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

Integrate public administration under the rule of law 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
242905  Integrate public administration under the rule of law 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Public Administration and Management 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies Public Administration 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  16 
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 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 intended for elected political leaders and public sector officials involved with the service delivery activities at a top strategic level. This Unit Standard contributes to the development of management capacity to operate effectively and appropriately within a democracy governed by the rule of law. The qualifying learner will be able to apply the elements of law, convention, practice and ethics fundamental to public. It will enable the learner to read the law, understand how it works and fails, conditions of reasonable performance in operation and how to successfully navigate through the complexities of government.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Identifying and explaining the main features of Cabinet and parliamentary government in the South African context.
  • Demonstrating an understanding of the relationships between legal rules, political structures, Cabinet and other administrative processes and policy outcomes.
  • Evaluating how "regulation" can, should, does and does not work to solve problems.
  • Interacting with stakeholders and entities within the public sector, particularly in using the resources of the group for developing arguments about particular issues and problems. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    All learners accessing this unit standard must be in possession of Level 6 Public Administration diploma, degree or equivalent. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify and explain the main features of Cabinet and parliamentary government in the South African context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The constitutional functionality of national, provincial and local government is described with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The principles of the rule of law are discussed with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The relationship between the executive and legislative functions in South Africa are critically assessed against principles of the rule of law. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The independence of the judiciary as a component of government is assessed in the context of public administration and the rule of law. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between legal rules, political structures, Cabinet and other administrative processes and policy outcomes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The various categories of rules of conduct applicable to public administration are listed and explained with examples. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Categories include but are not limited to constitutional law, common law, administrative law, statutory law, codes of conduct and ethics.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The legal and other conduct rules governing political structures are discussed in the context of the rule of law. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The legal rules and other conduct rules governing cabinet decisions are discussed in the context of the rule of law. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Administrative law protections for citizens against abuses by public sector authorities are discussed and critically evaluated in the context of the rule of law. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The impact of legal rules and other conduct rules on policy outcomes is critically assessed for public administration. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Problems are analysed and solutions sought in a setting governed by public law and other rules of public administration. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Evaluate how "regulation" can, should, does and does not work to solve problems. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The roles of regulation promulgated under acts of parliament in the legislative process is analysed and critically evaluated against rule of law concepts. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Theories relating to democracy and law making are discussed in evaluating various regulations promulgated under legislation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Good governance principles in drafting regulations are discussed and evaluated in the context of public administration and the rule of law. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The constitutionality of regulations is evaluated in the context of rule of law and democratic principles with a view to establishing principles applicable to making regulations. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Interact with stakeholders and entities within the public sector, particularly in using the resources of the group for developing arguments about particular issues and problems. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The rules and protocols relating to proper behaviour and interaction with stakeholders and entities are described with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Planning and preparing for stakeholder and entity interactions are executed with a view to developing arguments. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Planning includes but is not limited to argument definition, considering stakeholder interests and objectives.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Stakeholders and entities are engaged in order to define arguments about public administrative issues and problems. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Engagement includes but is not limited to discussions, arguing, negotiating, compromising and resolving disputes.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Agreements that are reached are documented and actioned in line with public sector protocols and policies. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Any 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, or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA, or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding 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, or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding 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 
  • The Public Services Act.
  • The Municipal Systems Act and the Municipal Structures Act.
  • The Promotion of Administrative Justice Act.
  • The Promotion of Access the Information Act.
  • The Batho-Pele White Paper on Transforming Public Sector Service Delivery.
  • Public Sector Corporate Governance policies and procedures.
  • Public Finance Management act.
  • The constitution.
  • Public law.
  • Negotiation and leadership skills.
  • Strategic management and implementation skills. 
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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 using critical and creative thinking processes in order integrate public administration under the rule of law. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community in order integrate public administration under the rule of law. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly in order integrate public administration under the rule of law. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information in order integrate public administration under the rule of law. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion in order integrate public administration under the rule of law. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility to the environment and health of others, as a tool to integrate public administration under the rule of law. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of interrelated systems by recognising that problem solving contexts relating the rule of law do not exist in isolation and that a variety of factors, sensitivities, stakeholders and politics may impact on overall public administration. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
  • Participate as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities in order integrate public administration under the rule of law.
  • Be culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of contexts in order integrate public administration under the rule of law. 
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    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 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  57827   National Diploma: Public Administration  Level 7  Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L7  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  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.
     
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    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.