Occupational Certificate: Sales Assistant (General) (Retail Sales Advisor)
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
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 Qualification & Accredited Providers
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 109–120 of 218 matching provider organisations.
Masithuthuke Holdings
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 25, 2026
Matlala College
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 3, 2027
Matlhaba Human Resources Solutions (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 7, 2028
Mayberg Managements Enterprise
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 17, 2029
MDCS Skills Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 27, 2030
Megastone Tradings
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 14, 2029
Meyiswa Training Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 30, 2030
MilaNova Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: May 16, 2030
Milzet Holdings
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 14, 2029
Minda Empowerment Solutions
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 12, 2029
MIOB College
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 14, 2029
Mishmach Skills Development
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 12, 2029
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
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.