TITLE OF THE PROGRAMME: Governance and Legislation

TITLE OF THE LEARNING PROGRAMME

Governance and Legislation

SAQA ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
119334 1. Discuss the selected legislative regulatory framework governing the public sector management and
116361 administration environment NQF Level 5
116344
2. Interpret South African legislation and policy affecting municpa finance NQF Level 6
116343 3. Apply the Inter-governmental Fiscal Relations Act to municipal financial management NQF Level 6
116348 4. Apply the principles of ethics in a municipal environment NQF Level 6
5. Conduct Stakeholder consultation around municipal finance programmes NQF Level 6

Provider Name NQF Level Credits Unit Standard Type(s)

Level 6 48 Core: Core Standard used in various qualifications
Time 480 Notional Hours
These will be made up as follows: 180 hours classroom based
300 hours practical application and
assignments
Requirements of Level descriptors
This learning programme shall develop learners who demonstrate with regards to:

a) Applied competence
I. A fundamental knowledge base of the most important areas of one or more fields or disciplines, in addition to the
fundamental areas of study
II. An informed understanding of the key terms, rules, concepts, established principles and theories in one or more fields or
disciplines
III. An understanding of the organization or operating environment as a system within a wider context
IV. An ability to apply essential methods, procedures and techniques of the field or discipline
V. An ability to apply and carry out actions by interpreting information from text and operational symbols or representations
VI. An ability to use their knowledge to solve common problems within relevant parameters to meet the needs of small
changes in the problem or operating context
VII. An ability to adjust an application of a common solution within relevant parameters to meet the needs of small changes in
the problem or operating context
VIII. An ability to motivate the change using relevant evidence
IX. A basic ability in gathering relevant information, analysis and evaluation skills
X. An ability to communicate and present information reliably and accurately in writing and verbally

b) Autonomy of learning
i. A capacity to take responsibility for their own learning within a supervised environment
II. A capacity to take decisions about and responsibility for actions
III. A capacity to evaluate their own performance against given criteria
IV. A capacity to take the initiative to address any shortcomings they find

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 The governance and legislation programme aims
The overall purpose of the program :
to equip learners with sound principle and practices of governance and
legislation within a municipality context
The purpose of How can this What must the What must the What values are
the unit purpose be learner know learner be able embodied in the
achieved to do purpose
116343 Learners to attend SO 1 SO1
Apply the formal lessons Knowledge of the The ability to
principles of where information ethic related to analyse the ethics Ethical behaviour
ethics in a will be imparted requirements in related to Code of good
municipal and which will relevant pieces of requirements in conduct
environment comprise of; legislation and relevant pieces of Compliance with
regulations pieces of legislation the legislation
Group exercises applicable to and regulations
Individual exercises municipalities applicable to
Plenary and Sound knowledge municipalities
brainstorming and understanding
sessions of the legislation And the ability to
Simulations Familiar with the effect of these
Scenarios municipal activities requirements on
Oral presentations Knowledge of the activities of the
generally municipalities with
Preparation of recognized values , reference to
report and practices and generally
assignments procedures in a recognized values,
municipal practices and
environment procedures.

Knowledge of all The ability to

government explain the effects
spheres of ethics related
Knowledge of the requirements in
effects of ethics three government
related spheres each
requirements government sphere
Knowledge of and the ability to
acceptable values explain the effects
in, practices and with reference to
procedures in acceptable values,
government practices and
spheres procedures

What is triple The ability to

bottom line describe the triple
reporting bottom line
What are ethical reporting and
aspects of explain its
reporting o implications on a
workplace safety, municipality with

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health and specific reference
environmental and to ethical aspects
social responsibility of reporting on
aspects workplace safety,
Knowledge of the health ,
concepts of environmental and
environmental and social responsibility
social
responsibility; and
workplace safety
and health

SO2 SO2

Knowledge of The ability to apply

national and internationally
international accepted principles
principles on good that are the basis
code of conduct of a good code of
and conduct in a
Knowledge of the municipal
municipal context environment

Knowledge of The ability to

different value identify and
systems on code of analyse the impact
ethics in South of different value
Africa systems on code of
Knowledge of the ethics in South
impact of different Africa with
value systems on reference to
code of ethics in aspects that are
South Africa unique in the
Knowledge of the municipality
municipality context
context

Knowledge of the The ability to

importance of explain the
technical and importance of
effective technical and
compliance with effective
professional codes compliance with
and the ethical professional codes
codes of a and the ethical
municipality in codes of a
attracting high municipality in
caliber employees attracting high
and investors caliber employees
and investors

SO3 SO3

Knowledge of the The ability to

findings of the gap develop a plan in
analysis order to initiate a
The concept of or improve
compliance compliance in the

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 The implementation of
implementation a code of ethics in
process and an organization by
Knowledge of a using the findings
code of ethics in an of a gap analysis
organization

Knowledge of the The ability to

code of good propose
practice appropriate tools
Knowledge of to monitor and
appropriate evaluate
measuring tools in implementation
terms of evaluating and ensure regular
and monitoring the vision of the code
implementation of good practice
process with reference to
Appropriate communication and
communication commitment
channels

Knowledge of The ability to

planning prepare an
Knowledge of the implementation
implementation plan so as to
process achieve ethical
Knowledge of the compliance for a
ethical compliance municipal
concept and departments
Knowledge of
municipal
departments

Specific Outcomes

1. Demonstrate knowledge and insight into existing legislation, regulations and codes affecting
activities of municipalities in South Africa
2. Apply the principles of ethics and professionalism to a municipal code of conduct assessment
criteria
3. Develop an implementation plan to achieve compliance with an established code of ethics

Critical Outcomes

1. The ability to demonstrate knowledge and insight into existing legislation, regulations and codes
affecting activities of municipalities in South Africa
2. The ability to apply the principles of ethics and professionalism to a municipal code of conduct
assessment criteria
3. The ability to develop an implementation plan to achieve compliance with an established code of
ethics

Critical Cross–field Outcomes

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 

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Identify and solve problems using critical and creative thinking processes, e.g. For example by
trying to find creative solutions to ensure that a high Level ethical standards are implemented in
all Levels of municipal operations. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 

Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organization or community, e.g.
through communicating with others regarding legislative issues and fostering ethical standards
are maintained amongst the public sector as well as private sector stakeholders. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 

Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively, e.g. through the
demonstration of ethical and moral principles in all service delivery processes. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information, e.g. through awareness of
organisational and partnership practices and policies to ensure that they comply with the
legislation and codes of conduct. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 

Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and / or language skills in the modes of oral
and/or written persuasion, e.g. through advising and motivating others with regard to ethical
practices. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 

Use Science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility to the environment
and health of others, e.g. use appropriate computer software for data capturing and document
storage purposes. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 

Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of interrelated systems by recognizing that
problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation, e.g. keeping in mind that practices and
procedures at a municipal Level effect the lives of individuals and the well-being of the
community and country as a whole. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 

Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities, e.g.
acting as custodian of ethical behaviour.

ASSESSMENT

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Unit Standard 116343
Apply the principles of ethics in a municipal environment
Specific Outcome 1 Demonstrate knowledge and insight into existing legislation, regulations and codes
affecting activities of municipalities in South Africa
Assessment Criteria List of Formative Assessment List of Summative
Activities Assessment Criteria
AC1 Divide learners in three groups
The ethics related to AC1 AC2 AC3
requirements in relevant pieces of Groups are assigned to define the
legislation and regulations concept of triple bottom line
applicable to municipalities are reporting in terms of its processes Each learner is tasked to
analysed and the effect of each and procedures as well as its comment on the advantages and
on the activities of municipalities major elements disadvantages of triple bottom
is explained with reference to line on a municipality are
generally recognised values, explained with reference to ethical
practices and procedures aspects of reporting on workplace
AC2 safety, health and environmental
The ethics related requirements in and social responsibility aspects
the three spheres of government
are analysed and the effect on
each sphere is explained with
reference to acceptable values,
practices and procedures. 
AC3
The implications of triple bottom
line reporting on a municipality
are explained with reference to
ethical aspects of reporting on
workplace safety, health and
environmental and social
responsibility aspects. 

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Unit Standard 116343
Apply the principles of ethics in a municipal environment
Specific Outcome 2
Apply the principles of ethics and professionalism to a municipal code of conduct
Assessment criteria List of Formative Assessment List of Summative Assessment
Activities Activities
AC1 Each learner to outline and
Internationally accepted principles AC1 AC2 AC3 analyse the impact of different
that are the basis of a good code value systems on code of ethics in
of conduct are applied in a In small groups ask learners to South Africa with reference to
municipal environment.  identify and critically discuss the aspects that are unique in the
different professional and ethical municipality context. 
codes of a SA municipality in line
AC2 with Internationally accepted
The impact of different value principles that are the basis of a Each learner to critically discuss
systems on code of ethics in good code of conduct. the how non compliance with
South Africa is analysed with professional codes and the ethical
reference to aspects that are code of a municipality could
unique in the municipality impact on the effort of attracting
context.  high caliber.
AC3
The importance of technical and
effective compliance with
professional codes and the ethical
code of a municipality are
explained with reference to their
role in attracting high calibre
employees and investors. 

Unit Standard 116343

Apply the principles of ethics in a municipal environment
Specific Outcome 3
Develop an implementation plan to achieve compliance with an established code of ethics
Assessment Criteria List of Formative Assessment List of Summative Assessment
Activities Activities
AC1 In small groups ask learners to Using the findings of a gap
A plan to initiate or improve reflect on the compliance status of analysis assign each learner to
compliance in the implementation the implementation of a code of prepare an implementation to
of a code of ethics in an ethics and conduct a gap analysis achieve ethical compliance for a
organisation is developed using which will be presented to the municipal department or
the findings of a gap analysis entire class departments
AC2
Measures to monitor and evaluate In small groups ask learners to
implementation and ensure design and develop appropriate
regular revision of the code of measures to measure and
good practice are proposed with evaluate implementation and
reference to communication and ensure regular revision of the
commitment code of good practice are
AC3 proposed with reference to
An implementation plan is communication and commitment
prepared so as to achieve ethical
compliance for a municipal
department or departments

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 The governance and legislation programme
The overall purpose of the programme:
aims to equip learners with sound principle and practices of governance and
legislation within a municipality context
Purpose of the unit How can this What must What must What values are
standard purpose be met learners know learners be able to embodied in the
do purpose
Unit standard Learners to attend SO1 SO1
116344 formal lessons
Apply Inter- where information Knowledge of The ability to
governmental will be imparted macroeconomics recognize
Fiscal Relations Act and which will and pricing with macroeconomics
to municipal comprise of; specific reference and price stability
financial to the acceptable principles and to
management Group exercises principles highlight and
Individual exercises Knowledge of interpret their
Plenary and different spheres of impact on
brainstorming government structural relations
sessions Knowledge of between different
Simulations policies and spheres of
Scenarios practices of government in the
Oral presentations appropriate organisation’s
organizations policies and
Preparation of practices
report and
assignments
Knowledge of the The ability to
legislation with identify and
specific reference interpret the
to the legislative principles that
relationship of the define the
three spheres of legislative
government relationship of the
Knowledge of the three spheres of
three spheres of government in the
government organisation’s
policies and
procedures

Knowledge of the The ability to

legislation in recognize
relation to financial municipal reporting
reporting and and auditing
auditing requirements and
requirements for the ability to
municipalities reinforce
And compliance with
Knowledge of the legislation by
compliance the establishment
schedule of a schedule for
development these requirements

SO2 SO2

Knowledge of all The ability to

role-players and recognize role-
their players and their

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responsibilities with responsibilities with
regard to provincial regard to a
intervention at a provincial
municipal level intervention at a
Knowledge of municipal level and
appropriate to make provisions
regulations in to comply with
regard to provincial regulations
intervention

Knowledge of The ability to

legislative recognize the
framework with legislative
regard to National requirements
Treasury governing National
intervention Treasury
governance intervention and
make provisions to
comply with
regulations

SO 3 SO3

Knowledge of The ability to

revenue processes explain the division
Knowledge of the of revenue process
constitutional with reference to
mandate the constitutional
mandate

Knowledge of The ability to

South African discuss the process
government grants of transferring
Knowledge of the grants in the
full process of context of existing
transferring grants of the organs of
Knowledge of the state
existing of organs
of the states

SO4 SO4

Knowledge of the The ability to

legislation piece in interpret the
relation to conditions
equitable share pertaining to
transfer equitable share
Knowledge of the transfers to local
concept of authorities and
equitable share include these
transfer conditions in the
Knowledge of the organisation’s
conditions policies and
pertaining to practices
equitable share
transfer
Knowledge of local

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authorities and
how their roles and
responsibilities in
relation to
equitable share
transfer

Knowledge of the The ability to

legislation interpret the
framework conditions
pertaining to pertaining to
conditional grants conditional grants
Knowledge of the to local authorities
concept of and include these
conditional grants conditions in the
Knowledge of the organisation’s
conditions policies and
pertaining to practices
conditional grants
to local authorities
Knowledge of local
authorities and
how their roles and
responsibilities in
relation to
conditional grants

Knowledge of The ability to

intergovernmental prepare
operations documentation and
Knowledge of reports required for
intergovernmental intergovernmental
transfers transfers in line
Knowledge of with the required
preparing specific regulatory
government framework
reports and
documents
Knowledge of the
regulatory
framework with
regard to
documenting and
reporting

SO5 SO5

Knowledge of the The ability to

legislation piece in interpret the
relation to conditions
equitable share pertaining to
transfer equitable share
Knowledge of the transfers to local
concept of authorities and
equitable share include these

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 transfer conditions in the
Knowledge of the municipality ’s
conditions policies and
pertaining to practices
equitable share
transfer
Knowledge of local
authorities and
how their roles and
responsibilities in
relation to
equitable share
transfer
Knowledge of the
municipality’s
policies and
practices

knowledge of the The ability to

concept of debt interpret the
Knowledge of conditions under
conditions under which
which municipalities may
municipalities may incur debt and
incur debt include these
conditions in the
organisation’s
policies and
practices

Critical
Outcomes
1.Interpret the legislative requirements for cooperative government at local government level
2.Comply with the constitutional provisions regulating provincial supervision of local government
3.Interpret the legislative requirements of the division of revenue process and intergovernmental transfers
to local government
4. Identify and implement the conditions of IGFR transfers to local government
5. Apply legislation governing municipal borrowing powers

Specific Outcomes
1. The ability to interpret the legislative requirements for cooperative government at local government level
2. The ability to comply with the constitutional provisions regulating provincial supervision of local
government
3. The ability to interpret the legislative requirements of the division of revenue process and
intergovernmental transfers to local government
4. The ability to identify and implement the conditions of IGFR transfers to local government
5. The ability to apply legislation governing municipal borrowing powers

Unit Standard Essential Embedded Knowledge

 The concept of cooperative government and the legislative implications towards preserving
macroeconomic and price stability
 The Constitutional provisions that regulate instances of provincial supervision of local government
 The division of revenue process
 The equitable share transfer process
 The conditional grants transfer process

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  The financial reporting and auditing measures by municipalities within the Intergovernmental Fiscal
Relations system
 The municipal legislative and borrowing powers

Critical cross-field Outcomes

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 

Identify and solve problems using critical and creative thinking processes, e.g. by solving problems
around potential conflicts between different spheres of government. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 

Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community, e.g. through
communicating with others regarding legislative issues and fostering team commitment between the
relevant spheres of government. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 

Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively, e.g. through assuring
that all personal activities assist in building healthy and cooperative relations between different
spheres of government. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information, e.g. through assuring that required
reports to another sphere of government include accurate data. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 

Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/ or language skills in the modes of oral
and/or written persuasion, e.g. through assuring that issues pertaining to other spheres of
government are communicated in an effective manner to the relevant role-players. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 

Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of interrelated systems by recognizing that
problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation, e.g. in understanding that every activity at one
sphere of government will effect other spheres of government and the country as a whole. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 

Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities, e.g. acting as
custodian of ethical behaviour and maintaining a high Level of commitment towards implementing
constitutional and legislative requirements. 

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 ASSESSMENT

Unit standard 116344

Apply the Inter-governmental Fiscal Relations Act to municipal financial management
Specific Outcome1
Interpret the legislative requirements for cooperative government at local government level
Assessment Criteria
AC1
Macroeconomic and price stability
principles are recognised and
their impact on structural
relations between different
spheres of government are
interpreted in the organisation`s
policies and practices
AC2
The principles that define the
legislative relationship of the
three spheres of government are
identified and interpreted in the
organisation`s policies and
practices
AC3
Financial reporting and auditing
requirements for municipalities
are recognised and a schedule of
these requirements is established
so as to comply with legislation
List of Formative Assessment List of Summative
Activities Assessment Activities
Brainstorming Each learner to develop a
Ask learners to identify and share schedule of financial reporting
their understanding of and auditing requirements for
macroeconomics and price municipalities in compliance with
stability principles the legislation
Then
Divide them in small groups and
ask them to discuss the impact of
macroeconomic and price stability
principles are on structural
relations between different
spheres of government are
interpreted in the organisation`s
policies and
Each individual to peruse the
legislative framework and identify
and interpret the principles that
define the legislative relationship
of the three spheres of
government in the organisation`s
policies and practices
In a brainstorming session
learners to identify the financial
and auditing requirements for
municipalities

Unit standard 116344

Apply the Inter-governmental Fiscal Relations Act to municipal financial management
Specific Outcome 2
Comply with the constitutional provisions regulating provincial supervision of local government
Assessment Criteria List of Formative Assessment List of Summative
Activities Assessment Activities
AC1 Plenary discussion Each learner to explain what
The responsibilities of role-players Ask learners to identify role- steps they would take to make
with regard to a provincial players and their key provisions to comply with
intervention at a municipal level

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are recognised and provisions are responsibilities with regard to a regulations in regard to the
made to comply with regulations.  provincial intervention at a responsibilities of role-players
municipal level with regard to a provincial
AC2 Plenary discussion intervention at a municipal level
The legislative requirements Ask learners to identify the role of and the legislative requirements
governing National Treasury the National Treasury and governing National Treasury
intervention are recognised and legislative requirements governing intervention
provisions are made to comply National Treasury intervention
with regulations. 

Unit standard 116344

Apply the Inter-governmental Fiscal Relations Act to municipal financial management
Specific Outcome 3
Interpret the legislative requirements of the division of revenue process and intergovernmental transfers to
local government. 
Assessment Criteria List of Formative Assessment List of Summative
Activities Assessment Activities
AC1 Small group discussion On a pager each individual to
The division of revenue process is Ask learners to peruse and summarise the key features of the
explained with reference to the explore the constitution in regard process of transferring local
constitutional mandate.  to the division of revenue and government grants within existing
explain its process in accordance of organs of the state
with the constitutional mandate
AC2 Each learner to outline and
The process of transferring local comment on local governments
government grants is discussed in grants
the context of existing of organs
of the state. 

Unit standard 116344

Apply the Inter-governmental Fiscal Relations Act to municipal financial management
Specific Outcome 4
Identify and implement the conditions of IGFR transfers to Local Government. 
Assessment Criteria List of Formative Assessment List of Summative
Activities Assessment Activities
AC1 AC1 AC2
The conditions pertaining to Divide learners in small groups;
equitable share transfers to local ask them to identify and interpret Each learner is assigned to
authorities are interpreted and conditions pertaining to equitable compile all documents and reports
included in the organisation`s share transfers and the (copies) required for
policies and practices.  conditions pertaining to intergovernmental transfers in
AC2 conditional grants to local accordance with the required
The conditions pertaining to authorities and explain how they regulatory framework
conditional grants to local would they attach them to the
authorities are interpreted and organisation’s policies and
included in the organisation`s practices
policies and practices. 
AC3
Documentation and reports
required for intergovernmental
transfers are prepared in line with
the required regulatory

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framework

Unit standard 116344

Apply the Inter-governmental Fiscal Relations Act to municipal financial management
Specific Outcome 5
Apply legislation governing municipal borrowing powers
Assessment Criteria List of Formative Assessment List of Summative
Activities Assessment Activities
AC1 Each learner to prepare a short
The conditions pertaining to report outlining and interpreting
equitable share transfers to local In groups ask learners to explore the conditions pertaining to
authorities are interpreted and the Fiscal policy (SA) and equitable share transfers to local
included in the municipality’s highlight the conditions and authorities and conditions under
policies and practices.  regulations in regard to which municipalities may incur
AC2 municipality finances. debt
The conditions under which
municipalities may incur debt are
interpreted and included in the
organisation`s policies and
practices. 

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Overall purpose of the programme:The governance and legislation programme aims
to equip learners with sound principle and practices of governance and
legislation within a municipality context
Purpose of the unit How will this What must the What must the What values are
standard purpose be met learners know learners be able to embodied in the
(Knowledge) do (Skills) purpose (Attitude)
U/S119334 Learners to attend At the end of the At the end of the At the end of the
Discuss the formal lessons programme programme programme
selected legislative where information learners know learners will be learners will
regulatory will be imparted and understand: able to: understand the
framework and which will importance of:
governing the comprise of; SO1 SO1
public sector
management and Group exercises The South African Interpret the SA Compliance with
administration Individual exercises constitution in constitution in the legislation
environment Plenary and relation to public relation to public Good governance
brainstorming sector financial sector financial Participatory
sessions management management with process
The qualifying Simulations The fiscal policy emphasis on Transparency
learner is capable Scenarios The corporate identifying and Consultation
of: Oral presentations governance explaining the Stakeholder
environment with following concepts; involvement
 Demonstrating Preparation of specific reference The government
an understanding report and to the principles fiscal policy
of and interpret the assignments Inter-governmental The regulatory
South African relations mechanisms,
constitution in The public sector relating to the
relation to public financial public sector
sector financial management financial
management. management
 Identifying and system
applying the The corporate
regulations governance
governing Division environment and
of Revenue. inter-governmental
 Demonstrating relations
knowledge of and
apply the South SO2 SO2

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African legal The SA Revenue Identify and apply
system within the System with different legislative
public sector reference to pieces and
financial Division of guidelines relating
management and Revenue to resolving
administration Legislation financial disputes
context. framework on in different
 Applying division of government
legislative Revenue spheres
regulations and Different spheres
legal principles to of government
contracts. (full operations)
 Managing the
implementation of
the Municipal SO3 SO3
Finance The public sector Apply the SA legal
Management Act in financial system within the
a municipality management and public sector
administration financial
environment management and
administration
The South Africa context
legal system within
the public sector
financial
management and
administration
context To identify and
What are the explain structures
structures and and procedures of
procedures of the the SA legal
SA legal systems systems
and how do they
operate
The linkage How the SA legal
between the SA system fits within
legal system and the public sector
public sector
legislation To identify and
What are the explain
fundamental fundamental
aspects of the aspects of the
organization and organization and
operation of SA operation of SA
legal system legal system

SO4 SO4
Various contracts - Guidance in terms
contents including of the
goals and requirements of a
objectives valid contract
Statutory To identify valid
requirements contracts
The legislation on Identify and
contracts scrutinize legal
Employment documents used to
contracts support contract in
South African order to ensure

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 employment laws fairness , accuracy
such as the Labour and compliance
Law; the with the legal and
Employment Equity statutory
Act etc requirements
Relevant role- Identify experts
players- experts and outline the
The process of expectations in
contracting and the terms of what they
legal requirements are contracted to
in relation to this perform
process Ensure compliance
The concept of with the SA
delictual liability Employment law
and Acts in order
to draft and
prepare accurate
and fair
employment
contracts

SO5 SO5
Municipal Finance Identify key
context and holders and their
processes key responsibilities
The full contents of in implementing of
the Municipal the Municipal
Finance Finance Act (MFA)
Management Act Outline the MFA
The implementation
implementation process and
process allocate roles
The role players in accordingly
the implementation Ensure compliance
process and their with the legislation
key roles and throughout the
responsibilities implementation
process

Critical Outcomes

1. The ability to demonstrate an understanding of and interpret the South African constitution in
relation to public sector financial management.
2. The ability to identify and applying the regulations governing Division of Revenue.
3. The ability to demonstrate knowledge of and apply the South African legal system within the public
sector financial management and administration context.
4. The ability to apply legislative regulations and legal principles to contracts.
5. The ability to manage the implementation of the Municipal Finance Management Act in a
municipality.

Specific Outcomes

1. Demonstrate an understanding of and interpret the South African constitution in relation to public
sector financial management.
2. Identify and applying the regulations governing Division of Revenue.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of and apply the South African legal system within the public sector
financial management and administration context.

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 4. Apply legislative regulations and legal principles to contracts.
5. Manage the implementation of the Municipal Finance Management Act in a municipality.

Essential Embedded knowledge

 Municipal Finance Management Act.

 Public Finance Management Act.
 Division of Revenue.
 A comprehensive understanding of legislation, rules and statutory requirements applicable
to the public sector.
 A comprehensive understanding of all legal documents and records.
 A comprehensive understanding of different types of contracts that apply to public
financial management and administration.
 Terms and conditions of general employment contracts.
 A good understanding of the SA legal system.
 A good understanding of the SA constitution.

Critical cross-field outcomes

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 publics sector
financial management context. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 

Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organization or community to ensure
effective compliance to the SA regulatory and legal framework. 

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. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 

Collect, analyse, organize and critically evaluate information in order to compile contracts that
comply with the SA regulatory framework, public sector procedures and the SA legal system. 

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. 

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 public financial
management administration environment. 

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 public sector 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 public financial management and administration

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 ASSESSMENT

Unit Standard 119334

Discuss the selected legislative regulatory framework governing the public sector management and
administration environment 
Specific Outcome 1
Demonstrate an understanding of and interpret the South African constitution in relation to public sector
financial management
Assessment Criteria List of Formative Assessment List of Summative
Activities Assessment Activities
AC1
The critical elements of the
constitution that inform
government relations that apply
to public sector financial AC1 AC2 AC3 AC4 AC5
management are identified and In small groups learners to
explained explore the SA Constitution and
AC2 highlight and explain all areas
Regulatory mechanisms relating that are relevant to public sector
to the public sector financial financial management including
management are identified and regulatory mechanisms;
explained.  principles governing inter-
AC3 governmental fiscal relations;
The regulations underlying inter- regulations underlying inter-
governmental relations and governmental relations and
corporate governance are corporate governance
understood and explained
AC4
The principles governing inter-
governmental fiscal relations are
identified and explained
AC5
The principles underlying
corporate governance are
identified and explained in the
context of public sector financial
management. 

Unit Standard 119334

Discuss the selected legislative regulatory framework governing the public sector management and
administration environment 
Specific Outcome 2
Identify and apply the regulations governing Division of Revenue
Assessment Criteria List of Formative Assessment List of Summative
Activities Assessment Activities
AC1 In a plenary ask learners to
The regulations governing identify the regulations governing
Division of Revenue among Division of Revenue among Each learner to outline the

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different spheres of government
are applied and simulated for a
real financial situation.  Division of Revenue among
AC2
The legislative instruments used
to manage finance in the local
government sphere to resolve
different financial problems are
explained
AC3
Guidelines to resolve financial
related disputes among different
spheres of government are
applied. 
different spheres of government process of applying and
simulating regulations governing
AC2 AC3 different spheres of government.
In small groups; ask learners to Learners to use real financial
outline and discuss the process of situation
resolving different financial
problems in the local government
and financial disputes among
different government spheres. In
their discussions to identify
appropriate legislative instruments
employed in this regard

Unit Standard 119334

Discuss the selected legislative regulatory framework governing the public sector management and
administration environment 
Specific Outcome 3 Demonstrate knowledge of and apply the South African legal system within the public
sector financial management and administration context. 

Assessment Criteria List of Formative Assessment List of Summative

AC1
The fundamental aspects of the
organisation and operation of
South Africa`s legal system are
identified and explained
AC2
The South African legal system is
described with reference to
particular structures and
procedures. 
Activities
AC1 AC2 AC4
Divide learners into small groups
and ask them to critically discuss
the SA legal system with
reference to its operations;
structures and procedures and
how it links with the
public sector legislation
Assessment Activities
Each learner to prepare a report,
unpacking the SA legal system in
terms of its elements, structure;
operations; relation to the public
sector legislation etc and highlight
the implications of compliance
and non-compliance

AC3
The implications of compliance
and non-compliance are
understood and an explanation of
the advantages and
disadvantages or each are given
with examples. 
AC4
The SA legal system is explained
in the context of public sector
legislation

Unit Standard 119334

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Discuss the selected legislative regulatory framework governing the public sector management and
administration environment 
Specific Outcome 4
Apply legislative regulations and legal principles to contracts
Assessment Criteria List of Formative Assessment List of Summative
Activities Assessment Activities
AC1 Essential elements required AC 1 & 2 AC 1 & 2
for the establishment of a valid Facilitator to bring many Learners to identify stipulations of
contract are identified and documents and display two a valid contract while describing
explained.  samples contracts in class. One legal documents that are used to
.  contract is valid and the other not support the correctness ,currency
valid. Learners are required to and appropriateness of the
point /identify elements that contract.
validates a contract and legal
documents that are used to
support contracts, while ensuring
that they are
correct ,current,appropriate and
complies with all legal and
statutory requirements.
AC2
Legal documentation used to
support contracts is correct,
current, appropriate and complies
with all legal and statutory
requirements. 
AC3 AC 3 &4 AC 3 & 4
Terms and conditions for different In a group session, the learners Each learner to describe the
levels of performance to to write on a piece of paper the following :
discharge contract obligations are different terms and conditions of - different terms and conditions of
identified and explained contracts together with forms of contracts
contract breaches and related - forms of breaches of contracts
remedies.
AC4 In plenary ask learners to identify
Forms of contract breaches and and discuss different forms of
related remedies are identified contract breaches and related
and discussed remedies
AC5 In small groups, the learners are Each learner to draw a sample
General employment contracts asked to draw the contract of employment plan that is relevant
are understood with reference to employment. After drawing it, to the South African law of
South Africa`s law of learners to compare it with the employment e.g the labour
employment.  South African law of employment relations act
to ensure its validity.
AC6 Each leaner to consult a different Each learner to, on a piece of
Experts are contracted to develop legal expert (e.g conveyancer) paper, describe the procedures
documents and contracts that fall and observe the stipulations of that are used to contract an
outside own level of authority or the expert’s contract. The learner expert that develop contracts and
expertise.  should orally describe the documents that falls out of own
stipulations of that contract to the field.
class.
AC7 Oral presentation Every learner to ,on a piece of
Current principles governing Each learner to orally describe the paper ,describe the principles
delictual liability are described in a current principles governing governing delictual liability.
meaningful manner in contrast delictual liability.
with contracts

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Unit Standard 119334
Discuss the selected legislative regulatory framework governing the public sector management and
administration environment 
Specific Outcome 5
Manage the implementation of the Municipal Finance Management Act in a municipality. 

Assessment Criteria List of Formative Assessment List of Summative

AC1&2
An understanding of the purpose
and objectives of the act with in
the context of the broader social,
economic and political and legal
milieu of local government is
demonstrated.  milieu of local government
The functions and responsibilities
of all role players in the
implementation of the act and
municipal financial governance
and management are identified
explained
AC3
The financial management
processes to ensure sound and
sustainable management of a
municipality’s developmental
objectives are explained and
performed
AC4
Best practice project management
principles for effectively
implementing the act are applied.  implement best practice project
Activities
Every learner must bring the copy
of the Municipal Finance Act in
class and write the following :
- objectives of the
social,economic,political and legal
-the roles and responsibilities of
all role players in the
implementation of the act should
be identified and explained
Oral presentation
Each learner to orally explain the
financial management process
that ensures sound and
sustainable management of
municipality’s development.
In small groups the learners
should describe the principles that
are required to effectively
management
Assessment Activities
AC 1&2
Simulation
Assessor should create a scenario.
Give every learner the job title
and responsibilities of that title.
Then let every learner with the
new title stand in front of the
class and orally describe their new
responsibilities.
The Assessor should tick the
learners’ knowledge of the
responsibilities against a checklist.
Every learner to show in writing
sound financial management
process.
Each learner to write the
principles that are critical in the
effective implementation of best
practice project management.

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 The governance and legislation programme
The overall purpose of the programme :
aims to equip learners with sound principle and practices of governance and
legislation within a municipality context
Purpose of the How can this What must the learners What must the What values are
programme purpose be know learners be able to embodied in the
achieved do purpose
Unit Standard Learners to SO1 SO1
116348 : attend formal
Conduct lessons where Knowledge of all key The ability to
stakeholder information will stakeholders identify key
consultation be imparted and Knowledge of a stakeholders,
around municipal which will stakeholder analysis The ability to
finance comprise of; process including the conduct a
programmes methods and tools stakeholder
Group exercises Knowledge of analysis and
Individual stakeholder interest in describe it in terms
exercises municipal affairs of their interest in
Plenary and municipal affairs
brainstorming
sessions The ability to
Simulations Knowledge of key role- identify key role-
Scenarios players of a specified players and their
Oral programme key responsibilities
presentations Knowledge of a The ability to use
stakeholder analysis and conduct a
Preparation of process stakeholder
report and Knowledge of potential analysis whereby
assignments involvement and key role-players
interest of these role- will be identified
players in the specified and described in
programme terms of their
involvement or
potential
involvement and
interest in the
programme

The ability to
Knowledge of al identify the role
stakeholders and role- players and
players as well as their stakeholders and
interest in the understand their
programme/municipality interest in the
Knowledge of mapping programme or
process municipality, then
Planning process map their
and good knowledge relationships in
and understanding of order to guide the
municipal financial planning process

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management for communication
programmes and negotiation on
the
implementation of
municipal financial
management
programmes

SO2 SO2

Knowledge of The ability to

communication and identify and
negotiation techniques explain different
and methods and their communication
advantages and and negotiation
disadvantages techniques and
Understanding of methods and
municipal issues describe their
advantages and
disadvantages for
negotiations on
municipal issues

Knowledge of The ability to

communication and select the most
negotiation techniques appropriate
and methods and their communication
potential contribution to and negotiation
achieve specific techniques and
municipal objectives methods which will
Knowledge of municipal best enable the
set objectives municipality to
achieve specific
objectives

Knowledge of the The ability to

implementation process select the most
Knowledge of the appropriate
techniques of approach, to see
monitoring and to it that the
reviewing progress selected approach
Knowledge of the is implemented,
municipality specific and apply
strategic plan (goals, appropriate
objectives, etc) measures for the
Knowledge of service monitoring and
delivery within the review of progress
municipal context in terms of the
strategic plan and
the on-going
successful
implementation of
service delivery
programmes

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SO3 SO3
Knowledge and The ability to
understanding of the check own initial
selected negotiation understanding of
technique stakeholders and
Knowledge of the role-players
concept of success with against actual
specific reference to behaviour during
relative success communication

Knowledge of
facilitation process The ability to re-
Knowledge of consider decisions
negotiation strategies in terms of
And knowledge of negotiation
giving feedback on own techniques in the
behaviour light of their
relative success

The ability to
Knowledge of compiling solicit and process
a plan of action (must feedback on own
understand what is it behaviour in
for) facilitating
Knowledge of the negotiations in
significance of terms of its value
development goals to improved
Knowledge of the communication
feedback of own and negotiation
negotiation and strategy in future
communication skills

The ability to use

processed data on
own
communication
and negotiation
skills to prepare a
plan of action in
order to by
detailing
development goals
and ways to
achieve them

SO4 SO4

Knowledge of the The ability to get

expected outcomes feedback from
of the communication participants,
and negotiations process it and use
process it to determine the

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 knowledge of feedback extent to which
systems the expected
outcomes of the
communications
and negotiations
were achieved

Knowledge of factors The ability to

that contribute in identify factors
positive ways to the that contributed in
communication process positive ways to
the communication
process and
describe them in
terms of the
specific value they
added to the
process

Must be able to
Knowledge of factors identify factors
that hindered the that hindered the
communication – communication –
negotiation process negotiation
with stakeholders process with
stakeholders and
be able to describe
ways of changing
or minimizing their
impact

Knowledge of report The ability to

writing (all required compiling a written
contents including report which
findings and provides practical
recommendations) recommendations
to improve the
communication
process in future

Specific Outcomes

1. Identify and describe relevant stakeholder and role players in a municipal environment
2. Select and apply a range of appropriate negotiation and communication techniques and methods
3. Assess own application of communication techniques and methods and draw up a plan of action for
self-development
4. Evaluate the communication process and make recommendations for improved interaction

Unit standard Critical Outcomes

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 1. The ability to identify and describe relevant stakeholder and role players in a municipal environment
2. The ability to select and apply a range of appropriate negotiation and communication techniques
and methods
3. The ability to assess own application of communication techniques and methods and draw up a plan
of action for self-development
4. The ability to evaluate the communication process and make recommendations for improved
interaction

Unit standard Essential Embedded knowledge

 Communication and negotiation techniques and methods including issue-based and interest-based.
 Communication resources available in practice, to be deployed (e.g. venues, computers, overhead
projectors, tools, time, money etc)
 Stakeholders and role players in the management of municipal finance issues.
 Appropriate negotiation techniques and methods.
 Key principles appropriate to investigating and analysing data so as to present a well-structured argument

Critical Cross-field Outcomes

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 

Identify and solve problems using critical and creative thinking processes, e.g. by trying to find
the most effective and creative methods of communicating with different stakeholder groups. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 

Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organization or community, e.g.
through choosing methods of communication which encourage team work and maximise
participation. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 

Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively, e.g. through
building knowledge of your own communication skills and how you can improve your
communication with others. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information, e.g. through researching all possible
options and being able to present these in the form of a coherent argument. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 

Use Science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility to the environment
and health of others, e.g. use appropriate computer software for data capturing and document
storage purposes. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 

Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of interrelated systems by recognising that
problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation, e.g. in keeping in mind that the way you can
communicate can effect the well being of individuals, communities and the country as a whole. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 

Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities, e.g.
acting as custodian of ethical behaviour and maintaining a high level of commitment to ensuring
that the municipal communication process is implemented in a manner which allows for true
community participation in municipal processes. 

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Unit standard 116348
Conduct stakeholder consultation around municipal finances programmes
Specific Outcome 1
Identify and describe relevant stakeholders and role-players in a municipal environment
Assessment criteria
AC1
Key stakeholders of a specified
municipality are identified through
a stakeholder analysis and
described in terms of their
particular interest in municipal
affairs
AC2 Key role-players of a
specified service programme are
identified through a stakeholder
analysis and described in terms of
their involvement or potential
involvement and interest in the
programme
AC3 The relationships between
stakeholders and role players are
mapped to guide the planning
process for communication and
negotiation on the implementation
of municipal financial
management programmes
Unit standard 116348
Conduct stakeholder consultation around municipal finances programmes
Specific Outcome 2
Select and apply a range of
appropriate negotiation and
communication techniques and
methods
Assessment criteria
AC1
Various communication and
negotiation techniques and
List of Formative Assessment
Activities
In a plenary ask learners to
highlight and explain the
differences between stakeholders
and role-players in a municipality
Learners also to motivate why
stakeholder should be
involved/participates in the
specific municipality’s processes.
List of Formative Assessment
Activities
AC1 AC2 AC3
List of Summative Assessment
Activities
Using the GRID table each learner
to identify and describe
stakeholders in their specific
municipality.
Using the GRID table each learner
to choose a specific programme
within their municipality and
identify key role-players of a this
programme and highlight their
involvement in the programme
Individual learners are task to
describe what indicators they
would use in establish a
relationship be between
stakeholders and role players are
mapped to guide the planning
process for communication and
negotiation on the implementation
of municipal financial
management programmes
List of Formative Assessment
Activities
Based on what has been shared
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methods are identified and
explained in terms of their
advantages and disadvantages for
negotiations on municipal issues
AC2
The most appropriate
communication and negotiation
techniques and methods are
selected on the basis of their
potential contribution to achieving
specific strategic municipal
objectives.
AC3
The selected communication
approach is implemented and
progress is monitored and
reviewed in terms of the strategic
plan and the on-going successful
implementation of service delivery
programmes.
Divide learners into small groups
and ask them to reflect on the
communication and negotiation
techniques and methods in their
own specific municipalities and to
comment on the suitability and
non-suitability of these methods
and techniques (Do they think
that the appropriate techniques
and methods are used or not / do
thee methods enable the
municipality to reach the desired
mission)
and discusses in groups, each
learner to identify different
methods and techniques that
they perceive as the most
appropriate in communication and
negotiations within their specific
municipalities
To respond accordingly learner
must use relevant examples and
scenarios based on their
municipal environment

Unit standard 116348

Conduct stakeholder consultation around municipal finances programmes
Specific Outcome 3
Assess own application of communication techniques and methods and draw up a plan of action for self-
development
Assessment criteria List of Formative Assessment List of Formative Assessment
Activities Activities
AC1 Simulation
Own initial understanding of The Assessor should provide each
stakeholders and role players is learner with a behavioral The assessor hold a behavioural
checked against actual behaviour checklist. The list contains checklist in his hand.
during communication common behavioural activities. Every two groups of learners are
encouraged to communicate over
Let the learners communicate in a given issue.
groups of two each. The Assessor tick the behavioural
As communication progresses activities of each learner during
each learner should tick his /her conversation .
own behaviour during
communication against the
checklist

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AC2
Decisions in terms of negotiation
techniques are re-considered in
the light of their relative success
AC3
Feedback on own behaviour in
facilitating negotiations is solicited
and processed in terms of its
value to improved communication
and negotiation strategy in future
AC4
A plan of action is compiled to
improve own negotiation and
communication skills by detailing
development goals and ways to
achieve them
Unit standard 116348
Conduct stakeholder consultation around municipal finances programmes
Specific Outcome 4
Evaluate the communication process and make recommendations for improved interaction
Assessment criteria
AC1
The extent to which the expected
outcomes of the communication
and negotiation process were
achieved is recorded using
detailed feedback from
participants
AC2
Factors that contributed in
positive ways to the
communication process are
identified and described in terms
Organize learners into groups of
two each. Give them an issue to
negotiate on. Set aside the
desired result. Give the learners
10 minutes to negotiate.
After 10 minutes the Assessor
should in conjunction with the
learners weigh and select
technique whose result are closer
to the desired result.
AC 3 & 4 AC 3 & 4
Upon completion of the behavioral Using a behavioural checklist the
checklist ,each learner should Assessor should evaluate the
evaluate /weigh the positive and behavioral activities of learners
negative aspects of the during the communication process
negotiating strategy, thereafter and make recommendations for
they should draw a plan of action improved interactions
indicating how they will improve
future interactions
List of Formative Assessment List of Formative Assessment
Activities Activities
In small group ask learners to
develop a feedback technique and
method which will used to assess Based on real situation; each
the extent to which the expected learner to reflect on how they
outcomes of the communication carried out and engaged in a
and negotiation process were communication and negotiation
achieved process; each learner to describe
In same groups; ask learners to how they handled themselves and
design an analysis format which others through the different
will be used to align the different phases of these processes;
positive ways to specific values highlight what they think was not
added to the communication and performed accordingly; and what
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of the specific value they added
to the process
AC3
Factors that hindered the
communication negotiation
process with stakeholders are
identified and described in terms
of how they could be changed or
their impact minimised
negotiation process
In a plenary discussion; learners
to explore the implications that of
hindered communication and
negotiation process could impose
on the relationship with
stakeholders
they think was carried out
accordingly and how they plan to
improve in the future
Learners to comment on how the
positive ways added value to the
process. (was the mission
accomplished)

AC4
A written report is compiled
providing practical
recommendations to improve the
communication process in future

The governance and legislation programme

The overall purpose of the unit standard :
aims to equip learners with sound principle and practices of governance and
legislation within a municipality context
The purpose of the How will this What must What must What values are
unit standard purpose be learners know learners be able to embodied in the
achieved (Knowledge) do (Skills) purpose (Attitudes)
U/S 116361 Learners to attend At the end of the At the end of the At the end of the
Interpret South formal lessons programme programme programme
African where information learners will know learners will be learners will
legislation and will be imparted and understand: able to: understand the
policy affecting and which will importance of:
municipal comprise of; SO1
financial Sound Financial SO1 Strategic planning
management Group exercises management Identify key role- Strategic goals and
Individual exercises concept players objectives goals
Plenary and Financial involved in the Transparency
Qualifying Learners brainstorming management decision making of Integrity
are able to: sessions techniques the overalls levels Accountability

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 Simulations Local government of expenditure Compliance with
 Interpret Scenarios structures and Identify, define the legislation
financial Oral presentations operations and evaluate tools Good governance
information and Role-players, and processes Ethical behaviour
provide financial Preparation of mechanisms and applied in deciding
advice to help report and processes at the overall levels of
achieve the assignments decision making in expenditure at
strategic goal of a terms of local level
municipality. expenditure levels Identify and deal
 Assist municipal with challenges
organisations in emerging in terms
understanding the of applying
many challenges techniques of
they face while sound financial
trying to achieve management
their strategic goal,
thereby maximising SO2 SO2
their capacity for The process of To embark on the
service delivery public policy process of policy
making making
Elements in the To develop policy
structure of public To identify and
policy making describe elements
Various models of in the structure of
constitutional public policy
forms making
The role of court in To identify and
contractual law discuss Various
Different working models of
organs of central constitutional
government forms

To describe
different organs of
central government
with reference to
parliament

SO3 SO3
The notion of To explain the
developmental notion of
local government developmental
The link between local government
outputs; outcomes in the SA context
and measurable To explain the link
objectives between outputs;
The principle of outcomes and
efficiency economy measurable
and effectiveness objectives in the
The concept of municipal context
good quality and To define the role
timely information of good quality and
The role of timely information
performance based in terms of sound
financial financial
management management
To outline the role
of performance

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 based financial
management in
maximizing
capacity of
municipality

SO4 SO4
The process of Demonstrate and
policy making understanding of
the overall policy
making
Macroeconomics environment
principles on policy To explain
making macroeconomics
principle in terms
Socio-economic of their impact on
factors on policy public policy
choices making
Analyse the socio-
economic impact
on certain policy
choices

SO5 SO5

Principles of good Show

governance comprehension
The concept of and significance of
managerial good governance
accountability and and ethical
separation of behaviour within a
responsibilities municipality setting
The principle of
ethical behaviour To explain the
managerial
accountability and
separation of
responsibilities
within the
municipality setting
The concept of To discuss the
accountability; accountability;
transparency and transparency and
integrity integrity within the
municipal

Unit Standard Critical outcomes

1. The ability to apply the techniques of sound financial management in local government
2. The ability to identify and describe the key elements in the structure of public policy making in the
South Africa and the connections and power relations between them. 
3. The ability to interpret the elements of initiatives taken through various pieces of legislation to
promote sound financial management in local government. 
4. The ability to demonstrate, through analysis, an understanding of the environment in which policy-
making takes place with particular emphasis on factors that significantly impinge on policy making

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 5. The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of good governance and ethical
behaviour within a municipal setting

Specific Outcomes
1. Apply the techniques of sound financial management in local government
2. Identify and describe the key elements in the structure of public policy making in the South Africa
and the connections and power relations between them. 
3. Interpret the elements of initiatives taken through various pieces of legislation to promote sound
financial management in local government. 
4. Demonstrate, through analysis, an understanding of the environment in which policy-making takes
place with particular emphasis on factors that significantly impinge on policy making
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of good governance and ethical behaviour within a
municipal

ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 

Different types of expenditure and the mechanisms for deciding overall levels of public
expenditure.
Major initiatives that require municipal officials to exercise sound financial management.
Theoretical models of policy making in public and private sectors.
The process of policy making in South Africa.
The principles of governance and ethical behaviour within the public sector. 

Critical Cross-field Outcomes

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 

Identify and solve problems using critical and creative thinking processes, e.g. by trying to find
the best possible policy analysis options. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 

Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organization or community, e.g.
through communicating with others regarding policy analysis issues and fostering team
commitment amongst all stakeholders involved in the process. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 

Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively, e.g. through the
demonstration of ethical and moral principles in all policy analysis processes. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information, e.g. through researching all possible
policy options and presenting conclusions. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 

Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and / or language skills in the modes of oral
and/or written persuasion, e.g. through advising and motivating others with regard to policy
analysis options. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 

Use Science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility to the environment
and health of others, e.g. use appropriate computer software for data capturing and document
storage purposes. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 

Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of interrelated systems by recognising that
problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation, e.g. in keeping in mind that implementation of
policy effects the l well being of not only the municipality but the country as a whole. 

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 UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities, e.g.
acting as custodian of ethical behaviour and maintaining a high Level of commitment to
providing effective policy analysis. 

Unit Standard 116361

Interpret South African legislation and policy affecting municipal financial management 
Specific Outcome 1
Apply the techniques of sound financial management in local government. 

Assessment Criteria List of Formative Assessment List of Summative

AC1
Different types of expenditure are
defined and distinguished at a
local government level. 
AC2
Various role-players are
recognised who are typically
involved in deciding the overall
levels of expenditure at local level
AC3
Mechanisms and processes are
defined and evaluated for
deciding the overall levels of
expenditure at local government
level.  local government
AC4
Challenges are recognised in
terms of achieving sound financial
management for local
government.  government.
Activities
In small groups ,the learners
should distinguish the various
types of expenditures
In small groups ,the learners
should list the role players who
are typically involved in deciding
the overall levels of expenditure
at a local level
Oral presentation
Each learner to orally define and
evaluate the mechanisms and
processes necessary for deciding
overall levels of expenditure at
The Assessor should tick the
relevant answers against the
checklist.
Each learner, to write on a piece
of paper, the challenges for
achieving sound financial
management for local
Assessment Activities
Each learner to write on a piece
of paper ,the different types of
expenditures
Oral questionnaire
The Assessor should orally ask
each learner to identify role
players who are involved deciding
overall level of expenditures.
The Assessor should tick the
answers in the checklist.
Research
Every learner should consult with
stakeholders in financial
management and inquire about
challenges for achieving sound
financial management.
Learners should submit their
evidence in class for further
discussions.

Unit Standard 116361

Interpret South African legislation and policy affecting municipal financial management 
Specific Outcome 2
Identify and describe the key elements in the structure of public policy making in the South Africa and the
connections and power relations between them
Assessment Criteria List of Formative Assessment List of Summative
Activities Assessment Activities

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AC1
Various models of constitutional
forms are discussed to identify
the nature of the South African
Constitution and the roles played
by different stakeholder in public
policy making
AC2
The role of courts in contractual
law matters as they relate to
public policy issues is explained
AC3
The structure and workings of
government outside central
government are described.  chart showing the different
AC4
The structure and the working of
different organs of central
government are described with
reference to parliament, cabinet
and national departments
functions
Unit Standard 116361
Interpret South African legislation and policy affecting municipal financial management
Specific Outcome 3
Interpret the elements of initiatives taken through various pieces of legislation to promote sound financial
management in local government
Assessment Criteria
AC1
The notion of developmental local explain the notion of
government is explained in the
South Africa context
AC2
The link between outputs,
outcomes and measurable
objectives are explained in the
context of municipal financial
management
AC3
The principles of efficiency,
economy and effectiveness are
defined in the context of
municipal financial management.  of municipal financial
Each learner should write on a
piece of paper the answers
pertaining to the following :
- identify the nature of the south
African constitution
-discuss the various models of
constitutions in south Africa
- explain the roles of the different
stakeholders in public policy
making
In small groups ,the learners
explain the role of the courts in
contractual matters as they relate
to public policy.
AC 3 & 4
Product Evaluation/Research
Learners to bring in class the
structures of the government and
describe how they relate
List of Formative Assessment
Activities
In small groups ,the learners
developmental government in the
south African context
Each learner to write down on a
piece of paper the link between
outcomes, outputs and
measurable objectives in the
context of municipal financial
management.
Oral presentation
Every learner to orally define the
principles of efficiency, economy,
and effectiveness in the context
Oral questionnaire
The Assessor should have a
checklist in his hand and orally
ask every learner the following
questions :
- identify the nature of the south
African constitution
- discuss the various models of
the constitution of south Africa
- explain the roles of the different
stakeholders in public policy
making
The Assessor should tick the
learners answers against the
checklist.
Each learner to write on a piece
of paper, the role of the courts in
contractual matters as they relate
to policy.
AC 3 & 4
Assessor to provide the learners
with a chart of blank structures
(unnamed structures).The
learners will be required to name
the structures and describe how
each work and relate to other
structures.
The Assessor should score the
learners answers against the
checklist
List of Summative
Assessment Activities
On a piece of paper ,each learner
should explain the notion of
developmental government in
south Africa
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AC4 AC 3 &4 AC 3 & 4
The role of good-quality and
timely information is defined in In small groups the learners Every learner to outline on a piece
terms of sound financial should outline the following : of paper the following :
management - the role of good quality and
AC5 timely information in terms of -the role of good quality and
The role of a performance-based sound financial management timely information in terms of
financial management system is sound financial management
outlined in maximising capacity of - role of a performance-based
municipality.  financial management system is
outlined in maximising capacity of
municipality. 
AC6 Every learner to define on a piece
Capacity requirements for of paper the capacity
municipalities are defined to requirements for municipalities
comply with legislation around that ensures complies with
financial management.  legislation around financial
management

Unit Standard 116361

Interpret South African legislation and policy affecting municipal financial management 

Specific Outcome 4
Demonstrate, through analysis, an understanding of the environment in which policy-making takes place
with particular emphasis on factors that significantly impinge on policy making. 
Assessment Criteria List of Formative Assessment List of Summative
Activities Assessment Activities
AC1 AC 1 & 2 AC 1 & 2
The possible impact of selected In small groups the learners On a piece of paper the learners
general macroeconomic principles should answer the following : should answer the following
on public policy making and
review is explained - explain the possible impact of - Explain the possible impact of
selected general macro – selected general macro –
AC2 economic principles on public economic principles, review
The impact of selected socio- policy making principles ,analyze the impact of
economic factors and concepts is - review the principles on public certain policy choices
demonstrated in the analysis of policy making
certain policy choices - analyze the Impact of selected
socio –economic factors
- analyse the impact of selected
socio – economic factors
- show an analysis of certain
policy choices

Unit Standard 116361

Interpret South African legislation and policy affecting municipal financial management 
Specific Outcome 5
Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of good governance and ethical behaviour within a
municipal setting
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Assessment Criteria List of Formative Assessment List of Summative
Activities Assessment Activities
AC1 AC 1 & 2 AC 1 & 2
The notions of political and In small groups the learners Each learner to answer on a piece
managerial accountability and should answer the following : of paper the following:
separation of responsibilities are
defined within the municipal - define the notion of political and - definition of the notion of
context.  managerial accountability political and managerial
AC2 - define separation of accountability
The notions of accountability, responsibilities within the -definition of separation of
transparency and integrity are municipal context responsibilities
discussed within the municipal -notion of accountability and -discuss the notion of
context.  transparency accountability, transparency, and
integrity within the municipality.
AC3 Each learner to on a piece of
The principle of participatory paper, define the principles of
governance is defined within the participatory governance within
municipal context.  municipal context

Activities

The learning and teaching activities from the assessment tasks. A month prior to programme
commencement, learners will be pre-assessment or skills audited

At the beginning of the programme learners:

1. Are registered with each learner completing personal profile questionnaire; which will also seek to
understand whether the learner has any learning challenges, such as language, audio visuals etc
2. Are taken through course structure and content; relevant unit standards
3. Assessment strategy and appeal procedure, which is signed and filed away

ACTIVITY RESOURCES AND MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS

1. Facilitated input on: The learning manual
Governance and legislation Facilitator
Visual materials
PowerPoint slides
Portfolio of Evidence guide
Assessor guide
Group discussions Take home assignments
Scenario
Dyads Instructions for group discussions and Flip charts
Workbooks and cocki pens

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 Assignments Standardised scenario
Plenary discussions Guidelines for dyads
Brainstorming Individual workbooks
Individual assignments
Different view on the floor
Knowledge testing

Please Note: all Formative assignment to complied in POE

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