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

Outline the environment of local economic development in South Africa 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
110479  Outline the environment of local economic development in South Africa 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Economics 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies Finance, Economics and Accounting 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 4  NQF Level 04  4 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This Unit Standard is for people who are, or seek to be, active in the local economic development sector in South Africa. It will enable to contextualise their area of activity.

People credited with this Unit Standard are able to:
  • Define and explain the purpose of local economic development in South Africa.
  • Identify and describe legislation that impacts local economic development.
  • Explain the current challenges for local economic development.
  • Explain the role of municipalities in local economic development. 
    		•

    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that the learner is competent in communication at NQF Level 3. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • Legislation refers to the South African Constitution, GEAR, the Development Facilitation Act, the Municipal Structures and Systems Act, the Public Municipal Finance Act, the Rates Bill, Local Authorities Ordinance No. 25 (1974), Local Government Transition Act, Promotion of Administrative Justice Act; Access to Information Act.
  • Local government refers to metros, districts and municipalities.
  • Socio-political factors include population demographics and government policy.
  • Economic factors include economic activities, income data and land usage. 
    		•

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Define and explain the purpose of local economic development in South Africa. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The nature of the growth and development sought is defined in local terms. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The resources available are listed with reference to a specific location. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The beneficiaries and the benefits anticipated are discussed in the current socio-political and economic context. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Identify and describe legislation that impacts on local economic development. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The legislation applicable to local economic development is listed and the key principles summarised in the form of a presentation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The application of legislation is discussed in terms of local economic development in South Africa. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The effects of legislation on local economic development practice are discussed in own work context. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Explain the current challenges for local economic development. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Changing needs are identified and discussed on the local economic development context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Challenges are identified and discussed in terms of how they impact on local economic development functions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Methods for addressing challenges are discussed in own work context. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Explain the role of municipalities in local economic development. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Legislation is identified which defines the responsibilities of municipalities for local economic development. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Municipal functions are listed and explained in terms of their possible contributions to local economic development. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Municipal processes are identified and discussed in terms of their necessary interactions with local economic development functions. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • 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 will assess this Unit Standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQ, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Therefore, anyone wishing to be assessed against this Unit Standard may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • General application of local economic development.
  • Legal environment of local economic development.
  • Presentation skills.
  • Socio-political and economic factors that characterise specific locations/contexts.
  • Municipal functions that contribute to local economic development. 
    		•

    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 by, e.g.
  • Identifying and addressing challenges according to the assessment criterion "Methods for addressing challenges are discussed in own work context." 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organization and community by, e.g.
  • Identifying changing needs and values and their impact on local economic development according to assessment criteria "Changing needs are identified and discussed on the local economic development context." and "Challenges are identified and discussed in terms of how they impact on local economic development functions." 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organize and critically evaluate information by, e.g.
  • Defining and explaining the purpose of local economic development in South Africa according to the assessment criteria for specific outcome "Define and explain the purpose of local economic development in South Africa." and explaining the role of municipalities in local economic development according to the assessment criteria in specific outcome "Explain the role of municipalities in local economic development." 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/ or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation by, e.g.
  • Discussing the application of legislation according to assessment criterion "The legislation applicable to local economic development is listed and the key principles summarised in the form of a presentation." 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation by e.g.
  • Defining and explaining the purpose of local economic development in South Africa according to the assessment criteria in specific outcome "Define and explain the purpose of local economic development in South Africa." 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Be culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts by, e.g.
  • Explaining the current challenges for local economic development according to the assessment criteria in specific outcome "Explain the current challenges for local economic development." and discussing the beneficiaries and benefits anticipated in the current socio-economic context according to assessment criterion "The beneficiaries and the benefits anticipated are discussed in the current socio-political and economic context." 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  36436   National Certificate: Local Economic Development  Level 4  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  LG SETA 
    Elective  58644   National Certificate: Local Government Support Services  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  LG SETA 
    Elective  57428   Further Education and Training Certificate: Youth Development  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  ETDP SETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. A.S.A.P Training and Consulting 
    2. A4 Consultancy CC 
    3. Africa Institute For Public Administration 
    4. African Divas 
    5. Alpharide 
    6. Amabamba Recruitment 
    7. Amangile Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    8. Asiphokuhle Training and Research Institute 
    9. AVAX SA 481 CC. T/A Mandisa Development Services 
    10. AVC Corporate Advisory Services (PTY) LTD. 
    11. Avenida (Pty) Ltd 
    12. B T Group of Companies PTY Ltd 
    13. Bakgatla Municipal Solutions 
    14. Bantubanye Skills 
    15. Bavelile Consultants and Training 
    16. Belgravia Institute of Mangement (PTY) LTD 
    17. Bettes - Types Trading and Projects 
    18. Black Thari Trading Enterprise 
    19. BMST Consulting 
    20. Boikgalaletso Skills Development 
    21. Boikgantsho Consulting & Events 
    22. Boikgantsho Consulting Events cc 
    23. Boni Africa Events & Development 
    24. BOTSHO BOTLE RESOURCES 
    25. Brilliant Affairs 
    26. C Madumo Projects cc 
    27. CB Willemse Training 
    28. Central Bridge Trading 109 
    29. Chuene Bosa Bosele Trading & Enterprise (PTY) LTD. 
    30. Commisioned Training cc 
    31. Continuing Education Programme 
    32. D T M CONSULTING CC 
    33. Daily Double Traiding 281 
    34. Danearl (PTY) LTD 
    35. Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) 
    36. DialNx Consultants 
    37. Dimension Development Network 
    38. Ditirelo Skills Development Services 
    39. Ditlou Solutions 
    40. Eastern Rose Enterprise 
    41. Edu Prof Training Centre 
    42. Edutel Skills Development Pty Ltd 
    43. Edutraining Business College 
    44. Elective Training Institute Enterprise CC 
    45. Envirogreen 
    46. Esehlula Bashuki 
    47. Ethembeni Multi Service Enterprise (Pty) Ltd 
    48. Express Model 405 
    49. Faith First Trading 
    50. Gauteng Association Of Local Authorities 
    51. Giamanje TVET College 
    52. Giggs Creations 
    53. Glentech Innovative Design Concepts 
    54. Glere Skills and Consultants 
    55. Global Care Trading 100 CC 
    56. Gogone S Trading & Projects 
    57. Gugulethu Management & Training Consultancy 
    58. Hadima Training Academy 
    59. Hanyeleni Business Enterprise 
    60. Hercuscope 
    61. Hlombe and Associates 
    62. Ikwanda Customs Consultants CC 
    63. Iliso Investment holdings (Pty) Ltd 
    64. Inkcubeko YakwaNtu Trading 
    65. Innova8 Solutions 
    66. Institute of Cooperatives and Community Economic Development 
    67. INTERMASIKO CC 
    68. IQ Skills Academy (PTY) LTD. 
    69. Iziko Capacity Building CC. 
    70. Jabukile Consultancy 
    71. JIT Projects 
    72. Jobafrik Consulting 
    73. Johsie Enertprise 
    74. Josmap Training Institute 
    75. Jucamo Shelf 4 CC. 
    76. Kernel Management and Consulting (PTY) LTD. 
    77. Keydimensions Risk Solutions 
    78. Kgotla Trading Enterprise 
    79. Khesana Business Enterprises 
    80. Khumo Project Management Services 
    81. Kia Chuma 
    82. KPH Enterprises 
    83. KPK Training Solutions 
    84. KZN Tourism Training 
    85. Lelethu Training (Pty) Ltd 
    86. Leratham Supply Distribution and Enterprise 
    87. Leronsa Trading Enterprise 
    88. Lesias Educational Services 
    89. Letsete Behub 
    90. Lewerb Holdings (PTY) Ltd 
    91. Life Long ABET Consulting 
    92. Lilihle Trading and Projects 
    93. Lilithalethu Holdings 
    94. Limpopo LED Resource Centre 
    95. Livhus Consulting Service 
    96. Local Government Management Academy 
    97. Londimvelo Consultants 
    98. Lunga 99 Trading Enterprise 
    99. Lunghisa Trading 72 
    100. Lwazi Community Facilitator 
    101. M.I.C. Training and Development 
    102. Mabuya Amahle Trading 
    103. Madingoane and Family Construction 
    104. Mafusega Projects 
    105. Mahayi HRD Services cc 
    106. Makhuba Development Projects CC 
    107. Makoti Skills Development Solutions 
    108. Makwenzeke Grass and Cleaners CC. 
    109. Mancosa (PTY) LTD T/A Management College of Southern Africa 
    110. MANCOSA Pty (Ltd) 
    111. Mathye and Ditlou Dynasty Corporate 
    112. Matsila Holdings 
    113. Mbokazi & Mkhize 
    114. Mc Intosh Xaba and Associates (MXA) 
    115. MENTORNET PTY LTD 
    116. Mgwezane Training and Events Management CC. 
    117. Miczo's Enterprise 
    118. Mimoisa Business Solutions CC 
    119. Misol Projects cc 
    120. MJ Mafunisa Consulting (PTY) LTD 
    121. Mmanape Management Solutions 
    122. MML Consulting CC. 
    123. Mod-Mosh Projects and Consulting (PTY) LTD 
    124. Mohlaje Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    125. Morena Empire Investment 
    126. Mortarboard Training Solutions 
    127. Mosako Wa Kitso 
    128. MUHANGWENE DEVELOPMENT ENTERPRISE 
    129. Multi-Skills Training & Development Institute (Pty) Ltd 
    130. Multiple Productive Management Solutions 
    131. National Peace Accord Trust 
    132. Ndrendre Building & General Services 
    133. NEBSA MANAGEMENT SERVICES CC 
    134. NEDTEX73 
    135. Nemalale Eagles Consultancy CC 
    136. Neopeo Trading & Projects 
    137. Nghano Training and Development Centre 
    138. Nhlahle Development Agency 
    139. NTI College 
    140. Ntsu Trading 559 CC. 
    141. Omithombo Management Academy 
    142. Outeniqua Leadership Institute 
    143. Pachedu Skills Solutions 
    144. Pandelani Investment Holdings (PTY) LTD. 
    145. PAUL ALLEN DEVELOPMENT PTY LTD 
    146. Pebetse Training and Consulting 
    147. PFIM Trading (Pty) Ltd 
    148. Philani Solutions 
    149. Phoebelle (Pty) LTD 
    150. Pioneer Business Consulting 
    151. PM Skills House 
    152. PMA Holdings (PTY ) LTD. 
    153. Power Rush Trading 170 CC. 
    154. Powergate Trading 1040 
    155. Powernexus 
    156. Princetop Corporative Training (Pty) Ltd 
    157. Pro Jentibus Sports Development NPC 
    158. Progressive School of Business and Engineering (Pty) 
    159. PTDEV (Pty) Ltd 
    160. Qeto Business Consulting 
    161. Reflections Development Institute 
    162. Regent Business School (Pty) Ltd t/a Regent Business School 
    163. Resonance Institute of Learning 
    164. Retshetse Training Project 
    165. RME Projects 
    166. Sabela Trading and Projects CC. 
    167. Samukela Injabulo 
    168. Sebenzisanane Human Capital 
    169. Sebobatho Project Management 
    170. Senelo Trading CC 
    171. Shandu Technical Services 
    172. Shekinah Deep Excellence (PTY) LTD 
    173. Shemeshe TM 
    174. Silalele Consulting CC. 
    175. Sisezwa Business Enterprise 
    176. Sisodwa Investment Enterprise 
    177. Siyakhula Trust ETD Institute Pty Ltd 
    178. Siza Nesu Training and Consultants 
    179. Social Capital Group 
    180. Soni Investment 
    181. South African Institute of Learning (SAIL) 
    182. South African ABET Development Agency SAADA 
    183. South African Governance and Business College 
    184. SWARANANG MANAGEMENT CONSULTING CC 
    185. Tachfin Holdings 
    186. Talent Centre Training 
    187. Tasc Business Consulting and Training 
    188. Tau and Tau Training Enterprises Pty Ltd 
    189. Tavo Investment 
    190. TCNS Resources (PTY) Ltd 
    191. TEE ZET Group 
    192. Tembe Service Providers 
    193. TGH Traders 
    194. The Chosen Consulting Services 
    195. Thebu Financial & Management Services 
    196. Thekwini College 
    197. Thepa Trading 511 
    198. Thinking Mind Trading 
    199. Thubelihle Graduate Institute 
    200. Thuto Botshabelo Training and Projects Pty Ltd 
    201. Tlaletso Consultants 
    202. Tlotlangthuto Training & Consulting 
    203. Tloumogale Business Development & Consulting 
    204. Trade Avail 172 CC. 
    205. Tradesman Consulting and Training Solutions 
    206. Training at Work (Pty) Ltd 
    207. Transafric Consulting Pty Ltd 
    208. Tru-ThoughtsTrading and Projects 
    209. Tsebong Training Centre 
    210. Tshamutengo General Dealers CC. 
    211. Tshelopele Development Institution 
    212. Tshisimani Holdings (PTY) Ltd. 
    213. Tswelopele Rural Development Network 
    214. Tummo Development Enterprise 
    215. Twin Peak Technologies 
    216. TWS Business Development Solutions 
    217. Tytons (Pty) LTD 
    218. Ulwazi Training Development 
    219. Umlando Projects Pty LTD 
    220. Umqondo Consultancy 
    221. UNIVERSITY OF BUSINESS EXCELLENCE(PTY)LTD 
    222. University of Venda 
    223. Vantage Training 
    224. Victorompie Enterprises CC. 
    225. Vumilia Africa Group 
    226. Vuyelwa SL Trading and Projects (Pty) LTD 
    227. Wag Consulting 
    228. World Pace Development and Training Institute 
    229. Ya Hina Management Consulting and projects 
    230. Zerben Management Solutions 
    231. ZMG CONSULTING 
    232. ZwelixolileTrading Enterprise 


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