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

Higher Certificate: Local Government 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
23617  Higher Certificate: Local Government 
ORIGINATOR
Institute of Administration and Commerce (The) 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
LG SETA - Local Government and related Services Sector Education and Training Authority  OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
National Higher Certificate  Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies  Generic Management 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  240  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 06120/18  2018-07-01  2023-06-30 
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 qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
This programme provides an in-depth study of a range of management skills crucial to the successful functioning of local government. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Depending on the curriculum selected, students should be aware that adequate language and numeracy skills are necessary for coping with the demands of the curriculum.

Apart from the formal requirements, learners who register for entry into this qualification at level 5 should
  • Have the information-gathering, analysis and presentation skills required at exit level 4 on the NQF.
  • Be able to comprehend what they have learned and to communicate it reliably, , accurately, and comprehensively in the required medium of instruction.
  • Be able to begin to take responsibility for their own learning and its progress within a well-structured and managed learning environment.
  • Be able to evaluate their own performance. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    N 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    N/A 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    Subfield: Information Technology
  • Level: NQF5 - The competent learner will have the ability to communicate with IT professionals in a meaningful way and make decisions about IT issues.

    Subfield: Local Government Management
  • Level: NQF5 - The competent learner will demonstrate a thorough understanding of issues impacting local government management.


    Subfield: Local Government Accounting and Finance
  • Level NQF5 - The competent learner will demonstrate an understanding of the principles and practice of local government finance.


    Subfield: Human Resources Management
  • Level: NQF5 - The competent learner can demonstrate a clear understanding of the theories and practice relating to the human resource in organisations.

    Subfield: Internal Auditing
  • Level: NQF5 - The competent learner will be able to carry out an independent review and evaluation of the effectiveness and efficiency with which managerial responsibilities are being carried out. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Subfield: Information Technology

    Level: NQF5
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the concept "the information age"
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the computer in terms of systems
  • Explain the impact of the computer on the world of work
  • Identify and describe computer hardware.
  • Identify and describe computer software.
  • Identify and describe databases
  • Name and describe the various personnel involved in information technology operation and development
  • Discuss issues relating to database security and identify the range of options available to an enterprise
  • Demonstrate and understanding of the computer in terms of its communication function
  • Identify and describe the components of a network
  • Identify threats to computer systems with a view to finding solutions to minimising such threats
  • Describe the basic components of the Internet
  • Identify the uses of the Internet and explain the impact of this technology on modern society

    Subfield: Local Government Management

    Level: NQF5
  • Explain the distinctiveness of Local Government as part of the public sector in development and service delivery.
  • Differentiate between the roles of the various government spheres and -agencies in co-operative government.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of governance within a prescribed statutory and legal framework.
  • Comprehend the influence of the environment on Local Government and differentiate between the influences of the various role players in this regard.
  • Identify and describe the structure, powers, functions of local government.
  • Distinguish between the different organisational components of Local Government and explain each component`s contribution to the Local Authority`s functioning.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the components of the external environment and its impact on local government.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the underlying principles of democracy and its manifestation through the political- and electoral processes.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the procedure at meetings
  • Differentiate between the systems of policy making and service delivery in an organizational context.


    Subfield: Local Government Accounting and Finance

    Level NQF5
  • Describe the procedures for accounting for fixed assets, capital accounting and accounting for reserves and provisions
  • Discuss the purchasing and stock management principles
  • Draw up a tender and select the most suitable tender and make recommendations to accept the tender
  • Select a quotation and motivate the selection
  • Describe the applied computer accounting systems
  • Using a computer, design a spreadsheet suitable for a financial application
  • Describe the legislative controls that regulate local government finance

    Subfield: Human Resources Management

    Level: NQF5
  • Demonstrate a sound appreciation of organisational and functional relationships in an organisation
  • Demonstrate a basic understanding of the writings and theories of pioneers in behavioural science to modern thinking in the management of people at work.
  • Discuss the communication process in organisations
  • Demonstrate an understanding of theories of leadership
  • Evaluate various theories of leadership in order to apply them to practical day-to-day working in an organisation.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the need for and importance of staff development and training.
  • Demonstrate a clear understanding of equity issues in the work place

    Subfield: Internal Auditing

    Level: NQF5
  • Describe the background and raison detre for internal auditing
  • Define risk
  • Define control
  • Demonstrate a knowledge of control measures in managing risk
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the auditing process with reference to the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
  • Carry out an organisation impact assessment
  • Carry out an unit impact assessment
  • Assess the present internal auditing controls strategy
  • Assess the adequacy of the present internal controls
  • Assess the effectiveness of the present internal controls
  • Assess the quality of present performance of an organization
  • Report on a unit assessment
  • Carry out a follow-up assessment
  • Demonstrate the skills used in performing an internal audit


    Integrated assessment appropriately incorporated to ensure that the purpose of the qualifications is achieved.

    Assessment is conducted in several ways:
  • Self-assessment which is carried out by the learners on a daily basis, and which improves the quality of learning and mastery.
  • Formative assessment by means of contact tuition during the course of their studies.
  • Continuous assessment incorporating assignments.
  • Summative assessment by way of examinations at six monthly intervals.

    The above provides for a holistic approach to assessment 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    N/A 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    IAC Preliminary Certificate in Business Studies (NQF Level 4)
  • Open Access
  • Matric/Grade 12/Mature Age Exemption/RPL

    IAC Certificate in Local Government (NQF Level 5)
  • Matric/Grade 12/Mature Age Exemption/RPL
  • IAC Preliminary Certificate in Business Studies

    IAC Higher Certificate in Local Government (NQF Level 5)
  • IAC Certificate in Local Government

    IAC Diploma In Local Government (NQF Level 6)
  • IAC Higher Certificate in Local Government

    In addition, there are articulation possibilities with other qualifications as indicated below:

    Subject-for-Subject Exemptions
  • Only students who have passed subjects at tertiary (post-Senior Certificate) level may apply for exemptions.
  • Only subjects examined by formal academic institutions such as universities, technikons or recognised professional bodies are considered, especially where an M+3 rating from the Human Sciences Research Council applies.
  • The examining body must be recognised by the IAC.
  • The examinations and syllabuses must be comparable both in standard and content.

    The following examining bodies are recognised:
  • Technikons (National Certificates, Diplomas and higher qualifications).
  • South African Universities (Bachelor Degrees and higher qualifications). (These universities should be affiliated to the South African Vice-Chancellors` Association - formerly the Committee of University Principals).
  • Specific recognised foreign universities, polytechnics or colleges.
  • The London Chamber of Commerce & Industry Examinations Board (LCCIEB)

    The following professional institutes are recognised:
  • Institute of Municipal Financial Officers
  • Institute of Local Government Management
  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
  • Institute of Bankers in South Africa (IBSA)
  • Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (Fellowship level) (ICB)
  • Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (CIS)
  • Institute of Marketing Management (IMM)
  • Institute of People Management (IPM)
  • Insurance Institute of Southern Africa (IISA)
  • South African Institute of Management (SAIM)

    Reciprocal arrangements exist with the bodies listed above.

    Exemptions are granted on a subject-for-subject basis.

    Subject exemptions must be applied for on the official IAC Subject Exemption Form and must be accompanied by:
  • Certified copies of detailed academic statements (indicating subject names, actual percentages/or an explanation of symbols)
  • The subject exemption fee(s). Exemptions will not be recorded until the student has paid the exemption fee(s).

    Note:
  • The IAC does not exempt from Level 3 (major) subjects.
  • The IAC reserves the right to request whatever information it may deem necessary to consider any subject exemption, and its decisions regarding exemptions are final.
  • The maximum number of subjects that can be exempted in a single IAC diploma is ten. NB: This exemption policy (subject-for-subject) is relevant to students with complete OR incomplete qualifications.
  • An exemption will NOT be granted where a student has written and failed the IAC examination and later claims exemption by virtue of a pass with another examining body unless permission has been obtained in writing from the Exemption Committee. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Registration with the Financial Accounting Services SETA (FASSET) is pending. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Criteria for the registration of assessors
  • A tertiary qualification with at least a fourth year in the discipline
  • Business/lecturing experience for at least five years in the discipline or field
  • At least two years` examining experience
  • Not lecturing to IAC students in the subject which he/she examines
  • Membership of the Professional Institutes in the appropriate discipline (where applicable)
  • Able to set examination papers in English
  • Available in the time cycles after the examination for marking/moderation
  • Where the examiner is an academic, the moderator should ideally be a practitioner and vice versa
  • Qualified as an assessor with the SETA (this will become a requirement, for 2003) 
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    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015. 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    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. Institute of Public Affairs and Governance PTY (LTD) 
    2. Josmap Training Institute 
    3. MANCOSA Pty (Ltd) 
    4. Mod-Mosh Projects and Consulting (PTY) LTD 
    5. Mortarboard Training Solutions 
    6. Progressive School of Business and Engineering (Pty) 
    7. Regent Business School (Pty) Ltd t/a Regent Business School 
    8. Spectrium 
    9. Tshwane Training Institute (PTY) LTD. 
    10. Umqondo Consultancy 


    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.