South African qualification records
SAQA
Applicable South African achievements recorded on the National Learners’ Records Database may be confirmed through the relevant SAQA service.
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Umalusi
School, vocational and adult education certificates.
Applicable NSC, Senior Certificate, N3, NC(V) and GETC: ABET records may be checked through the authorised source process.
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Potential source scope
Information routed to the responsible authority.
- National Senior Certificate
- Senior Certificate and Senior Certificate as amended
- National Technical Certificate N3
- National Certificate (Vocational)
- GETC: ABET
Certificate families
Five Umalusi pathways are documented separately.
Open the Umalusi guide for NSC, SC(a), N3, NC(V) and GETC: ABET pages.
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.
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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