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

Demonstrate an understanding of national programmes and their impact on Local Government 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
244294  Demonstrate an understanding of national programmes and their impact on Local Government 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Administration 
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 3  NQF Level 03  6 
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 for learners seeking to enter Local Government structures and wishing to acquire general competences related to the functioning of Local Government. This unit standard enables the learner to identify the different national programmes for the public sector as a whole and to engage in the improvement and delivery on service objectives. It enables the learner to perform his/her work activities in a more integrated and comprehensive way.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Identifying and discussing the government's broad economic growth strategy and its impact on Local Government.
  • Identifying and discussing the various national programmes currently underway.
  • Discussing how various national programmes impact on Local Government. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that the learner is competent:
  • Communication at NQF Level 2.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 2. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify and discuss the government's broad economic growth strategy and impact on Local Government. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The concept of a macro-economic strategy is explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The government's primary strategic focus is discussed in relation to GEAR (Growth, Employment and Redistribution Plan). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The main five clusters that ensure action within the GEAR programme are discussed with examples. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    The five clusters within GEAR are (1) economic, investment and employment (2) governance and administration (3) international relations, peace and security (4) justice, crime prevention and security and (5) social.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The government's short, medium and long-term goals within GEAR are explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The government's GEAR strategy is explained in the context of Local Government activities and goals. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Explain the various national programmes currently underway. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The National Spatial Development Perspective (NSDP) is explained in relation to the government's broad economic growth strategy. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The provincial growth and development strategy is explained in relation to the government's broad economic growth strategy. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The accelerated shared growth initiative in South Africa is explained in relation to the government's broad economic growth strategy. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The Municipal Infrastructure Investment Framework and Systems Improvement Grant (MIG) is explained in relation to the government's broad economic growth strategy. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Discuss how the various national programmes impact on local government. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The importance of the various national programmes in relation to current, medium and long-term Local Government objectives is explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The challenges in aligning Local Government objectives to national objectives are briefly identified and explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The success factors relating to Local Government alignment to national objectives are identified and discussed with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The role of IDP and LED is discussed and explained in relation to the broader governmental strategy and objectives. 


    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 
  • A brief overview of the government's broad economic and growth strategy.
  • A brief overview of the various programmes linked to the government's broad economic and growth strategy.
  • An overview of municipal programmes and strategies in line with government's broad economic and growth strategy. 
    		•

    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 to identify how government strategy fits into local government strategy and objectives. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community to enhance own understanding and knowledge the government's broad economic growth strategy. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively in order to apply strategies to own work context and ensure that all own work activities contribute to the broader objectives of government and local government. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information in order to effectively explain how national government growth strategy and its related programmes fit into local government. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion to gather information to enhance knowledge and understanding about national and local government strategies and objectives. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility to the environment and health of others to keep abreast of the latest developments and trends in national and local government strategies. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of interrelated systems by recognising that the economic growth strategies within government do not exist in isolation and is affected by a variety of internal and external factors. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Participate as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities by ensuring that national and local government strategies are integrated effectively into own job context so that service delivery objectives of local government are enhanced. 

    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  58644   National Certificate: Local Government Support Services  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  LG SETA 


    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. Josmap Training Institute 
    2. Lewerb Holdings (PTY) Ltd 
    3. MANCOSA Pty (Ltd) 
    4. Mortarboard Training Solutions 
    5. Petra Institute of Development 
    6. Regent Business School (Pty) Ltd t/a Regent Business School 
    7. Tloumogale Business Development & Consulting 
    8. Tshwane Training Institute (PTY) LTD. 


    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.