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Directive on the implementation of transitional arrangements for pre-2009 qualifications, trades and unit standards – 54858 17-6 HighEduTrain

Insurance Sector Education and Training AuthorityRef: PRE-2009

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What this means

This document is a Government Gazette notice (No. 54858) dated 17 June 2026, containing a Directive issued by the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Kgwaridi Buti Manamela. It provides final transitional arrangements for the continued enrolment and achievement of identified pre-2009 qualifications, trades, and regulatory unit standards as part of the move to occupational qualifications and skills programmes. It sets extension periods (6–24 months for pre-2009 qualifications, up to 36 months for regulatory unit standards, and up to 12 months for certain trades) and assigns responsibilities to SETAs, SAQA, QCTO, and stakeholders, including quarterly reporting to the Minister and uploading learner achievements to the NLRD.

Facts

Reference

PRE-2009

Parties

SAQA delegated authority

Key Takeaways

  • Government Gazette No. 54858 (Vol. 732), published 17 June 2026
  • Directive issued under National Qualifications Framework Act, 2008 (Act No. 67 of 2008)
  • Minister: Kgwaridi Buti Manamela (Minister of Higher Education and Training)
  • Final transitional extension for pre-2009 qualifications, trades and regulatory unit standards
  • Extension periods: 6–24 months for pre-2009 qualifications; up to 36 months for regulatory unit standards; up to 12 months for certain trades not yet registered as occupational qualifications
  • No extensions for learner enrolments for NATED programmes (due to phasing out teach-out circulars issued by DHET)
  • SETAs remain accountable; must report quarterly through SAQA to the Minister on transition progress
  • QCTO to monitor/oversight accreditation, assessment readiness, curriculum implementation, external quality assurance, and workplace approval
  • SAQA delegated authority to manage final transition, including changes to enrolment/achievement dates within/beyond stated periods
  • Learner achievements must be uploaded to the National Learner’s Records Database (NLRD) aligned to SAQA policies
  • Directive date: 12 June 2026
  • Kgwaridi Buti Manamela
  • Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
  • South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
  • Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO)
  • Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs)
  • National Learner’s Records Database (NLRD)
  • Post-School Education and Training (PSET) sector

Dates

Closing Date

12 June 2026