Qualification

Occupational Certificate: Social Auxiliary Worker

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

SAQA ID98890
NQF Level5
Credits129
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers1

About this qualification

This is an Occupational Certificate at NQF Level 5 in the Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework, with 129 credits. It is associated with the General Social Science subfield and relates to preparation for work as a Social Auxiliary Worker.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in social auxiliary work and the broader social science field might consider this qualification. This is general guidance rather than an admission rule, and prospective learners should confirm whether they meet the applicable requirements.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification has an approved direct-pathway relationship with the Social Auxiliary Worker career. This indicates that it may support preparation for that type of work, but it does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.

QCTO training information

QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers

176 active accredited provider organisations

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

QCTO qualification
Social Auxiliary Worker
Quality Partner
HWSETA
NQF level
5
Credits
129

Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations

Showing 169–176 of 176 matching provider organisations.

QCTO Active

UThingolwethu Institute

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Jozini · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/SDP150725154045

Latest accreditation end in these records: July 11, 2030

QCTO Active

Varsity Institute of Science and Technology

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Soweto · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP020925223430

Latest accreditation end in these records: October 29, 2026

QCTO Active

Victory Education Group

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Pretoria · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP090925154109

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 29, 2030

QCTO Active

Vital College

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited locations: Durban · KwaZulu-Natal | Vereeniging · Gauteng

Accreditation nos: 05-QCTO/AC-TTC210823144819 | 07-QCTO/AC-TTC180824161409

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 15, 2029

QCTO Active

VSL General Trading

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Klerksdorp · North West

Accreditation no: 06-QCTO/AC-TTC271025112946

Latest accreditation end in these records: October 27, 2030

QCTO Active

Young Enlightened

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Pietermaritzburg · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/SDP210525145600

Latest accreditation end in these records: May 16, 2030

QCTO Active

Zelpha Machines

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Thohoyandou · Limpopo

Accreditation no: 09-QCTO/SDP191125084737

Latest accreditation end in these records: December 10, 2026

QCTO Active

Zigna Holdings (Pty) Ltd

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

Accredited locations: Mbombela · Mpumalanga | Nelspruit · Mpumalanga | Springs · Gauteng +1 more

Accreditation nos: 07-QCTO/SDP041122081440 | 07-QCTO/SDP050924080823 | 07-QCTO/SDP190324130937 +5 more

Latest accreditation end in these records: October 17, 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: Social Auxiliary Worker
SAQA ID
98890
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
5
Minimum credits
129
Field
7
Subfield
General Social Science
Originator
DQP HWSETA
Registration end in source dataset
2023-06-30
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 and enrolment status before applying, as the available record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2023 and its current status requires verification.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
  • Check the provider’s applicable admission requirements before enrolling.
  • Ask the provider to explain any applicable assessment, practical or workplace requirements.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.