SAQA

29/05/2026

The South African Qualifications Authority has stressed that verifying qualifications is critical. See what Chief Operating Officer, Dr Makhapa Makhafola has to say about fraudulent academic credentials in a recent interview on Newzroom Afrika.

SAQA chief operating officer Dr Makhapa Makhafola says verifying qualifications is critical as debate intensifies over fraudulent academic credentials. This ...

29/05/2026

𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫

The South African Qualifications Authority’s Project Management Office has successfully coordinated the implementation of a centralised digital platform that will modernise how qualifications are submitted, managed and maintained by the Quality Councils and SETAs.

The system enhances efficiency, improves collaboration and supports a more streamlined qualifications management process ahead of the planned July 2026 launch.

28/05/2026

The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) joined the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) in Polokwane for the Limpopo Private SDP Capacity Building Workshop held at Capricorn TVET College on 26 May 2026.

The workshop empowered accredited Skills Development Providers (SDPs) with important guidance on meeting QCTO quality assurance requirements and implementing occupational qualifications effectively.

QCTO Page

28/05/2026

The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) has a vacancy for Human Resources Administrator,

If you are suitably qualified for the position, visit https://hr.saqa.co.za/erecruitment/careers.php to apply.

The closing date for applications is 4 June 2026.

28/05/2026

𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐀𝐐𝐀 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

Walk-in services are reserved for follow-ups on existing applications and all new application registrations should be done on the South African Qualifications Authority website at www.saqa.org.za.

28/05/2026

The energy was high at the South African Qualifications Authority’s (SAQA’s) Stakeholder Roadshow at the Tshwane North TVET College campus in Pretoria, as a blitz campaign took place outside the venue.

Experience the blitz campaign firsthand and see what information was shared.

21/05/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐙’𝐤𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞!

This Africa Month edition highlights the South African Qualification Authority’s (SAQA’s) growing continental footprint as we strengthen collaboration across Africa through qualifications recognition, skills development, and education partnerships.

Click on the link and read how SAQA continues to connect qualifications and empower people across Africa.

https://saqa.org.za/zkhiphani-may-2026/

21/05/2026

Stay informed about legacy qualifications and transitional arrangements by following:

QCTO Page
DHET
SAQA

20/05/2026

Day two of the South African Qualifications Authority’s (SAQA’s) Stakeholder Roadshow continued with meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement at the Tshwane North TVET College campus in Pretoria.

The roadshow continues to strengthen conversations around qualifications and the future of education and training in South Africa.

Thank you to all stakeholders, partners, and delegates who joined us in shaping a responsive and inclusive National Qualifications Framework.

19/05/2026

The energy continued on day two of the South African Qualifications Authority’s (SAQA’s) Stakeholder Roadshow at the Tshwane North TVET College campus in Arcadia, Pretoria.

A blitz campaign took place outside the hall and representatives from SAQA, Umalusi, and the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) engaged with students and stakeholders, sharing information about the important work they do within the education and training sector.

The campaign created an exciting platform for awareness, engagement, and meaningful conversations around building a stronger National Qualifications Framework.