Occupational Certificate: Journalist
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Occupational Certificate: Journalist is an occupational qualification in Communication Studies at NQF Level 5, carrying 193 credits. It is intended to relate to the practical field of journalism and is associated with the OQSF.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in journalism, news and media work, and communication-related occupational pathways might consider this qualification. This is general guidance only and does not confirm admission eligibility.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for work as a journalist, which is the directly related career identified for it. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into journalism.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Journalism-related communication
- News and media communication
- Written communication
- Information gathering and reporting
QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers
This SAQA qualification is also present in the QCTO occupational qualifications data available to Edupstairs.
- QCTO qualification
- Journalist
- Quality Partner
- FP&M SETA
- NQF level
- 5
- Credits
- 193
Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations
Showing 1–12 of 40 matching provider organisations.
Academic Institute of Excellence
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 15, 2029
Academic Institute of Excellence (AIE)
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 26, 2028
Academic Institute of Excellence (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 26, 2028
Academic Institute of Excellence (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 26, 2028
Boitumelo Media And Communications (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: April 28, 2029
CEMS College of Business & Technology
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 21, 2026
College of Africa
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 3, 2030
Dam Technical College (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: February 25, 2029
Damelin (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 14, 2029
Damelin (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 14, 2029
Damelin (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 14, 2029
Damelin (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 14, 2029
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Occupational Certificate: Journalist
- SAQA ID
- 101872
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 193
- Field
- 4
- Subfield
- Communication Studies
- Originator
- DQP MICTS
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status and whether new enrolment is permitted.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer this specific qualification.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and any workplace or practical requirements that apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 101872, NQF level and credit value with the provider and SAQA.
- Check whether any additional requirements apply to the intended journalism role.