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 97–108 of 183 matching provider organisations.
Mohoko Trading Enterprises
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 14, 2029
Molefe Learning and Consulting
Latest accreditation end in these records: June 13, 2030
Mopsy Group (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: April 28, 2029
Moripe Business Training and Consultants (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 12, 2029
Mosawagae (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 24, 2028
Moteef Projects
Latest accreditation end in these records: June 13, 2030
Mpileng Institute of Learning
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 25, 2030
Mveloyotho Trading
Latest accreditation end in these records: December 21, 2026
Mwelasa
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 25, 2030
Naleli Innovations (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2027
NBF Horizon Cooperation
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 25, 2029
Ndlovana Management Enterprise (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2027
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.