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| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: |
| Advanced Occupational Certificate: Business Intelligence Analyst |
| SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
| 125110 | Advanced Occupational Certificate: Business Intelligence Analyst | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| Development Quality Partner-MICT SETA | ||||
| PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
| QCTO - Quality Council for Trades and Occupations | OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
| QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
| Advanced Occupational Cert | Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences | Information Technology and Computer Sciences | ||
| ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
| Undefined | 179 | Not Applicable | NQF Level 06 | Regular-ELOAC |
| REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
| Registered | EXCO 0936/25 | 2025-11-13 | 2029-11-13 | |
| LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
| 2030-11-13 | 2033-11-13 | |||
| In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise. |
This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. |
| PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION |
| Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to function as a Business Intelligence Analyst. A Business Intelligence Analyst analyses and interprets complex data to help organisations make informed decisions; transform raw data into actionable insights that drive strategy and improve operational efficiency. A qualified learner will be able to: The qualification equips learners with skills to analyse data effectively, create actionable insights, and support data-driven decision-making. By mastering tools like Power Business Intelligence and Tableau, learners enhance career prospects, improve organisational efficiency, and contribute to strategic planning that is data-driven. It empowers learners to harness the power of data, enabling them to make meaningful contributions in any data-driven organisation, make informed decisions, and create value in an organisation. Typical graduate attributes include: Rationale: Business Intelligence provides for strategies, technologies, and tools used by organisations to collect, analyse, and interpret data to inform business decision-making. By leveraging Business Intelligence, businesses can transform raw business data into actionable insights to identify trends, measure performance, reduce costs and optimise operations. Business Intelligence systems often include data visualisation tools, dashboards, and reporting features that help stakeholders process complex datasets. These insights drive strategic planning, improve customer experiences, and uncover opportunities for growth. In today's competitive landscape, effective use of Business Intelligence empowers organisations to stay agile, make data-driven decisions and maintain a competitive edge. It enhances decision-making at all levels by providing accurate, real-time insights that support strategic planning and problem-solving. Business Intelligence also fosters a deeper understanding of customer behaviour, helping organisations tailor products, services, and marketing strategies to meet evolving demands. Moreover, it facilitates better collaboration across departments and organisations by providing a single source of truth for data. Ultimately, Business Intelligence is a key driver for innovation, growth, and maintaining a competitive edge in the marketplace. Similar Qualification(s), Part-Qualifications/Skills Programmes: The sector benefits immensely from this qualification as it empowers organisations with the ability to transform raw data into actionable insights. This expertise enhances decision-making by providing a clear understanding of market trends, customer behaviour, and operational performance across all sectors and industries of the economy. This qualification will play a key role in optimizing business processes, reducing inefficiencies, and driving cost savings, which directly improve profitability. Their ability to forecast trends and identify growth opportunities gives companies / organisations a competitive edge in rapidly changing markets. Moreover, the qualification facilitates strategic planning and innovation, enabling businesses to adapt quickly to challenges and capitalise on emerging opportunities, ultimately strengthening the sector's overall resilience and success. This qualification will help businesses develop and provide better products and services tailored to consumer needs, enhancing overall quality of life. It promotes transparency and accountability by fostering data-driven practices that ensure ethical operations. It empowers individuals to identify growth opportunities, job opportunities and enhancing job satisfaction. The qualification bridges the gap between data and meaningful action, creating a more informed, efficient, and equitable society. The qualification benefits the economy in that it drives data-driven efficiency and innovation across industries. Organisations optimise processes, reduce waste, and improve productivity, Business Intelligence Analysts contribute to economic growth and resource efficiency. The insights support businesses in identifying new opportunities and market trends, fostering entrepreneurship and expansion, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This creates job opportunities and encourages investment in high-demand skills, boosting workforce development and employability. Data-informed decision-making by businesses and policymakers enhances economic stability and resilience, ensuring better allocation of resources and more effective policy interventions to address societal and market challenges. Typical learners include graduates, career professionals, entrepreneurs and small business owners. Collaboration with relevant stakeholders: Typical occupations in which the qualifying learner will operate (if relevant): Collaboration with relevant stakeholders: Typical professions in which the qualifying learner will operate (if relevant): |
| LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
| Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
RPL for Access to Training: Learners may use the RPL process to gain access to training opportunities for a qualification if they do not meet the formal, minimum entry requirements for admission. RPL assessment provides an alternative access route into a qualification. Such an RPL assessment may be developed, moderated and conducted by the accredited Skills Development Provider which offers that specific qualification. Such an assessment must ensure that the learner is able to display the equivalent level of competencies required for access, based on the NQF level descriptors. For exemption from modules through RPL, learners who have gained the stipulated competencies of the modules of qualification through any means of formal, informal or non-formal learning and/or work experience, may be awarded credits towards relevant modules, and gaps identified for training, which is then concluded. RPL for Access to the External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA): Learners who have gained the stipulated competencies of the modules of a qualification through any means of formal, informal or non-formal learning and/or work experience, may be awarded credits towards relevant modules, and gaps identified for training, which is then concluded. A valid Statement of Results is required for admission to the EISA in which confirmation is provided that all internal assessment criteria for all modules in the related curriculum document have been achieved. Upon successful completion of the EISA, RPL learners will be issued with the QCTO certificate for the qualification. Quality Partners are responsible for ensuring the RPL mechanism and process for qualifications is approved by the QCTO. Entry Requirements: An NQF Level 05 qualification. |
| RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
| Y |
| QUALIFICATION RULES |
| This qualification is made up of compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skill and Work Experience Modules:
Knowledge Modules: Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 54 Practical Skill Modules: Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 81 Work Experience Modules: Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 44 |
| EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
| 1. Perform data collection, integration, and management.
2. Analyse data for business intelligence solutions. 3. Create dashboards, visualisations and reports. 4. Analyse business processes for performance improvement and optimisation. 5. Communicate insights and strategic recommendations. |
| ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
ELO 1: Perform data collection, integration, and management. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2: ELO 2: Analyse data for business intelligence solutions. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3: ELO 3: Create dashboards, visualisations and reports. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4: ELO 4: Analyse business processes for performance improvement and optimisation. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5: ELO 5: Analyse business processes for performance improvement and optimisation. > Engage teams to assess required resources, employees, equipment, and facilities. Integrated Assessment Formative Assessments conducted internally: Formative assessments are conducted throughout the training of learners. A range of formal, non-formal, and informal ongoing assessment activities are used to focus on teaching and learning outcomes to improve learner attainment. Formative assessments are conducted continuously by the facilitator to feed into further learning, to identify strengths and weakness, and to ensure the learner's ability to apply knowledge, skills and workplace experience gained. Formative Assessments are conducted by the accredited Skills Development Provider (SDP), and a variety of ongoing assessment methods may be used, for example, quizzes, assignments, tests, scenarios, role play, and interviews. Continuous feedback must be provided. Integrated Summative Assessments conducted internally: Integrated Assessment involves all the different types of assessment tasks required for a particular qualification, such as written assessment of theory and practical demonstration of competence. To achieve this, the Internal Assessment Criteria (IAC) for all modules as found in the QCTO curriculum document must be followed. An accredited SDP should implement a well-designed, formal, relevant, final internal Summative Assessment strategy for all modules to prepare learners for the EISA. These assessments evaluate learning achievements relating to the achievement of each module of the relevant components of the qualification. Internal Summative Assessments are developed, moderated and conducted by the SDP at the end of each module or after integration of relevant modules, e.g. applied knowledge tests, workplace tasks, practical demonstrations, simulated tasks/demonstrations, projects, case studies, etc. The results of these final formal summative assessments must be recorded. These results, which include the Statement of Work Experience results, where applicable, contribute to the Statement of Results (SoR) that is a requirement for admission to the EISA. An SoR, using the template provided by the Quality Partner, is issued by the accredited SDP for qualifications. The SDP must produce a valid Statement of Results for each learner, indicating the final result and the date on which the competence in each module, of each component, was achieved. Learners are required to produce this SoR, together with their ID document or alternative ID document, at the point of the EISA. External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA) - a national assessment The Quality Partner is responsible for the management, conduct and implementation of the External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA), in accordance with QCTO set standards. Competence in the EISA is a requirement for certificating a learner. For entrance into the EISA, the learner requires a valid Statement of Results issued by the accredited institution indicating: The attainment of all the Knowledge, Practical and Work Experience modules OR The attainment of all modules for the Knowledge and Application Components. |
| INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
| The comparability was conducted with qualifications in the Canada and Australia.
Country: Canada Institution: Ontario College (Newnham Campus, Toronto) Qualification title: The Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics Level 06 Duration: One year The entry requirements into the qualification are as follows: Purpose: The Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics is equivalent to Level 6, the duration is one (1) year, and the method of delivery is contact and online/hybrid as either a full time or part-time qualification. This qualification prepares graduates for roles as Business Analysts, Data Analysts, Business Consultants, and Information Systems Analysts. Additional features include hands-on projects, a capstone project, and eligibility for a Statistical Analysis Software for Academic Specialisation. Modules: Key Learning Areas: Additional delivery features are: Similarities: Differences: Country: Australia Institution: Western Sydney University Qualification title: The Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Business Analysis) Level: 06 Purpose: This qualification equips learners with advanced skills in Information Technology business analysis, strategic planning and digital transformation. This qualification is designed for professionals who aim to bridge the gap between business needs and IT solutions, ensuring that technology effectively supports business objectives. The qualification has no specific entry requirements. The qualification is delivered through a combination of classroom learning, online modules, and practical industry projects. This qualification is ideal for professionals seeking to enhance expertise in business analysis, optimize business-Information Technology alignment, and drive digital transformation in various industries. The qualification comprises of nine (9) core units and six (6) elective units. Key learning areas include: . Data Analytics and Decision-Making - Using data-driven insights to improve business operations and strategies. Similarities: Differences: Conclusion: The comparison highlighted several similarities, thus concluded that the Advanced Occupational Certificate: Business Intelligence Analyst compares favourably with the identified international qualifications regarding content, purpose and modes of delivery. |
| ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
| This qualification provides opportunities for horizontal, vertical and diagonal articulation options.
Horizontal Articulation: Vertical Articulation: All articulation possibilities will reach the registration end date in December 2025. Diagonal Articulation: Bachelor of Business Administration, NQF Level 07. |
| MODERATION OPTIONS |
| N/A |
| CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
| N/A |
| NOTES |
| Additional Legal or Physical Entry Requirements:
Criteria for the accreditation of providers Accreditation requirements, against which Skills Development Providers (SDP) and Assessment Centres will be accredited, is found in the Curriculum Document, as listed below. Curriculum Code: 251102-003-00-00, Business Intelligence Analyst. Encompassed Trade: Assessment Quality Partner (AQP) Media, Information and Communication Technologies SETA. |
| LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: |
| NONE |
| PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: |
| This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here. |
| NONE |
| All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |