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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Conduct an organisational needs analysis |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
12138 | Conduct an organisational needs analysis | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Human Resource Management and Practices | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies | Human Resources | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Undefined | Regular | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | 10 |
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 | |||
2026-06-30 | 2029-06-30 |
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 people who are, or seek to be, specialists in human resources management. Persons credited with this unit standard are able to analyse the current situation, determine and describe agreed present and desired organisational objectives, define the gap, make recommendations for bridging the gap and produce a written report of the results. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
It is assumed that people starting to learn towards this standard are able to:
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UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
N/A |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Analyse the current situation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The purpose of the analysis is established and confirmed with stakeholders. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The method and scope of the analysis is planned thoroughly to ensure effective and efficient analysis. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
The plan covers: sources, stakeholders, time frames, policies, procedures, systems. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Sourced information is current, relevant and accurate. The information covers the entire planned scope of analysis. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. The method of analysis used are sufficient and relevant to accurately describe the present situation and meet the purpose of the analysis. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. Actions, processes and procedures are recorded to facilitate further interpretation and validation of the analysis. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
6. Different methods of analysis and data gathering are described in terms of their strengths, weaknesses, features and applications. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Methods include SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis, force fields, tables and charts. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Determine and describe agreed short and long term organisational objectives. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The objectives are verified with stakeholders as valid, current and complete. Key decision-makers are strategists are included in the verification process. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The objectives are recorded clearly to facilitate further interpretation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. The role and importance of objectives are described within the context of the analysis taking cognisance of their function and value to the organisation. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Define the gap and make recommendations for bridging the gap. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
The gap refers to the difference between the current situation and the short and long term objectives. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The gap is determined using an acceptable analysis technique appropriate to the context. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Acceptable techniques include SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis, force fields, tables and charts. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The definition of the gap is consistent with the analysis of the current situation and objectives. All objectives found to be un-addressed are highlighted and described in terms of a need. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. The definition of the gap addresses the scope and purpose of the analysis, and facilitates further planning and decision-making. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Recommendations of methods and scenarios for closing the gap are verified as reasonable, effective and comprehensive. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Reasonable means the recommendations are within the resources or reach of the organisation.
Effective means the recommendations have a basis for proposing them in that they are supported by precedents, research results or motivations. Comprehensive means the recommendations are sufficient to address all defined needs, as identified in the gap definition. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Produce a written report of the results. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The report meets the organisational format specifications. Graphics and tables are used where appropriate to improve the quality and ease of the communication. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The language medium adheres to organisational language policy. The grammar and syntax conform to international norms. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. The content accurately reflects the analysis, the objectives and the recommendations. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Support documentation is used, when necessary, and enhances the potential of understanding the report. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. Sources are acknowledged according to organisational format policy. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
6. The report is completed within agreed time frames. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
1. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
2. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard or will assess this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA. 3. Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures. 4. Therefore, anyone wishing to be assessed against this unit standard may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA. |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
Knowledge considered to be critical evidence of competence is included in the assessment criteria explicitly, or can be inferred by performance. This includes knowledge on:
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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 by using critical and creative thinking by, e.g.,
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities by, e.g.,
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information by, e.g.,
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively by e.g.,
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by, e.g.
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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 | 49710 | National Diploma: Development Practice | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | ETDP SETA |
Core | 61592 | National Diploma: Human Resources Management and Practices | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Core | 48967 | National Certificate: Business Advising Operations | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | SERVICES |
Core | 67460 | National Diploma: Public Administration | Level 6 | NQF Level 06 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Fundamental | 63909 | National Certificate: Business Analysis | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MICTS |
Fundamental | 58579 | National Diploma: Air Traffic Control | Level 6 | NQF Level 06 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | TETA |
Elective | 49793 | National Certificate: Productivity | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | SABPP |
Elective | 67229 | National Diploma: Payroll Administration Services | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | SERVICES |
Elective | 35926 | National Diploma: Payroll Administration Services | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2009-03-31 | Was SERVICES until Last Date for Achievement |
Elective | 49794 | National Diploma: Productivity | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | SABPP |
Elective | 50330 | Bachelor: Occupationally Directed Education Training and Development Practices | Level 6 | NQF Level 07 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Elective | 58601 | National Certificate: Land Transport Planning | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2012-06-30 | LG SETA |
Elective | 36437 | National Certificate: Local Economic Development | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | LG SETA |
Elective | 64670 | National Certificate: Public Financial Oversight and Accountability | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | 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. |
1. | Atvance Institute (Pty) Ltd |
2. | BEE Clinic Pty Ltd |
3. | Clean Heat Academy |
4. | DC Academy (PTY)LTD |
5. | EDUTEL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PTY LTD |
6. | Edutraining Business College |
7. | Epitome Villa (Pty)Ltd |
8. | EYETHU NATIONAL COMPUTER COLLEGE PTY LTD |
9. | FACULTY TRAINING INSTITUTE PTY LTD |
10. | Finweb Business Consultancy |
11. | G & K Gray Training cc |
12. | HAVOHEJ CONSULTANCY |
13. | HILLCROSS BUSINESS SCHOOL (PTY |
14. | IT Academy |
15. | Jobafrik Consulting |
16. | Josmap Training Institute |
17. | K Boneng Consulting Services P |
18. | Lewerb Holdings (PTY) Ltd |
19. | Metanoia Ratings PTY LTD |
20. | Mpande Technologies cc |
21. | Mufuka Business and Technical |
22. | On the Ball College Pty ltd |
23. | OPELONG BUSINESS INSTITUTE (PT |
24. | PFIM Trading (Pty) Ltd |
25. | PMA Holdings (PTY ) LTD. |
26. | Polokwane Technology Institute (Pty) Ltd |
27. | QUALITATIVE INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS |
28. | Sisekelo Sustainability Institute |
29. | SUPREME ICT CONSULTANTS |
30. | Tembe Service Providers |
31. | Terry Computer Services cc |
32. | The Finishing College (Pty) Lt |
33. | Umqondo Consultancy |
34. | University of Venda |
35. | Woosh Consultants (Pty) Ltd |
36. | YITRO INNOVATIONS |
37. | ZA WIT (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. |