SAQA 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.
SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: 

Demonstrate knowledge and insight into the principles of monitoring and evaluation in assessing organisation and/or programme performance in a specific context 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
337063  Demonstrate knowledge and insight into the principles of monitoring and evaluation in assessing organisation and/or programme performance in a specific context 
ORIGINATOR
Task Team - Public Sector 
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 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  5 
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 is intended for learners who do not have formal training in monitoring and evaluation (M&E), but who have an embedded monitoring and evaluation function within a work profile. It should assist in raising the level of consciousness of learners in different contexts about monitoring and evaluation. It will be useful for Monitoring and Evaluation Specialists, Monitoring and Evaluation Practitioners, Senior Managers, Parliamentarians, Politicians, Decision Makers, Directors General and Deputy Directors General, Chief Directors, Directors, Ministers, Heads of Department, Users with an oversight role and Portfolio Committees, Non Governmental Organisations and business organisations.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Explaining the purpose of monitoring and evaluation as a management function.
  • Analysing current Policy and organisational documents relating to monitoring and evaluation.
  • Conceptualising a monitoring and evaluation system for a selected programme, project or organisation.
  • Assessing how monitoring and evaluation is applied in specific work roles. 
    		•

    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are competent in:
  • Communication at NQF Level 4
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    In this Unit Standard Public Sector refers to all tiers of Government and Organs of State. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explain the purpose of monitoring and evaluation as a management function. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Reasons why Government has introduced monitoring and evaluation as a national priority are explained with examples. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Reasons include, but are not limited to:
  • Support policy development, planning, budgeting, policy analysis and review, accountability and transparency.
     
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The role of monitoring and evaluation in management at policy, strategic, programme and project level are explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The relationship between indicators and a programme/project plan or organisation strategic plan is explained with reference to expectations and the measurement of performance at different levels. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Analyse current Policy and organisational documents relating to monitoring and evaluation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A range of policy documents is scrutinised to explain concepts related to monitoring and evaluation. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    In the Public Sector documents include, but are not limited to:
  • Policy Framework for the Government Wide Monitoring and Evaluation System, Framework for Managing Programme Performance Information and current discussion documents.
     
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Ways in which the components of monitoring and evaluation are integrated into other processes are analysed with reference to relationships at macro, mezzo and micro levels. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The roles of key institutions/units/divisions in implementing the system are discussed with reference to performance information management and implementation strategies. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The alignment of plans and implementation structures is explained with reference to the implications for organisation and/or programme performance in different sectors at different levels. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    In the Public Sector alignment refers to Provincial Growth and Development Strategies and Local Integrated Development Plans with National Spatial Development Perspective is.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Conceptualise a monitoring and evaluation system for a selected programme, project or organisation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The components of a monitoring and evaluation system are analysed in order to explain the links between strategy, processes and structure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The framework for a monitoring and evaluation system is developed to assess the performance of an organisation or programme. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Assess how monitoring and evaluation is applied in specific work roles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Different roles and responsibilities in a monitoring and evaluation process are discussed critically with reference to reporting structures and the strategic goals of an organisation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The application of a monitoring and evaluation system in specific roles is evaluated in terms of positive and negative implications. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a candidate against this Unit Standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA or ETQA where a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) exists with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this Unit Standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA or ETQA where a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) exists with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    The learner is able to work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community in understanding own role in a monitoring and evaluation process. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    The learner is able to communicate effectively in explaining monitoring and evaluation concepts and own role in a monitoring and evaluation process. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    The learner is able to demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation in explaining the alignment of plans at different levels and the implications for organisation and/or programme performance. 

    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
    Elective  57712   Further Education and Training Certificate: Generic Management  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Reregistered  2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  50081   Further Education and Training Certificate: Leadership Development  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Reregistered  2023-06-30  LG SETA 
    Elective  50372   Further Education and Training Certificate: Municipal Finance and Administration  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Reregistered  2023-06-30  LG SETA 
    Elective  57824   Further Education and Training Certificate: Public Administration  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Reregistered  2023-06-30  PSETA 
    Elective  36436   National Certificate: Local Economic Development  Level 4  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4  Reregistered  2023-06-30  LG SETA 
    Elective  36438   National Certificate: Local Economic Development  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Reregistered  2023-06-30  LG SETA 
    Elective  67467   National Certificate: Municipal Governance  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Reregistered  2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  50205   National Certificate: Municipal Integrated Development Planning  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Reregistered  2023-06-30  LG SETA 
    Elective  65649   National Certificate: Official Statistics  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Reregistered  2023-06-30  PSETA 
    Elective  50060   National Certificate: Public Administration  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Reregistered  2023-06-30  PSETA 
    Elective  48965   Certificate: Municipal Financial Management  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  Reregistered  2023-06-30  LG SETA 
    Elective  36437   National Certificate: Local Economic Development  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  Reregistered  2023-06-30  LG SETA 
    Elective  20485   National First Degree: ABET Practice  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2018-12-31  ETDP 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. A4 Consultancy CC 
    2. ABA Sebenzi 
    3. Acrodia Investments 
    4. AfroXpert Performance Developement cc 
    5. Akhona Skills Fountain and Trading 
    6. All Access Holdings 
    7. Amabamba Recruitment 
    8. Amadube Investments CC 
    9. Amaqamu Project Management &Consulting 
    10. ARMS - Audit & Risk Management Solutions 
    11. Ashley Maloka Consulting 
    12. Asiphokuhle Training and Research Institute 
    13. AUBREY NYIKO BUSINESS ENTERPRISES 
    14. AVAX SA 481 CC. T/A Mandisa Development Services 
    15. Bafedile M (PTY) LTD 
    16. Bantubanye Skills 
    17. Batho Fela Ordinary People 
    18. Bavuse Trading Enterprises cc 
    19. Better Best Skills Development 
    20. BF QUALITY SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 
    21. Blue Poplar 
    22. Boland College Head Office 
    23. Boni Africa Events & Development 
    24. Break The Chains Development Services 
    25. Buena Vista Learning Academy 
    26. BUSINESS CIRCLE CONSULTATION 
    27. BW Khuzwayo Consulting CC 
    28. Camissa Institute 
    29. Capricorn FET College - Polokwane Campus 
    30. CHAMELEON PERFORMANCE IMPROVERS CC 
    31. Classic Human Capital Solutions 
    32. Continuing Education Programme 
    33. CTAM Training and Consulting 
    34. CTC College(PTY) LTD. 
    35. Dean Institute Of Learning (Pty) Ltd 
    36. Dee's Training (PTY) LTD 
    37. Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) 
    38. DialNx Consultants 
    39. Ditirelo Skills Development Services 
    40. Ditlou Solutions 
    41. E-Login Business Institute (Pty) Ltd 
    42. Edequette Training Institute 
    43. Edutel Public Service Company 
    44. Edutraining Business College 
    45. Elangeni College for FET - Inanda Campus 
    46. Elective Training Institute Enterprise CC 
    47. Eskilz College (Pty) Ltd 
    48. Ethekwini Corporate and Human Resources Skills Development Unit 
    49. Execuprime Business College (Pty) Ltd 
    50. Express Model 405 
    51. Extribyte (Pty) Ltd 
    52. Fire Protection Association of Southern Africa 
    53. Free State Training and Development Institute 
    54. Frugatrax Consultants 
    55. GATYANA TRAINING ACADEMY 
    56. Glere Skills and Consultants 
    57. Glo Leb Training & Development 
    58. Globalwise Training & Consulting (PTY) Ltd. 
    59. Goitsikitso Enterprise Trading 
    60. Goldfields FET College - Tosa Campus 
    61. Green Horizon Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    62. Growth Management Consulting 
    63. Gudlhuza Development Solutions cc 
    64. Hamonate Consulting 
    65. Harvitex cc 
    66. Hlaniki Investment Holdings 
    67. HS GLOBAL SKILLS BUSINESS SOLUTIONS 
    68. Ikhaya Training and Consulting 
    69. Ilinge Labantu Debt Solution 
    70. Institute of Health and Social Care Studies 
    71. IQ Skills Academy (PTY) LTD. 
    72. ITO Focus Reagile 
    73. Iziko Capacity Building CC. 
    74. Jeppe College of Commerce and Computer Studies 
    75. Jobafrik Consulting 
    76. K Shabangu FET College 
    77. KAGISHO BUSINESS CONCEPTS (Pty) LTD 
    78. KALIDEEN MANAGEMENT SERVICES 
    79. Kamanga Skills Projects 
    80. Karabo Ya Karabo 
    81. Kernel Management and Consulting (PTY) LTD. 
    82. Kgolo Institute 
    83. Khoali Education, Training and development consultants 
    84. KHOSITHI TRAINING 
    85. Kia Chuma 
    86. KMS COLLEGE 
    87. KOKANO PROJECTS PTY LTD 
    88. Kuyakhula Development Initiatives 
    89. KYM MANAGEMENT CONSULTING 
    90. Lagnita Skills Solutions 
    91. Lekoko Consulting (PTY) LTD 
    92. LEMARK TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT 
    93. Lephalale FET College - Modimolle Campus 
    94. Letlhogela Business Consulting Pty Ltd 
    95. Lewerb Holdings (PTY) Ltd 
    96. Magnico Products (PTY) LTD 
    97. Mahayi HRD Services cc 
    98. Makavila Suppliers CC. 
    99. Makhophila Business Enterprise 
    100. Management College of Southern Africa (MANCOSA) 
    101. Mangalani Business Enterprises 
    102. Maqhawe College 
    103. Marcado Human Resources Strategies 
    104. Masemase Consultancy CC. 
    105. Mass Computer Training And Printers 
    106. MATEPE INVESTMENTS (PTY) LTD 
    107. Matsila Holdings 
    108. Mgwezane Training and Events Management CC. 
    109. Miczo's Enterprise 
    110. Mission Point Consulting 
    111. Mmalethabo Consulting 
    112. Mod-Mosh Projects and Consulting (PTY) LTD 
    113. Mona SS 
    114. Mortarboard Training Solutions 
    115. Motheo FET College - Bloemfontein Campus 
    116. Motheo Skills Entity 
    117. Mowils Consultants 
    118. MTHENGENYA & ASSOCIATES 
    119. National School of Government (NSG) 
    120. Ndrendre Building & General Services 
    121. Nemalale Eagles Consultancy CC 
    122. Networx for Career Development 
    123. Nhlahle Development Agency 
    124. NJ & L Trading Enterprise CC. 
    125. Nomagwanishe Investments cc 
    126. NOMAKU TRADERS CC 
    127. NORKEM LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (PTY) LTD 
    128. NS Global Academy 
    129. Outeniqua Leadership Institute 
    130. Pachi Global Foundation 
    131. Paseka Business Enterprise 
    132. Pioneer Business Consulting 
    133. Power Rush Trading 170 CC. 
    134. Powernexus 
    135. Pro-Active Public Services College (Pty) Ltd 
    136. PRODIGY BUSINESS SERVICES (PTY) LTD 
    137. PTDEV (Pty) Ltd 
    138. Pudi's Educational Services And Youth Development 
    139. Quick Leap Investment 
    140. RAMAZWI SECURITY SERVICES CC 
    141. Reflections Development Institute 
    142. Regen Institute of Leadership and Management Education 
    143. Regenesys Management (Pty) Ltd 
    144. Regenesys School of Public Management 
    145. Saint Colonel Graduate Institute (PTY) Ltd 
    146. SAMDI 
    147. Sasalethu Consulting and Associates 
    148. Sebobatho Project Management 
    149. Senelo Trading CC 
    150. SIYANQOBA SEMINARS 
    151. SIZA NESU TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 
    152. Sizanesu Consulting 
    153. Solstice Networks CC. 
    154. Stellenbosch University 
    155. Tadi Training & Development Institute 
    156. Talent Emporium Academy (PTY) Ltd 
    157. Tankimo Trading (Pty) Ltd 
    158. The Crimson CO CC. 
    159. The People Architects 
    160. Thubelihle Graduate Institute 
    161. TIPP SOLUTIONS CC 
    162. Tloumogale Business Development & Consulting 
    163. Tradesman Consulting and Training Solutions 
    164. Tsebo Kitso Trainings 
    165. Tshelopele Development Institution 
    166. Tshwane Training Institute (PTY) LTD. 
    167. Ukhozi Consulting Cleaning Services 
    168. Umfolozi FET College 
    169. Umfolozi FET College - Central Office 
    170. Umgungundlovu FET College 
    171. Umqondo Consultancy 
    172. University of Fort Hare 
    173. University of North West 
    174. University of Pretoria 
    175. University of Venda 
    176. V HERRMANNSEN AND ASSOCIATES CC 
    177. Vhembe FET College - Central Office 
    178. Vhutshilo Health And Training Organisation 
    179. Vicmat Consultants 
    180. Vuselela FET College - Central Office 
    181. Vuselela FET College - Klerksdorp Campus 
    182. VUSHENI LEARNING ACADEMY 
    183. Waterberg FET College - Central Office 
    184. WEINVEST INVESTMENT CC 
    185. Wits University 
    186. Ya Hina Management Consulting and projects 
    187. YAB Business Solutions (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.