INTRO: In an effort to align skills development and the evolving job market South Africa has started the process of phasing out outdated qualifications introduced at colleges before 2009. This will affect more than 1,100 qualifications. The process is led by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), the Department of Higher  Education and Training (DHET) and the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO). For more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Dr. Makhapa Makhafola, Chief Operating Officer for South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)