Qualification

Occupational Certificate: Security Officer

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

SAQA ID110866
NQF Level3
Credits86
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers1

About this qualification

The Occupational Certificate: Security Officer is an NQF Level 3 occupational qualification in the Safety in Society field. It is intended to provide a foundation for people preparing for security officer work and related entry-level security responsibilities.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in pursuing security officer work or exploring an occupational qualification in the safety and security field might consider it. Suitability and admission depend on the provider’s published requirements.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support preparation for work as a Security Officer, which is the directly related career identified for this qualification. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or eligibility for any specific role.

QCTO training information

QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers

164 active accredited provider organisations

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

QCTO qualification
Security Officer
Quality Partner
SASSETA
NQF level
3
Credits
86

Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations

Showing 109–120 of 164 matching provider organisations.

QCTO Active

Nsirhelelo Security Services

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Randburg · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP200625115007

Latest accreditation end in these records: June 13, 2030

QCTO Active

Ntate Aviation and Security Training

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

Accredited location: Kempton Park · Gauteng

Accreditation nos: 07-QCTO/AC-TTC260824113657 | 07-QCTO/SDP160725154311

Latest accreditation end in these records: July 11, 2030

QCTO Active

Omega Risk Solutions

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Pretoria · Gauteng

Accreditation nos: 07-QCTO/AC-TTC011224130344 | 07-QCTO/AC-TTC021224103300

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 14, 2029

QCTO Active

Phuthanang Security Training Services

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Midrand · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP250624081718

Latest accreditation end in these records: June 24, 2029

QCTO Active

Pirot Security Services (Pty) Ltd

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

Accredited location: Johannesburg · Gauteng

Accreditation nos: 07-QCTO/AC-TTC180126211821 | 07-QCTO/SDP200625115434

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2031

QCTO Active

Prime African Security

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Pretoria · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP201124223917

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 14, 2029

QCTO Active

Pro Secure (Pty) Ltd

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Durban · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/AC-TTC180126212306

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2031

QCTO Active

PVIP Protection (Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Durban · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/SDP290825151601

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 15, 2030

QCTO Active

Quivor Security Services

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Kimberley · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP241125114517

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 10, 2030

QCTO Active

R Protection

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Wynberg · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP160724064608

Latest accreditation end in these records: July 9, 2029

QCTO Active

Ramazwi Security Services and Training Agency

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Louis Trichardt · Limpopo

Accreditation no: 09-QCTO/AC-TTC240924095653

Latest accreditation end in these records: September 22, 2029

QCTO Active

React Trace (Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Atok · Limpopo

Accreditation no: 09-QCTO/SDP140126155540

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2031

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: Security Officer
SAQA ID
110866
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
3
Minimum credits
86
Field
8
Subfield
Safety in Society
Originator
DQP SASSET
Registration end in source dataset
2024-10-24
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 before enrolling, as a registration-end date of 24 October 2024 is recorded and the current status should be confirmed.
  • Check that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
  • Confirm the provider’s admission requirements, assessment arrangements and any workplace or practical requirements.
  • Ask the provider to confirm whether new enrolments are currently permitted and whether the qualification is still being offered.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.