PRESENTATION ON THE NQF BILL TO THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

1
PRESENTATION ON THE NQF BILL TO THE PORTFOLIO
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

• The South African Institute of Chartered
  Accountants
• 30 JULY 2008

2
SAICA is the pre-eminent accountancy body in
South Africa
3
The CA(SA) designation is achieved through a
rigorous academic, training and assessment process

• BCom
• Certificate in the Theory of Accountancy (honours
  equivalent)

• Minimum of 3 years
• Ongoing formative and summative assessment

• 2 exams
• 1st exam set by SAICA
• 2nd exam set by SAICA or IRBA

4
We commend the drafters of the Bill on the
following
5
We have three main areas of concern
6
The registration of designations on the NQF may
limit the role of professional bodies in
protecting the public interest
Many other international frameworks do not
require the registration of designations
7
The proposed QCs may lead to a fragmented
approach to the quality assurance of education
and workplace-based learning
8
The proposed transitional arrangements conflict
with the provisions of the draft amended Skills
Development Act
9
Recommendations
OR
10
SAICA subscribes to the spirit and intent of the
NQF

• SAICA remains committed to participating in
  national, legislative structures to enhance the
  quality of education and training and to redress
  past unfair discrimination in education and
  training and will continue to engage
  constructively with these structures