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 13–24 of 186 matching provider organisations.
Aubrey Nyiko Business Enterprises
Latest accreditation end in these records: February 6, 2030
Aurora IT and Security (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: February 18, 2029
Aurora IT and Security Solutions
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 10, 2030
Believers Care Society Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 12, 2030
Bex Business Consulting (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 22, 2029
Bokgoni-Ikhono Holdings
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 25, 2030
Boston City Campus
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 11, 2030
Brightwyze Training and Advisory Services
Latest accreditation end in these records: June 13, 2030
Cedros Development and Projects
Latest accreditation end in these records: May 30, 2030
Centrum Technical College
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 25, 2030
Channel Institute
Latest accreditation end in these records: February 18, 2029
Chartall Business College (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 29, 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
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the supplied record requires verification.
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