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SAQA responsibilities
Registration Of Qualifications & Part-Qualifications
Recognition Of Professional Bodies
Management Of Information & Learner Achievements
Verification Of National Qualifications
Collaboration With International Counterparts Concerning Qualifications Frameworks
Conducting Research On Qualifications Frameworks
Evaluation & Advisory Services For Foreign Qualifications
What is the NQF?
The South African National Qualifications Framework (NQF)
is a single integrated system for the
Classification
Co-ordination
Registration
Publication
Articulation
of quality assured national qualifications
NQF levels & qualification types
What is the South African
Qualifications Authority?
The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) is the oversight body of the NQF and the custodian of its values and quality character. The role of SAQA, as stipulated in the NQF Act, is to advance the objectives of the NQF, oversee the further development and implementation of the NQF, and co-ordinate the Sub-Frameworks. SAQA’s functions are set out in section 13 of the NQF Act.
Services
Registration of Qualifications & Part Qualifications
A part-qualification means an assessed unit of learning that is registered as part of a qualification.
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Verification of SA Qualifications
This service is to verify South African Qualification Achievements.
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Recognition of Professional Bodies
SAQA is responsible for the recognition of professional bodies and registration of professional designations for the purposes of the NQF Act, no 67 of 2008.
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Evaluation of Foreign Qualifications
The purpose of the evaluation function is the recognition of foreign qualifications in terms of the South African National Qualifications Framework.
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NQF MIS Incorporating the NLRD
The National Learners' Records Database (NLRD) is the management information system of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).
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Confirmation of Private Higher Education Institution Qualifications
Regulations for the Registration of Private Higher Education Institutions (Guide APX-03).
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The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) participated in the 4th Policy Dialogue hosted by the Education Attache of the Royal Dutch High Commission and DHET. ![]()
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The topic was on Leadership and Governance in Higher Education. A number of experts and well-known educationalists including Prof Thuli Madonsela, participated in this highly interactive and engaging webinar. ![]()
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SAQA’s presentation was on Integrity and Quality in Qualifications with specific reference to the growing challenge of qualification misrepresentation and how SAQA is addressing this global scourge. ![]()
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The presentation was made by Dr Makhapa Makhafola, Chief Operating Officer and Navin Vasudev, Manager: Business Development & Stakeholders. This was indeed a very insightful and productive policy dialogue with so much to keep us reflecting! Click on the link for more information.
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Vacancy : SYSTEMS SPECIALIST: IT DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR .![]()
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All-inclusive remuneration package of R641 916 – R743 078 Per Annum The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) is a statutory public entity that operates under the NQF Act, No. 67 of 2008.
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DEVELOPER, 3-YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT.![]()
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All-inclusive remuneration package of R958 824 – R1 125 825 Per Annum.![]()
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SAQA is a statutory public entity that operates under the NQF Act, No. 67 of 2008.
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SAQA invites applications from individuals meeting the criteria for appointment to its Audit and Risk Committee for the period 1 January 2024 – 31 December 2027.![]()
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The Audit and Risk Committee is constituted as a statutory committee in respect of its statutory duties in terms of sections 76 (4)(d) and 77 of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 and a Committee of the SAQA Board in respect of all other duties assigned to it by the Board.
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Media Media StatementsDigital HubFact Sheets Media Statements 6 Dec 2022 9 Nov 2022 1 Sep 2022 14 Mar 2022 15 Nov 2021 LOAD MORE Digital Hub The NQF traces its origins back to the labour movement of t...
SAQA along with partners World Education Services (WES) and Scalabrini, made a presentation on the ‘Pathways Project’, a pilot initiative towards the implementation of the Addis Convention, to recognise the qualifications of refugees and asylum seekers in South Africa who do not have complete documentation and face other challenges. ![]()
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More on the conference can be found on ieasa-conference.studysa.org/programme-2023/
