Auctioneer Career in South Africa
Explore the official OFO occupation, common tasks, specialisations and approved South African qualification pathways.
Occupation overview
Conducts sales of real estate, goods and livestock by taking offers from buyers and accepting the highest purchase price.
What does a Auctioneer do?
An auctioneer manages the selling process for real estate, goods and livestock. They invite and manage offers from buyers, keep the sale moving, and accept the highest purchase price on behalf of the sale process.
How to become a Auctioneer in South Africa
- Learn how auction sales work, including presenting items or property, taking offers and determining the highest purchase price.
- Consider an auctioneering-related qualification, such as the National Certificate: Auctioneering Support at NQF Level 3, or an auctioneering practices or auctioneer qualification at NQF Level 4 or 5.
- Compare the available auctioneering qualifications and choose a pathway that matches your intended level of responsibility and career goals.
- Confirm current qualification, provider and assessment details with SAQA or an accredited provider before enrolling.
- Develop practical ability in conducting sales and handling offers for real estate, goods or livestock.
Edupstairs Preparation Guidance
The listed auctioneering qualifications provide relevant training pathways, but a qualification should not be assumed to be the only requirement for every role. Confirm current study and assessment details with SAQA or an accredited provider. Practical preparation should focus on confidently conducting sales, managing buyer offers and identifying the highest purchase price.
Useful school subjects
- English
- Business Studies
- Mathematics
Skills that may help
- Conducting sales
- Taking and managing buyer offers
- Identifying the highest purchase price
- Communicating clearly during a sale
- Working with real estate, goods and livestock