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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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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The Western Cape Department of Human Settlements hosted a Youth Career and Exhibition at the Boland TVET College, Paarl Campus Sports Centre. ![]()
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Our final day of the KwaZulu-Natal Ugu District Department of Education Career Exhibition! ![]()
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Various schools were in attendance. Thank you to the Department of Education for the invite! ![]()
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Exciting Day 4 of the KwaZulu-Natal Ugu District Department of Education Career Exhibition! š![]()
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We are engaging with Grade 12 learners from different schools in Harding. ![]()
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#TEAMNIC provides valuable insights on the NQF and SAQA services, empowering students with essential information for their future education and career paths. #KnowyourNQF #takingnqftothevillages #saqa #DBE
Day 3 of the KwaZulu-Natal Ugu District Department of Education Career Exhibition!![]()
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We are, engaging with Grade 12 learners from different schools, at Ugu Sports and Leisure. ![]()
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