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Higher Certificate in Retail Management

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SAQA ID119887
NQF Level5
Credits120
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Higher Certificate in Retail Management is a 120-credit HEQSF qualification at NQF Level 5. It is intended to provide foundational higher-education preparation in managing activities within the wholesale and retail field.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in developing a formal foundation in retail management, including those considering work or further study in the wholesale and retail field, may wish to consider this qualification. Suitability depends on the provider’s published admission requirements.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support preparation for retail-management-related work and further learning in the wholesale and retail field. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into any particular career, and no specific related careers have been mapped for this qualification.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Foundational retail management
  • Understanding of wholesale and retail operations
  • Basic management skills in a retail context

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Higher Certificate in Retail Management
SAQA ID
119887
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
5
Minimum credits
120
Field
11
Subfield
Wholesale and Retail
Originator
Central University of Technology, Free State
Registration end in source dataset
2025-10-04
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

Before enrolling

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record requires verification and includes a registration-end snapshot dated 4 October 2025.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer this qualification and that the specific delivery site and intake are covered by that authorisation.
  • Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any workplace-based requirements apply.
  • Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID 119887, NQF Level 5 and 120-credit structure match the offering you are considering.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.