Occupational Certificate: School Principal (School Manager)
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This occupational qualification is focused on preparing people for the management and leadership responsibilities associated with running a school. It is an NQF Level 6 qualification in the OQSF with 285 credits.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in school management and leadership, particularly those seeking to develop toward school principal responsibilities, may consider this qualification. Suitability and admission depend on the provider’s stated requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification is directly related to the School Principal career pathway and may support preparation for school management responsibilities. It does not guarantee appointment, employment or professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- School leadership
- School management
- Educational administration
QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers
This SAQA qualification is also present in the QCTO occupational qualifications data available to Edupstairs.
- QCTO qualification
- School Principal (School Manager)
- Quality Partner
- ETDP SETA
- NQF level
- 6
- Credits
- 285
Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations
Showing 13–24 of 41 matching provider organisations.
ETDP SETA
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 12, 2028
ETDPSETA - Bellvile
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 15, 2028
ETDPSETA - Durban
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 15, 2028
ETDPSETA - East London
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 15, 2028
Franklin Global Risk Management
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 21, 2030
FromMEtoWE Global Institute of Leadership
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 15, 2030
In Touch Community Development and Project Managers
Latest accreditation end in these records: December 27, 2026
Jbay Technical College
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 15, 2030
LA Financial Services (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 11, 2028
National Skills and Technical College
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 15, 2029
New Age Skills Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 25, 2029
Oxbridge Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: April 1, 2029
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Occupational Certificate: School Principal (School Manager)
- SAQA ID
- 101258
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 285
- Field
- 5
- Subfield
- Higher Education and Training
- Originator
- DQP ETDP
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the supplied record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2023 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and any workplace-based requirements that may apply.
- Confirm whether the qualification is open for new enrolment and whether the provider’s information reflects the latest official status.