ADMINISTRATOR: AUTHENTICATION SERVICES X4 (24-MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
ADMINISTRATOR: AUTHENTICATION SERVICES X4 (24-MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
Closing Date: October 13, 2025
All Inclusive Salary Package: R417 928 – R482 729 per annum
Benefits: All-inclusive remuneration package of R417 928 – R482 729 per annum. The successful candidate may structure the total package for a 13th cheque. The employer’s contribution towards Housing, Medical Aid, and Pension is included in the total package.
Contract Type: Contract
Objective: The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) is a statutory public entity, an oversight body of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Act, No. 67 of 2008. The entity is charged with developing, fostering and maintaining an integrated and transparent national framework for the recognition of learning achievements, ensuring that:
• South African qualifications meet appropriate criteria and are internationally comparable.
• The country’s qualifications are of acceptable quality.
• The quality of education and training is enhanced.
• Access, mobility and progression within education, training and career paths are realised.
SAQA seeks to appoint four (4) Administrator: Authentication Services to perform administrative duties and functions related to Authentication Services at SAQA. Reporting to the Team leader: Authentication Services, this position will render support related to authentication services which includes client services.
• South African qualifications meet appropriate criteria and are internationally comparable.
• The country’s qualifications are of acceptable quality.
• The quality of education and training is enhanced.
• Access, mobility and progression within education, training and career paths are realised.
SAQA seeks to appoint four (4) Administrator: Authentication Services to perform administrative duties and functions related to Authentication Services at SAQA. Reporting to the Team leader: Authentication Services, this position will render support related to authentication services which includes client services.
Requirements are:
Minimum Qualifications
- An appropriate, recognised qualification at NQF Level 5.
- A relevant NQF level 6 qualification will be an advantage.
Minimum Experience
- Two years’ relevant work experience.
- Experience and knowledge of the NQF will be an advantage.
Knowledge, skills and competencies
- Professionalism.
- Information management.
- Business writing.
- Data management.
- Computer literacy.
- Client Service.
- Written and verbal communication.
- Knowledge of large databases.
- Resilience, attention to detail and sound judgement.
- Good knowledge of the Education sector legislative and regulatory environment.
Key performance areas:
- Undertake general administrative duties.
- Render support related to authentication services which include client services.
- Maintain the electronic filing system and keep information updated.
- Process applications within standard operating procedures and provide feedback to clients.
- Assist in maintaining and improving business processes, procedures, systems and formats.
- Keep information sources, materials and the stakeholder register up to date.
- Respond to client enquiries.
SAQA will verify credit and criminal records as well as qualifications.
SAQA reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised post and will only communicate with short listed candidates.
