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

Analyse and advance South African domestic and foreign policy 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
260040  Analyse and advance South African domestic and foreign policy 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Diplomacy, Protocol and Foreign Affairs Assist 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security Sovereignty of the State 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  30 
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 replaces: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
114700  Demonstrate an understanding of diplomacy and the structure of the Department of Foreign Affairs  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  5   
114703  Explain the policies of the African States and SADC countries  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  5   
114704  Analyse South Africa's domestic policies  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  25   
114714  Analyse South Africas foreign policy  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  20   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard is directed at people training to become diplomats or to work in diplomatic contexts where they will be required to Analyse and advance South African domestic and foreign policy.

People credited with this unit standard are capable of:
  • Analysing and articulating domestic government structures, processes, policies, programmes and projects.
  • Analysing and articulating South Africa's foreign policy.
  • Analysing the policies of the AU, SADC, SACU and other regional structures.
  • Analyse international relations. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    A qualification at NQF Level 6. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Analyse and articulate domestic government structures, processes, policies, programmes and projects. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The history of the achievement of democracy in South Africa is described. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    The role of the Liberation and Mass Democratic Movement internally and internationally; the events that led to the unbanning of political movements; the role played by individuals and international communities to negotiate change; major historic decisions and events; the centrality of the Constitution.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Government structures and systems are described in terms of the cluster system (integrated government system), planning cycles, linkages between government political priorities and delivery (programme of action), at all spheres of government. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    An analysis of government policies identifies their purposes, key issues and related processes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Policy on land reform; economic policy within the context of poverty alleviation; policy on immigration/emigration/legal and illegal immigrants; equity policies within the context of job creation and transformation; safety and security; education policy and other social policies (health).
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The analysis identifies the impact of Government policy on domestic issues. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    The impact of government policies on the social and economic development of South Africa; the influence of global reaction to the political, social and economic conditions in South Africa; issues pertaining to Human Rights, violence against women and children; health challenges.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Analyse and articulate South Africa's foreign policy. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Descriptions are provided of how South Africa's foreign policy is developed, with reference to the historical, current context and possible future scenarios. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Linkages are made between South African foreign policy and its domestic priorities within the context of the developmental state. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    An analysis is provided of South Africa's foreign policy in relation to its strategic plans. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    An overview is provided of bilateral and multilateral agreements involving South Africa. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The analysis identifies the role of and contribution made by South Africa in International Organisations and South Africa's foreign policy in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Analyse the policies of the AU, SADC SACU and other regional structures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The analysis provides insights into the policies and issues related to the consolidation of the African Agenda. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The analysis identifies the challenges and opportunities facing South Africa in Africa. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Explanations are provided of the NEPAD as the socio-economic developmental programme of the AU. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The role of the African Diaspora is analysed in the context of the objectives of the African Agenda. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The analysis includes regional economic communities as the building blocks of African integration. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Analyse international relations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The analysis identifies global trends and emerging issues in international relations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The analysis identifies global issues that could impact on South Africa's foreign policy. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Globalisation, global warming, climate change, water shortage, arctic commodities, migration, information technology, food security, energy and emerging trends.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The analysis identifies the extent of coherence between and compliance to agreements at national, regional, continental and global level. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a candidate against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor 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 by SAQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Challenges facing the African Continent.
  • Conflicts in Africa.
  • Main challenges facing the SADC countries.
  • The relevant policies of the SADC countries.
  • The SA Government's policies on the social and economic development of Africa.
  • Global reaction to the political, social and economic conditions in Africa.
  • The economic policies of African States.
  • NEPAD policy and principles.
  • African Renaissance: Concept and principles.
  • AU organizations.
  • Common values of SADC, AU organisations and NEPAD.
  • National, provincial and local government structure.
  • The SA Constitution.
  • History of SA.
  • The role of the Liberation and Mass Democratic Movement internally and internationally.
  • The unbanning of political movements.
  • Major historic decisions and events.
  • Government Social and Economic Policies.
  • Global reaction to the political, social and economic conditions in SA.
  • Government immigration/emigration/legal and illegal immigrants policies.
  • Government Education policy.
  • Government policy on land reform.
  • Issues pertaining to Human Rights, moral regeneration, violence against women and children.
  • Partnerships between Government, NGOs, business and civil society.
  • The SA Aids pandemic and assistance programmes.
  • Concepts of bilateralism and multilateralism.
  • Historical, political and economic overview of bi-lateral agreements, links, problems and challenges.
  • South Africa's Foreign Policies.
  • SA`s role in Regional and International Organisations and their particular mandates Commonwealth, Peace Missions); Democracy & Good Governance: International Crime.
  • Globalization in the 21st Century.
  • State of the Nation address.
  • Budget Speech (National and Department of Foreign Affairs).
  • DFA Strategic Plan.
  • President's Speech at UN General Assembly. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information related to South Africa's domestic and foreign policies. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively so as to promote South Africa's foreign and domestic policies. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate and relate the position of South Africa in the developing world regarding South Africa's development goals while displaying an understanding of development within the global context as demonstrated through the Millennium Development Goals. 

    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 
    This Unit Standard replaces the following Unit Standards:
  • ID 114700: Demonstrate an understanding of diplomacy and the structure of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Level 7, 5 Credits.
  • ID 114703: Explain the policies of the African States and SADC countries, Level 7, 5 Credits.
  • ID 114704: Analyse South Africa's domestic policies, Level 7, 25 Credits.
  • ID 114714: Analyse South Africa's foreign policy, Level 7, 20 Credits. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  64329   National Diploma: Diplomacy  Level 7  Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L7  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  PSETA 


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