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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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Source domain: foodbev.co.za

Collected on 28 June 2026

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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.

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Extension of enrolment and achievement for pre-2009 qualifications, trades, and regulatory unit standards

Learners can continue to enrol in and complete certain pre-2009 qualifications, trades, and regulatory unit standards that are still critical to national skills priorities. This is the final extension before full transition to new qualifications.

Who it is for
learners currently enrolled in pre-2009 qualifications, trades, and regulatory unit standards
How to act on it
Check the SAQA website for details on which specific qualifications, trades, and unit standards are included in the extension.
Closes
15 June 2026
Show the line this came from
The details on extension periods for Pre-2009 Qualifications, Trades and Regulatory Unit Standards is published on the SAQA website (www.saqa.org.za), noting that no extensions for learner enrolments for NATED programmes are provided as a result of the phasing out circulars that were issued by the DHET for the implementation of teach-out periods.

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 (read from the document by Govermate)

15 June 2026