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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: |
Apply principles of risk management |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
120303 | Apply principles of risk management | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Administration | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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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-Fundamental | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 8 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
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 will be useful to learners who are elected political leaders and public sector officials involved with the service delivery activities that require the use of public assets to render services to the communities. It will also be useful to South Africa's public officials and political executives, strategic executive managers and other role-players. This Unit Standard enables the learner to apply the core concepts of risk management and inform policy decision and strategic decision-making processes about the importance of risk management in any sector.
The qualifying learner is capable of: |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
It is assumed that the Learners are competent in:
It is recommended that learners are competent in Economics at NQF Level 4. |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
N/A |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Explain risk management. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The importance of risk management is explained with reference to institutions that have failed because of poor risk management. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The role of risk management in good governance is explained with examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The legislation relevant to a risk management in the South African context is interpreted with examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Case studies are analysed to determine how typical risk scenarios have affected a specific sector in the past. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Analyse potential risks and the impact thereof on the specific sector. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Different types of risks are identified and reasons are provided as to why these risks need to be managed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The various systems for categorising and prioritising risk are analysed as they apply to the public sector context. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Threats to the risk management within the public sector are identified and evaluated in terms of the degree of threat they pose. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Develop and implement risk management procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Risk management procedures are designed in accordance with specific sector legislation and codes of conduct. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Roles, responsibilities and accountabilities are described and aligned to risk management procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Measures for determining efficacy of risk management procedures are designed and implemented according to specifc sector legislation and risk management policies. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Reporting procedures for risk management and risk situations are outlined and implemented according to legislation and policies. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Monitor and assess risk management procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The efficacy of risk management procedures are measured on an ongoing basis. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Problem areas are identified and plans outlined to address these proactively. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Procedures are revised according to revised risk management needs. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
All changes are documented and incorporated into procedures. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
The learner must demonstrate an understanding of:
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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 determine risk management requirements within the public sector context. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community in order to determine risks, potential risk and risk management procedures. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively in order to manage risk proactively. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information to effectively research all possible risk scenarios pertaining to the public sector. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion to advise others on risk management procedures. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility to the environment and health of others and use appropriate computer software to design, implement, monitor and report on risk management processes. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of interrelated systems by recognising that risk management issues within the public sector problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation and that a variety of factors can pose a risk to public sector management. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING |
Participate as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities by acting as custodian of effective risk management processes. |
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 |
Articulation Possibilities:
This Unit Standard will enable a learner to articulate to other qualifications in Financial Management, Financial Services, Business Administration, Public Finance Management and Administration, Municipal Finance Management and Administration, Generic Management. |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 66869 | National Certificate: Home Affairs Services | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | PSETA |
Core | 50060 | National Certificate: Public Administration | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | PSETA |
Core | 80047 | National Certificate: Road Safety Development | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | SAS SETA |
Core | 64670 | National Certificate: Public Financial Oversight and Accountability | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | PSETA |
Elective | 50081 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Leadership Development | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | LG SETA |
Elective | 66389 | Higher Certificate: Diagnostic and Procedural Coding | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | HW SETA |
Elective | 58696 | National Certificate: Close Protection | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | SAS SETA |
Elective | 58883 | National Certificate: Fluid Power | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | MERSETA |
Elective | 59201 | National Certificate: Generic Management | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Elective | 60549 | National Diploma: Aeronautical Information Management Practice | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2016-12-31 | TETA |
Elective | 66109 | National Diploma: Aircraft Performance Engineering | Level 6 | NQF Level 06 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2016-12-31 | TETA |
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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12. | Amandla Obunye Training Academy |
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14. | Amber Tower Training |
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16. | Arishi ISD (PTY) Ltd |
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18. | Asiphokuhle Training and Research Institute |
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29. | Bono Skills Development (PTY) Ltd |
30. | Bonstev Consulting and Projects (Pty) Ltd |
31. | Broadmind Leadership Development and Training (Pty) Ltd |
32. | Cale Developments |
33. | CB Willemse Training |
34. | Centre for Africa Capacity Building and Development (Pty) Ltd |
35. | Century Business Academy |
36. | Chartered Institute of Management (Pty) Ltd |
37. | Citiview Trading and Projects |
38. | College of Cape Town |
39. | Commerce Edge South Africa (Pty) Ltd |
40. | Conglomerates Institute (Pty) Ltd |
41. | D and D Lwazi Renaissance Research Development Institute |
42. | Dee's Training ( PTY) Ltd |
43. | Dee's Training (PTY) LTD |
44. | Destiny Management Consultants (Pty) Ltd |
45. | Ditseko Training and Development Services CC |
46. | DM Training Consultants |
47. | DotCentre Business Consulting |
48. | Dzindalo Consulting (Pty) Ltd |
49. | E-Login Business Institute (Pty) Ltd |
50. | Edutel Public Service Company |
51. | EKHURHULENI SHOOTING AND TRAINING ACADEMY |
52. | Elective Training Institute Enterprise CC |
53. | Equity Training and Consulting |
54. | Excellent Minds Institute (Pty) Ltd |
55. | Extribyte (Pty) Ltd |
56. | Eyamalwandle (Pty) Ltd |
57. | Fachs Business Consulting and Training |
58. | Falcon Business Institute |
59. | Falcon Business Institute (PTY |
60. | Faranang Marketing |
61. | Finweb Business Consultancy (Pty) Ltd |
62. | Fort Hare Trading Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
63. | Free State Training and Development Institute |
64. | Frugatrax Consultants |
65. | Gatyana Training Academy (Pty) Ltd |
66. | Genvio cc |
67. | Gleyding Management Institute (Pty) Ltd |
68. | Glicam Trading Enterprise |
69. | Global Star Trading |
70. | Global Steel Merchants (Pty) Ltd |
71. | GOBELA CONSULTING |
72. | Harvestine Investments (Pty) Ltd |
73. | Harvitex cc |
74. | HDPSA GROUP (PTY) LTD |
75. | Higherway Institute of Learning (Pty) Ltd |
76. | Hlombe and Associates |
77. | IALE School of Advanced Learning Education |
78. | iCollege |
79. | Immaculate Training and Consulting |
80. | Imperium Consulting (Pty) Ltd |
81. | Innovative Technology Design |
82. | Institute of Busines Management of Southern Africa |
83. | Integrated Corporate Skills Solution |
84. | Izwelethu Black Diamond |
85. | Josmap Training Institute |
86. | K Shabangu FET College |
87. | Kcobodo Training Centre (KTC) |
88. | Kgaka Kgolo Institute |
89. | Khongoloti Training Academy |
90. | Khuphula Training Solutions and Trading (Pty) Ltd |
91. | KMS College |
92. | Kunaku Procurement Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
93. | Le - Mark Training and Development Pty (Ltd) |
94. | Lead Afrika Consulting (Pty) Ltd |
95. | Learncore (Pty) Ltd |
96. | Leronsa Trading Enterprise |
97. | Letlhokoa Management Services |
98. | LETZAA Group |
99. | LMMM Training and Development |
100. | Lungile Mchunu Consultancy (Pty) Ltd |
101. | Lusa Social Enterprenueship Institute (PTY)LTD |
102. | Magumzane Traiding cc |
103. | Majuba Technical Vocational Education and Training College |
104. | Makaota Training Consultants |
105. | Makgoka Development Facilitation (PTY) Ltd. |
106. | Management College of Southern Africa (MANCOSA) |
107. | MAS SAFE SECURITY CC |
108. | Matabane Professional Accountant |
109. | Matash Holdings (Pty) Ltd |
110. | Matontech Trading Enterprise |
111. | Matprodev Consulting |
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113. | Mgwezane Training and Management cc |
114. | Milpark Education (Pty) Ltd |
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116. | Mission Point Trading 69 |
117. | MJ Mafunisa Consulting (PTY) LTD |
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122. | Mokoai Business Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
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124. | Mowils Consultants |
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126. | MSC Education Holdings (PTY) LTD |
127. | MTK Corporate Solutions |
128. | Nare Training and Development |
129. | National Skills and Technical College |
130. | Nghunyule Investments |
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138. | Peuneo (Pty) Ltd |
139. | Phoka Tshela Projects |
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145. | Poshido Trading |
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152. | Prosam Consulting Group (Pty) Ltd |
153. | Prospen Group (Pty) Ltd |
154. | Quintax Training and Development |
155. | Ramaja Training and Business Consultancy (Pty)Ltd |
156. | Ramazwi Security Service and Training Agency (Pty) Ltd |
157. | Rams Professional Training and Conferencing |
158. | Ratomac Trading Consultants (Pty) Ltd |
159. | Reflections Development Institute |
160. | Regen Institute of Leadership and Management Education |
161. | Regenesys School of Public Management |
162. | Regent Business School (Pty) Ltd t/a Regent Business School |
163. | Resonance Institue of Learning |
164. | Ribolla Learning Academy |
165. | Ritepath HR Solutions |
166. | RKM Consultancy and Trading |
167. | Saint Colonel Graduate Institute |
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169. | Sbongukhanyo (Pty) Ltd |
170. | Silver Streak Trading 649 CC |
171. | Sims Khula Training & Skills Development |
172. | Sisizathu Training |
173. | SIZA NESU TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT |
174. | Sizanesu Consulting |
175. | Skills Share Africa Institute |
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177. | South African ABET Development Agency SAADA |
178. | South African Centre for Business Studies (Pty) Ltd |
179. | South African Governance and Business College |
180. | South West Gauteng College - Molapo Campus |
181. | Southern African Institute of Learning |
182. | Spears Business and Life Coach Consulting |
183. | STARPLEX 408 CC |
184. | Starplex408 Pty) Ltd |
185. | Step Ahead Academy (Pty) Ltd |
186. | Striving Mind Trading 289 |
187. | Summat Training Institute (Pty) Ltd |
188. | Synergy Corporate (Pty) Ltd |
189. | T Mabuya and Associates (Pty) Ltd |
190. | Talent Emporium Academy (PTY) Ltd |
191. | Tanosa Trading CC |
192. | Thandiwenathi (Pty) Ltd |
193. | Thasha Training and Consulting |
194. | The Crimson CO CC. |
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196. | The Finishing College (Pty) Ltd |
197. | The Iscariota Group |
198. | The Justice College |
199. | Thobologo Training and Education Group (Pty) Ltd |
200. | Thubelihle Graduate Institute |
201. | Thubelihle Graduate Institute (Pty) Ltd |
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207. | Tloumogale Business Development & Consulting (Pty) Ltd |
208. | Tonex Management Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
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213. | Tshwane Training Institute (PTY) LTD. |
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217. | Umfolozi College for TVET |
218. | University of Pretoria |
219. | Vala Nge Bhetshu Human Capital Development (Pty) Ltd |
220. | Vicmat Consultants |
221. | Vuca Institute of Leadership Development |
222. | Vumilia Africa Group |
223. | Vurhena Business Consultancy |
224. | Vusheni Learning Academy |
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