Vision, Mission
& Values

A world-class National Qualifications Framework that works for the people in South Africa.

NQF History
& Objectives

The NQF traces its origins back to the labour movement of the early 1970s.

Board &
Management

The Board maintains overall responsibility of the organisation and delegates some of its work to various committees.

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. SAQAā€™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 AfricanĀ 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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Careers

The HR e-Recruitment software application provides SAQA with an automated recruitment, selection and appointment capability that contributes to reduced cost and time to the job applicants, while enhancing the overall quality process and standards in our recruitment.

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Julia Staitai presented on SAQA's mandate in the context of the NLRD, data process flow and the importance of supplier data loading and learner data for verification of information for work and study #saqaauthenticationservices#verificationsprocess #foreignevaluationsprocess ... See MoreSee Less
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Phumzile Mtsweni closed off the workshop by addressing issues around National Learners Records Data (NLRD) gaps, - focusing on the verification process where qualifications are not found on the NLRD, as well as misrepresentation of qualifications #saqaauthenticationservices #verificationprocess #foreignevaluationprocess #saqaservices #freedom30 #saqaandthenqf ... See MoreSee Less
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Our Finance Unit led by Innocent Letswalo and Masindi Radzabo also presented the process of invoicing to clients and common inquiries received by the unit. The team further advised that clients shouldalways check tarrif costs on the website to avoid making incorrect payments.Thato Ramphisa presented on client and stakeholder engagements on the verification of national qualifications processes with an aim to empower and strengthen relations. Verification of qualifications is critical to ensure integrity in the various pre-appointment and HR processes within companies and the public sector nationally #saqaauthenticationservices#verificationsprocess #foreignevaluationsprocess #saqaservices #freedom30 #saqaandthenqf ... See MoreSee Less
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Vonani Mabunda in the Authentication Services, Foreign Qualifications Evaluation Unit, gave a brief introduction into SAQA's evaluation mandate, evaluation criteria (verification and comparison) and application processes as well as outlining common mistakes.Mavis Mpogeng focused on current verification and comparison practices, understanding qualifications frameworks : case studies on selected countries, as well as pre- and post-evaluation support services #saqaauthenticationservices #verificationsprocess #foreignevaluationsprocess #saqaservices #freedom30 #saqaandthenqf ... See MoreSee Less
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