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 61–72 of 164 matching provider organisations.

QCTO Active

Isisekelo Training Solutions

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Durban · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/SDP231024221712

Latest accreditation end in these records: October 10, 2029

QCTO Active

ISMS

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

Accredited location: Centurion · Gauteng

Accreditation nos: 07-QCTO/AC-TTC180824220558 | 07-QCTO/SDP170524063833

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 11, 2029

QCTO Active

ISS Training Academy

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Randburg · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP180925113857

Latest accreditation end in these records: September 12, 2030

QCTO Active

ITO Focus Phole (Pty) Ltd

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

Accredited location: Pretoria · Gauteng

Accreditation nos: 07-QCTO/AC-TTC180824215621 | 07-QCTO/SDP250824114110

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 22, 2029

QCTO Active

K Boneng Consulting Services

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Tzaneen · Limpopo

Accreditation no: 09-QCTO/SDP030324224449

Latest accreditation end in these records: March 2, 2029

QCTO Active

Kagiso Private Security ( Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Krugersdorp · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP150126102828

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2031

QCTO Active

Kakapa Security and Management Solutions

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Kempton Park · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP200625101620

Latest accreditation end in these records: June 13, 2030

QCTO Active

Khensani Security Training

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Giyani · Limpopo

Accreditation no: 09-QCTO/SDP220525104524

Latest accreditation end in these records: May 22, 2030

QCTO Active

Khusela Skills Institute

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited locations: Centurion · Gauteng | East London · Eastern Cape

Accreditation nos: 02-QCTO/SDP130125203153 | 07-QCTO/SDP160725152043

Latest accreditation end in these records: July 11, 2030

QCTO Active

Lawforce Protection Services

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Carletonville · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP150126103537

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2031

QCTO Active

Lesedi Guarding and Training Services

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Polokwane · Limpopo

Accreditation no: 09-QCTO/SDP180824211041

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 11, 2029

QCTO Active

Lethokuhle Security Training School (Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Emalahleni · Mpumalanga

Accreditation no: 08-QCTO/SDP150126103907

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.