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 49–60 of 218 matching provider organisations.

QCTO Active

Elangeni TVET College - Pinetown Campus

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited locations: Durban · KwaZulu-Natal | Pinetown · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation nos: 05-QCTO/AC-TTC070126125235 | 05-QCTO/AC-TTC241125195700

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2031

QCTO Active

Elite Holdings

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

Accredited location: Bloemfontein · Free State

Accreditation nos: 04-QCTO/AC-TTC110725111744 | 04-QCTO/SDP251124101138

Latest accreditation end in these records: July 11, 2030

QCTO Active

Empilweni Education (Pty) Ltd

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Randburg · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/AC-TTC060126102204

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2031

QCTO Active

Employ Rite (PTY) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Durban · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/SDP020824100725

Latest accreditation end in these records: July 25, 2029

QCTO Active

Employment Solution Management (Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Pretoria · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP090126130716

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2027

QCTO Active

Essential Skills Development

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Johannesburg · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP030125091520

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2030

QCTO Active

Eternity Solutions Training

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Cape Town · Western Cape

Accreditation no: 01-QCTO/SDP040225100333

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 30, 2030

QCTO Active

Ethereal Impex

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Bellville · Western Cape

Accreditation no: 01-QCTO/SDP311024215442

Latest accreditation end in these records: October 17, 2029

QCTO Active

Evolve Training and Development

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Durban · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/SDP150224130140

Latest accreditation end in these records: February 14, 2029

QCTO Active

FMCG Training Academy

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Tongaat · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/SDP170622082843

Latest accreditation end in these records: June 17, 2027

QCTO Active

fromMEtoWE

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Vereeniging · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP150124041520

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 14, 2029

QCTO Active

Future Performance Training

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Amanzimtoti · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/AC-TTC201124222800

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 14, 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.