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MANAGER: COMMUNICATIONS AND ADVOCACY

Closing Date: November 19, 2025

All Inclusive Salary Package: R1 059 105 – R1 247 574 per annum

Benefits: All-inclusive remuneration package of R1 059 105 – R1 247 574 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: Permanent

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 a Manager: Communications and Advocacy to manage and coordinate internal and external communications across diverse channels and audiences. Reporting to the Senior Manager: Communications and Advocacy this position will ensure SAQA is represented on government and stakeholder platforms to promote the SAQA and NQF brand.

SENIOR SPECIALIST: DATA MANAGEMENT & ANALYSIS

Closing Date: November 13, 2025

All Inclusive Salary Package: R1 059 105 – R1 247 574 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

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 a Senior Specialist: Data Management & Analysis to implement the data strategy and business processes required to create, maintain, and enhance data.

Reporting to the Senior Manager: Data Management & Analysis, this position will be responsible for the daily management of critical data assets, providing overall guidance and governance oversight for an allocated dataset, and actively managing the data.

SENIOR MANAGER: FINANCE & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Closing Date: November 5, 2025

All Inclusive Salary Package: R1,266,714 – R1,492,122 per annum

Benefits: All-inclusive remuneration package of R1,266,714 – R1,492,122 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: Permanent

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 a Senior Manager: Finance & Supply Chain Management to provide strategic oversight and leadership related to Finance and Supply Chain Management functions in line with the PFMA and National Treasury requirements. The incumbent will also ensure unqualified audit outcomes. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer & Corporate Services Executive, this position will be accountable for the budget, finance and procurement processes that support SAQA’s Annual Performance Plan (APP) and financial objectives.

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.

MANAGER: STRATEGIC PLANNING & GOVERNANCE

Closing Date: September 28, 2025

All Inclusive Salary Package: R1 059 105 – R1 247 574 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

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 a Manager: Strategic Planning & Governance for drafting, coordinating, and managing the implementation of SAQA’s strategic planning processes, including the Annual Performance Plan (APP) and associated operational plans. Reporting to the Senior Manager: Strategic Planning & Advisory, the incumbent will produce quarterly progress reports, oversee the performance monitoring and evaluation function, and recommend appropriate remedial actions where necessary.

SENIOR PRACTITIONER: RESEARCH

Closing Date: September 30, 2025

All Inclusive Salary Package: R578 489 – R671 856 per annum

Benefits: All-inclusive remuneration package of R578 489 – R671 856 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: Permanent

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 a Senior Practitioner: Research who will participate in planning, conducting, and reporting on research that forms the evidence base for SAQA’s work and is framed by the NQF objectives. Reporting to the Senior Manager: Research, the Senior Practitioner will also contribute to research publications and assist with research administration, research events, and other developmental initiatives linked to the research.

PAYROLL AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

Closing Date: September 22, 2025

All Inclusive Salary Package: R706 152 – R822 237 per annum

Benefits: All-inclusive remuneration package of R706 152 – R822 237 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: Permanent

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 a Payroll and Management Accountant to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and oversee the administration of payroll processes and management accounting functions. Reporting to the Manager: Finance, this position will provide financial insights to support decision-making and ensure timely payments to employees and third parties, while maintaining the integrity of financial records.

ASSISTANT COMPANY SECRETARY

Closing Date: September 4, 2025

All Inclusive Salary Package: R706 152 – R822 237 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

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 an Assistant Company Secretary to ensure effective communication and coordination between the Board, its committees, SAQA and other stakeholders. Reporting to the Manager: Strategic Planning & Governance, this position will support the Board and its Committees.

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MANAGER: COMMUNICATIONS AND ADVOCACY

SENIOR SPECIALIST: DATA MANAGEMENT & ANALYSIS

SENIOR MANAGER: FINANCE & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

ADMINISTRATOR: AUTHENTICATION SERVICES X4 (24-MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT)

MANAGER: STRATEGIC PLANNING & GOVERNANCE

SENIOR PRACTITIONER: RESEARCH

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