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 25–36 of 40 matching provider organisations.
Greenview College
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 11, 2030
Inside Education Foundation
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 24, 2028
Kairos Training College
Latest accreditation end in these records: February 28, 2030
Knowledge Continuum
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 14, 2029
Kundani Training College
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 15, 2030
Media Wave Institute
Latest accreditation end in these records: December 28, 2026
Nzotho FET College
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 12, 2029
Orbit TVET College – Rustenburg campus
Latest accreditation end in these records: June 27, 2029
Radio101
Latest accreditation end in these records: December 21, 2026
Revolution Media Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 24, 2028
Ridgeview Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 14, 2029
Salitig Training College
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 15, 2030
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.