NQF-Wise RecruitmentSAQA Webinar Series Session 2:

Use the NQF for recruitment

Presenters:Ms Omotola Akindolani

Ms Carina OelofsenMr Japie Nel

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The National Learners’ Records Database (NLRD)

Mandated by the NQF Act (67 of 

2008)

Information System of the NQF:           Collects and manages NQF 

related information

Developed and managed by SAQA

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Data Sources

GFETQSF

OQSF

HEQSF

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Some registers on the NLRD

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Snapshot of NLRD content

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Users/Uses

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Summary

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In practice….

https://www.saqa.org.za/

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How SAQA can assist when information is not available on the searchable databases.

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SAQA granted interim registration to existing qualification which has previously been approved by an agency recognised by the Authority

Must have been offered by a registered provider

• Public Providers - Programme Qualification Mix (PQM)

• Private Providers – DHET registered

• DBE/ DHET/ Provincial Education Departments has data on achievements/ institutions

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HISTORICAL QUALIFICATIONS

OLD TEACHERS QUALIFICATIONS?

• …….

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Qualification Description Comparison

8 LevelNQF

10 Level NQF

2 Year Primary Teacher’s Certificate/SecondaryTeacher’s Certificate

REQV 12, had to do further 2 year NPDE to be at REQV 14.

Level 5 Level 5

3 Year College Diplomas (PTD/STD, SPTD)

Old College Diplomas with 360 Credits. REQV 13, had to do I year (120 credits) to be at REQV 14.

Level 5/6

Level 6

3 Year National Professional Diploma in Education

360 Credits. REQV 13 had to do 1 year (120 credits) to be at REQV 14

Level 5 Level 6

1 Year Advanced Certificate in Education

120 Credits, old qualifications offered to add to an existing 3 year qualification to bring it up to four years of study. REQV 14, compared to the current PGCE at Level 7.

Level 6 Level 7

1 Year Further Diploma in Education/Higher Diploma in Education

120 Credits, old qualifications offered to add to an existing 3 year qualification to bring it up to four years of study. REQV 14, compared to the current PGCE at Level 7

Level 6 Level 7

Bachelor of Arts: Education (BAEd) 480 Credits

Previously with 480 Credits.BEd (Foundation Phase/Intermediate Phase/Senior and FET Phase).

Level 6 Level 7

Bachelor Education (Hons) (BEdHons)

Previously with 120 Credits.Bachelor of Education (Hons).

Level 7 Level 8

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Evaluation of Foreign Qualifications

Not registered or recorded on the NQF

1. Mandated by NQF Act

2. DFQAS evaluate to identify comparable South African qualifications

For work

For study

Professional Bodies –licensing/Registration

A professional designation conferred through RPL by a recognised professional body does not mean that the person can claim a qualification.

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Not registered or recorded on the NQF.

No level or credit.

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CPDFormal

qualifications

Formal Non-formal Informal

Short Courses

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Qualifications Registered on the 8 Level NQF

Non-unit standard based Qualifications

Unit standards based Qualifications

Fundamental Core Elective

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Qualification vs Part Qualification vs Skills Programme

Qualification

Part Qualifications

Skills programmes:

• Registered on the NQF

• Registered on the NQF• Provide skill for a specific job/occupation

• Recorded with the QCTO• Skills Certificate• Does not require Work Experience• Not registered on the NQF• No credits or level

or

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What can employers/ recruiters do?

• Historical qualifications (Understand how SAQA may assist in the verification of historical qualifications)

• Foreign Qualifications – (Evaluation of foreign qualification for permission for employment)

• Embrace lifelong learning (Understand role of short courses and skills programmes as part of continuous professional development)

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