Occupational Certificate: Social Auxiliary Worker
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
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 Qualification & Accredited Providers
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 61–72 of 176 matching provider organisations.
Hillcross College of Higher Education
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 15, 2026
HIVSA
Latest accreditation end in these records: December 21, 2026
Howard FET College - Ixopo Campus
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 15, 2030
Hugenote Kollege
Latest accreditation end in these records: May 14, 2029
Humanity Wellness Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: June 13, 2030
IFASCO
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 16, 2030
Ikasa Consultancy Enterprise
Latest accreditation end in these records: May 2, 2028
iLeinstec College (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 15, 2029
Inyanda Youth Development Initiate
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 3, 2027
Isibani Soluntu Development and Training Consultants (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 16, 2027
Ithemba Training College
Latest accreditation end in these records: May 23, 2029
Itsoseng Training Institute
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2030
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
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.