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What is the South African Qualifications Authority(SAQA)?
The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) is the oversight body of the NQF and the custodian of its values and quality character.
Functions of SAQA
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. SAQA’s functions are set out in section 13 of the NQF Act, which, in summary, mandates SAQA to:
- Oversee NQF implementation and collaborate with the Quality Councils
- Develop and implement NQF policies and criteria
- Register qualifications and part-qualifications on the NQF
- Recognise professional bodies and register professional designations
- Undertake research and collaborate with international counterparts
- Maintain the National Learners’ Records Database
- Provide an evaluation and advisory service with respect to foreign qualifications
- Inform the public about the NQF
- Provide advice to the Minister of Higher Education and Training
SAQA Registration of Qualifications and Part-Qualifications
Qualifications and Part-Qualifications
A part-qualification means an assessed unit of learning that is registered as part of a qualification. For example a part-qualification can be a module, unit standard, etc.
The searchable databases listed below contain qualifications and unit standards.
Searchable Databases
Search for all qualifications and unit standards, no matter what their status
Qualifications and unit standards that are registered on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF)
Qualifications and unit standards that were registered on the NQF and have subsequently expired (this includes qualifications and unit standards that have been replaced by others)
Search for recognised Professional Bodies and registered Professional Designations
SAQA Verifications ServiceThis service is to verify South African Qualification Achievements |
Private Sector Clients (Employers)
The SAQA Verifications Service is available for the verification of qualifications achieved at South African providers as recorded on SAQA’s National Learners’ Records Database (NLRD).
The verification of short courses, foreign qualifications and professional designations is not part of the SAQA Verifications Service.
To access the SAQA Verifications Service, please complete and return the Verification Agreement to [email protected]
The information available here is for Private Sector Clients.
Please click on the links:
| Verification Agreement for Private Sector Clients | Template to Request a Quotation | Template to Request Verifications (including Checklist) |
| Notice of New Tariffs 2020 – 2021 | Sample Quotation (Standard Priority) | Sample Quotation (Special Priority) | Sample Quotation (Extra Priority) |
SAQA Public Sector Clients (Employers)
The SAQA Verifications Service is available for the verification of qualifications achieved at South African providers as recorded on SAQA’s National Learners’ Records Database (NLRD).
The verification of short courses, foreign qualifications and professional designations is not part of the SAQA Verifications Service.
To access the SAQA Verifications Service, please complete and return the Verification Agreement to [email protected]
The information available here is for Public Sector Clients.
Please click on the links:
| Verification Agreement for Public Sector | Template to Request a Quotation | Template to Request Verifications (including Checklist) |
| Notice of New Tariffs 2020 – 2021 | Sample Quotation (Standard Priority) | Sample Quotation (Special Priority) | Sample Quotation (Extra Priority) |
SAQA Individual Verification Letter
This service is for individuals who need a verification letter confirming their tertiary qualifications obtained in South Africa.
The verification letter is limited to registered qualifications and NOT short courses nor foreign qualifications or professional designations.
To access this service click on the links and send your request to [email protected] with the subject “Verification Letter – Quotation”.
| Consent For Verification Letters | Verification Letter Procedure |
SAQA Extract from the National Learners` Records Database (NLRD)
The National Learners` Records Database (NLRD) is the management information system of the National Qualifications Framework. The NLRD holds records of education and training: qualifications and part qualifications (including unit standards) registered on the NQF; the NQF sub-frameworks and their related Quality Councils; the twelve organising fields and the subfields of the NQF; recognised professional bodies and professional designations.
To safeguard your personal information on the National Learners’ Records Database (NLRD), the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) has implemented a new procedure to request an extract from the NLRD.
To request your extract, please do the following;
- Complete and sign the attached consent form.
- Scan a certified copy of your ID Book/Card/Passport and the fully completed consent form.
(The certification should not be older than 3 months) - Attach and email the certified copy of your identification and consent form and send them to [email protected] with the subject “Extract from the NLRD”.
- A copy of your information from the NLRD will be sent to your designated email within 20 working days.
Please note: The extract is a copy of what is found under your name on the NLRD; it is not a certificate nor does it replace SAQA’s verification process. If you want a verification of all your qualifications, send a request to [email protected] with the subject “Verification Letter – Quotation” (include your name, ID number and copies of your qualification).
| Consent Form | Notice to Learners |
SAQA Evaluation of Foreign Qualifications
Current Notices
Please note that from 1 July 2021 SAQA will only issue electronic certificates of evaluation which can be accessed online upon completion of the evaluation process. Printed certificates of evaluation will no longer be issued. Thank you for your continued support.
Notice of implementation of application payment and submission modes
Updated Lockdown application procedure for Evaluation of Foreign Qualifications
Current Tarrifs
Why does SAQA evaluate foreign qualifications?
The purpose of the evaluation function is the recognition of foreign qualifications in terms of the South African National Qualifications Framework (NQF). SAQA derives this mandate from the NQF Act, 67 of 2008 (as amended) and performs the function according to the Policy and Criteria for Evaluating Foreign Qualifications within the South African NQF (as amended, 2017).
The function is an integral part of a national recognition value c
hain, as explained in the above Policy and Criteria. The focus of SAQA’s role is on the location of foreign qualifications within the NQF. For admission to study; professional licensing; and employment the specific internal criteria and requirements of other relevant institutions must be met.
Evaluation is a two-phased process by SAQA to:
1. Verify foreign qualifications by ensuring the following
- Issuing bodies are accredited/recognised in the national systems they operate in
- Qualifications are legitimately issued by those issuing bodies and part of the national qualifications of that country
- Qualifications documents are in order and awards claimed by individuals are genuine
2. Compare foreign qualifications with South African qualifications, considering the structure and outcomes of the foreign qualifications, to locate them within the South African NQF.
What are foreign qualifications?
A foreign qualification is issued by a nationally recognised institution and forms part of the national education and training system of a country other than South Africa.
According to SAQA a foreign qualification is not:
- Professional membership or a professional designation.
- A certificate based on a short course; or in-service training, a workshop or seminar, or workplace integrated learning which does not form part of the requirements to obtain a qualification.
- A South African qualification.
- None of the above should be submitted as a foreign qualification to be evaluated by SAQA
Who may apply for evaluation?
Only qualification holders (QHs) may apply for the evaluation of their foreign qualifications.
The above is to ensure that QHs are the prima facie owners of their applications and the outcomes thereof, including the protection of their private details and improved communication between them and SAQA. For this reason, SAQA will interact directly with QHs, and involve third parties only when they are the parents or legal guardians of the affected QHs.
QHs must register applications using their own, unique contact details.
SAQA is not responsible for third party administrative or financial assistance to QHs and does not regard such assistance as a part of its process. SAQA makes evaluation results available to third parties only when QHs authorise such collection in writing.
How to apply
Click on Apply for an evaluation, register as a user and lodge an on-line application. Always check for possible updated information under Notices above.
The Online Application System contains all the relevant information, including:
- A Notice Section where SAQA will always post important alerts;
- The current tarrifs as approved by the SAQA Board;
- Payment per qualification submitted for evaluation;
- How payment can be made;
- How to compile and submit documents After you have created an online profile
- What happens with results:
– When results are ready, SAQA will also inform applicants of the electronic SAQA Certificate of Evaluation available to them - Processing time and delay; and
- Recognition decisions and the right to appeal.
Applicants also need to take note of the Guidelines for refunds and cancellation.
The SAQA Certificate of Evaluation
The SAQA Certificate of Evaluation (SCoE) indicates the recognition decision taken by SAQA in respect of a foreign qualification and the comparability of that qualification with a South African qualification registered on the NQF.
- SAQA holds the copyright to the SCoE and it remains the property of SAQA.
- SAQA reserves the right to revoke the SCoE if any evidence comes to light that compromises its integrity and validity. Revocation takes place in accordance with the SAQA Foreign Qualifications Evaluation and Advisory Services Revocation Policy.
The SCoE has several security features, as specified below. Therefore, it is important to always insist on seeing the original SCoE and to look for the following:
- The new SAQA Certificate of Evaluation Security features on the front of the certificate (Page 1)
- The new SAQA Certificate of Evaluation Security features on the front of the certificate (Page 2)
- The new SAQA Certificate of Evaluation Security features on the back of the certificate
- The new SAQA Certificate of Evaluation The contents on the back of the certificate
SAQA also issues an electronic SCoE under certain conditions. Eligible applicants will be informed of this at the time of issue.
Verify SAQA Certificate of Evaluation
SAQA Appeal Process
Recognition decisions: appeal and revocation
SAQA has a mandate to evaluate foreign qualifications in terms of Section 13(1)(m) of the National Qualifications Framework Act, 67 of 2008. The evaluation process includes two phases:
(1) Verification (authenticate the status of institutions and the qualifications offered by them; and investigate the authenticity of qualification documents and the awards made to individuals); and
(2) Comparison of foreign qualifications with South African qualifications, considering the structure and outcomes of the foreign qualifications, to locate them within the South African NQF.
The evaluation process is concluded by one of two decisions; each of which is reached after the verification phase:
- Decision A , to recognise a qualification. This decision leads to the comparison phase, which results in the issuing of a SAQA Certificate of Evaluation (SCoE ) indicating how the qualification is recognised in terms of a comparable South African qualification registered on the NQF.
Please note that :
° SAQA holds the copyright to the SCoE, which remains the property of SAQA.
° It is illegal to misrepresent a SCoE.
° SAQA reserves the right to revoke the SCoE if any evidence comes to light that compromises its integrity and validity. Revocation takes place in accordance with the SAQA Foreign Qualifications Evaluation and Advisory Services Revocation Policy (2016).
- Decision B , to not recognise a qualification. This decision is communicated to the applicant in a letter and reasons for the decision provided.
Qualification holders can appeal against either Decision A , or Decision B. A two-stage appeal process is in place to resolve appeals. This process is based on the SAQA Foreign Qualifications Evaluation and Advisory Services Appeal Policy (2016), which also outlines the steps to be followed by appellants.
A fee is charged for appeal. This fee is refunded when an appeal is upheld. The current fee is indicated in the Appeal Registration Form
SAQA Check the status of foreign institutions
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Verification of South African Qualifications
How do I communicate with SAQA for verification services?
All communication for verification services should be done electronically:
- Clients that have a legal contract with SAQA for verifications must send an email to [email protected]
- Individual requests for verification letters must be sent to [email protected]
No emails should be sent to individual SAQA staff members as this results in duplication and lengthens the verification process.
What is an Extract from the National Learners’ Records Database and how different is it from a Verification Letter?
An extract from the National Learners’ Records Database (NLRD) is a copy of the information recorded under your name on the NLRD. It may not contain all the qualifications or part-qualifications you obtained. SAQA strives to keep the NLRD up-to-date.
Qualifications and part-qualifications are only recorded on the NLRD after they have been quality-assured and authenticated. An Extract from the NLRD is not a verification as it may not contain all your achievements.
How long does it take to verify a South African qualification?
Verification takes from 2 to 20 working days depending on the priority selected and availability of the record on the NLRD. The standard for verification is to find a result within 20 working days where after the request will be closed as “inconclusive”. You will pay the discounted tariff if it takes longer than the requested priority to finalise the verification.
SAQA receive data from all registered education institutions and can find the achievement record with fieldwork even if it is not recorded on the NLRD yet. However, some qualifications are difficult to verify as they are stored in archives.
What are the different verification services that SAQA offers?
SAQA offers the following verification services to employers, learners, and other clients at a cost.
- Verification Letters for individuals
This service is for individuals who need a verification letter confirming their tertiary qualifications obtained in South Africa. The verification letter is for qualifications or part-qualifications registered on the NQF and NOT for short courses and professional designations.
To access this service click on this link: http://verisearch.saqa.org.za/Individuals.aspx
- Private Sector Clients (Employers)
This service is for Private Sector Employers who want to authenticate the qualifications of candidates or existing employees. Short courses and professional designations are not included in this service. The evaluation of foreign qualifications is a separate service.
To access the services and the procedures to follow, you can click on the link http://verisearch.saqa.org.za/ClientMenuPage.aspx
- Public Sector Clients (Employers)
This service is for Public Sector Employers who want to authenticate the qualifications of candidates or existing employees. Short courses and professional designations are not included in this service. The evaluation of foreign qualifications is a separate service.
To access the services and the procedures to follow, you can click on this link:
http://verisearch.saqa.org.za/PublicMenuPage.aspx
- What is VeriSearch?
VeriSearch is the access portal for verification clients that signed a contract with SAQA where they can access their verification results in a secure and confidential environment.
Only employees authorised by the client may access this portal by following this link:
http://verisearch.saqa.org.za/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fSearchPage.aspx
What do I need to know about the verification of South African qualifications?
SAQA verifies the authenticity of South African qualifications for employers or individuals. You can access this service by following this link: http://verisearch.saqa.org.za/
The verification result can be in the form of a letter to be legalised by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation to enable an employer to make an appointment.
The verification is done at a cost related to the request and priority selected by the client. The tariffs are adjusted annually on 1 April and can be viewed by following this link: http://verisearch.saqa.org.za/
Verification of South African Qualifications
Training Material
Where can I get training material for the course I am offering?
To request training material, please contact the relevant Quality Council and/or delegated functionaries. The contact details of the three Quality Councils are:
- Umalusi: 012 349 1510 or www.umalusi.org.za
- QCTO: 012 003 1800 or www.qcto.org.za
- CHE: 012 349 3840 or www.che.ac.za
Training Material
Trade Tests
What is a trade test?
A trade test is a final integrated summative assessment for an artisan qualification for a listed trade that is conducted at an accredited Trade Test Centre by an Assessor registered with National Artisan Moderating Body.
Where can I do a trade test?
You can access more information on trade test certification and verification by visiting the links below.
http://www.qcto.org.za/index.php/services/certification-and-verification/certification.html
http://www.qcto.org.za/index.php/certification-read-more
Is a trade allocated a National Qualifications Framework (NQF) level?
No, a trade is not allocated a National Qualifications Framework (NQF) level.
Where can I obtain a replacement of my trade certificate?
For information on the replacement of trade certificates, please contact the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations on 012 003 1800 or visit their website: www.qcto.org.za
Where can I verify a trade certificate?
For information on the verification of trade certificates, please contact the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations on 012 003 1800 or visit their website: www.qcto.org.za
Trade Tests
Short Courses
Where can I confirm the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) level of a skills programme offered by a university?
Short learning programmes are not registered on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF); hence they do not have NQF levels. They are designed to improve or refresh knowledge and skills in a particular field and for personal, social or professional development.
Short Courses
Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs)
Where can I lodge a complaint against a Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA)?
To lodge a complaint against a SETA, please contact the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations on 012 003 1800 or visit their website: www.qcto.org.za
Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs)
Relative Education Qualification Value (REQV)
Where can I confirm the level of my Relative Education Qualification Value (REQV)?
The Relative Education Qualification Value (REQV) determines the starting salary of educators who are appointed for the first time. Please contact the Department of Education, District or Provincial Office to have your REQV level determined.
Relative Education Qualification Value (REQV)
Registration and Accreditation Processes
What is the process followed for accreditation and registration of providers to offer qualifications and part-qualifications that are registered on the National Qualifications Framework?
Should you wish to offer qualifications and/or skills programmes, please note that you are required to register your institution with the Department of Higher Education and Training. You will also need to be accredited by the relevant Quality Council (QC) to offer your qualifications and skills programmes.
The three QCs are the:
- Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi) for General and Further Education and Training Qualifications
- Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) for work-based qualifications
- Council on Higher Education (CHE) for high education qualifications
For information on the accreditation process and requirements, please contact the relevant QC on the contact details below.
- Umalusi: 012 349 1510 or www.umalusi.org.za
- QCTO: 012 003 1800 or www.qcto.org.za
- CHE: 012 349 3840 or www.che.ac.za
What is the process followed to develop new qualifications?
For information on the process and requirements for the development of new qualifications, please contact the relevant Quality Council on the contact details below.
- Umalusi: 012 349 1510 or www.umalusi.org.za
- QCTO: 012 003 1800 or www.qcto.org.za
- CHE: 012 349 3840 or www.che.ac.za
Registration and Accreditation Processes
Qualification Equivalence
Are qualifications that are registered at the same National Qualifications Framework (NQF) level considered equivalent?
Although qualifications are registered at the same NQF level, they cannot be considered equivalent. The levels, however, do indicate similar learning outcomes of the qualification and the expected cognitive ability of the learner after the learning intervention.
Are qualifications registered at National Qualifications Framework (NQF) level 4 equivalent to the National Senior Certificate?
A qualification at NQF level 4 or higher is not equivalent to the National Senior Certificate. There are various avenues one can take to attain a school-leaving certificate:
- Complete the National Senior Certificate
- Complete Senior Certificate if you are 21 years and older. Please refer to this link for more information: https://www.education.gov.za/Curriculum/SeniorCertificate.aspx
- Complete the National Certificate Vocational (NCV)
- Complete the N3 plus 2 Languages to receive the National Senior Certificate
For further clarity, please contact the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training, Umalusi, which is responsible for the certification of the following qualifications:
- Senior Certificate (SC) which was offered before 2008 and is being phased out,
- National Senior Certificate (NSC) which replaced the Senior Certificate and commenced in 2008,
- National Technical Certificate N3,
- National Senior Certificate: Colleges – phased out at the end of 2011,
- National Certificate: Vocational (NCV) – commenced in 2007,
- General Education Training Certificate: Adults (GETC).
Umalusi can be contacted on the following contact details:
Telephone: 012 349 1510
Website: www.umalusi.org.za
Is the National Diploma equivalent to the National N Diploma?
Both the National Diploma offered by Universities of Technology (UoTs) and the National N Diploma offered by Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges are registered at NQF level 6. While both are registered at the same NQF level, they are not equivalent as each qualification has a specific purpose and exit-level outcomes.
Please note that the National Diploma articulates to the Bachelor of Technology at NQF level 7, and the National N Diploma articulates vertically with a Bachelors Degree at NQF level 7 in the related field, and horizontally with a Diploma or Advanced Certificate at NQF level 6.
Qualification Equivalence
Provider Status
Where do I confirm the accreditation and registration status of a provider to offer qualifications and skills programmes?
SAQA registers qualifications and part-qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) upon recommendation from the Quality Councils (QCs).
Training providers are required to register with the Department of Higher Education and Training. Training providers must also be accredited to offer registered qualifications and skills programmes by the relevant Quality Councils (QCs). The three QCs are the:
- Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi) for general and further education and training qualifications
- Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) for work-based qualifications
- Council on Higher Education (CHE) for higher education qualifications
To confirm the status of a training provider to offer qualifications and/or skills programmes, please contact the relevant QC on the contact details provided below:
- Umalusi: 012 349 1510 or www.umalusi.org.za
- QCTO: 012 003 1800 or www.qcto.org.za
- CHE: 012 349 3840 or www.che.ac.za
Provider Status
Professional Bodies
Where can I find a list of SAQA-recognised professional bodies and their registered designations?
For a list of SAQA-recognised professional bodies and their registered designations, please follow this link:
https://www.saqa.org.za/recognition-of-professional-bodies
Professional Bodies
National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Levels
Where can I confirm the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) level of my qualification?
To confirm the registration status and further information about a registered qualification, please click here:
http://regqs.saqa.org.za/documents/help.html
National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Levels
Matric Rewrite
Where can I rewrite or upgrade my matric results as I did not obtain the results I wanted?
The National Senior Certificate or Senior Certificate Centres also known as Matric Rewrite Centres are registered with the Provincial Education Department (PED) and are accredited by the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training, Umalusi.
You can see the PED contacts here: https://www.education.gov.za/AboutUs/ProvincialDepartments.aspx
You can also contact Umalusi on 012 349 1510 or visit https://www.umalusi-online.org.za/enquiries to confirm the accreditation of Matric Rewrite Centres.
Matric Rewrite
Matric Exemption Certificates
How can I study further if I did not pass matric or receive an exemption?
How can I study further if I did not pass matric or receive an exemption?
A matriculation exemption is a legal requirement for first-degree studies at a South African university. Students who did not pass Senior Certificate with endorsement are required by law to apply for a matriculation exemption through the Matriculation Board.
International students wishing to register for first-degree studies in South Africa must have their school qualifications evaluated by the Matriculation Board that will then issue a certificate of exemption to those who qualify.
A certificate of exemption is issued on application to prospective students who have obtained a Senior Certificate without endorsement or equivalent foreign school-leaving qualification, who meet the requirements of the published regulations and wish to pursue first-degree studies at a South African university.
You can obtain the application form through the following ways:
- Contact Admissions Offices of universities
- Download the form from the Universities South Africa website
- Request the form via email to [email protected]
- Request the form to be faxed to you
For further information, you can contact:
Universities South Africa
Matriculation Board & Exemption Certificates
Telephone: +27 010 591 4401/2
Website: https://www.usaf.ac.za
Fax: +27 86 680 5727
Email: [email protected]
Matric Exemption Certificates
Registered Qualifications
How do I search for registered qualifications and unit standards on the SAQA searchable database?
How do I search for registered qualifications and unit standards on the SAQA searchable database?
A guide to searching the SAQA searchable database is available here:
http://regqs.saqa.org.za/documents/help.html
Where can I confirm the registration status of my qualification?
To confirm the registration status and more information about a registered qualification, please click on the link below:
http://regqs.saqa.org.za/search.php?cat=qual
Registered Qualifications
Lost Certificates
Where can I get a copy of my lost certificate
Where can I get a copy of my lost certificate?
SAQA does not issue or keep copies of certificates issued by training providers, and these should be requested from the training providers.
Matric Certificate
To apply for a replacement or re-issue of your matric certificate, please contact the Department of Basic Education on the following contact details:
Telephone: 012 357 4511/13
Email: [email protected]
Who do I contact to enquire about the status of my certificate?
Please contact the training provider to enquire about the status of your certificate. You can also contact the relevant Quality Council (QC) for further information in this regard.
The three QCs are the:
- Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi) for general and further education and training qualifications
- Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) for work-based qualifications
- Council on Higher Education (CHE) for higher education qualifications
Their contact details are:
- Umalusi: 012 349 1510 or www.umalusi.org.za
- QCTO: 012 003 1800 or www.qcto.org.za
- CHE: 012 349 3840 or www.che.ac.za
Lost Certificates
Level Descriptors
What is a level descriptor?
What is a level descriptor?
A level descriptor is a statement describing learning achievements at a particular level of the National Qualifications Framework. It provides a broad indication of the types of learning outcomes and assessment criteria that are appropriate to a qualification at that level.
Where can I find a copy of the Level Descriptors for the South African National Qualifications Framework?
To view a copy of the Level Descriptors for the South African National Qualifications Framework, please follow this link: https://www.saqa.org.za/documents/policies-and-criteria
Level Descriptors
Learnerships
What is a learnership?
A learnership is a learning programme registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training, which consists of a structured learning component, a practical work experience component of a specified nature and duration, and which leads to a qualification registered on the National Qualifications Framework that is related to an occupation. It is based on an agreement entered into between the learner, the institution and the employer.
Where can I apply for a learnership?
Learnerships are often advertised by the different training providers that are accredited to offer registered qualifications by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO). The accredited training providers work together with the 21 Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs).
For more information, you can contact the QCTO on the details below:
Tel: 012 003 1800
Website: www.qcto.org.za
Learnerships
Illegal Education and Training Providers
Where should I report an institution that is not registered and accredited?
Where should I report an institution that is not registered and accredited?
To report an institution that is not registered and accredited, please contact the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) on 0800 872 222.
You can also contact the Office of Consumer Affairs in your region or the office of the National Consumer Commission (NCC) on 012 761 3000/0861 843 384 or send an email to [email protected]
Illegal Education and Training Providers
Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS) Credits
Where can I confirm the number of Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS) credits I have?
For FAIS-related enquiries, please contact the Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority (INSETA). Their contact details are:
Telephone: 011 381 8900
Website: www.inseta.org.za
Alternatively, you can contact the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FCSA). Their contact details are:
Telephone: 0800 203 722
Website: https://www.fsca.co.za
Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS) Credits
Credit Verification
How can I verify the number of credits I have?
How can I verify the number of credits I have?
Credits obtained for qualifications or part-qualifications are confirmed on the transcript issued by the training provider. You can request this information from the training provider.
Credit Verification
Career Advice
Where can I get information on careers and learning pathways, and advice on what to study before and after Grade 12?
For information and advice on furthering your studies and career pathways, please contact the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)’s Career Development Services (CDS).
The CDS contact details are:
Tel: 086 999 0123
SMS/please call me: 072 204 5056
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.careerhelp.org.za
Where can I get information and advice on artisan development and careers?
The National Artisan Development and Support Centre (NADSC) provides artisan career guidance to school learners and post-school persons through its Career Development Directorate. It also offers information related to accredited trade test centres and skills development providers.
The NADSC details are:
Tel: 086 999 0125
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.nadsc.dhet.gov.za
Career Advice
Accredited Providers
Where can I find a list of providers that offer qualifications and skills programmes?
Training providers are required to register with the Department of Higher Education and Training. Training providers must also be accredited to offer registered qualifications and skills programmes by the relevant Quality Councils (QCs).
The three QCs are the:
- Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi) for general and further education and training qualifications
- Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) for work-based qualifications
- Council on Higher Education (CHE) for higher education qualifications
For a list of providers accredited to offer qualifications and skills programmes, please contact the relevant QC on the contact details provided below.
- Umalusi: 012 349 1510 or www.umalusi.org.za
- QCTO: 012 003 1800 or www.qcto.org.za
- CHE: 012 349 3840 or www.che.ac.za
Accredited Providers
Articulation
What is articulation?
Articulation is the process of forming possibilities of connection between qualifications and/or part-qualifications to allow for vertical, lateral and diagonal movement of learners through the formal education and training system and its linkages with the world of work. It is for this reason that qualifications are designed with articulation options. However, these articulation options are guidelines as learners are still required to meet institution and programme specific admission requirements.
Which other qualification(s) can I pursue on completion of my current studies?
To check articulation options for specific qualifications, please follow this link:
http://regqs.saqa.org.za/search.php?cat=qual
What happens to the students that are currently completing their National N Diploma and Bachelor of Technology (BTech) qualification since it has been phased out?
It is important to note that qualifications do not lose their currency even if they are phased out. Students that are currently doing their National N Diploma will be able to progress to the Advanced Diploma. Students who have successfully completed the BTech will be able to progress to higher qualifications, subject to each institution’s progression and articulation rules.
Articulation
Verifications Project
What do I need to know about the verification of South African qualifications?
SAQA verifies the authenticity of South African qualifications for employers or individuals. You can access this service by following this link: http://verisearch.saqa.org.za/
The verification result can be in the form of a letter to be legalised by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation to enable an employer to make an appointment.
The verification is done at a cost related to the request and priority selected by the client. The tariffs are adjusted annually on 1 April and can be viewed by following this link: http://verisearch.saqa.org.za/
Verifications Project
What are the different verification services that SAQA offers?
SAQA offers the following verification services to employers, learners, and other clients at a cost.
- Verification Letters for individuals
This service is for individuals who need a verification letter confirming their tertiary qualifications obtained in South Africa. The verification letter is for qualifications or part-qualifications registered on the NQF and NOT for short courses and professional designations.
To access this service click on this link: http://verisearch.saqa.org.za/Individuals.aspx
- Private Sector Clients (Employers)
This service is for Private Sector Employers who want to authenticate the qualifications of candidates or existing employees. Short courses and professional designations are not included in this service. The evaluation of foreign qualifications is a separate service.
To access the services and the procedures to follow, you can click on the link http://verisearch.saqa.org.za/ClientMenuPage.aspx
- Public Sector Clients (Employers)
This service is for Public Sector Employers who want to authenticate the qualifications of candidates or existing employees. Short courses and professional designations are not included in this service. The evaluation of foreign qualifications is a separate service.
To access the services and the procedures to follow, you can click on the link:
http://verisearch.saqa.org.za/PublicMenuPage.aspx
- What is VeriSearch?
VeriSearch is the access portal for verification clients that signed a contract with SAQA where they can access their verification results in a secure and confidential environment.
Only employees authorised by the client may access this portal by following this link:
http://verisearch.saqa.org.za/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fSearchPage.aspx
Verifications Project
How long does it take to verify a South African qualification?
Verification takes from 2 to 20 working days depending on the priority selected and availability of the record on the NLRD. The standard for verification is to find a result within 20 working days where after the request will be closed as “inconclusive”. You will pay the discounted tariff if it takes longer than the requested priority to finalise the verification.
SAQA receive data from all registered education institutions and can find the achievement record with fieldwork even if it is not recorded on the NLRD yet. However, some qualifications are difficult to verify as they are stored in archives.
Verifications Project
How do I communicate with SAQA for verification services?
All communication for verification services should be done electronically:
- Clients that have a legal contract with SAQA for verifications must send an email to [email protected]
- Individual requests for verification letters must be sent to [email protected]
No emails should be sent to individual SAQA staff members as this results in duplication and lengthens the verification process.
Verifications Project
National Learners Records Database (NLRD)
What is an Extract from the National Learners’ Records Database and how different is it from a Verification Letter?
An extract from the National Learners’ Records Database (NLRD) is a copy of the information recorded under your name on the NLRD. It may not contain all the qualifications or part-qualifications you obtained. SAQA strives to keep the NLRD up-to-date. Qualifications and part-qualifications are only recorded on the NLRD after they have been quality-assured and authenticated. An Extract from the NLRD is not a verification as it may not contain all your achievements.
National Learners Records Database (NLRD)
I have obtained a qualification through RPL. Can I get the transcript from the National Learners Records Database (NLRD)?
A transcript is normally obtained from the institution where a learner has completed his/her qualification. A transcript provides a descriptive record of the learning achieved at the institution, whether or not a qualification has been awarded. A transcript should contain information which is also available on the (NLRD) at the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). However, an institution could issue a transcript supplement which provides a description of the nature, level, content and, where appropriate, the context of the studies pursued by a learner and assessed by the institution (Source: The Higher Education Qualifications Framework 2013: par 55, 56).
National Learners Records Database (NLRD)
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
What is the cost involved for RPL?
RPL services and assessment should not cost more than a full-time face to face programme, particularly if such services are integrated into the existing infrastructure.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
What is Recognition of Prior Learning?
What is Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)?
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process through which non-formal learning and informal learning are measured, mediated for recognition across different contexts, and certified against the requirements for credit, access, inclusion or advancement in the formal education and training system, or workplace.
How can I obtain a qualification with the years of experience I have in my field?
You can identify a qualification against which you would like to be assessed and approach the education institution(s) that offer(s) the identified programme for information on its Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy and process.
The implementation of RPL is monitored and evaluated within the Sub-Framework the identified qualification is registered. You can access the National policy for the implementation of RPL here: https://www.saqa.org.za/documents/policies-and-criteria
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Can a person get RPL at a private college?
RPL services are rendered by public and private institutions of learning. You can obtain information on accredited RPL providers from the CHE, Umalusi and QCTO or from a SETA.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
National Qualifications Framework (NQF)
What is the National Qualifications Framework (NQF)?
South Africa needed to create a national education and training system that provides quality learning, is responsive to the ever-changing influences of the external environment and also promote the development of the nation that is committed to life-long learning. The National Qualifications Framework (NQF) is a strategy in response to these demands. It provides a framework within which the South African Qualifications system is constructed, representing a national effort at integrating education and training. The NQF is the set of principles and guidelines by which records of learner achievement are registered to enable national recognition of acquired skills and knowledge, thereby ensuring an integrated system that encourages life-long learning.
National Qualifications Framework (NQF)
What are sub-frameworks in the NQF?
The NQF is a single integrated system which comprises of three co-ordinated qualifications sub-frameworks, for:
- General and Further Education and Training
- Higher Education; and
- Trades and Occupations.
National Qualifications Framework (NQF)
What is the National Learners’ Records Database?
The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) is responsible for the development and implementation of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). The primary objective of the NQF is the creation of a high quality education and training system in South Africa that embraces the concept of life-long learning for all. One of the features of a quality system is the ability to manage and report information about the system accurately. The National Learners’ Records Database (NLRD) is the electronic management information system that facilitates the management of the National Qualifications Framework and enables the South African Qualifications Authority to report accurately on most aspects of the education and training system of South Africa.
What does a Qualification need to comprise of to be registered on the NQF?
The composition of all Qualifications is as follows:
- Title of Qualification
- Field and Subfield
- Level
- Credits
- Rationale for the Qualification
- Purpose
- Rules of Combination
- Access to the Qualification
- Learning assumed to be in place
- Exit Level Outcomes and their Associated Assessment Criteria
- Critical Cross-Field Outcomes
- International Comparability
- Integrated Assessment
- Recognition of Prior Learning
- Articulation
- Moderation Options
- Criteria for the Registration of Assessors
- Notes (Optional)
- Unit Standard Title Matrix
What are the admission requirements for registration to study at university?
The Higher Education Act (No. 101 of 1997) gives institutions of higher learning the right to determine their general and programme-specific admission requirements.
You can contact the university to inquire about their admission requirements. The list of public universities in South Africa is here: https://www.careerhelp.org.za/content/education-system-south-africa/tvet-and-university
You can also access the admission requirements per institution here: https://www.careerhelp.org.za/content/admission-requirements
I have no qualification but have been working in the field for ages and would like to be an assessor.
Assessors need to pass the relevant assessors course and be a subject matter expert for the qualification and/or part-qualification they want to assess. Expertise is usually connected to a relevant qualification or years of experience and knowledge gained in a field or occupation. You should approach the relevant QC or SETA to apply for registration in a specific sector once you have completed the assessor training and registered with the Education, Training and Development Practices (ETDP) SETA as an assessor.
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