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OFO Code Mapper 2021

Free lookup tool for all 1,511 occupations in the official Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) 2021 register. Search by job title, paste a list of titles to bulk-map them, or download the complete list as a CSV.

OFO CodeOfficial TitleMajor GroupConfidence
2021-111101Local or Provincial Government LegislatorMANAGERSHigh
2021-111102ParliamentarianMANAGERSHigh
2021-111201Defence Force Senior OfficerMANAGERSHigh
2021-111202General Manager Public ServiceMANAGERSHigh
2021-111203Local Authority ManagerMANAGERSHigh
2021-111204Senior Government OfficialMANAGERSHigh
2021-111205Senior Police OfficerMANAGERSHigh
2021-111206OmbudspersonMANAGERSHigh
2021-111207Senior Government ManagerMANAGERSHigh
2021-111301Traditional LeaderMANAGERSHigh
2021-111401Elected OfficialMANAGERSHigh
2021-111402Trade Union RepresentativeMANAGERSHigh
2021-111403Political Party RepresentativeMANAGERSHigh
2021-112101Director (Enterprise / Organisation)MANAGERSHigh
2021-121101Finance ManagerMANAGERSHigh
2021-121102Payroll ManagerMANAGERSHigh
2021-121103Credit ManagerMANAGERSHigh
2021-121104Internal Audit ManagerMANAGERSHigh
2021-121201Human Resource ManagerMANAGERSHigh
2021-121202Business Training ManagerMANAGERSHigh
2021-121203Compensation and Benefits ManagerMANAGERSHigh
2021-121204Recruitment ManagerMANAGERSHigh
2021-121205Employee Wellness ManagerMANAGERSHigh
2021-121206Health and Safety ManagerMANAGERSHigh
2021-121207Personnel ManagerMANAGERSHigh
2021-121301Policy and Planning ManagerMANAGERSHigh
2021-121901Corporate General ManagerMANAGERSHigh
2021-121902Corporate Services ManagerMANAGERSHigh
2021-121903Physical Asset ManagerMANAGERSHigh
2021-121904Contract ManagerMANAGERSHigh
2021-121905Programme or Project ManagerMANAGERSHigh
2021-121906Franchise ManagerMANAGERSHigh
2021-121908Quality Systems ManagerMANAGERSHigh
2021-121909Sustainability ManagerMANAGERSHigh
2021-121910Water Asset ManagerMANAGERSHigh
2021-122101Sales and Marketing ManagerMANAGERSHigh
2021-122102Sales ManagerMANAGERSHigh
2021-122103Director of MarketingMANAGERSHigh
2021-122104Interactive and Direct Marketing StrategistMANAGERSHigh
2021-122105Customer Service ManagerMANAGERSHigh
2021-122201Advertising and Public Relations ManagerMANAGERSHigh
2021-122301Research and Development ManagerMANAGERSHigh
2021-131101Agricultural Farm ManagerMANAGERSHigh
2021-131102Forestry Operations ManagerMANAGERSHigh
2021-131103Forestry Operations SupervisorMANAGERSHigh
2021-131201Aquaculture Farm ManagerMANAGERSHigh
2021-132101ManufacturerMANAGERSHigh
2021-132102Manufacturing Operations ManagerMANAGERSHigh
2021-132104Engineering ManagerMANAGERSHigh
2021-132105Power Generation Operations ManagerMANAGERSHigh

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1,511 occupations with codes, official titles, and major group classifications. CSV format, works in Excel, Google Sheets and Numbers.

What are OFO codes?

The Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) is South Africa's official occupational classification system, maintained by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). Every occupation in South Africa is assigned a six-digit OFO code that identifies its major group, sub-major group, minor group, unit group and individual occupation.

OFO codes are used when submitting a Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR) to your SETA. They are also used for learnerships, apprenticeships, the Occupations in High Demand list, and QCTO qualifications. The current version is OFO 2021 and should be used for all new submissions.

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OFO 2021 Major Groups

The 8 top-level occupational groups in the OFO 2021 framework:

  • 2021-1 - MANAGERS
  • 2021-2 - PROFESSIONALS
  • 2021-3 - TECHNICIANS AND ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS
  • 2021-4 - CLERICAL SUPPORT WORKERS
  • 2021-5 - SERVICE AND SALES WORKERS
  • 2021-6 - SKILLED AGRICULTURAL, FORESTRY, FISHERY, CRAFT AND RELATED TRADES WORKERS
  • 2021-7 - PLANT AND MACHINE OPERATORS AND ASSEMBLERS
  • 2021-8 - ELEMENTARY OCCUPATIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an OFO code?

An OFO code (Organising Framework for Occupations) is a six-digit code used by South African SETAs and the Department of Higher Education to classify occupations. OFO codes are required when submitting a Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR). The current version is OFO 2021, which contains 1,511 unique occupations grouped into 8 major groups.

Where can I download the full OFO 2021 list?

You can search and download the full OFO 2021 list for free on this page. The data is sourced from the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) via merSETA. Click the 'Download full OFO 2021 list (CSV)' button above to get the complete file.

How accurate is the job title to OFO code mapping?

This tool uses fuzzy matching against all 1,511 official occupation titles plus 6,000+ alternate titles and specialisations from the DHET OFO 2021 dataset. High-confidence matches are typically correct. Medium-confidence matches should be reviewed. Low-confidence matches usually need manual lookup against the OFO structure - we show the top 3 candidates so you can choose.

What is the difference between OFO 2017, 2019 and 2021?

OFO is periodically updated by DHET. OFO 2021 is the current version and should be used for all WSP and ATR submissions. Older versions (2017, 2019) are obsolete. The 2021 update added new occupations, retired some, and updated descriptions based on changes in the labour market.

Is this tool free?

Yes. Searching, mapping job titles, and downloading the CSV are all free. We built this to help Skills Development Facilitators (SDFs), HR managers, and employers prepare their WSP and ATR submissions without having to dig through PDF handbooks.

Who uses OFO codes?

OFO codes are used by: Skills Development Facilitators (SDFs) submitting WSP and ATR to SETAs, employers registering learnerships and apprenticeships, Department of Labour for occupations in high demand lists, QCTO for occupational qualifications, and SAQA for qualification registration.

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Data source: Organising Framework for Occupations 2021, DHET via merSETA. Generated 2026-04-14.

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