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Directive on the Implementation of Transitional Arrangements for Pre-2009 Qualifications, Trades and Unit Standards

Food and Beverage Manufacturing Industry Sector Education and Training AuthorityRef: PRE-2009

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What this means

This is a Government Gazette directive issued by the Minister of Higher Education and Training under the National Qualifications Framework Act. It extends and finalizes transitional arrangements for pre-2009 qualifications, trades, and regulatory unit standards that remain critical to national skills priorities, guiding continued recognition and progression as the system moves towards full implementation. It follows a prior SAQA directive and outlines the managed transition to protect current learners while accelerating national skills development.

Facts

Reference

PRE-2009

Key Takeaways

reference: National Qualifications Framework Act, 2008 (Act No. 67 of 2008)
directive title: Directive on the implementation and transitional arrangements for pre-2009 qualifications, trades, and regulatory unit standards
issuing body: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
authorities consulted: SAQA, QCTO, DHET, relevant PSET stakeholders
date of issue: 17 June 2026
effective/related dates: 15 June 2026 (date shown in gazette), transitional arrangements finalization
purpose: extend transitional arrangements for pre-2009 qualifications to ensure ongoing national skills development
status: final transitional arrangements towards full implementation

Dates

Closing Date

15 June 2026