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 85–96 of 141 matching provider organisations.

QCTO Active

Northern Cape Rural TVET College

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Upington · Northern Cape

Accreditation no: 03-QCTO/SDP131125195216

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 10, 2030

QCTO Active

Oaklands Institute Of Technology

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Pretoria · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP260224205658

Latest accreditation end in these records: February 25, 2029

QCTO Active

Orbit TVET College – Rustenburg Campus

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

Accredited location: Rustenburg · North West

Accreditation nos: 06-QCTO/AC-TTC180824225128 | 06-QCTO/SDP191123232933

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 15, 2029

QCTO Active

Overcomers Training College

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Pretoria · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP010524112358

Latest accreditation end in these records: April 28, 2029

QCTO Active

Panoma Consulting

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Centurion · Gauteng

Accreditation nos: 07-QCTO/SDP200924042744 | 07-QCTO/SDP210924070435

Latest accreditation end in these records: September 12, 2029

QCTO Active

Paragon Digital

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Johannesburg · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP290725061359

Latest accreditation end in these records: July 25, 2030

QCTO Active

PC Educational Holdings (Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited locations: Durban · KwaZulu-Natal | Emalahleni · Mpumalanga

Accreditation nos: 05-QCTO/SDP031221-3927 | 08-QCTO/SDP031221-3932

Latest accreditation end in these records: December 1, 2026

QCTO Active

PC Training & Business College (Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Umhlanga · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/SDP070223060710

Latest accreditation end in these records: February 6, 2028

QCTO Active

PC Training and Business College (Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited locations: Kempton Park · Gauteng | Pretoria · Gauteng

Accreditation nos: 07-QCTO/SDP210524115709 | 07-QCTO/SDP210524115840

Latest accreditation end in these records: May 14, 2029

QCTO Active

PC Training and Business College (Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Kempton Park · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP070223033356

Latest accreditation end in these records: February 6, 2028

QCTO Active

PC Training and Business College (Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Pretoria · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP070223052132

Latest accreditation end in these records: February 6, 2028

QCTO Active

PC Training and Business College (Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Randburg · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP060223184408

Latest accreditation end in these records: February 5, 2028

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.