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Occupational Certificate: Organisational Risk Practitioner, Level 6, 125 credits

SAQA Registration nr. 94222 / Learnership Registration nr. 32Q320052161256
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How you will learn:

This course follows a Blended Learning approach over a 12-month period, combining theoretical knowledge, practical application, and structured workplace experience to ensure deep learning and job readiness.


📚 Knowledge Component:

280 notional hours focused on theoretical understanding of risk principles and frameworks


🛠️ Practical Skills Development:

280 notional hours applying key skills in risk planning, treatment, and communication tasks


🔧 Workplace Experience:

690 notional hours completing structured, on-the-job learning in a real risk environment


⏱️ Programme Duration:

Complete your qualification in approximately 12 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

Qualified learners will be able to contribute effectively to the implementation of risk management processes within an organisation. They will understand how to apply risk frameworks, identify and assess risks, and support the development of appropriate treatment plans to manage organisational risk effectively.

They will be equipped to establish internal and external risk contexts, create and sustain strategic risk partnerships, and maintain up-to-date risk profiles that inform decision-making within their business units.

The qualification further enables learners to support risk officers in applying policies and procedures aligned with the organisation’s risk strategy. Learners will be able to implement and monitor risk treatment plans, continuously review and improve risk management activities, and integrate risk thinking across business functions.

This occupational qualification supports career development in the field of risk management and is designed for professionals seeking to strengthen or formalise their capabilities in enterprise risk implementation, facilitation, and operational risk support.

Modules - What you will learn

1.  Introduction to Risk Management
Understand the fundamentals of risk, including terminology, principles, and the role of risk management in achieving business objectives.

2.  Risk Management Framework: Strategy and Policy
Learn how to support the development and implementation of risk management strategy and policy aligned with the organisation’s objectives.

3.  Risk Management Framework: Processes
Gain practical skills to apply risk identification, analysis, evaluation, and treatment processes within an organisational context.

4.  Risk Management Enablers
Explore the key enablers of effective risk management, including communication, information systems, culture, and accountability mechanisms.


Who Should Apply?

Is This Qualification for You?

✔️ You’re currently working in a risk practitioner or compliance support role
✔️ You want to grow into a Risk Officer or enterprise risk management role
✔️ You’re passionate about risk governance, systems thinking, and organisational resilience
✔️ You meet the basic entry requirements (NQF Level 4 with at least 2 years of relevant risk experience)

Entry Requirements

To enroll in this qualification, you should:

✔️ You have achieved a minimum of NQF Level 4 qualification
✔️ You have at least 2 years of relevant experience in a risk-related role
✔️ You are currently working as a Risk Practitioner or in a similar support capacity
✔️ You have basic computer literacy and office administration skills (e.g., email, document filing, data entry)

What to Expect from the Assessment Process:

✔️ Internal Assessments:
After each module, you’ll submit a Portfolio of Evidence aligned to the programme schedule. This includes written tasks, workplace documentation, and knowledge checks.

✔️ Workplace Evidence:
You’ll gather real-world evidence during your workplace experience to demonstrate your ability to apply what you’ve learned.

✔️ Assessment Preparation Sessions:
Facilitators will guide you through dedicated online sessions to help you prepare for formal assessments.

✔️ External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA):
Once all internal components are completed, you’ll write the EISA through an approved QCTO Assessment Quality Partner (AQP). This final assessment focuses on the qualification’s Exit Level Outcomes.

✔️ Certification:
Upon successful completion of the EISA, the QCTO will issue your official Occupational Certificate.

🧾 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

R2813/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

R38 760/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

R3553/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

Marianne Hendrikse

Marianne started her career in Risk Management in 2008. While working at a big petro-chemical company, she enrolled for a degree in Risk Management at UNISA. She qualified in 2010 and pursued her career in Risk Management. She joined Khulisane Academy in 2018 as facilitator and assessor for the Risk Manager Practitioner course. She also facilitated and assessed other short courses for Khulisane. ​
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Marianne is involved with the activities of the Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA) where she is part of different initiatives contributing to and promoting the role of risk management in South Africa and neighbouring countries. ​
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Marianne believes that people working in a risk management role should have the opportunity to obtain certification, thereby expanding their knowledge and gaining better recognition in the workplace. ​
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