Fresh Jobs at South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)

• SAQA seeks to appoint a Specialist: Authentication Services to generate and provide information on national and foreign qualification-related matters, collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate statistics. Reporting to the Manager: Authentication Services, this position will monitor and evaluate the continuous alignment of systems, documents and information.

Requirements are:
Minimum Qualifications

• An appropriate, recognised qualification at NQF Level 7.
• A relevant NQF level 8 qualification will be an advantage.

Minimum Experience

• Three years’ relevant work experience.
• Three years’ work experience in the Foreign Qualification evaluation or National Verification services will be an added advantage.
• Experience and exposure in the Education sector will be an advantage.
• Proficiency in one or more of the following languages will be a strong advantage: French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, or Russian.

Knowledge, skills and competencies

• Professionalism.
• Report writing.
• Data management.
• Statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of the NQF Act.
• Knowledge of verification and evaluation processes.
• Written and verbal communication.
• Client service.
• Problem solving.
• Planning and execution
• Resilience, attention to detail and sound judgement.
• Good knowledge of the Education sector legislative and regulatory environment

Key performance areas:
Summary of duties

• Assist staff in the technical understanding of verification processes and procedures related to foreign and national qualifications.
• Develop and maintain knowledge frameworks in support of verification and comparison operations.
• Monitor the ongoing availability and efficiency of systems and technology and ensure that these are integrated.
• Provide knowledge-based support to unit’s forums, debates and processes.
• Generate and provide information on national and foreign qualification related matters to peer units within SAQA.
• Engage in initial contact with clients by offering specialised knowledge of SAQA’s services and products.

Deadline:19th March,2026

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• SAQA seeks to appoint a Team Leader: Authentication Services to coordinate and oversee processes and resources to ensure the proper administration of verification and evaluation processes of both South African and foreign qualifications. This position will report to the Manager: Authentication Services.

Requirements are:
Minimum Qualifications

• An appropriate, recognised qualification at NQF Level 7.
• A relevant NQF level 8 qualification will be an advantage.

Minimum Experience

• Three years’ relevant supervisory exposure or 8 years’ experience within SAQA of which 3 years within the Foreign Qualifications or National Verifications services.
• Experience and exposure in the Education sector will be an advantage.
• Proficiency in one or more of the following languages will be a strong advantage: French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, or Russian.

Knowledge, skills and competencies

• Professionalism.
• Report writing.
• Data management.
• Statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of the NQF Act.
• Knowledge of verification and evaluation processes of both South African and foreign qualifications.
• Written and verbal communication.
• Client service.
• Problem solving.
• Planning and execution.
• Resilience, attention to detail and sound judgement.
• Business acumen.
• Good knowledge of the Education sector legislative and regulatory environment.
• People Management
• Key performance areas:

Summary of duties

• Perform monitoring and reporting on set targets and standards.
• Ensure that the service rendered through the evaluation function meets expectations and is continuously improved.
• Ensure accurate compilation, verification and analysis of daily statistical reports.
• Ensure that sufficient capacity is available to meet the required targets.
• Provide guidance on and manage the appropriate use of knowledge resources.
• Monitor and contribute to continuous improvement and availability of the AS processes by identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with processes, policies and procedures
• Implement plans and policies.
• Minimise risk by ensuring that relevant procedures are in place and adhered to.
• Strengthen and maintain relationships with existing information partners.
• Obtain verifications of qualification achievements from information partners.
• Establish initial contact with clients by offering specialised knowledge of SAQA’s services and products.
• Oversee the optimised utilisation of the human resources available to the team.
• Manage work of subordinate staff to ensure that productivity outputs are met.
• Oversee the ongoing development of staff.

Deadline:19th March,2026