SAQA Application: Requirements, Evaluation And Fees

By Page Ly •  Updated: 07/11/20 •  5 min read

Laws and regulations for every country are created to control academic institutions’ establishment, recognition, and status. And here, you will need guidance on how to proceed with your application and verification. The normal lifespan of qualification is three years. After the three years has expired, the qualifications will be reviewed and, depending on the review process’s outcome, re-registered, significantly changed, or placed by a newly developed qualification. 

How long is the waiting period to verify SAQA qualifications?

A fascinating question and an answer that every applicant is curious to hear. The verification differs on the availability of the record on the NLRD and the priority selected; however, their standard aims to find verification from two to twenty working days where after the request will be closed as inadequate. Other sources say SAQA’s verification results are within fifteen days. The longest period that the applicant can wait is three working months.

Introduction:

If you are a new client, you need to register online. First, that is, if you are making the online application because SAQA application process can be done in two ways, e.g. by completing the application form manually or using the online platform. The most recommended method is the online one as it eases the communication during the process. Applicants should note that a fee will be paid in all cases of non-compliance requiring SAQA to administer the deferred application.

Online application procedure

The online application link is provided on the website through selecting Services, Evaluation of Foreign Qualifications. Here is the procedure for the online SAQA application.

Thereafter you automatically receive a submission number and proof of payment for the SAQA service.

When submitting the documents, make sure that all the documents are included as stipulated below. SAQA is committed to accepting application for evaluation only for those that entirely meet application requirements as stipulated. The process below applies to applicants for evaluation of foreign qualifications. Applicants must note that the signed consent form for evaluation is crucial to ensure the authenticity of the certificated presented. This also includes those who post applications for evaluation, courier, and personally deliver applications for evaluation. 

The next step is to submit the documents together with the printed online application form.

SAQA requirements:

The following are the requirements for SAQA

Please note that SAQA does not need the following:

The qualifications obtained outside of particular countries systems of education

South African Qualifications

Professional designations or membership

Certificates based on short courses. Applicants should note that the seminars or workshops, in-service training does not form part of the requirements to obtain a qualification. Therefore, they are not necessary as stipulated.

SAQA fees

The fees vary according to what the applicant wants. For example, the fee for the charges of the first application applies for the application only. Individuals are required to pay another fee for subsequent qualifications that are submitted. The office requires R320 to assist the applicants, and a fee of R320 is for screening which is non-refundable.

Contact details:

Applicants can use the contact details below regarding the enquiries of the application process. 

Tel: 012 431 5070

Fax: 012 431 5146

Email address: dfqeas@saqa.org.za

Additional contacts:

Telephone number: 0860 111673

Email address: customercare@saqa.org.za

Postal address: Postnet Suite 248

Private bag X06

Waterkloof, 0083

Physical Address: SAQA House

1067 Arcadia Street

Hatfield, 0083