Qualification

Occupational Certificate: Cybersecurity Analyst

Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.

SAQA ID118986
NQF Level5
Credits173
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

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 training information

QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers

186 active accredited provider organisations

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 49–60 of 186 matching provider organisations.

QCTO Active

Emeritus Training Academy (Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Johannesburg · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP240624121433

Latest accreditation end in these records: June 20, 2029

QCTO Active

Empirical Academy

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Johannesburg · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP240624123055

Latest accreditation end in these records: June 20, 2029

QCTO Active

ERISN Software Solution Africa

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Johannesburg · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP231124153423

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 14, 2029

QCTO Active

Essential Skills Development

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Sandton · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP210126120945

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 16, 2031

QCTO Active

Farmtrace

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Tzaneen · Limpopo

Accreditation no: 09-QCTO/SDP190825170005

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 15, 2030

QCTO Active

Flavius Mareke TVET College – Sasolburg Campus

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Sasolburg · Free State

Accreditation nos: 04-QCTO/SDP090624114845 | 04-QCTO/SDP200624102310

Latest accreditation end in these records: June 15, 2029

QCTO Active

Foster-Melliar

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Sunninghill · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP130125141819

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2030

QCTO Active

Future Skills Institute

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Johannesburg · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP251124222524

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 14, 2029

QCTO Active

Geeks4Learning

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Cape Town · Western Cape

Accreditation no: 01-QCTO/SDP040625151138

Latest accreditation end in these records: May 30, 2030

QCTO Active

Global Institute for Capacity Development

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Pretoria · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP240924055801

Latest accreditation end in these records: September 22, 2029

QCTO Active

GR Foundation (Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Cape Town · Western Cape

Accreditation no: 01-QCTO/SDP070126103627

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2031

QCTO Active

Grace Academy of Business and Engineering Studies

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

Accredited location: Johannesburg · Gauteng

Accreditation nos: 07-QCTO/AC-TTC311025143550 | 07-QCTO/SDP040325150946

Latest accreditation end in these records: October 27, 2030

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: 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
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.

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  • Check that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
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