Qualification

Occupational Certificate: Sales Assistant (General) (Retail Sales Advisor)

Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.

SAQA ID99669
NQF Level3
Credits54
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers3

About this qualification

This is an NQF Level 3 occupational qualification in the Wholesale and Retail field for people preparing for general sales-assistant work in retail settings. It is associated with the Sales Assistant (General) and Retail Sales Advisor occupational area and carries 54 credits.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in entry-level retail sales assistance or customer-facing sales work may consider this qualification. It may be relevant to those exploring general retail, ICT sales assistance or pharmacy sales assistance, subject to the requirements of the specific job and employer.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support preparation for work related to Sales Assistant (General), ICT Sales Assistant and Pharmacy Sales Assistant roles, based on the stated direct-pathway relationships. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into any of these careers. Job-specific requirements and any sector or employer expectations should be checked separately.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Retail sales assistance
  • Customer-facing sales support
  • General sales-assistant work
QCTO training information

QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers

218 active accredited provider organisations

This SAQA qualification is also present in the QCTO occupational qualifications data available to Edupstairs.

QCTO qualification
Sales Assistant (General) (Retail Sales Advisor)
Quality Partner
W&RSETA
NQF level
3
Credits
54

Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations

Showing 1–12 of 218 matching provider organisations.

QCTO Active

1 Source Training Agency

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Emalahleni · Mpumalanga

Accreditation no: 08-QCTO/SDP311024212150

Latest accreditation end in these records: October 17, 2029

QCTO Active

4IR Business Development Solutions

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Cape Town · Western Cape

Accreditation no: 01-QCTO/SDP311024220554

Latest accreditation end in these records: October 17, 2029

QCTO Active

A and S Training Consultancy

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Centurion · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP020824094521

Latest accreditation end in these records: July 25, 2029

QCTO Active

ABRINA 2341

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Pretoria · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP041024043132

Latest accreditation end in these records: September 30, 2029

QCTO Active

Advanced Assessments and Training (Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Randburg · Gauteng

Accreditation nos: 07-QCTO/SDP070424142007 | 07-QCTO/SDP260224132204

Latest accreditation end in these records: February 25, 2029

QCTO Active

Afri Transformation Agents (Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Johannesburg · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP280126083546

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 16, 2027

QCTO Active

Africa Skills Connect

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Johannesburg · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP250525074505

Latest accreditation end in these records: May 16, 2030

QCTO Active

Africa Skills Village (Training and Management Services) (Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP) · Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: George · Western Cape

Accreditation nos: 01-QCTO/AC-TTC201124195218 | 07-QCTO/SDP150124015944

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 14, 2029

QCTO Active

Agiwang Trading

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Pretoria · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP140924205100

Latest accreditation end in these records: September 12, 2029

QCTO Active

Akukhanye Private College

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Bizana · Eastern Cape

Accreditation no: 02-QCTO/SDP170225144947

Latest accreditation end in these records: February 14, 2030

QCTO Active

Altitude Business Process Management

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Midrand · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP010524080746

Latest accreditation end in these records: April 28, 2029

QCTO Active

AMANDLA Social Enterprises

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited locations: Cape Town · Western Cape | Johannesburg · Gauteng

Accreditation nos: 01-QCTO/SDP200924033808 | 07-QCTO/SDP041024043422

Latest accreditation end in these records: September 30, 2029

Important: QCTO accreditation is programme- and site-specific. “Training Provider (SDP)” indicates a skills development provider role, while “Assessment / Trade Test Centre” indicates an assessment role. An accredited organisation is not necessarily accepting applications or funded for this programme. Always confirm the latest accreditation, campus, role and enrolment information before paying fees.

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Occupational Certificate: Sales Assistant (General) (Retail Sales Advisor)
SAQA ID
99669
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
3
Minimum credits
54
Field
11
Subfield
Wholesale and Retail
Originator
DQP WRSETA
Registration end in source dataset
2024-06-30
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

Before enrolling

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available registration snapshot shows an end date of 30 June 2024 and current status has not been verified.
  • Check that the provider is appropriately accredited or authorised to offer the qualification.
  • Confirm the provider’s published admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider to explain the assessment arrangements and whether any workplace-based learning or practical requirements apply.
  • Compare the provider’s current information with the official SAQA and relevant quality-assurance information before paying fees or enrolling.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.