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 49–60 of 79 matching provider organisations.
Mmapaseka Group (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2031
MMC Business Solutions
Latest accreditation end in these records: May 30, 2030
Mobile Applications Laboratory
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 6, 2029
Momentum Metropolitan Life
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 29, 2030
Ngcolosi Technologies (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 29, 2030
Normansville College
Latest accreditation end in these records: May 16, 2030
One and Zero Learning
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 22, 2029
Optimi College (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 14, 2029
Optimise Training Institute
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2030
Prophesy Training College
Latest accreditation end in these records: April 28, 2029
Protea Glen College (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2031
Providence Software Solutions (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 19, 2030
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.