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 133–144 of 164 matching provider organisations.

QCTO Active

Shamariah Security and Training

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Pretoria · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/AC-TTC180824222054

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 11, 2029

QCTO Active

Shamariah Security and Training

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Pretoria · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP250624083735

Latest accreditation end in these records: June 24, 2029

QCTO Active

Shermitex Academy and SMT security

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Pretoria · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP130125215358

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2030

QCTO Active

Silwayiphi Cleaning and Security Services

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Pretoria · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/AC-TTC180925123600

Latest accreditation end in these records: September 12, 2030

QCTO Active

Sirius Risk Management (Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Randburg · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP200625101006

Latest accreditation end in these records: June 13, 2030

QCTO Active

Slamulele Security Company (Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Louis Trichardt · Limpopo

Accreditation no: 09-QCTO/SDP241125120712

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 10, 2030

QCTO Active

South West Gauteng TVET College - George Tabor Campus

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Johannesburg · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP210825183403

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 17, 2030

QCTO Active

SOV Security Services

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Queenstown · Eastern Cape

Accreditation no: 02-QCTO/SDP030324220727

Latest accreditation end in these records: February 18, 2029

QCTO Active

Stallion Security (Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited locations: Centurion · Gauteng | Johannesburg · Gauteng

Accreditation nos: 07-QCTO/SDP231024213848 | 07-QCTO/SDP231024221220

Latest accreditation end in these records: October 10, 2029

QCTO Active

Striving Mind Trading 519

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Florida · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP250624084551

Latest accreditation end in these records: June 24, 2029

QCTO Active

Successors Training Institute

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

Accredited location: Durban · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation nos: 05-QCTO/AC-TTC180925130053 | 05-QCTO/SDP030324221239

Latest accreditation end in these records: September 12, 2030

QCTO Active

Tecmad Holdings (Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Meyerton · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP150126105153

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.