| Qualification code: | 98235 |
| NQF level: | 7 |
| Total credits: | 120 |
| SAQA ID: | 90624 |
| APS/AS: | 50 |
| Maximum time to complete this qualification: | 3 years |
Purpose statement:
The qualification will provide a career-focused opportunity to all learners across the board and will uphold the spirit of learner centeredness. It will contribute to good and responsible security service providers who will be able to cater for the needs of quality security service to communities, private and public organisations. The qualification will provide for lifelong learning and flexibility. This qualification is aimed at learners who wish to pursue careers as security supervisors and security managers and who seek recognition for essential skills needed at the level of middle management. A qualifying learner will be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills required of competent security managers in the private and public security industry. The emphasis besides additional advanced specialised knowledge and information, will be on the practical application of already acquired knowledge. This qualification will also assist in promoting good governance, professionalism and expertise within this sector of the South African economy.
Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification.
A Diploma in Security Management,
or
applicants who would like to apply for admission through recognition of prior learning (RPL) must be at least 23 years old; completed at least Grade 12; and have at least 8 years' relevant work experience (of which one year should be at management level) in the study field in which they would like to apply for admission to a qualification. For more information on RPL criteria visit: http://www.unisa.ac.za/rpl
Pay the application fee once you've received your student number:
Please note that this application fee is non-refundable even if you decide not to study through Unisa, do not qualify for admission to Unisa or cannot be offered a space due to limited spaces available.
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Apply for admission to undergraduate qualifications for the 2026 academic year between 18 August and 10 October 2025.
Please take note of the following:
Unisa will send the necessary information about registration dates and the registration process to all successful applicants who have confirmed their acceptance of Unisa's offer. Visit www.unisa.ac.za/register for registration information.