Who is SAQA and what role do they play?

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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:

  1. Registers Qualifications – Ensures that all qualifications meet national standards and are included in the NQF.
  2. Accredits Education Providers – Approves and monitors institutions that offer education and training.
  3. Recognizes Foreign Qualifications – Evaluates and verifies international qualifications for use in South Africa.
  4. Maintains the NQF – Develops policies and ensures that all qualifications and learning achievements are properly categorized.
  5. Quality Assurance – Works with various Education and Training Quality Assurance (ETQA) bodies to maintain high standards.
  6. 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.

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