Occupational Certificate: Software Tester
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Occupational Certificate: Software Tester is a South African occupational qualification focused on software testing within Information Technology and Computer Sciences. It is positioned at NQF Level 5 and carries 70 credits under the Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework (OQSF).
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in software quality, testing and technology-related work, particularly those seeking an occupational qualification in software testing. Suitability depends on the provider’s published admission requirements and the learner’s circumstances.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may help prepare learners for work related to software testing and software quality assurance. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into a particular role. No specific related careers have been mapped for this qualification in the available information.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Software testing
- Software quality assurance
- Information technology practice
QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers
This SAQA qualification is also present in the QCTO occupational qualifications data available to Edupstairs.
- QCTO qualification
- Software Tester
- Quality Partner
- MICT SETA
- NQF level
- 5
- Credits
- 70
Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations
Showing 25–36 of 49 matching provider organisations.
Madingana M Attorneys (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: June 13, 2029
Mavco Engineering
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 1, 2030
MMC Business Solutions
Latest accreditation end in these records: May 30, 2030
Momentum Metropolitan Life
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 29, 2030
Mpande Technologies
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 6, 2029
Mystar Education and Business Solutions
Latest accreditation end in these records: April 28, 2029
Normansville College
Latest accreditation end in these records: May 16, 2030
Optimi College (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 14, 2029
Phokophela Investment Holdings
Latest accreditation end in these records: April 28, 2029
Prophesy Training College
Latest accreditation end in these records: April 28, 2029
Quarphix Corporation
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 27, 2030
Red Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2030
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Occupational Certificate: Software Tester
- SAQA ID
- 119438
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 70
- 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.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer this qualification and that the advertised programme corresponds to the stated SAQA qualification.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements, including any required prior learning or experience.
- Ask how learning and assessment are conducted, including whether workplace-based or practical requirements apply.
- Confirm the qualification’s completion requirements, fees, timetable and learner support directly with the provider.