Occupational Certificate: Cybersecurity Analyst
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Occupational Certificate: Cybersecurity Analyst is an occupational qualification in Information Technology and Computer Sciences. It is listed at NQF Level 5 with 173 credits and is associated with the Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework (OQSF). Its focus is indicated by the qualification title, but the available evidence does not provide detailed learning content.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in cybersecurity and analytical information technology work might consider this qualification. It may be relevant to learners who want to develop toward cybersecurity analyst-related responsibilities, subject to the provider’s admission requirements and the qualification’s current status.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification title indicates potential relevance to cybersecurity analyst-related work, but the available evidence does not confirm specific occupational outcomes, employment opportunities or professional registration. Completing it would not guarantee employment or appointment.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Cybersecurity analysis
- Identifying and interpreting cybersecurity-related information
- Analytical thinking in an information technology context
QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers
This SAQA qualification is also present in the QCTO occupational qualifications data available to Edupstairs.
- QCTO qualification
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Quality Partner
- MICT SETA DHET
- NQF level
- 5
- Credits
- 173
Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations
Showing 121–132 of 186 matching provider organisations.
Northern Cape Urban TVET College – City Campus
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 28, 2030
Northern Technical College
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 28, 2029
Northlink TVET College - Tygerberg Campus
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 30, 2030
Novia One Group (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 7, 2029
Ntlabi Investment
Latest accreditation end in these records: February 28, 2030
Nwedzi Consultancy
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 19, 2029
One and Zero Learning
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 22, 2029
Opelong Business Institute
Latest accreditation end in these records: February 28, 2030
Opulent Skills Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 1, 2030
Orbit TVET College - Brits Campus
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 10, 2030
Ozara Trading (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 10, 2029
Panadite Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 11, 2030
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Occupational Certificate: Cybersecurity Analyst
- SAQA ID
- 118986
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 173
- Field
- 10
- Subfield
- Information Technology and Computer Sciences
- Originator
- DQP MICTS
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2027-04-21
Before enrolling
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