Description
Course Overview
Professional Qualification | SAQA ID 24121 | NQF Level 6
Occupational Certificate: Compliance Officer
Enrol Now for March 2026
Build Your Career in Compliance and Ethical Governance
The Occupational Certificate: Compliance Officer (NQF Level 6) is a national qualification that develops skilled professionals who can manage regulatory, ethical, and operational compliance within South African organisations.
Learners gain both technical knowledge and practical experience to identify risks, monitor compliance activities, and promote a culture of ethics and accountability across the business.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
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Understand the South African regulatory framework in retail and manufacturing.
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Develop and implement a Compliance Risk Management Plan (CRMP) aligned with business goals.
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Conduct compliance monitoring, testing, and reporting in line with governance standards.
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Identify and correct compliance breaches through effective remediation plans.
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Build a strong compliance culture across production, logistics, and sales functions.
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Interpret laws such as the Consumer Protection Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Labour Relations Act, and Competition Act.
⏱️ Course Duration and Delivery
The qualification runs over 12 months and follows a blended learning model. Learners attend online eLearning sessions and facilitated virtual workshops while completing workplace assignments.
This flexible approach allows participants to apply their learning directly within their organisations.
💰 Course Fees
The course fee covers all learning materials and facilitation.
The External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA), administered by the Compliance Institute Southern Africa (CISA), costs approximately R5,850 per learner and is payable separately.
🎓 Professional Recognition
This qualification is recognised by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) for Category I Compliance Officers and registered with the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) at NQF Level 6.
Graduates leave with a nationally recognised qualification and the skills to lead compliance initiatives in retail, manufacturing, FMCG, and supply chain environments.
