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 37–48 of 164 matching provider organisations.

QCTO Active

Emthunzini Security Forces

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Germiston · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP201124215336

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 14, 2029

QCTO Active

Engie Training and Development Centre

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Johannesburg · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/AC-TTC260824113304

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 22, 2029

QCTO Active

Enpower Training Services (Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited locations: Bellville · Western Cape | Durban · KwaZulu-Natal | Randburg · Gauteng

Accreditation nos: 01-QCTO/SDP250824110022 | 05-QCTO/SDP250824110519 | 07-QCTO/SDP240924083223

Latest accreditation end in these records: September 22, 2029

QCTO Active

Evsol Event Safe Specialized Services

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Cape Town · Western Cape

Accreditation no: 01-QCTO/SDP170524003543

Latest accreditation end in these records: April 25, 2029

QCTO Active

Eyabantu Business and Skills Development

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Durban · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/SDP160724063713

Latest accreditation end in these records: July 9, 2029

QCTO Active

Falcon Security Group

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: East London · Eastern Cape

Accreditation no: 02-QCTO/SDP160725151717

Latest accreditation end in these records: July 11, 2030

QCTO Active

Fidelity Corporate Services

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited locations: Cape Town · Western Cape | Durban · KwaZulu-Natal | Pine Town · KwaZulu-Natal +3 more

Accreditation nos: 01-QCTO/SDP130125221447 | 01-QCTO/SDP130125221925 | 02-QCTO/SDP220525102720 +4 more

Latest accreditation end in these records: May 16, 2030

QCTO Active

Fostertech Security Close Corporation

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Krugersdorp · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP250824110845

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 22, 2029

QCTO Active

Fourways Private College

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Makhado · Limpopo

Accreditation no: 09-QCTO/SDP200625113328

Latest accreditation end in these records: June 13, 2030

QCTO Active

Funza Security Services

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Kemptom Park · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP241125095947

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 10, 2030

QCTO Active

G627 Tactical Group (Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Pretoria · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP130125192517

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2030

QCTO Active

Gabaza Security services

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Polokwane · Limpopo

Accreditation no: 09-QCTO/SDP290825151146

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: 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.