Qualification

Occupational Certificate: Small Business Consultant

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

SAQA ID118741
NQF Level5
Credits244
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers1

About this qualification

The Occupational Certificate: Small Business Consultant is an NQF Level 5 qualification in the Wholesale and Retail subfield. It is intended to support people who want to advise, assist or manage aspects of small-business activity. The qualification carries 244 credits.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in small-business consulting, enterprise support or small-business management might consider this qualification. Suitability and admission depend on the provider's published requirements, which should be checked before applying.

How this qualification may support career preparation

This qualification may provide relevant preparation for work as a Small Business Manager, which is identified as a direct pathway relationship. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or progression into that career.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Small-business advisory support
  • Business management
  • Understanding of small-business operations
  • Communication with small-business owners and stakeholders
QCTO training information

QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers

183 active accredited provider organisations

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

QCTO qualification
Small Business Consultant
Quality Partner
Services SETA
NQF level
5
Credits
244

Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations

Showing 109–120 of 183 matching provider organisations.

QCTO Active

New Generation Skills

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

Accredited location: Durban · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation nos: 05-QCTO/AC-TTC161024232135 | 05-QCTO/SDP210525173726

Latest accreditation end in these records: May 16, 2030

QCTO Active

Nextgen Corporate Skills Training

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Johannesburg · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP251125145906

Latest accreditation end in these records: December 21, 2026

QCTO Active

Ngunikazi Concepts

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Durban · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/SDP181125144201

Latest accreditation end in these records: December 10, 2026

QCTO Active

Nhlalo Trading Enterprise

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Johannesburg · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP170625100611

Latest accreditation end in these records: June 13, 2030

QCTO Active

NID Training NPC

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

Accredited location: Cape Town · Western Cape

Accreditation nos: 01-QCTO/AC-TTC180625121412 | 01-QCTO/SDP190324114717

Latest accreditation end in these records: June 13, 2030

QCTO Active

NPI Shuttleworth Academy

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Sandton · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP191024113231

Latest accreditation end in these records: October 17, 2029

QCTO Active

Ntandoyami Trading 137

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Thulamahashe · Mpumalanga

Accreditation no: 08-QCTO/SDP170625100926

Latest accreditation end in these records: June 13, 2030

QCTO Active

Nurture-Nature Resources

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Randburg · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP240824113548

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 22, 2029

QCTO Active

Ocean Innovations (Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Centurion · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP010524165337

Latest accreditation end in these records: April 28, 2029

QCTO Active

Ondlovu

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Durban · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/SDP170625101214

Latest accreditation end in these records: June 13, 2030

QCTO Active

Ontoanetse Consulting (Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Sandton · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP130623143258

Latest accreditation end in these records: June 12, 2028

QCTO Active

Opelong Institute

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Johannesburg · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP070725105243

Latest accreditation end in these records: July 1, 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: Small Business Consultant
SAQA ID
118741
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
5
Minimum credits
244
Field
11
Subfield
Wholesale and Retail
Originator
DQP SERV
Registration end in source dataset
2027-02-03
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. A recorded registration-end date of 3 February 2027 is available, but the current status should be confirmed.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer this specific qualification.
  • Check the provider's admission requirements and whether they match your background.
  • Ask the provider for the full curriculum, assessment arrangements and any workplace or practical requirements that may apply.
  • Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 118741, NQF level and credit value on the provider's documentation before making payment.
  • Compare fees, delivery arrangements, support services and completion expectations across providers.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.