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QCTO Occupational Qualification

Retail Supervisor

Step up to lead in wholesale and retail

The Occupational Certificate: Retail Supervisor (SAQA ID 99573) is a QCTO-registered qualification at NQF Level 4 worth 100 credits. This programme prepares learners to supervise staff, monitor performance, maintain day-to-day operations and enhance customer service within the wholesale and retail sector.

The qualification is structured across three integrated components – Knowledge modules (20 credits), Practical skills modules (20 credits) and Workplace experience modules (60 credits) – ensuring that learners develop both theoretical understanding and hands-on competence in a real retail environment.

The programme culminates in an External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA) administered by the Wholesale & Retail SETA (W&RSETA), confirming that learners meet the national occupational standard for retail supervision.

What You’ll Learn

  • Concepts and principles of supervising wholesale or retail staff
  • Concepts and principles of monitoring and improving team performance
  • Implementation and maintenance of retail or wholesale operations
  • Principles of enhancing customer service in retail environments
  • Supervise retail or wholesale staff effectively
  • Monitor and control the work performance of a team
  • Supervise day-to-day store operations
  • Resolve queries and complaints from internal and external customers

Entry Requirements

  • NQF Level 3 qualification or equivalent
  • Experience in a wholesale or retail environment recommended

Course Details

  • SAQA ID: 99573
  • Curriculum Code: 522201000
  • Duration: 12 months (including workplace experience)
  • Credits: 100
  • NQF Level: 4
  • Certification: QCTO Occupational Certificate
  • SETA: Wholesale & Retail SETA (W&RSETA)
  • Assessment: Knowledge modules (20 credits), Practical skills modules (20 credits), Workplace experience modules (60 credits), plus EISA

Who Should Enrol?

  • Senior Sales Assistants: Ready to move into supervisory roles.
  • Team Leaders: Want formal qualification to back their experience.
  • Retail Operations Staff: Looking to take on more responsibility.
  • Aspiring Managers: Building foundation for store management career.
  • Employers: Developing supervisory pipeline and B-BBEE targets.

Ready to lead in retail?

Gain a QCTO-registered NQF Level 4 qualification that prepares you to supervise teams, manage operations and deliver results in wholesale and retail.

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