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

Ensure personal accountability in own Local Government context 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
244301  Ensure personal accountability in own Local Government context 
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 and wishing to acquire general competences relevant to the functioning of Local Government. This unit standard enables the learner to identify what constitutes an employment relationship in Local Government environment and to be aware of all the practices, policies and conditions of service that will affect the learner working in this environment.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Identifying and discussing the values and attributes required to demonstrate accountability in Local Government environment.
  • Identifying typical problem-solving techniques required to ensure effective accountability in own work context.
  • Identifying the levels of authority that govern decision-making within Local Government.
  • Applying basic decision-making techniques to own work context. 
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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 
    Identify and discuss the values and attributes related to accountability in the Local Government environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The concept of accountability is discussed and explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The concept of accountability is discussed and explained in relation to Batho Pele. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The principles of professionalism, ethics and transparency are discussed and explained in the context of the Local Government environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The ways in which accountability, professionalism, ethics and transparency can be applied to own work context are identified and explained with examples. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Identify problem-solving techniques that add accountability in own work context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The process of problem-solving is explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The risks and opportunities associated with problem-solving in own work context are identified and explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Some typical problems that may arise in own Local Government context are identified and solutions proposed for handling the problems. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The resources available to assist in problem-solving in own Local Government context are identified and explained with examples. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Identify the levels of authority that govern decision-making within Local Government. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The various laws, policies and practices that affect decision-making in Local Government are discussed with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The levels of authority within Local Government are discussed and explained in relation to the kind of decisions made at each level. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Own decision-making authority is determined and discussed in relation to own work objectives. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The risks associated with decision making in own work context are explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The concept of initiative is discussed in relation to own decision-making capacity. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Apply basic decision-making techniques to own work context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The process and sequencing for decision making are explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Typical decision-making tools are identified and linked to own work context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Typical problems that require decisions within own Local Government work context are identified and solutions are proposed for making decisions related to these typical problems. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The process of decision making and reporting in own work context is outlined 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 
  • Local Government practices, protocols and levels of authority relating to problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Decision-making tools and techniques.
  • Problem-solving tools and techniques.
  • Values and attributes required to ensure accountability in Local Government. 
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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 make decisions appropriate in own work context in way that is transparent, accountable and ethical. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community to ensure that problems are effective solved, decisions appropriately taken and reported on. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively in order to gather all the information expediently for problem solving and decision making. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information in order to solve problems and make appropriate decisions in an accountable manner. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion to solve problems and make appropriate decisions. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility to the environment and health of others to access information necessary to make appropriate decisions. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of interrelated systems by recognising that problem solving and decision-making within local government do not exist in isolation and there are a variety of internal and external factors that affect how they will be resolved. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Participate as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities by ensuring that own working activities ensure decision-making and problem solving that is accountable, transparent and ethical. 

    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.