With How much does SAQA cost, the charges for the first qualification that an applicant submits is R1700, and it applies to one application only. For subsequent applications, an individual will be required to pay R850 for every subsequent qualification that they will submit.
Application
For assistance concerning the application at the SAQA office, an applicant will be charged R320. For screening, a non-refundable fee of R320 will be charged.
SAQA allows two payment methods:
e-commerce, which involves payments through bank cards;
Cash payments, which involve the use of a printout bank slip. The fee is paid to any branch of the Standard Bank in South Africa.
How long does it take for SAQA to verify the qualifications?
SAQA intends to process the verification process within 15 days if possible. The longest that the procedure can take is three working months.