Qualification

Occupational Certificate: School Principal (School Manager)

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

SAQA ID101258
NQF Level6
Credits285
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers1

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 training information

QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers

41 active accredited provider organisations

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 37–41 of 41 matching provider organisations.

QCTO Active

Thansa Trading

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Pretoria · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP200825205427

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 15, 2030

QCTO Active

Thuto Teach

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Pretoria · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP160126130401

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 16, 2027

QCTO Active

Ubora Travel

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Pretoria · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/AC-TTC181025114545

Latest accreditation end in these records: October 17, 2030

QCTO Active

Waterfall School of Business (Pty) Ltd

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

Accredited locations: Bloemfontein · Free State | Cape Town · Western Cape | Durban · KwaZulu-Natal +5 more

Accreditation nos: 01-QCTO/AC-TTC200126094133 | 01-QCTO/SDP040825063442 | 02-QCTO/AC-TTC200126095018 +5 more

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 16, 2031

QCTO Active

Workers College

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Durban · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/SDP200825213905

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 15, 2030

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: 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
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 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.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.