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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: |
Display an understanding of the policy and legal framework guiding the Ward Committee system and its functioning |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
242893 | Display an understanding of the policy and legal framework guiding the Ward Committee system and its functioning | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Public Administration and Management | ||||
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 | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 6 |
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 for learners working within a Ward Committee or Local Government structure, where the acquisition of competence against this standard will add value to one's job. The achievement of the unit standard's outcomes will also add value to individuals who are seeking to develop a career pathway in local government and administration.
The qualifying learner is capable of: |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
It is assumed that the learners assessed against this unit standard are competent in Communication at Level 1. |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
N/A |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Describe and explain notion of participatory governance at a local level. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The importance of public participation and different models of public participation in effective and accountable governance at local level is described and explained with examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Criteria for successful lasting participation models are identified and explained in the context of ward committee functioning. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Causes of failure of institutional models are identified and discussed with examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Preconditions of ward committee system are identified and applied in overall functioning of ward committee in order to achieve objectives. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Display an understanding of the constitutional provisions relating to local government and public participation in South Africa. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The relevant chapters of the Constitution of South Africa are identified and explained with examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The objectives of local government are understood and explained in relation to Constitution. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Public participation relevant to the objectives of local government is described and explained in relation to the Constitution. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Display an understanding of the policy and legal framework that underpins local government in South Africa. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The aims of the Batho Pele principles are understood and explained with examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The service delivery principles set out in the Batho Pele White Paper, 1997 are listed and described in the context of ward committee functioning. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The principle provisions of the White Paper on Local Government, 1998 are identified and explained with examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The ward committee system is explained with examples. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Display an understanding of the policy and legislative framework guiding ward committee systems. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Legislation includes, but is not limited to - Local Government: Municipal Demarcation Act, 1998; Local Government: Municipal Structures Act, 1998; Local Government; Municipal Systems Act, 2000; Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000; Municipal Planning and Performance Management Regulations,2001; Local Government; Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003; The Guidelines for the Establishment and Operation of Municipal Ward Committees 2005, Standard rules and regulations, Property Rates Act. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The principle provisions of the legislation relating to the establishment, powers and functioning of ward committees are identified, described and explained with examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The principle provisions of the legislation are identified and explained in the context of municipal planning and performance. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The principle provisions relating to the financial management and standard rules and regulations of municipalities are identified and explained with examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The principle provisions relating to purpose, establishment and function of ward committees is explained with examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
The relevance of the legislative framework for ward committees is understood and explained with examples. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
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 the South African Constitution, legal system and legislative regulations impacting on the ward committee functioning. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community to ensure effective compliance to the SA regulatory and legal framework in the Local Government Ward Committee context. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively in order to ensure that learner keeps abreast of any changes to the regulatory and legal framework that impacts on Ward Committee functioning. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information in order to evaluate how the relevant public sector policy and legal frameworks affect ward committee functioning. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion to source legislative, regulatory and legal information required to ensure compliance to local government ward committee functioning. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility to the environment and health of others in ensuring compliance to the legalities governing the local government ward committee functioning. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of interrelated systems by recognising that legislative, regulatory and legal problem-solving contexts within the government do not exist in isolation. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING |
Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities by analysing all legalities pertaining to local government ward committee functioning. |
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 | 57823 | National Certificate: Ward Committee Governance | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 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. |
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8. | Bright Day Consultancy |
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10. | Bull's Business and Skills Training Institute |
11. | CB Willemse Training |
12. | Change Strategies Consulting Services CC |
13. | Commitech Consulting |
14. | Cradle Stars Trading Enterprise |
15. | CTAM Training and Consulting |
16. | Dee's Training (PTY) LTD |
17. | DITEBOGO CONSULTANCY CC |
18. | DM Training Consultants |
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27. | ICM t/a Institute for Career Management |
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29. | Inafrica General Trading Pty LTD |
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32. | Jabukile Consultancy |
33. | Josmap Training Institute |
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35. | Kairos Training College |
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37. | Kuyakhula Development Initiatives |
38. | Leap Projects |
39. | LETZAA Group |
40. | Lizwa Ntlabati Trading CC |
41. | Londimvelo Consultants |
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45. | Mahloko Training, Auditing Services and other Projects |
46. | Makaota Training Consultants |
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48. | Mamuhle Academy |
49. | Management College of Southern Africa (MANCOSA) |
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53. | Microzone Training CC |
54. | Mimosa Business Consultants |
55. | MML Consulting CC. |
56. | Mortarboard Training Solutions |
57. | Motheo Skills Entity |
58. | MTK Corporate Solutions |
59. | MUHANGWENE DEVELOPMENT ENTERPRISE |
60. | Myeza Trading Enterprise |
61. | Networx for Career Development |
62. | Ngaphakathi Investments |
63. | Nkqubela Community Developers |
64. | Nokusho M Consulting and Trading |
65. | Ocklan Carpe Diem Training and Capacity Building Solutions CC. |
66. | Pebetse Training and Consulting |
67. | Pioneer Business Consulting |
68. | PMA Holdings (PTY ) LTD. |
69. | Poshido Training |
70. | Princetop Corporative Training (Pty) Ltd |
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72. | PTDEV (Pty) Ltd |
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74. | Regent Business School (Pty) Ltd t/a Regent Business School |
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76. | Salt Lake Residence Action Group (SARAG) |
77. | Sebenzisanane Human Capital |
78. | Silalele Consulting CC. |
79. | SIZA NESU TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT |
80. | South African ABET Development Agency SAADA |
81. | South West Gauteng College - Molapo Campus |
82. | SSD Consultants |
83. | STARPLEX 408 CC |
84. | T Mabuya & Associates CC |
85. | Talent Centre Training |
86. | Talent Emporium Academy (PTY) Ltd |
87. | Talent Sculpture |
88. | Tasc Business Consulting and Training |
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92. | Thuto-Boswa Education and Training Solution |
93. | Tloumogale Business Development & Consulting |
94. | Tovani Traiding 299 |
95. | Tshepang Consulting & Project |
96. | Tshisimani Holdings (PTY) Ltd. |
97. | Tshwane Training Institute (PTY) LTD. |
98. | Tumpu Trading and Projects |
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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. |