NQF: Draft Higher Education & Training Further Amendments Bill

Posted 16 May 2025 Written by Acts Online
Category Education

Brought to you by SA Legal Academy: The Department of Higher Education & Training has invited public comment on the draft Higher Education & Training Further Amendments Bill.

In terms of the National Qualifications Framework Act, No. 67 of 2008, the Department of Higher Education & Training has gazetted the draft Higher Education & Training Further Amendments Bill for stakeholder input. This legislative development follows a notice published on 15 August 2025 in Government Gazette No. 53177 (Regulation Gazette No. 11868, Government Notice No. 6514).

The gazetted notice allows stakeholders until 15 September 2025 to submit written comments on the proposed amendments. The Bill aims to refine the regulatory framework governing qualifications, training standards, and the administrative oversight of higher education institutions.

Click here to download the Government Gazette No. 53177 containing the draft Bill and the official notice.

What this means for you, your business, or your clients

  • For yourself: No direct individual obligations; impact is channelled through institutional compliance and qualification recognition frameworks.
  • For your business: Educational institutions and private training providers must review the draft Bill to assess potential changes to accreditation requirements, reporting standards, and compliance with the National Qualifications Framework Act.
  • For your clients: Clients operating in the education sector or those seeking professional qualification recognition should be advised on how the proposed amendments may affect the registration or validity of specific training programmes.

Originally published at https://legalacademy.co.za/news/read/national-qualifications-framework-input-sought-on-draft-amendment-bill

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