Navigating SA’s Transition from the NQF to OQSF Framework. Why Meeting the 30 June Deadline Matters

South Africa is at a crossroads of a significant educational and vocational transition as it shifts from the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) to the Occupational Qualifications Sub Framework (OQSF) managed by the Quality Council for trades and Occupations (QCTO). The CEO of the QCTO, Mr. Vijayen Naidoo, has declared that the transition is imminent and that existing qualifications will not be re-registered. Long anticipated but now undeniable, this shift carries substantial implications for various industries, employers, and training providers now referred to as Skills Development Providers.