Occupational Certificate: Software Engineer
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Occupational Certificate: Software Engineer is a 240-credit qualification at NQF Level 6 on the Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework. It is situated in the Information Technology and Computer Sciences subfield and is intended for people seeking structured preparation in software engineering.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in software engineering and information technology may consider this qualification as a possible route for developing a formal foundation in the field. This is general guidance and does not confirm admission eligibility.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for software engineering-related work, based on its title and information technology focus. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into a particular occupation.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Software development
- Software engineering problem-solving
- Information technology skills
QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers
This SAQA qualification is also present in the QCTO occupational qualifications data available to Edupstairs.
- QCTO qualification
- Software Engineer
- Quality Partner
- MICT SETA
- NQF level
- 6
- Credits
- 240
Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations
Showing 13–24 of 79 matching provider organisations.
CTU Training Solutions
Latest accreditation end in these records: April 25, 2029
CTU Training Solutions
Latest accreditation end in these records: April 25, 2029
CTU Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 29, 2030
CTU Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: April 25, 2029
Dam Technical College (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: May 30, 2030
Diginexis
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2030
Elima Consulting
Latest accreditation end in these records: May 30, 2030
FACHS International College of Business & Technology
Latest accreditation end in these records: May 30, 2030
Finweb Business Consultancy
Latest accreditation end in these records: April 28, 2029
Gauteng City College
Latest accreditation end in these records: April 28, 2029
Geeks4Learning
Latest accreditation end in these records: May 30, 2030
Glicam Trading Enterprise
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 22, 2029
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Occupational Certificate: Software Engineer
- SAQA ID
- 119458
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 240
- Field
- 10
- Subfield
- Information Technology and Computer Sciences
- Originator
- DQP MICTS
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2027-08-04
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status before enrolling, as its current status has not been verified.
- Confirm that the provider is appropriately accredited or authorised to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any workplace-based requirements apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 119458, NQF level and credit value with the provider and SAQA.
- Review the provider’s available curriculum and delivery information, as detailed coverage is not specified here.