Occupational Certificate: Compliance Officer,

Level 6, 240 credits

SAQA Registration nr. 91671 / Learnership registration nr. 32Q320180182406
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How you will learn:

This course follows a Blended Learning approach over an 18-month period, combining theoretical knowledge, practical application, and structured workplace experience to ensure deep learning, practical competence, and job readiness in the compliance environment.


💡 Learning Approach:

Blended learning with flexible online access and expert-led sessions


📚 Knowledge Component:

600 notional hours focused on compliance principles, regulatory frameworks, and risk-based approaches


🛠️ Practical Skills Development:

600 notional hours applying compliance planning, advisory, and monitoring activities in a simulated or supported environment


🔧 Workplace Experience:

1,200 notional hours completing real-world compliance tasks, including monitoring, reporting, and stakeholder engagement


⏱️ Programme Duration:

Complete your qualification in approximately 18 months


📄 Certification Outcome:

Receive a Statement of Results granting access to the External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA), issued by the QCTO

What this course will enable you to do - Your learning Outcomes

This qualification prepares learners to take on the professional role of a Compliance Officer, equipped to support organisations in navigating complex regulatory environments. Learners will gain the knowledge and practical skills to design and implement compliance frameworks, manage regulatory requirements, and support ethical governance across a range of sectors.

By the end of the programme, learners will be able to identify and interpret applicable legislation, define and maintain a regulatory universe, and develop and implement risk-based compliance plans. They will be confident in conducting compliance monitoring, compiling detailed reports, and engaging effectively with regulators and stakeholders.

The qualification supports the professionalisation of the compliance function and enables learners to either strengthen their role within an organisation or work independently as consultants once sufficient experience is gained. It also promotes a culture of integrity and proactive risk management in line with South African and international compliance standards.

Modules - What you will learn

1.  Enterprise Risk Management (Compliance Officer) 
Understand the relationship between compliance and enterprise risk, and how to integrate compliance within broader risk frameworks.

2.   Compliance Principles
Explore the foundational principles of compliance, ethics, governance, and legal accountability in both local and global contexts.

3.  Compliance Practice
Apply compliance processes in real-world scenarios, including developing frameworks, identifying risks, and monitoring organisational adherence.

4. Change Management (Compliance Officer)
Learn how to manage resistance, facilitate stakeholder buy-in, and lead compliance-related change initiatives within an organisation.

5.  Project Management (Compliance Officer)
Gain project management tools to effectively scope, plan, and deliver compliance initiatives aligned with organisational objectives.

6.  Generic Management Principles (Compliance Officer)
Develop key management competencies including communication, leadership, decision-making, and reporting in the compliance context.

Who Should Apply?

Is This Qualification for You?

✔️ You’re currently working in a compliance role or department and want to grow professionally
✔️ You’re a new entrant to the field of compliance and seeking a solid foundation
✔️ You want to formalise your experience with an accredited, industry-relevant qualification
✔️ You’re passionate about governance, ethics, and regulatory accountability
✔️ You meet the entry requirements (NQF Level 4 + one year of compliance-related experience)

Entry Requirements

To enroll in this qualification, you should:

✔️ You have achieved a minimum of NQF Level 5 qualification
✔️ You have at least 1 year of relevant compliance experience
✔️ You are currently working in a compliance department, environment, or role
✔️ You have a basic understanding of South Africa’s legal and regulatory landscape
✔️ You have basic computer literacy and general office skills (e.g., email, document filing, spreadsheets)

What to Expect from the Assessment Process:

✔️ Internal Assessments:
After each module, you’ll submit a Portfolio of Evidence demonstrating your understanding and practical application of the content.

✔️ Workplace Evidence:
You’ll compile supporting documentation from real or simulated compliance activities as part of your practical and work experience modules.

✔️ Assessment Preparation Sessions:
Facilitators will guide you through online preparation sessions to ensure you’re ready for formal assessments and EISA.

✔️ External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA):
Once internal assessments are complete, you’ll undergo the EISA conducted by a QCTO-appointed Assessment Quality Partner at an approved centre. This assessment focuses on the qualification’s exit level outcomes.

✔️ Certification:
After successfully completing the EISA, the QCTO will issue your official Occupational Certificate as a qualified Compliance Officer.

🧾 Note: The EISA is overseen by a registered assessor and administered at an accredited venue. The QCTO issues the final certificate upon successful completion.

Learning Support
How You’ll Stay Connected and Supported:

✔ Join Online Contact Sessions (Blended Learning only)
If you’re enrolled in our Blended Learning programme, you’ll attend regular online sessions with a facilitator. These sessions offer interactive training, assessment guidance, and real-world application discussions to deepen your learning.

✔ Access Your Self-Study Resources (Self-Study learners)
Self-study learners can progress at their own pace with access to structured course materials, guided activities, and assessment preparation tools—all available on your learning platform.

✔ Engage with Your Online Community (Available to all learners)
All learners can connect through discussion forums, peer sharing, and collaborative spaces. Whether you’re studying independently or in a group, your questions and insights help shape a richer learning experience.


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Choose Your Learning Plan

Flexible options to fit your goals, lifestyle, and budget

Self-Study Plan -
Monthly Plan

R3009/mo x 12 months
Flexible, independent learning with structure and support check-ins.


✔ No live training sessions
✔ Includes structured block program
✔ Access to live assessment prep (where no recordings exist)
✔ Feedback from assessors after each submission
✔ Grouped by start date to ensure pacing and support

✔ No registration fees
✔ Study material included
✔ Includes access to EISA final exam

Blended Learning – Full Payment

R41 108/once off
Structured learning with live support and real-time interaction.


✔ Includes live facilitator-led sessions
✔ Peer collaboration and personalised feedback
✔ Full access to resources and learning blocks
✔ Enrol now to join the next available start date

✔ No registration fees
✔ Study material included
✔ Includes access to EISA final exam

Blended Learning – Monthly Plan

R3768/mo x 12 months
Same full support, spread across manageable payments.


✔ Everything in the Full Payment plan
✔ Monthly, interest-free payments
✔ Enroll now to reserve your place in the upcoming intake

✔ No registration fees
✔ Study material included
✔ Includes access to EISA final exam

Please note VAT is not included in the prices listed above.

Meet our Subject Matter Expert

Henriette du Plessis

Henriëtte brings over 20 years of deep compliance expertise to Khulisane Academy as an independent consultant. With an impressive legal foundation (BLC and LLB from the University of Pretoria, and LLM from the University of Johannesburg), Henriëtte has served as a Compliance Officer at various levels within large corporations and as an independent advisor.

Her extensive experience spans not only compliance but also corporate governance, making her uniquely positioned to provide insights that are both practical and strategic. Known for her commitment to excellence and real-world application, Henriëtte is dedicated to empowering professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today’s complex regulatory landscape.

Henriette du Plessis

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