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

Perform Logistics Management (LM) activities for Supply Chain Management (SCM) in the Public Sector 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
377895  Perform Logistics Management (LM) activities for Supply Chain Management (SCM) in the Public Sector 
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  NQF Level 04  7 
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
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 enable learners to perform logistics management activities within the supply chain environment of the public sector. Logistics Management (LM) is one of the elements of the Supply Chain Management model; the other elements being demand management, acquisition management and disposal management. Learners will understand the regulatory framework for logistics management in the public sector and perform a variety of logistics management activities in the public sector, within this framework.

A learner credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Understand the regulatory framework, the role-players, terminology and concepts related or pertaining to logistics management.
  • Implement logistics management processes.
  • Explain and perform warehouse related activities. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Communication at NQF Level 4.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Public sector means or includes all three spheres of government (national, provincial and local), as well as any agency that is funded by the State.

    Organisation in this unit standard also refers to an institution, department or unit. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate understanding of the regulatory framework, the role-players, terminology and concepts pertaining to logistics management (LM). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Aspects of the regulatory framework are identified and explained reflecting their impact on the LM process. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Various elements of regulatory framework include, but are not limited to, the Public Finance Management Act, Municipal Finance Management Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, policies, treasury instructions and guides.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The role-players involved in LM are identified and their responsibilities and areas of accountability are discussed. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Role-players include but are not limited to national treasury, provincial treasury, accounting officers, departmental head of SCM, SCM practitioners.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Concepts are defined in terms of their uses in the LM environment. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Concepts include but are not limited to ordering, replenishment, receiving, preservation, inventory techniques.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Different types of stock control techniques and their impact on the replenishment of goods are compared in order to determine applicability within the LM process. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Techniques include but are not limited to ABC Analysis, Just in Time principle, A to G Inventory Analysis Techniques.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Implement logistics management processes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Item identification of goods is described in terms of its importance and conducted as per organisational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Accountable requisitioning and ordering processes of goods and services are understood and performed according to organisational procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The way in which goods are received is explained and the goods are verified against order, specifications and other criteria. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The distribution of goods to internal and external cost centres is explained and applied according to best practice procedure. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Distribution takes place either to a warehouse or the end user.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The general principles pertaining to stocktaking are discussed to facilitate the stock taking procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Best practice procedures related to stock counting and stocktaking are understood and conducted in terms of an approved stock-taking plan and departmental procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Stock can be assets in stock or on distribution.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Discrepancies from stocktaking are investigated and dealt with according to best practice procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    The preparation of documents for making payment is explained and the documents are prepared and verified for correctness, completeness and validity. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    The performance of the supplier is assessed in terms of delivery, quality and quantity of the goods and services and a report is prepared. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Explain and perform warehouse related activities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The warehouse is discussed in terms of its importance and as being part of the infrastructure in logistics management. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Aspects to discuss include but are not limited to, size, location, systems, handling and equipment (forklifts, pallets, conveyors, trolleys, dock equipment), operations (movement of inventory, short or long term storage, seasonal demand).
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The Administrative Management Function and the Warehouse Management Function are explained in terms of their differences. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Inventory control and replenishment of goods are discussed and performed according to the Logistic Administration Process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The procedures of to handle, mark, safeguard, preserve and packaged are explained and conducted according to organisational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Goods are stored in accordance with organisational department procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Storage will include knowledge of different storage systems.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Warehouse design and layout principles are discussed in terms of storage requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Principles include demand forecast, receiving and issuing areas, order selection space, storage space, safety aspects.
     


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An individual wishing to be assessed (including through Recognition of Prior Learning) 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 with 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 with 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 
  • The regulatory framework:
    > Public Finance Management Act.
    > Municipal Finance Management Act.
    > Occupational Health and Safety Act.
    > Policies.
    > Treasury instructions.
    > Guides.
  • The role-players involved in logistics management.
  • Concepts in logistical management.
  • Stock control techniques.
  • Item identification of goods.
  • Requisitioning, ordering, distribution, handling, storing and replenishing of goods.
  • Stocktaking and stock counting.
  • Administrative Management Function.
  • Warehousing
  • Warehouse Management Function.
  • Inventory control.
  • Administrative processes pertaining to Logistics Management. 
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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 in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made when:
  • Assessing performance of suppliers.
  • Dealing with problems associated with logistics management. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, community to:
  • Implement logistics management processes. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsively and effectively when:
  • Implementing logistics management processes.
  • Explaining and performing warehouse related activities. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information to:
  • Take stock and deal with discrepancies. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation to:
  • Completing documentation for payment. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and the health of others by:
  • Using the equipment according to manufacturer's instructions. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that the problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation when dealing with logistics management processes within supply chain management. 

    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  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 


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