SAQA (South African Qualifications Authority) is the organization responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and quality assurance of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) in South Africa.
What SAQA Does:
- Registers Qualifications – Ensures that all qualifications meet national standards and are included in the NQF.
- Accredits Education Providers – Approves and monitors institutions that offer education and training.
- Recognizes Foreign Qualifications – Evaluates and verifies international qualifications for use in South Africa.
- Maintains the NQF – Develops policies and ensures that all qualifications and learning achievements are properly categorized.
- Quality Assurance – Works with various Education and Training Quality Assurance (ETQA) bodies to maintain high standards.
- Promotes Lifelong Learning – Encourages continuous education and skills development.
All students registered with ICB on the Legacy Qualifications will receive SAQA credits on their FASSET certificates.
