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 61–71 of 71 matching provider organisations.
SMO Holdings and Projects
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 15, 2030
South African Law School
Latest accreditation end in these records: June 13, 2030
South West Gauteng College (George Tabor campus)
Latest accreditation end in these records: February 28, 2030
South West Gauteng TVET College- Dobsonville Campus
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 30, 2030
Ukusiza Learning (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 14, 2029
Varsity Institute of Science and Technology (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2031
Vital Force Protective Services (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2027
Waterberg TVET College
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 6, 2030
Waterfall School of Business
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 16, 2029
Workers College SA
Latest accreditation end in these records: June 13, 2030
Yellow Media Learning Institute
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 14, 2029
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.