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The transition to Occupational Qualifications is a reality. Your qualification is still valid if you obtained it before 2009.

South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) Board member, Prof Linda Meyer has more than 30 years of leadership experience in higher education and public service.

Youth Day was celebrated at Phagameng High School in Modimolle and the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) welcomed learners, educators and parents to the Career Expo.

Learners were entertained by the school choir before taking a walk through the various exhibitions. The exhibition was divided into five main categories: Health and Science; Commerce, Finance and Business Careers; Public and Professional Services; Hospitality and Tourism Careers; and General Careers.

Parents of the learners were also asked to get involved in their children’s education and attended presentations from the exhibitors.

Youth Day was celebrated at Phagameng High School in Modimolle and the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) welcomed learners, educators and parents to the Career Expo.

Senior Manager: Registration & Recognition, Japie Nel, also spoke about the role of professional bodies in career development and encouraged students to find out not only about universities, but also about Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges.

Youth Day was celebrated at Phagameng High School in Modimolle and the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) welcomed learners, educators and parents to the Career Expo.

The keynote address was delivered by Chief Operating Officer Dr Makhapa Makhafola, who shared an overview of SAQA and the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). Dr Makhafola said that it was a privilege to join the learners on this important occasion as the 50th anniversary of Youth Day was commemorated. “We reflect on the sacrifices made by the young people of 1976,” he said.

Dr Makhafola added that the courage, determination and willingness that the learners in 1976 showed to stand up for what they believed in changed the course of our country’s history. “We gather not only to honour their memory but also to reaffirm our collective responsibility to ensure that education remains a powerful tool for empowerment, opportunity and social transformation, he said.”

Dr Makhafola concluded by saying that: “As you visit the exhibition stalls today, make informed choices grounded in credible information and trusted institutions. Together, we can build a society in which every young person is empowered to realise their full potential.”

Youth Day was celebrated at Phagameng High School in Modimolle and the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) welcomed learners, educators and parents to the Career Expo.

Phagameng High School Principal, Magdaline Laka, explained the purpose of the engagement. She said SAQA was at the school to help learners understand the NQF and the various qualifications on offer, as well as how a Grade 12 certificate can lead to further qualifications. She added that SAQA would raise awareness among parents about bogus institutions. She encouraged participation from the learners and urged them to ask questions and make the most of the expo.

The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) is at Phagameng High School in Modimolle, where the Career Expo is currently underway.

The theme for the day is “Bringing recognised skills and professional opportunities to every community”. SAQA Senior Manager: Communications and Advocacy, Dr Rakgwatha Mokou, has welcomed approximately 400 learners to the expo.