Occupational Certificate: Small Business Consultant
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
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 Qualification & Accredited Providers
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 169–180 of 183 matching provider organisations.
THL Holdings
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 12, 2029
TL Consulting
Latest accreditation end in these records: February 14, 2029
Tloumogale Business Development and Consulting
Latest accreditation end in these records: February 14, 2030
Training Portal Online (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 30, 2030
Tsiba Ignition Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 7, 2029
Ukwakhile Projects (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 26, 2028
University of Johannesburg
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 12, 2029
Vantage Public Sector Management
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 1, 2030
Victory Institute
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 29, 2026
Vumilia Africa Group (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 5, 2028
Vuwa College
Latest accreditation end in these records: May 16, 2030
We Invest Africa (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 25, 2028
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
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.