Become a Qualified Safety Officer in South Africa
Gain a nationally recognised occupational health and safety qualification designed to prepare you for real workplace safety responsibilities, compliance requirements, inspections, audits, and career opportunities.
- QCTO accredited programme
- SAQA ID: 121929
- NQF Level 5 qualification
- Flexible online and part-time study options
- Practical, workplace-ready safety training
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Start ApplicationWorkplace-Ready, Nationally Recognised Qualification
The Safety Officer Programme is designed for people who want to build a career in occupational health and safety, as well as employees who need recognised training to support workplace compliance. The programme combines legal knowledge, practical OHS skills, workplace evidence, and structured learning to prepare learners for real safety responsibilities.
National Qualification
Aligned to SAQA qualification ID 121929 and recognised occupational health and safety learning outcomes.
Career-Focused Training
Built to support learners who want to become employable, competent, and workplace-ready safety professionals.
Is This Programme for You?
- You want to become a Safety Officer
- You need a recognised OHS qualification
- You are currently working in safety or compliance
- You want to improve workplace safety knowledge
- You need practical skills, not just theory
What You'll Walk Away With
By the end of the programme, you will have the knowledge, skills, and proof of competence needed to support occupational health and safety in the workplace.
Legal & Compliance Mastery
Understand South African OHS legislation, legal duties, inspections, compliance requirements, and workplace documentation.
Practical OHS Skills
Conduct inspections, identify hazards, complete risk assessments, support incident investigations, and communicate safety requirements.
Recognised Proof of Competence
Build a recognised learning record that supports career growth and workplace safety responsibilities.
Who Should Enrol?
This programme is suitable for learners, employees, supervisors, and companies that need practical occupational health and safety competence.
Starting a Career
For learners who want to enter the health and safety profession.
Existing Personnel
For employees already assisting with safety, compliance, supervision, or site administration.
SHE Representatives
For workplace representatives who want deeper health and safety knowledge.
Supervisors & Team Leaders
For people responsible for teams, sites, contractors, or operational safety.
Career Changers
For individuals moving into safety, compliance, facilities, or operations roles.
Company-Sponsored Learners
For businesses developing internal safety capacity.
Why Enrol as a Safety Officer Now?
Companies across South Africa need competent safety professionals who can help reduce incidents, support compliance, improve workplace systems, and prepare for audits and inspections.
Career Opportunities
What You Will Learn
The programme combines knowledge modules, practical skills, and workplace experience.
Fundamentals of Occupational Health and Safety
OHS principles, legal duties, hazard identification, and workplace safety systems.
Employee Representation in OHS
SHE representatives, consultation, communication, and worker participation.
Communication in OHS
Toolbox talks, safety communication, reporting, and workplace engagement.
OHS Administration and Record Management
Registers, inspections, evidence, audit preparation, and document control.
Occupational Health and Safety Applications
Risk assessments, incident response, corrective actions, and workplace monitoring.
Workplace Evidence and Practical Application
Practical evidence, logbooks, workplace tasks, and competence development.
Additional Training Included
Online learning resources, guidance material, practical templates, and support documents.
Practical Skills Training
Workplace Integrated Learning
Learners are guided to apply what they learn through workplace-based activities, practical evidence, and structured learning tasks. This helps bridge the gap between theory and real workplace safety responsibilities.
Workplace learning helps learners demonstrate practical understanding and build confidence before entering or advancing in the safety field.
Flexible Study Options
Choose the study route that fits your career goals, schedule, and support needs.
Online Study Option
Flexible learning for learners who need to study around work, location, or personal commitments.
- Programme support
- Learning material
- Facilitator guidance
- Assessment preparation
The part-time programme will be 2 years
Structured learning support for learners who prefer a guided study pace.
- Programme support
- Learning material
- Facilitator guidance
- Assessment preparation
Full-Time / Intensive Option will be 1 year
For learners who want a more focused and structured training experience.
- Programme support
- Learning material
- Facilitator guidance
- Assessment preparation
Entry Requirements & Duration
Minimum Entry Requirements
- • Basic literacy and communication ability
- • Interest in occupational health and safety
- • Access to workplace learning opportunities where required
Duration & Study Load
- • Programme options may vary depending on study route
- • Online and part-time options available
- • Study support provided
Documents Required to Apply
- • Copy of ID
- • Contact details
- • Previous learning or qualification information where applicable
- • Workplace details if required
- • Proof of payment or payment arrangement where applicable
Online Learning Experience
Access structured learning material, programme guidance, assessment support, and practical resources through a flexible online learning experience.
Fees & Payment Options
Speak to our team to confirm current pricing, available payment options, and the best study route for your situation.
Once-off Payment
R20 700 once off
Monthly Payment Option
12 payments of R2300
Assessment & Certification
Certification
Learners who complete the required programme components and assessments will receive the relevant qualification or certificate aligned to the programme structure and accreditation requirements.
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- Nationally recognised OHS qualification
- Flexible study options
- Support from experienced facilitators
- Practical workplace-focused training
- Career-focused learning path
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