Occupational Certificate: Financial Advisor
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 6 in the Finance, Economics and Accounting subfield, associated with the financial advisor occupational role. It carries 515 credits and is recorded under the Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework. Its current registration position should be verified before any enrolment decision.
Who might consider this qualification?
People considering work related to financial advising who are exploring a formal occupational qualification in the finance sector might consider it. This is general guidance, not an admission rule.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide relevant preparation for financial-advisor-related work, based on its title and field. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any career.
QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers
This SAQA qualification is also present in the QCTO occupational qualifications data available to Edupstairs.
- QCTO qualification
- Financial Advisor
- Quality Partner
- INSETA
- NQF level
- 6
- Credits
- 515
Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations
Showing 73–80 of 80 matching provider organisations.
Thirty Eleven
Latest accreditation end in these records: April 13, 2028
TT Cope
Latest accreditation end in these records: February 14, 2029
Ulearn Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: December 13, 2026
Umfolozi TVET College - Chief Albert Luthuli Campus
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 17, 2031
Umfolozi TVET College - Esikhawini Campus
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 17, 2031
Varsity Institute of Science and Technology
Latest accreditation end in these records: December 27, 2026
Western Cape Community Education and Training College
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 24, 2027
ZPE Business Enterprise
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 25, 2029
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Occupational Certificate: Financial Advisor
- SAQA ID
- 105026
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 515
- Field
- 3
- Subfield
- Finance Economics and Accounting
- Originator
- DQP INSETA
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-12-31
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification's current SAQA registration status and whether it is open for new enrolment, using the SAQA ID 105026.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer this specific qualification.
- Check the provider's admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider to explain the assessment arrangements and whether any workplace-based learning or practical requirements apply.
- Confirm that the qualification title, NQF level, credit value and SAQA ID match the official records and the provider's offering.