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. SAQAās 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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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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Building a world-class National Qualifications Framework for South Africa, which contributes to the full personal development of lifelong learners
Our last day of training the Malawi National Council for Higher Education (NCHE). ![]()
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We close with a focus on the National Learnersā Records Database, Research and Strategic Projects #KnowyourNQF #CHE
Day 2 of the Malawi National Council for Higher Education #nche, focused on the #nqf and the verification of South African qualifications and the Policy and Criteria for Evaluating Foreign Qualifications within the South African NQF. ![]()
#nche #KnowyourNQF
Empowering the Next Generation of Women!![]()
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SAQA proudly participated in the International Day of the Girl Child, hosted by the Baithudi Bamampane Foundation in the disadvantaged community of Muldersdrift, supporting unemployed female youth. We highlighted the importance of obtaining registered qualifications, the benefits of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF), and SAQAās services. ![]()
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Together, we're empowering young women to take charge of their futures! šŖāØ #NQFtothePeople #nqfinformationcentre
We have welcomed the Malawi National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) this morning, on a three day training visit to SAQA. ![]()
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We are focusing on the registration of qualifications and part-qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework and sharing information on our Research Projects #KnowyourNQF #nche
