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NQF Booklet Digital V1

The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)

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Collected on 5 August 2026

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This is an SAQA booklet explaining the National Qualifications Framework, SAQA's role and services, and how learners can make informed qualification and study choices. It also states that the publication may be reused for teaching and studying if SAQA is prominently cited and the content is not sold.

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Reproduction of booklet content for teaching and studying

The publication's content may be reproduced, adapted or quoted for teaching and studying, provided that it is not sold and that SAQA is prominently cited as the author and copyright owner.

Who it is for
People using the publication for teaching and studying purposes
How to act on it
Reproduce, adapt or quote the content for teaching or studying; cite the South African Qualifications Authority prominently and do not sell the reproduced content.
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The content may be reproduced for teaching and studying purposes only but may not be sold under any circumstances.
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Information about the NQF

SAQA provides information to the public about the National Qualifications Framework.

Who it is for
The public, including learners and lifelong learners
How to act on it
Obtain information from SAQA about the NQF; no specific contact route is stated in the booklet.
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Inform the public about the NQF
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Registration of qualifications and part-qualifications on the NQF

SAQA's functions include registering qualifications and part-qualifications on the NQF.

Who it is for
Bodies responsible for qualifications and part-qualifications
How to act on it
Apply through the SAQA qualification-registration process; no application route is stated in the booklet.
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Register qualifications and part-qualifications on the NQF
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SAQA NQF BOOKLET

SAQA makes this booklet available to help students, learners and lifelong learners understand the NQF, qualification levels and qualification choices.

Who it is for
Students, learners and lifelong learners
How to act on it
Read or use the SAQA NQF Booklet.
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The SAQA Booklet is designed to help students and learners to understand the importance and benefits of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).
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Evaluation and advisory service with respect to foreign qualifications

SAQA provides an evaluation and advisory service concerning foreign qualifications.

Who it is for
People or organisations needing advice or evaluation of foreign qualifications
How to act on it
Use SAQA's evaluation and advisory service; no contact or application route is stated in the booklet.
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Provide an evaluation and advisory service with respect to foreign qualifications

Key Takeaways

  • SAQA oversees the National Qualifications Framework
  • The SAQA Act was enacted in 1995 and SAQA began operations in 1996
  • NQF Act No 67 of 2008
  • The booklet explains qualification levels and study choices
  • Content may be reproduced for teaching and studying purposes but may not be sold
  • Basic consideration for a bachelor's degree is stated as NQF 4 or NCV Level 4
  • The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
  • National Qualifications Framework (NQF)
  • Quality Councils
  • Sub-Frameworks
  • Public Universities and Colleges
  • Public TVET Colleges