Occupational Certificate: Paralegal
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Occupational Certificate: Paralegal is an NQF Level 5 occupational qualification in the Justice in Society subfield. It is intended to support preparation for paralegal-related work and carries 330 credits. The qualification is associated with the OQSF.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in supporting legal and justice-related work as paralegals may consider this qualification. It may be relevant to those seeking an occupational qualification in the Justice in Society field, subject to the provider’s admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
This qualification may support preparation for work as a paralegal, which is the directly related career identified for it. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration. The qualification’s relevance to a particular role should be confirmed with prospective employers and the relevant provider.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Paralegal support skills
- Justice-sector workplace skills
QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers
This SAQA qualification is also present in the QCTO occupational qualifications data available to Edupstairs.
- QCTO qualification
- Paralegal
- Quality Partner
- SASSETA
- NQF level
- 5
- Credits
- 330
Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations
Showing 13–24 of 71 matching provider organisations.
Environmental Rescues
Latest accreditation end in these records: June 13, 2030
Hafha Security and Training
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 15, 2030
Hillcross College of Higher Education
Latest accreditation end in these records: May 16, 2030
Ikhwezelihle Training Institute
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 10, 2030
Impact Progressive College
Latest accreditation end in these records: May 28, 2028
Kairos Training College
Latest accreditation end in these records: May 16, 2030
Kairos Training College
Latest accreditation end in these records: May 16, 2030
Kalideen Management Services
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 10, 2030
Keekee Security and Projects
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 11, 2030
Kishugu Business School
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 3, 2030
Kishugu Business School (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 24, 2028
Limpopo Institute of Science and Technology (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2031
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Occupational Certificate: Paralegal
- SAQA ID
- 117325
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 330
- Field
- 8
- Subfield
- Justice in Society
- Originator
- DQP SASSET
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2025-07-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status and whether new enrolment is available, as the available record does not confirm its current status.
- Check that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Confirm the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider to explain the assessment arrangements and whether workplace-based learning or practical requirements apply.
- Compare the qualification information supplied by the provider with the latest official SAQA records before making a payment or enrolling.