Occupational Certificate: Close Protector
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Occupational Certificate: Close Protector is an NQF Level 5 qualification in Safety in Society, carrying 52 credits. It is focused on the occupational area of close protection and personal safety support. The qualification’s current SAQA status should be verified before making enrolment decisions.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in close protection, personal safety and related work in the Safety in Society field. Suitability and admission depend on the provider’s requirements, which should be confirmed directly.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification is directly related to the close protector career and may support preparation for work in that occupational area. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or any form of professional registration.
QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers
This SAQA qualification is also present in the QCTO occupational qualifications data available to Edupstairs.
- QCTO qualification
- Close Protector
- Quality Partner
- SASSETA
- NQF level
- 5
- Credits
- 52
Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations
Showing 1–12 of 36 matching provider organisations.
Afridelta Protection Services
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 22, 2029
BA Sec training
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2030
BFN Elite Holdings
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 14, 2029
Bidvest Protea Coin (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 22, 2029
Bidvest Protea Coin (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2031
Blacken Group
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 11, 2030
BRAVO Projects
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 15, 2030
Bravo Space 139 (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2031
Chithi Training Institution
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 11, 2030
Dwandzani Firearm Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 11, 2030
Eko Kobra
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 9, 2029
EXPRO Protection Services
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 11, 2030
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Occupational Certificate: Close Protector
- SAQA ID
- 118746
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 52
- Field
- 8
- Subfield
- Safety in Society
- Originator
- DQP SASSET
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2027-02-03
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and availability, including the recorded registration end date of 3 February 2027.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether workplace-based learning or practical requirements apply.
- Confirm the total costs, study format, expected workload and completion arrangements directly with the provider.