The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) is a juristic person – that is an entity given a legal personality by the law. The South African Qualifications Authority Board is a body of 12 members appointed by the Minister of Higher Education and Training.

The Minister must invite nominations for the appointment of members by notice in the Gazette, from-

persons involved in education and training;
organisations involved in education and training;
professional bodies;
organised labour;
organised business; and
organisations representing community and development interests.