Colleges and Universities Offering Accounting Technicians Certificate in South Africa

This is a professional qualification in accounting offered in South Africa. It is designed to provide individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform various accounting tasks and support roles in different organizations. The ATC program is administered by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), one of the leading professional accounting bodies in the country.

The course serves as a valuable stepping stone for those who want to establish a career in accounting but may not have the academic qualifications or resources to pursue a chartered accounting qualification.

The program covers fundamental accounting principles and practices, financial management, taxation, business law and related subjects.
To obtain the ATC qualification, candidates must complete a series of prescribed courses and pass the corresponding examinations. These courses can be taken through various educational institutions and training providers recognized by SAICA. The duration of the program may vary, but it typically takes around two to three years to complete.

It's advisable to consult the official website of SAICA or other relevant sources for the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding the Accounting Technicians Certificate in South Africa.

The following are the possible career opportunities for Accounting Technicians Certificate (ATC) graduates in South Africa:
(a) Audit Assistant
(b) Financial Analyst
(c) Accounts Receivable/Payable Clerk
(d) Budget Analyst
(e) Financial Administrator
(f) Small Business Advisor
(g) Financial Controller
(h) Management Accountant
(i) Bookkeeper
(j) Accounting Clerk
(k) Payroll Administrator
(l) Junior Accountant
(m)Cost Accountant
(n) Tax Assistant

Institutions Offering Accounting Technicians Certificate

•  Credo Business College, Pretoria  
  Course entry requirements
  Applicants need to be competent in:
  -English Language literacy;
  -Computer literacy;
  -Mathematical literacy.
  
  Course duration: 10 – 12 Months
  
  Course content
  -Basic Accounting II;
  -Basic Costing;
  -Work Effectively in Accounting and Finance;
  -Computerized Accounting.
  -Foundation Course
  -Basic Accounting, I;
•  INTEC College, Cape Town  
  Duration: 18 months
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  Must be competent in the English language and must have mathematical literacy at NQF Level 2.
  
  Modules Overview:
  Basic Accounting I
  Basic Accounting II
  Working Effectively in Accounting and Finance
  Basic Costing
  Computerized Accounting
  
  
•  Fintac, Port Elizabeth  
  Course entry requirements
  -Applicants must have a good level of literacy and numeracy and must be able to complete assessments in English.
  
  Course duration: Part-time (20 tuition days)
  
  Course content
  -Basic Accounting 1 and II
  -Working effectively in Accounting and Finance
  -Basic Costing
  -Computerized Accounting
•  False Bay TVET College, Cape Town  
  Duration: 12 months
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  -General Education and Training Certificate at NQF Level 4 or Grade 12.
  -Competent in communication and mathematics at NQF Level 3/
•  Johannesburg Polytechnic, Johannesburg  
  Entry requirements: No formal qualifications needed
  
  
  Course duration: 1 year
•  Northern Cape Urban TVET College, Kimberley  
  Level 4
  Duration: 1 year
•  UMfolozi TVET College, KwaZulu - Natal  
  
•  South African College of Business, Cape Town  
  

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