South African Qualifications Authority

The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) is a government organization responsible for overseeing the recognition and standardization of educational qualifications in South Africa. It manages the National Qualifications Framework (NQF), which ensures that different types of learning and skills are comparable across institutions and industry sectors. SAQA also registers qualifications and part-qualifications, ensuring they meet quality standards, and facilitates the recognition of foreign qualifications within South Africa. Its role is to promote lifelong learning, improve employment prospects, and support the country's socio-economic development by ensuring quality education and skills recognition.