Current time management techniques and processes used by the learner to manage him/herself and his/her division/department/section are identified to aid future time management of the section. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Weaknesses in current work processes are identified in terms of poor time management. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The top time wasters that impact on the organisation's productivity are identified with a view to minimizing their negative influence. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The external forces that affect time utilization are identified and an explanation is given of their effect with examples. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Understand the principles of time management. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The 80/20 principle in identifying key tasks is explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Delegation as a means of utilizing time and human resources correctly is explained with examples of good and bad practice. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Prioritising as a technique to manage the work of a team/group/section is explored in relation the work of the specific group and a decision made as to which tasks are of greater priority for the group. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The principle of balance between the various aspects of one's life is understood in terms of creating time for them all so as to optimize one's life. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Draw up time efficient work plans to carry out department/division work functions. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Draw up time efficient work plans to carry out department/division/ section work functions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The organisation's objectives are understood and clearly defined in terms of the work that has to be done by the department/division/section. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The objectives are translated into work plans for the department/division/section. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The key activities required to complete a specific project are identified and all tasks and work procedures are analysed and assigned to a specific time frame. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Persons to whom tasks can be delegated are identified and included in the plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Plans eliminate and/or manage time wasters in the department/division/
    section. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Tasks are prioritised in terms of urgency and importance for the department/division/section/organistaion. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Implement time efficient work plans. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Delegation is used correctly as a tool by the manager and subordinates when applicable to get the work done. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Emphasis is placed on proactive measures such as efficient information flow, efficient meeting planning and management and administrative procedures in the daily work processes of the department/division/section to minimize time wasting. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Plans are implemented once all involved are informed of their roles, duties and functions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Progress with work plans is monitored on an on-going basis and amendments are made where necessary. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Assessment of this Unit Standard should be contextual and practical.
  • Assessors must be registered as an assessor with the Services SETA ETQA or an ETQA that represents the sector in which the learner is employed and which has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Services SETA ETQA.
  • 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. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Time management techniques
  • Time wasters
  • Delegation
  • Prioritisation
  • Scheduling 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    The learner is able to identify and solve problems using critical and creative thinking, when prioritizing tasks and translating strategy into action. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    The learner is expected to work effectively in a team using critical and creative thinking. The ability to delegate is fundamental to this Critical Cross-Field Outcome. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    The learner is able to organise and manage him/herself and his/her activities. It is critical that the learner be able to manage him/herself by managing his/her time. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    The learner is able to collect, analyse, organize and critically evaluate information in the translation of strategic intent into daily action. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    The learner is able to communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding the organisation`s strategy and with the staff with regard to tasks delegated and deadlines expected. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    The learner understands that the world is a set of related systems and that lack of time management in one area of the organization will impact on the performance of others in the organization. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE OLD LEVEL NEW LEVEL STATUS END DATE QUALITY ASSURING BODY
    Core  49129   Further Education and Training Certificate (FETC): Management and Administration  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Reregistered  2010-11-20  SERVICES 
    Core  61595   Further Education and Training Certificate: Business Administration Services  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Reregistered  2012-11-03  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Core  61450   Further Education and Training Certificate: Film and Television Production Operations  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Registered  2011-06-11  MAPPP 
    Core  67697   Further Education and Training Certificate: Sport Administration  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2010-08-16  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Core  60652   Professional Qualification: Management and Administration  Level 4  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2010-11-20  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Core  78943   National Certificate: Autotronics  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Registered  2013-07-28   
    Core  50265   National Certificate: Family Law Practice  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2012-07-07  SAS SETA 
    Core  49107   National Certificate: Inspection and Enforcement Services  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2010-11-20  PSETA 
    Core  49336   National Certificate: Law Enforcement: Sheriffing  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2011-04-01  SAS SETA 
    Core  50245   National Certificate: Maintenance Coordination  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Registered  2012-07-29  TETA 
    Core  61594   National Certificate: Management  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-05-02  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Core  49061   National Certificate: Master Craftsmanship (Electrical)  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2010-09-18  ESETA 
    Core  57631   National Certificate: Radiation Protection  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2009-11-16  ESETA 
    Core  49122   National Certificate: Radio Station Management  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2010-09-18  MAPPP 
    Core  57450   National Diploma: Automotive Diagnostics and Repair  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2009-02-18  MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Core  49277   National Diploma: Braille Practice  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2011-04-01  ETDP SETA 
    Core  63589   National Diploma: Geographical Information Science  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Registered  2012-02-18   
    Core  48888   National Diploma: Hiring Operations Management  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2011-08-05  SERVICES 
    Core  49783   National Diploma: Joint and Multi-National Operations  Level 6  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2011-09-30  SAS SETA 
    Fundamental  66190   National Certificate: Adventure Based Learning  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Registered  2012-05-13  THETA 
    Fundamental  58581   National Certificate: Air Traffic Support  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2010-06-14  TETA 
    Fundamental  78526   National Certificate: Automotive Repair and Maintenance  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Registered  2012-02-18  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Fundamental  49709   National Certificate: Criminology  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2011-09-30  SAS SETA 
    Fundamental  78966   National Certificate: Diamond Design and Evaluation  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Registered  2013-07-28   
    Fundamental  78843   National Certificate: Diamond Processing  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Registered  2013-07-28   
    Fundamental  63209   National Certificate: Energy Regulation  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Registered  2012-02-18  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Fundamental  49337   National Certificate: Multi-National Safety and Security Operations Management  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2011-04-01  SAS SETA 
    Fundamental  58348   National Certificate: Perishable Produce Export Technology  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Registered  2010-11-28  AgriSETA 
    Fundamental  60549   National Diploma: Aeronautical Information Management Practice  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Registered  2011-04-09  TETA 
    Fundamental  49852   National Diploma: Applied Military Intelligence  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2012-01-27  SAS SETA 
    Fundamental  49419   National Diploma: Business Consulting Practice  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2012-05-05  SERVICES 
    Fundamental  49469   National Diploma: Complex Procurement  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2008-10-12   
    Fundamental  49853   National Diploma: Defensive Mission Control  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2008-09-17  SAS SETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Fundamental  59256   National Diploma: Flight Dispatch  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Registered  2010-11-28  TETA 
    Fundamental  49059   National Diploma: Master Craftsmanship (Electrical)  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2010-09-18  ESETA 
    Elective  71949   Further Education and Training Certificate: Automotive Components: Manufacturing and Assembly  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Registered  2012-09-09  MERSETA 
    Elective  64389   Further Education and Training Certificate: Corrections Services  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Registered  2012-02-18  SAS SETA 
    Elective  49021   Further Education and Training Certificate: Debt Recovery  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Reregistered  2010-11-20  FASSET 
    Elective  57712   Further Education and Training Certificate: Generic Management  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Reregistered  2012-10-06  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  64209   Further Education and Training Certificate: Metals Production  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Registered  2011-11-26  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  58782   Further Education and Training Certificate: Plumbing  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Registered  2010-09-12  CETA 
    Elective  58779   Further Education and Training Certificate: Production Technology  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Reregistered  2013-08-16  MERSETA 
    Elective  48960   Further Education and Training Certificate: Social Security Administration  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Reregistered  2010-10-30  HW SETA 
    Elective  64049   Further Education Training Certificate: Harbour Watchkeeping  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Registered  2012-02-18  SAS SETA 
    Elective  71969   National Certificate: Automotive Components: Manufacturing and Assembly  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Registered  2012-09-09  MERSETA 
    Elective  63769   National Certificate: Business Analysis Support Practice  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Registered  2011-10-22  ISETT 
    Elective  64390   National Certificate: Emergency Services Supervision: Fire and Rescue Operations  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Registered  2012-02-18  LG SETA 
    Elective  66789   National Certificate: Environmental Management  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Registered  2012-06-17   
    Elective  61349   National Certificate: Heritage Resource Management  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Registered  2011-06-11  MAPPP 
    Elective  60070   National Certificate: Inspection and Assessment (Non-Metallics)  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Registered  2011-03-12  MERSETA 
    Elective  58978   National Certificate: Journalism  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Registered  2010-10-18  MAPPP 
    Elective  49123   National Certificate: Journalism  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2007-10-18  MAPPP until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  49511   National Certificate: Lift Inspection  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2011-11-18  MERSETA 
    Elective  57714   National Certificate: Marine Pilotage  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2012-09-01  TETA 
    Elective  63969   National Certificate: Pharmaceutical Sales Representation  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Registered  2011-11-26  SAPC 
    Elective  58759   National Certificate: Ports and Harbours  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2010-08-16  TETA 
    Elective  57122   National Certificate: Printing and Manufacture of Packaging  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2012-11-16  MAPPP 
    Elective  66189   National Certificate: Quality Management Systems  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Registered  2012-05-13  SERVICES 
    Elective  61489   National Certificate: Transport Operations  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Registered  2011-09-17  TETA 
    Elective  50500   National Diploma: Electronic Warfare  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2012-07-07  SAS SETA 
    Elective  58784   National Diploma: Geospatial Image Analysis  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2010-08-16  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  49784   National Diploma: Labour Relations Practice: Dispute Resolution  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2011-05-13  SERVICES 
    Elective  49023   National Diploma: Liaison Interpreting  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2011-01-22   
    Elective  79808   National Diploma: Occupational Safety  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Registered  2010-11-28  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  63369   National Diploma: Trade Union Practice  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Registered  2011-11-26  ETDP SETA 
    Elective  48784   National Diploma: Translation  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2010-07-17  CHE 
    Elective  63689   Bachelor of Arts: Geographical Information Science  Level 6  New Level Assignment Pend.  Registered  2012-02-18   


    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 Quality Assuring Bodies 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 Quality Assuring Body should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. ABUNDANT LIVING CC 
    2. ACCENTS 
    3. AGENCY FOR BUILDING CAPACITY AND ORGANISATIONAL RESEARCH (PTY) LTD 
    4. ALCREDO CONSULTING SERVICES 
    5. ASCENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES CC 
    6. BEN SPIES AND ASSOCIATES 
    7. Boston City Campus and Business College (PTY) Ltd 
    8. Boston Multi Media 
    9. Business Management Training College of Southern Africa 
    10. CBM TRAINING PTY LTD 
    11. CENTRAL BUSINESS ACADEMY (PTY) LTD 
    12. COMMITMENT BUILDING 
    13. COOL IDEAS 1075 CC 
    14. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES: KROONSTAD COLLEGE 
    15. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES: ZONDERWATER COLLEGE 
    16. DIABALWA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 
    17. DYNA TRAINING (PTY) LTD 
    18. DYNAMIC GROWTH TRAINING 
    19. EC TRAINING CONSULTANTS 
    20. EL SHADDAI CONSULTANTS 
    21. EXPERIENTIAL TECHNOLOGIES (PTY) LTD 
    22. HONEYGUIDE 
    23. IMSIMBI TRAINING CC 
    24. IN TUITION 
    25. INSITE SYSTEMS 
    26. KALIDEEN MANAGEMENT SERVICES 
    27. KETLER INVESTMENTS CC 
    28. KEYBOARDS COLLEGE 
    29. KHANYISELA TRAINING (PTY) LTD 
    30. KHULISANE ACADEMY 
    31. KINGSBURY INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE SERVICES & ASSOCIATES 
    32. KNOWLEDGE QUEST PTY LTD 
    33. KUKHULA TRAINING CC 
    34. LEARNIA TRAINING ACADEMY 
    35. LEARNSYS (PTY) LTD 
    36. LYNN PAGE & ASSOCIATES PTY LTD 
    37. MAXIMA TRAINING AND CONSULTING 
    38. METRO MINDS 
    39. MIND BRIDGE 
    40. ML VILJOEN CONSULTANTS 
    41. N MAHARAJ ATTORNEY 
    42. NEW WORLD EDUCATION SOLUTIONS 
    43. Old Mutual 
    44. PEOPLEACTIV 
    45. PERCEPTION BUSINESS BOOKS CC 
    46. POELANO TRAINING & CONSULTING 
    47. PRODUCTIVITY PIT STOP 
    48. PROFWEB 
    49. QUANTUM LIFE COLLEGE 
    50. QUORUM CONSULTING 
    51. RAND INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND TRAINING CONSULTANTS CC 
    52. RED MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS 
    53. SIYANQOBA SEMINARS 
    54. SOUTH AFRICAN CUSTODIAL MANAGEMENT 
    55. SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL WAR COLLEGE 
    56. STAFF MANAGEMENT SERVICES 
    57. THE LR MANAGEMENT GROUP (PTY) LTD 
    58. THE VHL GROUP 
    59. THIRION INTERVENTIONS 
    60. Tjeka Training Matters Pty Ltd 
    61. TL CONSULTING 
    62. TOTAL TRAINING SYSTEMS 
    63. TSEBO TRAINING C.C 
    64. U CAN RECRUITMENT TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT CC 
    65. UKUKHANYISELWA BUSINESS CONSULTING 
    66. UMHLABA DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CC 
    67. Umkhiwa Projects 
    68. VIRAGO CONSULTING 
    69. VULINDLELA HUMAN PERFORMANCE TECHNOLOGY 
    70. WARRANT OFFICER ACADEMY 
    71. WENDY KLASSEN HR & TRAINING CONSULTANT 


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