SAQA All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.
SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Care for customers in a community environment 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14050  Care for customers in a community environment 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Water Sector 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction Civil Engineering Construction 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 3  NQF Level 03 
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 
The qualifying learner achieving this unit standard in combination with context expertise standard(s) will be able to meet customer needs and expectations in a positive manner, resolve customer complaints within a community environment and keep accurate records. This competence will also enable the learner to identify ways to improve customer service within the community. This will contribute towards the provision of quality customer service in a responsible manner. This competence will advance the learner`s own expertise and employability in both the water sector and other related jobs. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Literacy NQF level 1, Knowledge of local communities. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
Type of customer: Adult, child, male, female, traditional leader, role player in community, political leader or church leader. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Identify customer needs and expectations in a community environment. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Customer needs are identified. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Appropriate action is taken to meet customer needs. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Customer needs outside own scope of responsibility are identified and appropriate action is explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Customer needs outside own scope of responsibility are referred to relevant person. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Communicate appropriately with customers from the community. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Communication with customers is polite and friendly. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Communication is appropriate for the type of customer. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Considerations when communicating with different types of customers from the community are explained. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Recognise customer dissatisfaction and take appropriate action. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Complaints are handled promptly, positively, sensitively and politely. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Appropriate language is used when handling complaints. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Customer complaints are resolved within own scope of responsibility. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Complaints outside own scope of responsibility are referred to relevant person. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Customer complaints outside own scope of responsibility are followed up and the importance of doing this is explained. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
Keep accurate records. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Accurate records of customer complaints are maintained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Records are filed in a safe and secure manner. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Feedback is given to relevant person/s. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
Explain ways to improve customer service to community members. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Ways to provide a better customer service to community members are explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Steps to reduce the number of customer complaints from the community are described. 


UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
1. Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
2. Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
3. Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the ETQA policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation.
4. Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments at exit points of the qualification, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise. Moderation should also encompass achievement of the competence described both in individual unit standards as well as the integrated competence described in the qualification. 

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
Learners should have a knowledge and understanding of:

1. Definition of a customer.
2. Flowchart of the organisation and relevant role players.
3. Complaint handling procedures.
4. The importance of recording complaints accurately.
5. The importance of following up on complaints and giving feedback to the customer.
6. Prioritisation of complaints.
7. Customer care officer`s responsibilities.
8. Customer care officer`s availability.
9. Product knowledge.
10. Customer needs and expectations within the community.
11. Impact of poor customer service on relationships with the community.
12. The concept of the customer as a source of revenue and the source of salaries.
13. The concept that customer complaints and feedback are good for the organisation.
14. Alternative ways of keeping records.
15. Procedure for handling complaints outside own scope of responsibility. 


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. This relates to:

Customer needs are identified.
Customer needs outside own scope of responsibility are identified and appropriate action is explained.
Appropriate language is used when handling complaints.
Customer complaints are resolved within own scope of responsibility. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, and community. This relates to all assessment criteria. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
Plan, organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively. This relates to:

Accurate records of customer complaints are maintained.
Records are filed in a safe and secure manner. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information. This relates to:

Customer needs are identified.
Customer needs outside own scope of responsibility are identified and appropriate action is explained.
Appropriate language is used when handling complaints.
Customer complaints are resolved within own scope of responsibility. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the form of oral and/or written presentation. This relates to all assessment criteria. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others. This relates to:

Accurate records of customer complaints are maintained.
Records are filed in a safe and secure manner. 

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. This relates to all assessment criteria. 

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

UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
When conducting assessments, assessors must ensure that they are familiar with the full text of the unit standards being assessed. Assessors must ensure that the assessment covers the specific outcomes, critical cross-field outcomes and essential embedded knowledge by developing assessment activities and tools, which are appropriate to the contexts in which the learners are working. These activities and tools may include self-assessment, peer assessment, formative and summative assessment. It may be more effective and efficient to assess a number of unit standards together in an integrated way, thus reducing the overall number of assessments and ensuring that commonalities that exist between a number of unit standards are captured in a way that makes sense for assessment.

ASSESSMENT OPTION
Learners could be assessed using the following methods:
Oral or written questions
Observation
Simulation
Product sample records 

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
  ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core  61689   National Certificate: Community Water, Health and Sanitation Promotion  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  EWSETA 
Core  23473   National Certificate: Community Water, Health and Sanitation Promotion  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2008-06-11  Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
Core  49752   National Certificate: Environmental Practice  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  LG SETA 
Core  23708   National Certificate: Community Water, Sanitation and Health Facilitation  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2008-06-11  Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
Elective  64589   National Certificate: Community Water, Health and Sanitation Monitoring  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  EWSETA 


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. Aba Sebenzi 
4. ABM COLLEGE SA (PTY) LTD 
5. Africam Solutions 
6. Africawide Consulting 
7. Akanani Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
8. Akha Unique telecoms (pty) ltd 
9. Amangile Academy (Pty) Ltd 
10. Amaqamu Project Management and Consulting 
11. Amg Training And Hygiene Consultants 
12. Amusa Consulting 
13. Aphiwezothe 
14. Asiphokuhle Training And Research Institute 
15. Avax Sa 481 Cc. T/A Mandisa Development Services 
16. Bantubanye Skills 
17. Batla Gorona Trading Enterprise 
18. Bazalwane Business Partners 
19. Bendrew Trading 
20. Bephaswana Skills Development (Pty) Ltd 
21. Bettes - Types Trading And Projects 
22. Bikologix Projects 
23. Bo Support Services Cc 
24. Boikgantsho Consulting & Events 
25. Boiponahatso Enterprise 
26. Bokamoso Urban Planners 
27. Boni Africa Events & Development 
28. Bothanda Trading 
29. Business Intelligence And Governance 
30. Bussynet Advanced Trading 
31. Cape Peninsula University of Technology 
32. Capricon Training Consultants cc 
33. Ceekwenza (Pty) Ltd 
34. Christian Campus Bible College 
35. Classic Human Capital Solutions 
36. Clean Heat Academy (Pty) Ltd 
37. Coceka Consulting 
38. Colgene Group 
39. Connex Marketing Cc 
40. Crack Down Pest Control Services 
41. Cradle Stars Trading Enterprise 
42. Ctc College 
43. Cymbol Consulting(Pty) Ltd. 
44. D and D Lwazi Renaissance Research and Development Institute 
45. Dean Institute Of Learning (Pty) Ltd 
46. Devolden Group 
47. Ditirelo Skills Development Services 
48. DM Management & Consulting 
49. Dumakude 
50. Dynamic Sheq Solutions 
51. E Mali Outsourcing Cc 
52. Ecoculture Training And Consultancy 
53. Ekurhuleni Metropolitian Municipal Emergency Services Training Academy 
54. Ekurhuleni West Public FET College - Germiston Campus 
55. Elangeni Consulting 
56. Elangeni Consulting (PTY) LTD 
57. ELASON PRO-ACTIVE SECURITY (PTY) LTD 
58. Elective Training Institute Enterprise Cc 
59. Elgin Community College 
60. Environmental Leadership Academy 
61. ENVOY PLANET CONSULTING AND PROJECTS (PTY) LTD 
62. Erf 340 Holdings 
63. Eskilz College (Pty) Ltd 
64. Essential Skills 
65. Fabulous City Trading 
66. Falcon Business Institute (Pty) Ltd 
67. Faranang Marketing 
68. Furniture World Training Centre 
69. FUTURE DISCOVERY TRAINING ACADEMY 
70. Gaegolelwe Consultancy (Pty) Ltd 
71. Gauteng City College 
72. Gauteng City Region Academy (GCRA) 
73. Global Care Trading 100 CC 
74. Globalwise Training & Consulting (Pty) Ltd. 
75. Goitseone Trading And Projects Pty Ltd 
76. Goitsikitso Enterprise Trading 
77. Growth Management Consulting 
78. Heavenly Button Trading Cc 
79. Higher Grade Solutions 
80. Iale School Of Advanced Learning Education 
81. Icando 
82. Iliso Investment holdings (Pty) Ltd 
83. Inafrica General Trading Pty Ltd 
84. Independent Development Trust 
85. Inkonyane Yamaswazi Projects 
86. Inkqubeko Investment (Pty) Ltd 
87. Inkwazi Learning Network 
88. Insika Foundation 
89. Institute For Local Government And Housing 
90. Institute of Health and Social Care Studies 
91. Integrated Waste And Recycling Services(Iwars) 
92. Ito Focus Reagile 
93. Itumeleng Wellness Solutions 
94. Iviyo Landscaping (Pty) Ltd 
95. Izazi Training Solutions 
96. Iziko Capacity Building Cc. 
97. Izwelethu Black Diamond 
98. Jet Energy South Africa 
99. Jobafrik Consulting 
100. Jolly Boy Motor Spares 
101. Josmap Training Institute 
102. Jrt3 Jobcreation Rehabilitation Through Training And Technology (Pty) Ltd 
103. K Boneng Consulting Services 
104. Kagisho Business Concepts (Pty) Ltd 
105. KALIDEEN MANAGEMENT SERVICES 
106. Kappia Consulting Services 
107. Katlehong Corporate Group 
108. Kay Beez Development Projects 
109. Kegatilwe Construction & Projects 
110. KEITSHEPILE TRADING AND PROJECTS 
111. Kenmab Training Centre 
112. Kgotla Trading Enterprise 
113. Khatheo Trading And Projects (Pty) Ltd 
114. KHOSITHI TRAINING 
115. Khubiso Enterprise (Pty) Ltd 
116. Khula Nonke Training & Development 
117. Khutakhu Trading 
118. Kn Business Solutions 
119. Kokano Pty Ltd 
120. Kowolwazi Trading Enterprise 
121. Ktmo Business Solutions 
122. Kwazulu Skills Academy 
123. Kwem Management Solutions 
124. Kwindla Institute of Learning and Consulting 
125. Lapa La Afrika Farming And Projects 
126. Legacy Leap Skills Developmemt Institute (Pty) Ltd 
127. Leronsa Trading Enterprise 
128. Letlhokoa Management Services Cc 
129. Letlotlo La Gae (Pty) Ltd 
130. Letzaa Group 
131. Lewerb Holdings (Pty) Ltd 
132. Lih Consulting And Projects 
133. Lindela Training And Business Development Services 
134. Lip Holding (Pty) Ltd 
135. Lo Tantsi Fire Consultants (Pty) Ltd 
136. Londimvelo Consultants 
137. Lorpen Investments 
138. Lumiere Holdings 
139. M Tech Training Consultants 
140. M.I.C. Training And Development 
141. Mabuya Amahle Trading 
142. Machabelele Associates 
143. Magase And Shakong Projects 
144. Magongo Investments 
145. Magumzane Traiding Cc 
146. Makaota Training Consultants 
147. Makhuba Development Projects CC 
148. Makoti Skills Development Solutions 
149. Malizana Projects CC 
150. Mamuhle Academy 
151. Mangalani Business Enterprises 
152. Marcado Human Resources Strategies 
153. Marematlou Training Institute 
154. Mashmp Holdings 
155. Mashphe Logistics Services 
156. Masizakhe Leanerships cc 
157. MASM Trading Enterprise (Pty) Ltd 
158. MASS COMUTER TRAINING AND PRINTERS 
159. Matsila Holdings 
160. Mavuni Empowering Consultants 
161. MAXIMUM DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE 
162. Mbedvula Trust 
163. Mementos Training Pty Ltd 
164. MGM Training & Consulting 
165. Mgwezane Training And Events Management Cc. 
166. Miczo'S Enterprise 
167. Mimoisa Business Solutions Cc 
168. Mimosa Business Consultants 
169. Mimshack Royal Heritage 
170. Mind Magic Consulting 
171. Mintirho Development Services 
172. Mission Point Consulting 
173. Mmg Capital 
174. Mml Consulting Cc. 
175. Mobaarak Management Services 
176. Mod-Mosh Projects And Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
177. Mohlaje Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
178. Morena Empire Investment 
179. Mortarboard Training Solutions 
180. Mphela Education Training And Development 
181. Mthonyama Projects (Pty) Ltd 
182. MUDITAMBI HOLDINGS 
183. Muhangwene Development Enterprise 
184. MUTENDA SECURITY SERVICES CC 
185. Myeza Trading Enterprise 
186. Naledi Holding 
187. Nalengmokoni Investors (Pty) Ltd 
188. Ndotha General Trading 
189. Nedtex73 
190. Nemalale Eagles Consultancy Cc 
191. Netgrow Training Solutions 
192. Networx for Career Development 
193. New Hope Revival Organisation 
194. Nj & L Trading Enterprise Cc. 
195. Nkinane Trading Enterprise 
196. Nokusho M Consulting And Trading 
197. NOMAKU TRADERS CC 
198. Nonunu Projects 
199. Ns Global Academy 
200. Ntsangalala Business Enterprise 
201. Nyankwavi Investment Cc. 
202. Petra Institute of Development 
203. Pfim Trading (Pty) Ltd 
204. Pioneer Business Consulting 
205. Pkm Skills And Career Development 
206. Pma Holdings (Pty ) Ltd. 
207. Power Rush Trading 170 Cc. 
208. Powernexus 
209. Progressive School Of Business And Engineering (Pty) 
210. Puseletso Trading And Projects 
211. Quiver Skills Institute 
212. RAMAZWI SECURITY SERVICES CC 
213. Rasinkhu Investments 
214. Ratomac Trading Consultants (Pty) Ltd 
215. Reflections Development Institute 
216. Reminiscent Business Consulting Pty (Ltd) 
217. RESISA LOGISTICS 
218. Rmcii Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
219. Roughage Trading 
220. Sebobatho Project Management 
221. Seige Trading Solutions 
222. Senelo Trading Cc 
223. SETHIKE TRADING 
224. Shudu Trading 
225. Silalele Skills Academy (Pty) Ltd 
226. Siljeur Training Academy 
227. Simba Skills Consultants 
228. Simmek Holdings 
229. Siza Nesu Training And Consultants 
230. Sizampiloenhle Trading And Projects (Pty) Ltd 
231. Smartkip 
232. Smartmatta (Pty) Ltd 
233. Sobengmo Mining Services 
234. SOUTH AFRICA ADVANCED SKILLS INSTITUTE 
235. South African Institute of Learning (SAIL) 
236. South African Abet Development Agency Saada 
237. South African Advanced Skills Institute 
238. South African Business and Technology Institute 
239. South African Corporate Training Association 
240. South African Governance And Business College 
241. South West Gauteng TVET College 
242. SOUTHERN AFRICAN YOUTH MOVEMENT 
243. Spears Business and Life Coach Consulting 
244. Spectrium 
245. Spring Forest Trading 578 Cc 
246. Sseh Pty Ltd 
247. Starplex 489 cc 
248. Tachfin Holdings 
249. Talent Emporium Academy (PTY) Ltd 
250. Tanosa Trading CC 
251. Tashie Holdings 
252. Teemil Safety Health And Environmental Consultants Pty Ltd 
253. Tembe Service Providers 
254. Thabelanang Trading Enterprise 
255. Thando Consulting Services 
256. The Crimson Co Cc. 
257. The Green Affairs Consulting 
258. Thothi Consulting 
259. Thubelihle Graduate Institute 
260. Thusanang Skills & Training 
261. Thuso Enviro and Agric Development 
262. Thuto Lere Community Empowerment Programme 
263. Thuto Ya Setshaba Training Services (Pty) Ltd 
264. Timothy Fasheun Group Enviromentors (Pty) Ltd 
265. Tld Consulting 
266. Tlotlangthuto Training & Consulting 
267. Tloumogale Business Development & Consulting 
268. Trainers without Borders 
269. Training At Work (Pty) Ltd 
270. Tshedza Training Technologies (Pty) Ltd 
271. Tshwane College of Commerce and Computer Studies 
272. Tshwane Skills Training Centre 
273. TSK Projects(PTY)LTD 
274. Tsoga Re Dire Holdings (Pty) Ltd 
275. Tuns Trading And Projects (Pty) Ltd 
276. Twin Peak Technologies 
277. TWS Business Development Solutions 
278. Ubuqhawe Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
279. Ukhamba Quality Skills 
280. Umbuso Training Services 
281. Umfolozi FET College 
282. Umnotho We Afrika Foundation 
283. Unctionized Business Enterprise 
284. University Of Business Excellence(Pty)Ltd 
285. University Of Intellectual Excellence (Pty)Ltd 
286. University of Venda 
287. Ursivox Interactive Systems 
288. Venus Maintenance And Supply Services 
289. Vicmat Consultants 
290. VISIONARY SKILLS ACADEMY 
291. VSL General Trading 
292. VUCA INSTITUTE OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT 
293. Wbs Group 
294. Wildlife and Enviroment Society of South Africa 
295. WMD Civils Pty Ltd 
296. World Pace Development And Training Institute 
297. Xl At Consulting Cc 
298. Ya Hina Management Consulting And Projects 
299. Yellow Media Publishers 
300. Zealot Business College 
301. Zmg Consulting 



All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.