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

Supervise a project team of a business project to deliver project objectives 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
10148  Supervise a project team of a business project to deliver project objectives 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Project Management 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies Project Management 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular-Fundamental  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  14 
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
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

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 forms part of the qualification, National Certificate Project Management and is registered at Level 4 on the National Qualifications Framework. Learners accessing this standard will be involved in project management teams or involved in building small project management teams. These projects may be technical projects, business projects or developmental projects and will cut across a range of economic sectors. This standard will also add value to learners who are running their own business and recognise that project management forms an integral component of any business.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Discussing and explaining the appropriateness of the various organisational structures.
  • Supervising and monitoring a business project team.
  • Reporting progress on a business project.
  • Identifying and rectifying problems occurring in a business project.
  • Setting up, running and closing a business project. 
    		•

    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Learners accessing this qualification will have demonstrated competence in mathematics and communication skills at NQF level 3 or equivalent.
  • Learners accessing this qualification will have demonstrated competence in computer literacy and applicable software at NQF level 3 or equivalent. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • Identify and use appropriate organisational structures and supervising a project team in the context of a small project / sub-project involving few resources and having a limited impact on stakeholders and the environment.
  • Business projects will include projects, which contain the following characteristics: The project arises out of a need for a strategic change in a business environment. The project is driven by the profit motive. The project is internally focused.
  • Projects at this level will include single projects rather than simultaneously managed multiple projects.
  • Relevant "subject matter" expertise will be required where learners will apply business projects with specific areas / economic sectors.
  • Advantages and disadvantages of organisational structures including: culture, values, politics, vision, ethics, and etiquette.
  • Organisational structures will include any hierarchical, matrix, flat or projectised structures within which projects are performed. 
    		•

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Discuss and explain the appropriateness of the various organisational structures 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1.Alternative organisational structures are identified and how projects operate within
    each structure are identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2.Advantages & disadvantages of all organisational structures are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3.Reasons for choosing particular organisational structures are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4.The interface and overlap between general management and project management is
    explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5.Examples of organisational structures are provided. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Supervise and monitor a business project team 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1.Supervision practices, with reference to project teams are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2.Project team objectives are confirmed in accordance with the scope of the project
    and requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3.Project team progress is monitored and recorded against project plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4.Task workflow is organised to achieve minimal waste and delay. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Report progress on a business project 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1.A variety of reporting lines are recognised and explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2.Report priorities and requirements are described and documented. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3.Progress is documented and reported in accordance with established procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4.Progress report is produced within agreed time frame and format. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Identify and rectify problems occurring in a business project 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1.Potential problems are identified, recorded and notified in terms that allow
    resolution. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2.Symptoms of problems are identified and root causes determined. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3.Appropriate problem-solving methods and techniques are identified,
    selected and applied to solve the problem. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4.Unresolved problems are reported to higher authority. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5.Problems are rectified within set time frames. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Set up, run and close a business project 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1.Project duration, start and end time and tasks are communicated and explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2.Project is set up within agreed time frames using identified personnel. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3.Project progress is observed against project scope and requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4.Project work structures are applied and monitored. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5.Cosing down procedures are followed. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Providers will be accredited against this unit standard and assessors registered by the relevant Education Training Quality Assurance Body (ETQA). 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • An in-depth understanding of the range of project organisational structures regarding functional and matrix.
  • An in-depth understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of each type of organisational structure.
  • A comprehensive understanding of the principles and techniques for general supervision of people.
  • A comprehensive understanding of the methods and techniques for reporting progress to higher authority.
  • A comprehensive understanding of the nature and scope of a business project.
  • An all-rounded understanding of the methods and techniques for solving problems related to supervising a team
  • A general understanding of the measuring instruments to measure a project teams performance.
  • A comprehensive understanding of business.
  • A comprehensive understanding of the methods and techniques for general supervision of others. 
    		•


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems, monitoring all problems occurring within a project team and in a business project. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team when supervising a project team. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities maintaining fairness and transparency throughout the process of supervision. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect and organise information pertaining to the monitoring, identifying and rectifying of project teams performance and problems. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively when reporting progress on a business project, and with regards to the organisational structure. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology in the gathering of information and for reporting progress. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems where the impact of poor supervision of a project team leads to sub standard results, and how the advantages and disadvantages of organisational structures work against each other (culture and policies). 

    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 reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively and developing entrepreneurial opportunities. 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  57612   National Certificate: Arts and Culture Enterprise  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CATHSSETA 
    Core  36438   National Certificate: Local Economic Development  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  LG SETA 
    Core  49746   National Certificate: Measurement, Control and Instrumentation  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  EWSETA 
    Core  58977   National Certificate: Publishing  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2015-06-30  FPMSETA 
    Core  61592   National Diploma: Human Resources Management and Practices  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Core  21847   National Diploma: Manufacturing Management: Food and Beverage  Level 6  NQF Level 06  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  FOODBEV 
    Core  80686   National Diploma: Supply Chain Management: Sensitive Consumer Products  Level 6  NQF Level 06  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  FOODBEV 
    Elective  21160   National Certificate: Generic Project Management  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2005-04-10   
    Elective  57607   National Certificate: 3D Animation and Visual Effects  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MICTS 
    Elective  59387   National Certificate: Intellectual Property Administration  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2012-06-30  CATHSSETA 
    Elective  49793   National Certificate: Productivity  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SABPP 
    Elective  48908   National Certificate: Sanitation Project Co-ordination  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  EWSETA 
    Elective  49745   National Certificate: Value Engineering  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  QCTO 
    Elective  58473   National Diploma: Freight Handling Logistics  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  TETA 
    Elective  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 
    Elective  49532   National Diploma: Clear Fermented Beverage Processing: Brewing  Level 6  NQF Level 06  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  FOODBEV 


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