Occupational Certificate: Bookkeeper
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Occupational Certificate: Bookkeeper is an OQSF qualification at NQF Level 5 in the Finance, Economics and Accounting subfield. It is focused on preparing learners for bookkeeping-related work and is associated with the Bookkeeper career pathway.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in bookkeeping, maintaining financial records and working in finance-related support roles. Suitability and admission depend on the requirements confirmed by the relevant provider.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for work as a Bookkeeper, which is the approved direct career pathway associated with it. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration. Because the supplied evidence shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2023 and no verified current registration status, prospective learners should confirm whether it is available for new enrolment.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Bookkeeping
- Maintaining and organising financial records
- Supporting accounting and finance administration
QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers
This SAQA qualification is also present in the QCTO occupational qualifications data available to Edupstairs.
- QCTO qualification
- Bookkeeper
- Quality Partner
- FASSET DHET
- NQF level
- 5
- Credits
- 364
Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations
Showing 13–24 of 141 matching provider organisations.
African Global Skills Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: December 1, 2026
African Institute of Technology (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 15, 2029
African Institute of Technology (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 29, 2027
Alerts Professional Services
Latest accreditation end in these records: December 21, 2026
Anka Development Institute (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: April 1, 2029
Avenida Training Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: May 16, 2030
Blue IQ Edutec
Latest accreditation end in these records: June 13, 2030
Boland TVET College - Caledon Campus
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2031
Boland TVET College - Head Office
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2031
Boland TVET College - Paarl Campus
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2031
Boland TVET College - Stellenbosch Campus
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2031
Boland TVET College - Worcester Campus
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2031
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Occupational Certificate: Bookkeeper
- SAQA ID
- 98959
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 364
- Field
- 3
- Subfield
- Finance Economics and Accounting
- Originator
- DQP QCTO
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status directly with SAQA or the relevant quality council.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements.
- Ask the provider to explain the assessment arrangements and whether any workplace-based learning or practical requirements apply.
- Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID 98959, NQF level and credit value match the offering being advertised.