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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 training information

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 49–49 of 49 matching provider organisations.

QCTO Active

ZA Wit (Pty) Ltd

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Nelspruit · Mpumalanga

Accreditation no: 08-QCTO/AC-TTC220925142540

Latest accreditation end in these records: September 19, 2030

Important: QCTO accreditation is programme- and site-specific. “Training Provider (SDP)” indicates a skills development provider role, while “Assessment / Trade Test Centre” indicates an assessment role. An accredited organisation is not necessarily accepting applications or funded for this programme. Always confirm the latest accreditation, campus, role and enrolment information before paying fees.

Career pathways

Careers Related to This Qualification

These careers have approved relationships with this qualification in the Edupstairs Career & Qualification Explorer. A relationship shows that the qualification is relevant to the career pathway; it does not automatically mean that completing the qualification guarantees entry, appointment or employment in that occupation.

No approved career relationships are currently linked to this qualification.

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

Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

Before enrolling

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