Vacancies

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: ICT to provide operational leadership in the planning, development, implementation and maintenance of effective information technology systems that support SAQA’s strategy and operational information needs. Reporting to the Senior Manager: ICT, the incumbent will be responsible for managing the operations of the ICT unit.

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 Specialist: Stakeholder Relations to build, maintain and improve relations between the organisation and its stakeholders, including the media. Reporting to the Manager: Communications & Advocacy, this position seeks to improve awareness, stakeholder and media relations as well as understanding the value of SAQA and the NQF.

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.

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.