Intelligence Operator
OFO Code: 541501
Last checked 3 October 2026
1. Occupation identity
- OFO code
- 541501
- Occupation
- Intelligence Operator
- Classification
- OFO 2021
- Major group
- SERVICE AND SALES WORKERS
- Unit group
- 5415 · Intelligence Operators
Official description
Intelligence operators collect information for the purpose of contributing to the safety and security intelligence process.
More official OFO detail
Specialisations: Counter-intelligence Operator, Intelligence Collector, Police Intelligence Operators, Defence Force Intelligence Operator (Functionary), Intelligence Official, Vetting Officials, National Safety & Security Intelligence Operators, Intelligence Administration Clerks, Intelligence Non-commissioned Officers
- Managing database of relevant information
- Collecting information
- Contributing to the compilation intelligence products
- Analysing information
- Controlling and distribution of information
- Liaising with relevant role-players in the process of information collection
2. Demand status
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This is an official OFO 2021 occupation. Demand status is separate evidence and is not inferred from inclusion in the OFO.
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3. Salary evidence
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5. Qualification
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7. Industry, sector and provincial context
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10. Sources for this page
- DHET Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO 2021) · Planned
- DHET Occupations in High Demand · Planned
- Critical Skills List · Planned
- QCTO qualifications and occupational certificates · Planned
- Stats SA Quarterly Labour Force Survey · Planned
- SETA Sector Skills Plans / hard-to-fill vacancy tables · Planned