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

Facilitate co-operative governance and inter-governmental relations 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
244174  Facilitate co-operative governance and inter-governmental relations 
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-Fundamental  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
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 for learners working within a Local Government structure and who have been elected as municipal councillors. The completion of this standard will add value to individuals who are seeking to develop a career in Local Government and Administration. It will enable the learner to apply the techniques for facilitating co-operative governance and inter-governmental relations in own service delivery programmes.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Identifying key national and provincial processes, programmes and legislation that impact on Local Government programmes.
  • Identifying and integrating government's programme of action.
  • Identifying and integrating sector and provincial programmes that impact on Local Government objectives.
  • Demonstrating an understanding of traditional leaders and their roles and facilitating relations with traditional leaders. 
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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. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify key national and provincial processes, programmes and legislation that impact on Local Government programmes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The three spheres of government are described and their impact on one another discussed with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The relevant legislation guiding Local Government service delivery is discussed with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    IGR policy and legislation (Intergovernmental Relations Framework Act, 2005) and related structures and protocols governing working relations are explained in the context of Local Government service delivery. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Intergovernmental processes and structures at national, provincial and local level are explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Government planning cycles and objectives are explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The impact of government planning cycles is analysed in the context of the function of Local Government service delivery. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The national spatial development perspective is explained as it relates to Local Government planning and objectives. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    National spatial development perspective include but is not limited to the consideration of ASGISA, JPSA, scarce skills programmes, and other intervention strategies.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Identify and integrate government's programme of action. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The government's programme of action is explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The overall strategic agenda is analysed in relation to councillor objectives and work context and IDP. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    A knowledge of government communication system is demonstrated and applied to Local Government service delivery context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The District Communication Forum is explained as it relates to the Local government service delivery function. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Identify and integrate sector and provincial programmes that impact on Local Government objectives. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The various sector programmes that impact on Local Government are identified and explained in the context of Local Government programmes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The provincial growth and development strategy (PGDS) is discussed as it relates to Local Government
    objectives. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Processes for effectively aligning the NSDP, PGDS, IDP are described with examples as they relate to Local Government service delivery and objectives. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The planning cycle of the PGDS is considered in drawing up council plans for service delivery. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Overall mechanisms are defined for ensuring intergovernmental cooperation and synergy in delivering Local Government service objectives. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The roles and functions of SALGA are explained and discussed in the context of achieving Local Government objectives. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The roles and functions of the DPLG are explained and discussed in the context of achieving Local Government objectives. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Forge facilitating relations with traditional leaders. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The legislation and institutions related to traditional leaders are explained and interpreted as they relate to the functions and interactions of councillors. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The roles of traditional leaders are identified and differentiated against the roles of elected public representatives. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The protocol for traditional leaders is discussed with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Ways to enhance relations with traditional leaders are discussed 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 
  • Facilitation skills.
  • The legislation pertaining to facilitating public participation and citizen involvement, eg. IGR legislation.
  • IDP.
  • Government planning cycles.
  • National spatial development objectives.
  • Local government objectives.
  • The various roleplayers in government that impact on service delivery and how the operate and cooperate with each other.
  • Sector and provincial service delivery programmes.
  • Traditional Leaders Legislation and institutions. 
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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 key municipal processes in a council function. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community to key municipal processes in a council function. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively in order to apply key municipal processes in a council function. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information in order to apply key municipal processes in a council function. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion to apply key municipal processes in a council function. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility to the environment and health of others to apply key municipal processes in a council function. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of interrelated systems by recognising that applying key municipal processes to a council function do not exist in isolation but are affected by the overall constitution, public and local government trends and frameworks and policies, stakeholder and citizen commitment and other related factors. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Participate as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities by applying key municipal processes in a council function. 

    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  58578   National Certificate: Local Government Councillor Practices  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.
     
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    6. Brilliant Affairs 
    7. Bull's Business and Skills Training Institute 
    8. Concepts of Sustainable Management (CSM) 
    9. Edutraining Business College 
    10. Faranang Marketing 
    11. Growth Management Consulting 
    12. HDPSA 
    13. Jabukile Consultancy 
    14. Jobafrik Consulting 
    15. Josmap Training Institute 
    16. Makhuba Development Projects CC 
    17. MANCOSA Pty (Ltd) 
    18. Maxlen Holdings 
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    20. Mintirho Development Services 
    21. Morar Incorporated - KZN 
    22. Mortarboard Training Solutions 
    23. MTK Corporate Solutions 
    24. Nemalale Eagles Consultancy CC 
    25. Networx for Career Development 
    26. Nkinane Trading Enterprise 
    27. Pachedu Skills Solutions 
    28. Petra Institute of Development 
    29. PMA Holdings (PTY ) LTD. 
    30. Progressive School of Business and Engineering (Pty) 
    31. Reflections Development Institute 
    32. Regent Business School (Pty) Ltd t/a Regent Business School 
    33. Silalele Consulting CC. 
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    35. South African Corporate Training Association 
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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.