Qualification and source guidance
South African qualification records
Guidance for applicable South African achievements recorded through the National Learners’ Records Database.
Open record guidance →Source and authority guidance
SAQA
South African qualification records.
Applicable South African achievements recorded on the National Learners’ Records Database may be confirmed through the relevant SAQA service.
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Potential source scope
Information routed to the responsible authority.
- Qualification title
- Awarding institution
- Achievement status
- NQF level where recorded
- Achievement date where available
Records and credentials
Choose the applicable qualification or membership path.
Qualification and source guidance
Foreign qualification evaluation
Prepare for the separate SAQA foreign-qualification evaluation process.
Open record guidance →Customer journey
GovFin identifies the route before evidence is submitted.
The source used depends on the qualification, issue period, lawful purpose and available authorised process. Requirements, turnaround and ZAR pricing are confirmed before chargeable processing.
Related source guidance
Compare the responsible authorities and associations.
School, vocational and adult education certificates
Umalusi
Applicable NSC, Senior Certificate, N3, NC(V) and GETC: ABET records may be checked through the authorised source process.
Open guidance →Trade and occupational certificates
QCTO
Occupational and trade certificates are routed to the authority responsible for the certificate and period of issue.
Open guidance →Historical school and certification records
Department of Basic Education
Applicable older school certificates and certification enquiries may require departmental confirmation.
Open guidance →Historical vocational and post-school certification records
Department of Higher Education and Training
Applicable vocational certificates outside Umalusi or QCTO scope may require confirmation through the responsible higher-education and training authority.
Open guidance →GovFin is an independent verification service. Naming an authority or association identifies a potentially relevant source and does not imply sponsorship, endorsement, accreditation, integration or partnership.
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