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

Establish a social housing institution 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
117757  Establish a social housing institution 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Real Estate 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services Cleaning, Domestic, Hiring, Property and Rescue Services 
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 "Registered" 		 2004-12-02  2007-12-02  SAQA 1357/04 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2008-12-02   2011-12-02  

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 
Purpose is to equip learners with the competency to apply knowledge about the process and basic elements for establishing a sustainable social housing institution. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
It is assumed that people starting to learn towards this standard are able to:
  • Apply knowledge of social housing.
  • Apply basic project management skills.
  • Apply broad knowledge of governance principles and practices.
  • Apply knowledge of the legal framework governing social housing. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify an opportunity to establish a social housing institution. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The opportunity is assessed in terms of relevant factors. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Relevant factors include but are not limited to the market, the policy environment, funding, housing trends, economic trends.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    All the relevant components of the opportunity are identified and correctly described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The decision to continue or not is justified on the analysis of the opportunity. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Identify and explain the requirements and procedures for establishing a governance structure to oversee the establishment of an SHI. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The political and social dynamics around establishing an SHI are clearly explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The characteristics of an effective champion to drive the establishment process are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The roles of an effective task team to support the establishment process are identified and described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The requirements and procedures for establishing a shadow board are described. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Develop an overall vision and strategy for the envisaged social housing institution. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The planning process is correctly described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The elements and components constituting vision and mission are correctly identified and defined. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The vision and mission statements reflect social housing ethics and values. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The outcomes of the internal, external and stakeholder analysis are documented. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Proposed strategy interventions are based on interpretation of the documented analysis. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Proposed strategic interventions are aligned with vision and mission statements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Identify stakeholders and role-players and obtain their commitment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Relevant stakeholders in social housing for the identified opportunity are identified. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Government, funders, community, organised labour, non-governmental organisations, para-statals.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Relevant role players in social housing for the identified opportunity are identified. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Role-players include but are not restricted to professionals, local government, funders.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Procedures for effective communication and liaison with stakeholders and role-players are identified and developed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    An appropriate strategy for obtaining buy-in from key stakeholders and role-players is formulated. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Facilitate the development of a business plan for the envisaged social housing institution. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A facilitation plan for drawing up the business plan is developed according to best practices. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    The plan includes identification and procurement of relevant expertise.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Relevant data are identified, collated and interpreted. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Including but not limited to purpose of the business, vision and mission, target groups, area of operation, associated socio-economic dynamics.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Business plan is developed according to best practices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Business plan drafts are monitored and evaluated and feedback documented. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Correct procedures for submitting and gaining approval of the business plan are identified and described. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
    Describe the procedures for registering a social housing institution. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Relevant legal requirements for the establishment of the envisaged social housing institution are identified and interpreted. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The procedural and governance requirements around establishing a board are identified and described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Relevant legal and registration documents are identified and requirements for their registration are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Procedures for submission of registration documents to appropriate authorities are explained. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • 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 will assess this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures.
  • Therefore, anyone wishing to be assessed against this unit standard may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Knowledge considered to be critical evidence of competence is included in the assessment criteria explicitly, or can be inferred by performance. This includes knowledge on:
  • Methods for gathering information.
  • Data analysis methods, e.g. SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis, force fields, tables and charts.
  • Organisation theory.
  • Organisational performance models.
  • Methods to assess organisational performance.
  • Best practices to report an organisational needs analysis. 
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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 by using critical and creative thinking by, e.g.,

    Defining the performance gap and making recommendations for bridging the gap according to the assessment criteria for specific outcome 3:
  • The planning process is correctly described.
  • The elements and components constituting vision and mission are correctly identified and defined.
  • The vision and mission statements reflect social housing ethics and values.
  • The outcomes of the internal, external and stakeholder analysis are documented.
  • Proposed strategy interventions are based on interpretation of the documented analysis.
  • Proposed strategic interventions are aligned with vision and mission statements. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities by, e.g.

    Planning the analysis according to assessment criterion 1.2:
  • All the relevant components of the opportunity are identified and correctly described. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information by, e.g.,

    Analysing the current situation in an organisation according to the assessment criteria for specific outcome 1:
  • The opportunity is assessed in terms of relevant factors
    Range: Relevant factors include but are not limited to the market, the policy environment, funding, housing trends, economic trends.
  • All the relevant components of the opportunity are identified and correctly described.
  • The decision to continue or not is justified on the analysis of the opportunity. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively by, e.g.,

    Recording the analysis process and recommendations according to assessment criteria 2.2:
  • The characteristics of an effective champion to drive the establishment process are described.

    Producing a written report of the results according to the assessment criteria for specific outcome 4:
  • Relevant stakeholders in social housing for the identified opportunity are identified.
    Range: Government, funders, community, organised labour, non-governmental organisations, para-statals.
  • Relevant role players in social housing for the identified opportunity are identified.
    Range: Role-players include but are not restricted to professionals, local government, funders.
  • Procedures for effective communication and liaison with stakeholders and role-players are identified and developed.
  • An appropriate strategy for obtaining buy-in from key stakeholders and role-players is formulated. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by, e.g.

    Defining the performance gap and making recommendations for bridging the gap according to the assessment criteria for specific outcome 3:
  • The planning process is correctly described.
  • The elements and components constituting vision and mission are correctly identified and defined.
  • The vision and mission statements reflect social housing ethics and values.
  • The outcomes of the internal, external and stakeholder analysis are documented.
  • Proposed strategy interventions are based on interpretation of the documented analysis.
  • Proposed strategic interventions are aligned with vision and mission statements. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    Role cluster:

    The SGB: Human Resources Management and Practices has grouped unit standards into four role clusters in its document "A Framework for Qualifications for Professionals and Practitioners in People Management Processes". This unit standard falls into the following cluster: Planning and organising for work, people & human resources management. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  58246   Bachelor of Human Settlements Development  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2018-06-30   
    Elective  49198   National Certificate: Social Housing Property Management  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  PSETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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