SAQA

GPTKB entity

Statements (66)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:organization
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Varsity_College_Durban
gptkb:North-West_University
gptkbp:aims_to enhance the quality of education
gptkbp:collaborates_with gptkb:Council_on_Higher_Education
gptkb:Department_of_Labour
gptkb:Department_of_Basic_Education
gptkb:National_Skills_Authority
gptkb:South_African_Qualifications_Framework
international qualifications authorities
Sector Education and Training Authorities
Quality Council for Trades and Occupations
Quality Councils
gptkbp:contributed_to gptkb:economic_development
gptkbp:country gptkb:South_Africa
gptkbp:develops national standards
gptkbp:established gptkb:1995
gptkbp:facilitates recognition of prior learning
gptkbp:full_name gptkb:South_African_Qualifications_Authority
gptkbp:governed_by gptkb:Department_of_Higher_Education_and_Training
gptkbp:governing_body gptkb:Department_of_Higher_Education_and_Training
gptkbp:has_role promoting lifelong learning
supporting the development of a skilled workforce
facilitating access to education and training opportunities
advising on policy development
advocating for quality education and training
conducting research on qualifications
developing a culture of quality assurance
encouraging innovation in education and training
encouraging partnerships in education and training
enhancing the employability of learners
ensuring quality in education and training
facilitating the development of learning pathways
facilitating the recognition of prior learning
fostering a culture of continuous improvement in education and training.
monitoring the implementation of the NQF
promoting the use of the NQF
providing guidance on assessment practices
providing information on qualifications
providing leadership in the qualifications sector
supporting the development of skills
supporting the development of occupational qualifications
supporting the integration of education and training systems
promoting the recognition of skills and competencies
ensuring the integrity of the qualifications system
engaging with stakeholders in education and training
promoting the international comparability of qualifications
gptkbp:headquarters Pretoria, South Africa
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label SAQA
gptkbp:key_issues quality assurance
recognition of foreign qualifications
registration of qualifications and part qualifications
promoting access to education and training
research and development in education and training
facilitating the development of a national qualifications framework
advising the Minister of Higher Education and Training
gptkbp:operates_under gptkb:National_Qualifications_Framework_Act
gptkbp:promotes lifelong learning
gptkbp:provides information on qualifications
gptkbp:purpose oversee the development and implementation of the National Qualifications Framework
to oversee the development and implementation of the National Qualifications Framework
gptkbp:responsible_for quality assurance of qualifications
gptkbp:supports skills development
gptkbp:website www.saqa.org.za
gptkbp:works_with education institutions