The following governing body advises the Minister of Higher Education and Training on NQF matters in relation to the NQF Act:
1) Department of Higher Education and Training(DHET)
2) Department of Basic Education (DBE)
3) South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
4) National Skills Authority (NSA)
5) National Skills Fund (NSF)
6) Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs)
7) Quality Council of Trades and Occupations (QCTO)
8) Council on Higher Education (CHE)
9) General and Further Education and Training Quality Council (Umalusi)
10) National Artisan Moderating Body (NAMB)
11) Communities of expert practice (CEP)