SGB, NSB’s AND ETQA’s 

Functions of the Standard Generating Bodies (SGB’s)

• Generate unit standards and qualifications
• Update and review unit standards
• Recommend unit standards and qualifications to the NSB

Functions of the National Standards Bodies (NSB):

• Defines the boundaries of its fields of learning in relation to other fields
• Defines sub-fields of learning
• Recognises/establishes SGBs
• Ensures that the work of the SGBs meet the SAQA requirements
• Recommends registration of unit standards and qualifications on the NQF
• Controls the moderation of education and training quality assurers (ETQA)

Functions of the Education and Training Quality Assurance (ETQA)

• Accredit providers of education and training
• Promote quality amongst providers
• Monitor provisions by providers
• Register assessors
• Certify learners, recommend new and modified standards
• Maintain databases acceptable to SAQA
• Submit reports to SAQA