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

Demonstrate an understanding of the municipal working environment 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
244296  Demonstrate an understanding of the municipal working environment 
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 about the functioning of Local Government. This unit standard enables a learner to identify how the public sector operates and how Local Government structures fit into the national government. The learner will also be able to identify the main internal stakeholders that affect Local Government and how they interlink to achieve service objectives.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Explaining the nature of the public sector and its importance.
  • Identifying and discussing the three spheres of government.
  • Explaining the strategic framework that guides government.
  • Explaining the role of employer and employee organisations in 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 in:
  • Communication at NQF Level 2.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 2. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explain the nature of the public sector and its importance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The purpose of the public sector is described with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Key challenges that the public sector is currently addressing are discussed with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The overall service delivery objectives of the public sector are identified with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The vision and values that drive public service delivery are discussed with examples. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Identify and explain the three spheres of government. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The national sphere of government is discussed in relation to its broad roles and functions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The provincial sphere of government is discussed in relation to its broad roles and functions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The local sphere of government is discussed in relation to its broad roles and functions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The way in which the three spheres of government interlink are identified and typical ways to ensure co-operative governance is discussed in relation to this. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Explain the strategic framework that guides government. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The long-term goals of government are discussed in relation to the Local Government. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Long-term goals include but are not limited to job creation, redistribution of income and opportunities in favour of the poor, health, education and other services, creating security.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The government's Programme of Action (POA) in relation is discussed in relation to its long-term goals. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The way in which Local Government links into the overall POA is discussed with specific reference to typical activities of local authorities. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Explain the role of employer and employee organisations in Local Government. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The role of SALGA (South African Local Government Association) is discussed with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The structure of SALGA is discussed in relation to its position in the larger government structures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Typical employee organisations are identified and their roles discussed with examples. 


    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 functions, roles and responsibilities of the three spheres of government.
  • Employer and employee organisations within Local Government and how they operate.
  • Organisational structure and organogram.
  • Public sector functions and service delivery objectives. 
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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 to interpret how the various spheres and functions of government interlink and impact on own work context. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community to liaise with other stakeholders within government. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively in order to ensure own work environment is maximised through the understanding of how various stakeholders and organisations within government impact on own work context. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information in order to effectively identify the various role players within government structures and the levels of authority and responsibilities related thereto. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion to liaise with various stakeholders within government. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility to the environment and health of others in keeping up to date with the latest developments in the structure and roles of government. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of interrelated systems by recognising that the local government environment does not exist in isolation and is affected by national and provincial structures and roles. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Participate as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities by ensuring that relations internally are maximised to ensure effective results in own work context. 

    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.