National Qualifications Framework Act 67 of 2008

 

Summary

 

The National Qualifications Framework Act 67 of 2008 serves as the primary legislation for organizing and governing South Africas education and training systems. It establishes a ten-level framework designed to improve the quality of learning, facilitate student mobility, and rectify past educational inequalities. Under this law, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) is maintained as the central oversight body responsible for coordinating various sub-frameworks and professional designations. The act also clarifies the specific roles of the Minister of Education and the Minister of Labour in managing quality councils for schools, higher education, and trades. By repealing older legislation, this mandate ensures a single integrated system for the registration and publication of all national qualifications. Overall, the document provides a comprehensive legal structure to ensure that academic and vocational achievements are internationally comparable and consistently quality-assured.