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Auctioneer

QCTO Aligned Audit-ReadySERVICES SETA
NQF Level
NQF Level 4
Credits
180
Duration
—
SAQA ID
120670
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Official QCTO Registry Profile

Source: SAQA / QCTO registry
SAQA ID
120670
Min Credits
180
Registered
2023-03-08
Re-registration
2028-03-08
Field
Field 11 - Services
Sub-field
Consumer Services

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Curriculum Alignment MatrixCRN ZA-SDP-2026-089
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Overview & Scope

Programme Profile

Target Designation
Certified Auctioneer Practitioner
Competency Focus
Master specialised practical applications, safety criteria, and regulatory mandates required of a qualified Auctioneer.
Academic Weight
Full national recognition at NQF Level 4 yielding 180 credits upon successful PoE verification.
Work Opportunities
Deployment across As a qualified auctioneer, you can find employment opportunities in Business Services, Cleaning, Security, Real Estate. Your skills will be in demand across both public and private sectors, and you may also choose to work as an independent contractor or start your own business in this field. operations under SERVICES SETA scope.
Audit Objective
Bridges operational skills deficits under the governing SERVICES SETA quality matrix.
Value Proposition
Measurable, legally compliant skills that optimise productivity, satisfy Workplace Skills Plans (WSP), and unlock B-BBEE scorecard weight.
Introduction▾

The Auctioneer is a National Occupational Certificate set at NQF Level 4, comprising 180 credits. This qualification has been carefully developed to provide you with the essential knowledge, practical skills, and workplace experience needed to excel in your chosen field. Whether you are starting your career or looking to formalise your existing expertise, this programme offers a structured pathway to competence and recognition.

Purpose▾

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to function as an Auctioneer. An Auctioneer conducts transparent and fair sales of movable and immovable assets by accepting offers from buyers (the Public) and accepting the highest purchase price to realise the best sales value for the seller. Attributes for the auctioneer amongst others should include communication skills, writing skills, research skills, financial skills and information and communication technology (ICT). A qualified learner will be able to: • Secure a mandate to sell an asset. • Assess and determine the value of the asset for auctioning. • Conduct marketing to auction an asset. • Facilitate acceptance of bids and disposal of auction assets. • Administer and reconcile the sale of assets.

Entry Requirements▾

• RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of results or by certifying a work experience record. • RPL for access to the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: • Any NQF Level 3 qualification.

SAQA Rationale▾

The property sector is a multi-billion-rand economic activity which requires professionals who are well-trained and knowledgeable to meet the needs of both the movable and non-movable properties subsector. This qualification strives to equip learners to operate effectively and efficiently in the auctioneering subsector as well as ensuring protection of the consumer as required by consumer protection legislation. The auctioneering practice, as part of the property sector is well-established and regulated, thus has many learners that would benefit from qualifications aligned to career paths. This means there is a need to develop career paths, as the industry is constantly in need of skilled people. The scope of auctioneering is changing and evolving all the time, with new opportunities for the auctioneer arising with sectoral transformation and new markets in areas historically neglected by the sector. It will therefore ensure that the quality of education and training in the industry is enhanced and of a comparable standard to qualifications in other sectors in South Africa, and similar qualifications internationally. The society shall benefit the proper disposal process and value on assets that could have been lost. Typical learners for the qualification will be persons already employed in the industry, providing support service to auctioneers and new entrants interested in the field. The qualification will provide an opportunity for existing and qualified auctioneers to move into estate agency practice within the property development sector. Growth is possible within various higher responsibilities in the auctioneering field, valuation, and estate agency. The qualification was developed in collaboration with the auctioneering industry.

Learning Assumed to be in Place & RPL▾

• RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of results or by certifying a work experience record. • RPL for access to the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: • Any NQF Level 3 qualification.

Exit Level Outcomes▾
  • Demonstrate the ability to secure a mandate to sell an auction asset.
  • Demonstrate the ability to market the auction stock to draw buyer to the auction.
  • Manage all auction records to ensure legal compliance and client satisfaction.

Learning Material Included

  • Learner Guide (Theory and Knowledge Modules)
  • Facilitator Guide
  • Workplace Logbook
  • Formative and Summative Assessment
  • Assessor Guide & Marking Memorandum
  • SETA / QCTO Alignment Matrix
  • Administrative & Onboarding Pack
  • Implementation Plan

Moderator-Ready Curriculum Breakdown

14 modules · 140 credits

Theory, regulatory and safety knowledge. Each row carries the registered module code, NQF level and credit weight used for formative assessment rubric mapping.

  • 333901-000-00-00-KM0115 cr

    Workplace Fundamentals

    NQF Level 4

  • 333901-000-00-00-KM0210 cr

    Basics of health, safety, and the environment

    NQF Level 3

  • 333901-000-00-00-KM0410 cr

    Legislation and Regulatory Framework for Auctioneering

    NQF Level 4

  • 333901-000-00-00-KM0510 cr

    Ethical Business Principles

    NQF Level 4

  • 333901-000-00-00-KM0630 cr

    Principles of Auctioneering

    NQF Level 4

Sub-total credits75
QCTO & SERVICES SETA AlignedSAQA 120670

Qualification 120670 · Curriculum Architecture

National Occupational Certificate: Auctioneer · NQF Level 4 (180 Credits)

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§ 01

Three Curriculum Pillars

75
Credits

Knowledge Modules

Classroom & E-Learning

KM-01 to KM-05 · 5 modules
  • Facilitated lectures & self-study
  • Written question banks
  • Formative comprehension checks
44
Credits

Practical Skill Modules

Simulated Line Tasks

PM-01 to PM-05 · 5 modules
  • Simulated line tasks
  • Observation rubrics
  • Structured task sheets
21
Credits

Work Experience Modules

On-the-Job Production

WM-01 to WM-04 · 4 modules
  • On-the-job rotation
  • Mentor logbooks
  • Workplace sign-offs
§ 02

Evidence & Audit Pipeline

Learner Portfolio of Evidence (PoE)
Owner · Candidate
▾
1
Admin & Registration

ID, learner contract, induction pack, POPIA consent.

2
Knowledge Evidence

Written assessments & question banks — KM-01 to KM-07.

3
Practical Evidence

Task sheets, observation rubrics, assessor photos.

4
Workplace Evidence

Logbooks, mentor sign-offs, supervisor letters.

Assessor Master File
Owner · Registered Assessor
▾
5
Assessment Reports

Judgements, learner feedback, remediation agreements, appeals log.

Internal Moderation & Quality File
Owner · Moderator / SDP
▾
6
Moderation Evidence

10% sampling matrix, HACCP/LOTO compliance sheets, SDP sign-off.

§ 03

Final Accreditation Gateway

Step 1
Statement of Results

Issued by the accredited Skills Development Provider once internal moderation is signed off.

Step 2
EISA Readiness Declaration

Provider submits declaration + PoE to the Assessment Quality Partner (AQP).

Step 3
National Qualification Certificate

QCTO awards the SAQA-registered certificate on successful EISA outcome.

Learner Certified · Uploaded to National Learner Records Database (NLRD)

Audit & Compliance

Evidence & Audit Pipeline

From portfolio assembly to external sign-off — the exact route your evidence travels.

  1. Step 1

    PoE Assembly

    Learner evidence, formative records and logbook entries filed against the alignment matrix.

  2. Step 2

    Internal Assessment

    Registered assessor judges each KM/PM/WM outcome using the supplied instruments.

  3. Step 3

    Internal Moderation

    Sampling and verification of assessor decisions, with remediation loop before submission.

  4. Step 4

    External Moderation

    SETA/QCTO desktop audit and certification upload against registered credits.

Broken Standard vs i2Graduates Standard

The measurable delta between improvised material and an audit-ready suite.

Broken Standard

i2Graduates Standard

Curriculum Mapping

Photocopied guides with mismatched outcomes

5 KM + 5 PM + 4 WM modules mapped to NQF Level 4

Assessment Bank

Missing formative and summative assessments

Pre-validated assessment bank per module

Alignment Evidence

No alignment matrix — audit fails

SERVICES SETA alignment matrix included

Facilitation

Facilitators improvise Auctioneer delivery

Facilitator scripts + learner activities per credit

Portfolio of Evidence

PoE gaps flagged in moderation

PoE templates that survive external moderation

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Pricing & Delivery Tiers

Base licence from R59 000

Digital Master Suite

Editable master files, licensed to your SDP

  • Learner Guide, Facilitator Guide & Assessment Suite
  • Workplace logbook + alignment matrix (editable)
  • Instant digital delivery under institutional licence
  • Free minor corrections for 12 months
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Turnkey Print & Bound Package

Printed, bound and couriered per learner

  • Everything in the Digital Master Suite
  • Full-colour print, wire-bound learner packs
  • Per-learner PoE folders and dividers
  • Nationwide courier with tracked delivery
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Full Enterprise Accreditation Bundle

Assets plus accreditation support end-to-end

  • Everything in the Print & Bound Package
  • Bespoke QMS build mapped to your scope
  • Moderation dry-run + written remediation report
  • Brand & metadata integration across the suite
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Complementary Services

Optional add-ons that harden your accreditation scope before an external audit.

Bespoke QMS Build

We author your Quality Management System — policies, procedures, records, matrices — mapped to your accreditation scope. From R18,500.

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Moderation Consultation

External moderation dry-run on your PoE + delivery pack. Written report with fixes before your real audit. From R4,900.

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Every page of this bundle is checked for sequence and structural accuracy — no missing pages, no shortcuts. You get pre-validated assessment instruments ready to survive rigorous compliance moderation, wrapped in a curriculum your facilitators will enjoy teaching.