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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Dear Clients#WeAreMoving| Weā€™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 Place189 Lunnon RoadHillcrest Office ParkHillcrestPretoria, 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. ... See MoreSee Less
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āœØ SAQA Blitz Campaign at Brits Taxi Rank!Today, we're on the ground engaging with the public about the importance of authentic qualifications. We're empowering South Africans to hashtag #KnowYourNQF by checking if qualifications are registered on the National Qualifications Framework.Your education matters! Make sure itā€™s credible and recognised.šŸ“ššŸ’” Stay informed, stay empowered. Letā€™s celebrate #Freedom30 by building a future where every qualification counts! #SAQA #NQF #educationmatters ... See MoreSee Less
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#buildingawareness| around #BogusColleges and #authenticqualifications in Johannesburg CBD with our inspiring Deputy Minister for Higher Education, the Honourable Dr Mimmy Gondwe #southafrican QualificationsAuthority ... See MoreSee Less
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Exciting news! Yesterday, The World Bank team, led by Ms. Saima Malik, met with SAQA to explore collaboration on a Mastercard Foundation-funded study exploring digital skills offerings in Africaā€” and South AfricašŸŒOur discussions focused on a regulatorā€™s perspective, diving into critical skills, qualification registrations, and achievements. SAQA was thrilled to offer insights from the NLRD (National Learnersā€™ Records Database) and partner on further data analysis to support this groundbreaking initiativešŸ’”šŸ“ŠTogether, we're shaping the future of digital skills in Africa! #DigitalSkills #SAQA #Collaboration #AfricaInnovation #SkillsForTheFuture #WorldBank ... See MoreSee Less
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