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 13–24 of 183 matching provider organisations.
Ambesha Africa
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 30, 2029
AMF Consulting
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2030
Artisan Development Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: May 30, 2030
Assured Vocational Skills Institute
Latest accreditation end in these records: December 10, 2026
Atailpedia
Latest accreditation end in these records: May 28, 2028
Bernda Solutions
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 1, 2030
Bruniquel and Associates
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 11, 2030
C4A Institute of Applied Architecture
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 15, 2030
Calcasto Training Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: June 13, 2029
CAPSA
Latest accreditation end in these records: December 27, 2026
Centrixo Holdings
Latest accreditation end in these records: December 27, 2026
Circleway Training (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: April 1, 2029
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.