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 157–164 of 164 matching provider organisations.

QCTO Active

Vusa-Isizwe Security

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Durban · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/SDP170724083553

Latest accreditation end in these records: July 9, 2029

QCTO Active

Waterfall School of Business

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Stellenbosch · Western Cape

Accreditation nos: 01-QCTO/SDP040825063810 | 01-QCTO/SDP170724085207

Latest accreditation end in these records: July 10, 2029

QCTO Active

WCSS Training (Pty) Ltd

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

Accredited location: Wellington · Western Cape

Accreditation nos: 01-QCTO/AC-TTC251024084054 | 01-QCTO/SDP290825152842

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 15, 2030

QCTO Active

Widzana Security and Services

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: King Williams Town · Eastern Cape

Accreditation no: 02-QCTO/SDP180824212203

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 11, 2029

QCTO Active

Wise Guy Academy

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Mitchells Plain · Western Cape

Accreditation no: 01-QCTO/AC-TTC140125105637

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2030

QCTO Active

Wise Training Centre

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Ladysmith · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/SDP170524072308

Latest accreditation end in these records: April 25, 2029

QCTO Active

Xone Control Room

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Cape Town · Western Cape

Accreditation no: 01-QCTO/SDP011224234633

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 21, 2029

QCTO Active

Zevoli9 (Pty) Ltd

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

Accredited location: Boksburg · Gauteng

Accreditation nos: 07-QCTO/AC-TTC180126212844 | 07-QCTO/SDP030324223724 | 07-QCTO/SDP200625103737

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.