TRIBUTE FOR THE LATE PROFESSOR SIBUSISO BENGU
Dear Stakeholders and friends
SAQA pays tribute to the life and legacy of Professor Sibusiso Bengu, South Africa’s first Minister of Education who passed on recently. He was a visionary leader who championed equity and lifelong learning through his leadership in the education sector and his contribution to the establishment of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). May he rest in peace, assured of a life well lived and a legacy that will continue to inspire generations.
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2025 AND WELCOME BACK
Dear Valued Stakeholder
SAQA is officially open. Please note that SAQA has moved offices and clients can reach SAQA via email and/or telephone during office hours from 08:00 to 16:00, Monday to Friday. Please note that no walk-ins are allowed until further notice.
Authentication Services Unit applications open on Wednesday 8 January 2025.
NOTICE : OFFICE RELOCATION
Dear Clients
We’re excited to announce that our office is moving to a new location from December 2024. Please update your records with our new address:
Lourie Place 189 Lunnon Road
Hillcrest Office Park
Hillcrest
Pretoria, 0083
Please note that our walk-in service is suspended indefinitely. A new walk-in service will be communicated in due course.
All other contact details remain the same. We look forward to welcoming you to our new office, from February 2025.
NOTICE : OFFICE RELOCATION
Dear Clients,
As SAQA prepares to relocate to a new location, Walk-In Client services will be suspended from 20 November 2024 until further notice. Email and telephonic enquiries will continue to be managed as per the current process. All walk-in-related matters, including applications and issue resolution, will be handled electronically via email and telephone communication.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience during this time.
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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Ensuring the Continuity of Lifelong Learning through the Transition of Pre-2009 Qualifications![]()
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The South African education system has undergone significant transformation with the establishment and evolution of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and its three sub-frameworks managed by QCTO, CHE and Umalusi respectively.![]()
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A key outcome of these changes and the maturing of the sub frameworks, is the need to align qualifications to the needs of industry, including pre-2009 qualifications—developed before the introduction of the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) and the Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework (OQSF)—with the current ten-level qualifications framework. ![]()
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This process is essential to ensure that learners continue to benefit from a clear, accessible, and relevant system that supports lifelong learning.![]()
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A Farewell to SAQA House : Honouring the Past, Embracing the Future![]()
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SAQA bid a heartfelt farewell to the iconic SAQA House—a space that has been the heart of our operations, our ideas, and our shared purpose. Joining us in this significant moment was our founding CEO, Dr Samuel Isaacs, whose presence added a deeply emotional touch to the day.![]()
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In his address, Dr Isaacs reflected on SAQA’s transformative journey, from its inception to becoming a cornerstone of South Africa’s education and training landscape. With wisdom and humility, he reminded us of the values that have shaped us, grounded in his famous words: "We build the road we are walking upon."![]()
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Our current CEO, Mrs Nadia Starr, expressed profound gratitude to Dr Isaacs, recognising his role in laying the foundation for an enduring legacy. She assured all present that, while we bid farewell to the walls that held our memories, our mission and vision move forward, stronger than ever.![]()
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This bittersweet farewell was not just about leaving a building—it was about celebrating resilience, growth, and the promise of what lies ahead. As we take this bold step into new surroundings, we carry with us the lessons of the past and a renewed commitment to advancing the National Qualifications Framework for all South Africans.![]()
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Here’s to SAQA’s next chapter—built on legacy, fueled by purpose. #SAQAForward #BuildingTheFuture
