Occupational Certificate: Community Development Practitioner
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is an occupational qualification at NQF Level 5 in the People/Human Centred Development subfield. It is focused on the community development practitioner role and carries 212 credits. The available record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2023, so its current availability should be confirmed before considering enrolment.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in community development work and supporting development initiatives centred on people and communities might consider this qualification. This is general guidance, not a statement of admission eligibility.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification is directly related to the Community Development Practitioner career. It may support preparation for work in this career area, but it does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration. Because the available record indicates a registration end date of 30 June 2023 and requires verification, prospective learners should confirm whether it can still be offered or enrolled for.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Community development practice
- People-centred development support
- Community-focused engagement
QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers
This SAQA qualification is also present in the QCTO occupational qualifications data available to Edupstairs.
- QCTO qualification
- Community Development Practitioner
- Quality Partner
- ETDP SETA
- NQF level
- 5
- Credits
- 212
Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations
Showing 1–12 of 78 matching provider organisations.
ACS Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: December 27, 2026
Afric Training College
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 16, 2029
African Global Skills (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: February 28, 2029
Angels Resource Centres
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 15, 2026
Barjume Trading Enterprises CC
Latest accreditation end in these records: March 20, 2029
Brilliant Minds Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: March 19, 2028
Business Heath and Theology Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 16, 2031
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Latest accreditation end in these records: April 20, 2028
Continuing Education for Africa
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2030
EISA Hub (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 16, 2031
Envirocon Training
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 16, 2030
ETDP SETA
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 12, 2028
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Occupational Certificate: Community Development Practitioner
- SAQA ID
- 97691
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 212
- Field
- 7
- Subfield
- People/Human Centred Development
- Originator
- DQP ETDP
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status and whether enrolment is still permitted.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer this specific qualification.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements and selection process.
- Ask the provider to explain the assessment arrangements and whether workplace-based or practical learning requirements apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 97691, NQF level and credit value before registering.