SAQA performs the function as an integral part of a national recognition value chain. The focus of SAQA’s role is on the location of foreign qualifications within the NQF. For admission to study; professional licensing; and employment the specific internal criteria and requirements of other relevant institutions must be met.
SAQA Evaluation
Evaluation is a two-phased process by SAQA to:
- Verify foreign qualifications by ensuring the following
- Issuing bodies are accredited/recognized in the national systems they operate in
- Qualifications are legitimately issued by those issuing bodies and part of the national qualifications of that country
- Qualification documents are in order and awards claimed by individuals are genuine
- Compare foreign qualifications with South African qualifications, considering the structure and outcomes of the foreign qualifications, to locate them within the South African NQF.
Foreign Qualifications
Foreign qualification is issued by a nationally recognised institution and forms part of the national education and training system of a country other than South Africa.
A foreign qualification is not:
- Professional membership or a professional designation.
- A certificate based on a short course; or in-service training, a workshop or seminar, or workplace-integrated learning which does not form part of the requirements to obtain a qualification.
- A South African qualification.
None of the above should be submitted as a foreign qualification to be evaluated by SAQA
SAQA Evaluation and Verification Application
- Go to: https://dfqeas.saqa.co.za/dfqeas/user/home
- If you already have an existing account, enter your email and password to log in, if you don’t, click on “clicking here” to create one.
- Apply…
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