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 37–48 of 49 matching provider organisations.
Revo Quest Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: April 28, 2029
Singular Systems (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: February 28, 2030
South West Gauteng TVET College - George Tabor Campus
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 17, 2030
Southern Labs
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 12, 2030
SpecCon Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: June 13, 2030
SWEIFT
Latest accreditation end in these records: June 13, 2030
Tsiba Ignition Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 19, 2029
Umgungundlovu TVET College – Umsinga Campus
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 28, 2030
Varsity Institute of Science and Technology (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 16, 2031
Village Technologies (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 22, 2029
WCC Assessment
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 1, 2030
We Invest Africa
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 19, 2029
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.