Qualification

Occupational Certificate: Bookkeeper

Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.

SAQA ID98959
NQF Level5
Credits364
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers1

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 training information

QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers

141 active accredited provider organisations

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 37–48 of 141 matching provider organisations.

QCTO Active

CTU Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Potchefstroom · North West

Accreditation no: 06-QCTO/AC-TTC180824233819

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 15, 2029

QCTO Active

Dees Holding (Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Randburg · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP070223070541

Latest accreditation end in these records: February 6, 2028

QCTO Active

Delcom Training Institute NPC

Role: Training Provider (SDP) · Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Johannesburg · Gauteng

Accreditation nos: 07-QCTO/AC-TTC120723151729 | 07-QCTO/SDP130723064258

Latest accreditation end in these records: July 11, 2028

QCTO Active

Dimaosc

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Johannesburg · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP191124122338

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 14, 2029

QCTO Active

DSM Finance and Risk Solotions (Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Midrand · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP250923164159

Latest accreditation end in these records: September 25, 2028

QCTO Active

Eastcape Midlands TVET College trading as Eastcape Midlands TVET College - Heath Park Campus

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited locations: Grahamstown · Eastern Cape | Port Elizabeth · Eastern Cape

Accreditation nos: 02-QCTO/SDP140925180220 | 02-QCTO/SDP140925180808

Latest accreditation end in these records: September 30, 2030

QCTO Active

EISA Hub

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Bryanston · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/AC-TTC071025105630

Latest accreditation end in these records: October 3, 2030

QCTO Active

Elada Institute

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Johannesburg · Gauteng

Accreditation nos: 07-QCTO/SDP031025124007 | 07-QCTO/SDP130622100815

Latest accreditation end in these records: June 13, 2027

QCTO Active

Elangeni TVET College - Qadi Campus

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Bothas Hill · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/SDP021225144749

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 22, 2030

QCTO Active

Elite Academy

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Bloemfontein · Free State

Accreditation no: 04-QCTO/SDP180125091755

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 16, 2030

QCTO Active

Equatorial Chartered Institute of Commerce

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Pretoria · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP210525110728

Latest accreditation end in these records: May 16, 2030

QCTO Active

ExcelGrow Group Holdings

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Vereeniging · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP241125194135

Latest accreditation end in these records: December 21, 2026

Important: QCTO accreditation is programme- and site-specific. “Training Provider (SDP)” indicates a skills development provider role, while “Assessment / Trade Test Centre” indicates an assessment role. An accredited organisation is not necessarily accepting applications or funded for this programme. Always confirm the latest accreditation, campus, role and enrolment information before paying fees.

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
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 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.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.