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

Manage the human resources of a mission 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
259978  Manage the human resources of a mission 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Diplomacy, Protocol and Foreign Affairs Assist 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security Sovereignty of the State 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  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 replaces: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
114872  Manage the human resources of a mission  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  5   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard has as its core purpose, qualifying learners who will use a variety of technical, business, managerial, personal skills and strategies to manage the human resources in a mission.

The qualifying learner will be able to:
  • Demonstrate knowledge of labour relations policies within a mission context.
  • Execute service conditions in the mission.
  • Maintain discipline and effective work relations.
  • Identify and manage staff developmental needs and opportunities. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learning assumed to be in place and Recognition of Prior Learning:
  • Learners accessing this unit standard are assumed to have NQF Level 5 qualification or RPL equivalent. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate knowledge of labour relations policies within a mission context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Employee-employer relations are clarified within a mission context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Labour legislation and disciplinary processes and procedures are analysed in the context of a foreign mission. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Explanations are provided of the principles, policies and procedures relating to grievances or disciplinary action. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The rights and obligations of the employee are explained with particular reference to a mission context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The rights and obligations of the employer are explained with particular reference to a mission context. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Execute service conditions in the mission. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Legislation governing employment of staff is analysed and applied in relation to the foreign service. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The Foreign Service Dispensation (FSD) is applied appropriately in relation to transferred staff. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Remunerative, compensatory and other benefits for locally recruited personnel are reviewed and submitted to head office in accordance with departmental procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Compensation plans are implemented and communicated to locally recruited personnel in accordance with departmental procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Implications of HR policies and procedures are communicated to staff and relevant stakeholders in accordance with departmental procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Human resource needs and financial implications are evaluated to inform budget proposals. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Maintain discipline and effective work relations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Strategies used to motivate staff are appropriate and effective within a diverse and a foreign environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The productivity of the staff is promoted through the implementation of effective work plans. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Discipline is maintained based on clearly communicated and correctly implemented disciplinary measures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The problems of sexual harassment and related power abuse are described and the implications thereof critically evaluated in line with the department's sexual harassment policy. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Identify and manage staff developmental needs and opportunities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The capacity and role of available human resources is evaluated in terms of the business plan of the mission. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Key competencies, skills and capabilities are identified to match the skills needed at the mission. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    A human resource needs analysis identifies the skills requirements at the mission. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Opportunities for staff development are investigated and evaluated in terms of their appropriateness to meet identified needs, costs and expected outcomes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Job profiles are reviewed in terms of the mission operations leading to updated job profiles and revised performance agreements and personal development plans. 


    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. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Foreign Service Dispensation (FSD).
  • LRP Dispensation.
  • Labour Relations Policies.
  • Principles of planning, organizing and motivating staff.
  • Performance Management and Development System (PMDS). 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems that may arise in relation to human resources activities. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others on the basis of the expertise in accordance with the human resources needs. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities to work effectively. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively so as to enhance the performance of staff. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems in order to improve productivity and employment conditions. 

    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 114872, "Manage the human resources of a mission", Level 6, 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  64330   National Certificate: Mission Corporate Services Management  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2020-07-30  PSETA 


    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.