Special Edition of the SAQA Bulletin

Mr Samuel Isaacs is retiring in February 2012 after 15 years at the helm of SAQA. This special edition of the SAQA Bulletin has been prepared in recognition of his contribution to the NQF during this period. The wide selection of papers included represent important periods during the development of the NQF in South Africa. The periods represented include the earliest conceptualisation of the NQF, the implementation of the NQF, the extended review period, and the current situation where the NQF is understood as a framework of communication, collaboration and coordination across education, training development and work. Click here to read the bulletin.

Joe Samuels set to take office as SAQA’s new CEO

The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), custodian and guardian of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF), is pleased to announce that Mr Joe Samuels will be taking office as the Authority’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on 1 March 2012. At a Gala Function held on 15 February 2012, SAQA commemorated the 15 years outgoing CEO - Samuel Isaacs - served as the organisation captain, and welcomed Joe Samuels as the incoming CEO...read more

Important Notice

On Friday 2 March 2012 the SAQA offices will close at 11h30.
Normal working hours will apply from Monday 5 March 2012.

Call for comments on proposed three sub-frameworks

The Department of Higher Education and Training has called for comments on the proposed qualifications sub-frameworks. The sub-frameworks are for General and Further Education and Training, Higher Education, and Trades and Occupations. The documents are available here.

Green paper for post-school education and training

The Green Paper for post-school education and training aims to align the post-school education and training system with South Africa's overall development agenda. It also provides a vision for a single, clear, and logical post-school system. The various parts of the system must speak to each other. Click here for the Green Paper.

Level descriptors roadshows for the SA NQF

Eight roadshows will be held over February and March to explain to the public, and stakeholders in education and training how the level descriptors will be applied. A level descriptor is a statement of learning achievement. Level descriptors provide a description of each of the levels on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). The NQF Act No 67 of 2008 made provision for a 10-level framework, whereas the South African NQF previously had 8-NQF levels. Click here for more information on the roadshows. The Level Descriptors document is available here.

Professional bodies update: Pilot phase

The pilot phase for the recognition of professional bodies and registration of professional designations has proven to be very useful in assessing the appropriateness of the draft policy and criteria and the preparedness of SAQA procedures and processes...read more

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