The Occupational Certificate: Cybersecurity Analyst (SAQA ID: 118986) is a nationally recognised QCTO-accredited qualification at NQF Level 5.
This 12-to-18-month learnership bridges the gap between basic IT knowledge and hands-on digital security operations.
📌 Qualification Overview
| Key Feature | Details |
| Qualification Title | Occupational Certificate: Cybersecurity Analyst |
| SAQA ID | 118986 |
| NQF Level | Level 5 (173 Total Credits) |
| Quality Authority | QCTO / MICT SETA |
| Typical Duration | 12 to 18 Months |
| Delivery Model | Classroom/Virtual Training + Supervised Workplace Placement |
🎯 Typical Entry Requirements
While specific hosts or training providers (e.g., Gijima, Jurumani, iGuardSA) set their own intake criteria, standard requirements usually include:
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Age: 18 – 34 years old (Unemployed South African citizens).
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Education: Grade 12 / Matric with passed English and Mathematics/Maths Literacy.
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Prior IT Qualification (for some intake streams): Having an NQF Level 4 IT Certificate, IT Diploma, or certifications like CompTIA A+/Network+ is often advantageous or required.
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Background Check: Clear criminal record.
📚 What the Curriculum Covers
The 173 credits are split across Knowledge Modules, Practical Skill Modules, and Workplace Experience Modules:
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Cybersecurity Fundamentals & Law: Compliance, ethics, data privacy regulations, and risk assessment standards.
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Network Security & Threats: Understanding network protocols, identifying vulnerabilities, and recognizing cyber attacks/ethical hacking vectors.
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Protection & Monitoring: Configuring software, using standard security toolsets, writing basic automation scripts, and establishing defensive controls.
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Incident Response & Recovery: Monitoring systems for unauthorized intrusion, containment strategies, incident reporting, and disaster-recovery protocols.
💼 Potential Career Outcomes
Completing this NQF Level 5 learnership prepares candidates for junior-to-intermediate roles in security operations teams, such as:
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Junior Cybersecurity Analyst
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Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst
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Junior Information Security Officer / Compliance Assistant
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Cybersecurity Support Technician
How to Apply:
Enquiries may be sent to impactful@lrmg.co.za.
Additional provider and programme information is available through the official Impactful website.
When sending an enquiry, prospective learners should mention the Occupational Certificate: Cybersecurity Analyst, South African Qualifications Authority identification number 118986 and the 2026 intake.