Occupational Certificate: Diplomatic Mission Administrator
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This NQF Level 6 occupational qualification is focused on administrative work performed in or around diplomatic missions. It carries 207 credits and sits within the OQSF field of Sovereignty of the State.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in administrative and support work within diplomatic missions or the broader public-service environment may consider this qualification, subject to the provider’s admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification has a direct relationship with the career of Diplomat, meaning it may support preparation for or relate to that career. It does not guarantee employment, appointment as a diplomat or entry into the diplomatic service.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Administrative organisation
- Coordination and office-support skills
- Professional communication in a diplomatic or public-service setting
QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers
This SAQA qualification is also present in the QCTO occupational qualifications data available to Edupstairs.
- QCTO qualification
- Diplomatic Mission Administrator
- Quality Partner
- PSETA
- NQF level
- 6
- Credits
- 207
Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations
Showing 1–3 of 3 matching provider organisations.
South Africa School Of Diplomacy, Protocol, And Public Administration (Sasdppa) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: March 18, 2029
The Diplomatic Academy and International School
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 30, 2030
The Diplomatic Academy and International School
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 12, 2029
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Occupational Certificate: Diplomatic Mission Administrator
- SAQA ID
- 118095
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 207
- Field
- 8
- Subfield
- Sovereignty of the State
- Originator
- DQP PSETA
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2026-03-25
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status and whether enrolment is still available.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any workplace-based or practical requirements.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 118095, NQF level and credit value on the provider’s official information.
- Check whether the qualification aligns with your intended diplomatic or public-service career pathway.