Colleges and Universities Offering Certificate in Office Administration in South Africa

Course Name: Certificate in Office Administration(Office Administration)
Major Subject: Office Administration
Course Category: Certificate Courses

Institutions Offering Certificate in Office Administration

Orbit TVET College, Rustenburg
1. Level 2
Duration: 1 year

Minimum entry requirement:
-A year-end report for Grade 9, 10, 11 or 12 Certificate
-An NQF Level 1 Qualification
-A Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessments for NQF Level 2
-An approved bridging programme designed for the specific purpose to access NQF Level 2

Subjects:
-English 1st Additional Language
-Mathematics Literacy
-Life Orientation
-Business Practice
-Office Practice
-Office Data Processing
-New Venture Creation

2. Level 3
Duration: 1 year

Minimum entry requirement:
-Office Administration NQF Level 2

Subjects:
-English 1st Additional Language
-Mathematics Literacy
-Life Orientation
-Business Practice
-Office Practice
-Office Data Processing
-New Venture Creation

3. Level 4
Duration: 1 year

Minimum entry requirement:
-Office Administration NQF Level 3

Subjects:
-English 1st Additional Language
-Mathematics Literacy
-Life Orientation
-Business Practice
-Office Practice
-Office Data Processing
-Personal Assistance
ICESA College, Durban
Duration: 48 Hours.

Minimum entry requirements:
• English at Grade 10/NQF level 2 or equivalent
• Mathematical Literacy at Grade 10/NQF level 2 or equivalent
• Minimum of 16 Years old

Course Outline:
• Demonstrate knowledge and appreciation of the South African business environment
• Demonstrate knowledge of how the office interacts with every part of the business
• List the advantages and disadvantages of different forms of business ownership
• Discuss the role of an office administrator
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of working in and running a reception area
• Apply knowledge of receiving and assisting visitors in practical and simulated situations
• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of business in society
• Describe various economic systems
• Describe the types and characteristics of different forms of business ownership
• Plan and implement a filing system in an organisation
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of computer hardware and software
• Name various categories and give examples of computer hardware and software
• Describe the features that may be found on a photocopier
Central Johannesburg TVET College, Johannesburg
Entry Requirements:
-must have a Grade 9 or equivalent qualification to start at NC(V) L2.
-You must have passed the previous level register for NC(V) L3 and L4.

Pass & Certification Requirements:
-The pass mark is 50% per subject for each of the vocational subjects.
-The pass mark for Life Orientation and First Additional Language is 40% each.
-The pass mark for Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy is 30% each.

-In order to obtain the NC(V) qualification at a particular NQF level and to progress to the next level you must pass all seven (7) subjects. You will not be certified if you fail any subject.

-Please note that to be certified the Internal Continuous Assessment (ICASS) mark is compulsory for fundamental subjects. The ICASS mark plus the examination mark is considered for certification.

-Students must complete both internal (ICASS) and external (examinations) assessments to be resulted. Both components must be completed in the same academic year.
Majuba TVET College, Newcastle
1. Level 2
Duration: 1 year

Minimum entry requirement:
-A year-end school report for grade 9, 10, 11 or 12 certificate
-An NQF Level 1 Qualification

Subjects:
-Business Practice
-Office Practice
-Office Data Processing
-New Venture Creation (elective) or
-Wholesale and Retail (elective)

2. Level 3
Duration: 1 year

Minimum entry requirement:
-NQF Level 2 in the specific programme

Subjects:
-Business Practice
-Office Practice
-Office Data Processing
-New Venture Creation (elective) or
-Wholesale and Retail (elective)

3. Level 4
Duration: 1 year

Minimum entry requirement:
-NQF Level 3 in the specific programme

Subjects:
-Business Practice
-Office Practice
-Office Data Processing
-Personal Assistance (elective) or
-Wholesale and Retail (elective)

Damelin Correspondence College, Johannesburg
1. ICB Office Administration
Duration: 24-36 months

Minimum entry requirement:
Grade 12 (Std. 10) or equivalent and you must be at least 16 years of age

Modules Overview:
-Office Communication
-Business and Office Administration 1
-Bookkeeping
-Marketing Management and Public Relations
-Business Law and Administrative Practice
-Cost and Management Accounting

2. ICB National Certificate in Office Administration
Duration: 12 months

Minimum entry requirement:
Grade 12 (Std. 10) or equivalent and you must be at least 16 years of age

Modules Overview:
Office Communication
Business and Office Administration 1
Bookkeeping
Marketing Management and Public Relations
Business Law and Administrative Practice
Cost and Management Accounting
Elangeni TVET College, KwaZulu - Natal
Duration: 3 years (1 year per level)

Minimum entry requirement:
• A year end school report for Grade 9 (pass) or higher;
• or an NQF Level 1 Qualification;
• or an abridged programme designed for the specific purpose to access NQF Level 2;
• or A Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment to meet the basic requirements.

Subjects:
1. Level 2
-Business Practice
-Office Practice
-Office Data Processing
-Applied Accounting OR
-New Venture Creation
2. Level 3
-Business Practice
-Office Practice
-Office Data Processing
-Applied Accounting OR
-New Venture Creation
3. Level 4
-Business Practice
-Office Practice
-Office Data Processing
-Applied Accounting OR
-New Venture Creation
Mnambithi TVET College, Ladysmith
Duration: 3 Years (1 year per level)

Minimum entry requirement:
• A year-end report for Grade 9 or higher or An NQF Level 1 qualification; or
• An approved bridging programme designed for the specific purpose to access NQF Level 2 or
• A Recognition of prior learning (RPL) assessment to meet the basis requirements for access to NQF Level 2
• Attach two(2) certified copies of parent's ID

Subjects:
1. Level 2
• Business Practice
• Office Practice
• Office Data Processing
• Applied Accounting
• OR New Venture Creation
2. Level 3 and 4
• Business Practice
• Office Practice
• Office Data Processing
• Applied Accounting
OR New Venture Creation OR Personal Assistance L4
IQ Academy, East London
Office Administration short course

Admission criteria
-Grade 9 (standard 7)
-At least 16 years old
-Proficient in English

In addition, applicants need to have the following:

(i) South African citizens:
-Certified copy of ID document
-Certified copy of highest school qualification

(ii) Non South Africa citizens:
-Certified copy of passport
-Certified copy of study permit

Program duration: 24 months

Course content
-Financial Administration
-Communication
-Introduction to Management
-Office Administration
-Managing Service Providers and Customers

Mode of study: Distance learning

Northern Cape Rural TVET College, Kathu
Duration: 1 Year per Level

Minimum entry requirement:
-Grade 9 Certificate with Mathematics

Course Content:
1. Level 2
-Business Practice
-Office Practice
-Office Data Processing
-Entrepreneurship
-Life Orientation
-Mathematics
-Language (Afrikaans/English)
2. Level 3
-Business Practice
-Office Practice
-Office Data Processing
-Project Management
-Life Orientation
-Mathematics
-Language (Afrikaans/English)
3. Level 3
-Business Practice
-Office Practice
-Office Data Processing
-Personal Assistance
-Life Orientation
-Mathematics
-Language (Afrikaans/English)
Coastal KZN TVET College, Durban
Entry requirements

(i) Level 2: Grade 9 or equivalent qualification

(ii) Level 3: Level 2; or equivalent qualification

(iii) Level 4: Level 3; or equivalent qualification

Mode of study: full time

Program duration: 1 year for each level

Course content

(i) Communication (Language)

(ii) Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy

(iii) Life Orientation

(iv) Business Practice

(v) Office Practice

(vi) Office Data Processing

(vii) Applied Accounting (Optional)

(viii) 2nd Language (Optional)

(ix) Personal Assistant (Optional)
Tshwane South TVET College, Pretoria
Minimum entry requirement:
-Grade 9 or higher
-NQF Level 1
-RPL to meet access requirements
-Approved bridging course to access Level 2

Course Overview:
1. Level 2
-Business Practice
-Office Practice
-Office Data Processing
-New Venture Creation
-Applied Accounting/Second Language
2. Level 3
-Business Practice
-Office Practice
-Office Data Processing
-Applied Accounting/Second Language/New Venture Creation
3. Level 4
-Business Practice
-Office Practice
-Office Data Processing
-Applied Accounting/Second Language/New Venture creation/Personal Assistance
Nkangala TVET College, Witbank

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL):
-National Certificate in Office Administration

Entry requirements:
-A year end school report for grade 9, 10, 11 or 12 certificate; or
-An NQF Level 1 qualification; or
-An approved bridging programme designed for the specific purpose to access NQF Level 2; or
-A Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment to meet the basic requirements for access to NQF Level 2.

Duration:
This is a full year programme at each of the NQF levels of study. A student is issued with a certificate on the successful completion of each level of study, that is Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4.
Ekurhuleni West TVET College, Germiston
National Vocational Certificate in Office Administration

Course entry requirements
-NQF Level 2: Grade 9 or higher/ NQF Level 1NQF Levels 3 and 4: Competency in learning outcomes at NQF
-Level 3/4 of the same subfield/programme.
-To obtain a National Certificate: A total of 7 subjects: 3 fundamental and 4 vocational subjects

Compulsory fundamental subjects
-English First Additional Language, Mathematics and Life Orientation

Vocational subjects
-New Venture Creation
-Personal Assistance
-Business Practice
-Office Practice
-Office Data Processing

Course duration: 1 year
Umgungundlovu TVET College, Pietermaritzburg
Duration: 1 year

Minimum entry requirement:
-Grade 9

Course Overview:
1. Level 2
• English
• Maths Literacy
• Life Orientation
• Business Practice
• Office Practice
• Office Data Processing
• Entrepreneurship
2. Level 3
• English
• Maths Literacy
• Life Orientation
• Business Practice
• Office Practice
• Office Data Processing
• Project Management
3. Level 4
• English
• Maths Literacy
• Life Orientation
• Business Practice
• Office Practice
• Office Data Processing
• Project Managemen
King Hintsa TVET College, Butterworth
Duration: 3 Years full-time (1 year per level)

Minimum entry requirement:
•Level 2 – Grade 9 or Level 1
•Level 3 – Level 2 qualification
•Level 4 – Level 3 qualification

Subject:
1. Level 2 Vocational subjects
•Business Practice
•Office Practice
•Office Data Processing
•Applied Accounting
2. Level 3 Vocational subjects
•Business Practice
•Office Practice
•Office Data Processing
•Applied Accounting
3. Level 4 Vocational subjects
•Business Practice
•Office Practice
•Office Data Processing
•Applied Accounting
Centurion Academy, Gauteng
Course entry requirements
-Grade 10 and proficient in the English language

Program duration: 48 hours

The program is offered during the week, in the evenings, or on Saturdays.

Course outline
-Manage a diary
-Coordinate meetings, events and travel arrangements
-Monitor and control customer service
-Process incoming and outgoing calls
-Monitor the reception area
-Handling difficult customers
-Plan a storage and retrieval system
-Monitor and Control office supplies
-Handling Petty Cash
-Creating office document templates
Skills Academy, Pretoria
Subjects covered

(i) Introduction to Business English

(ii) Business Management 1

(iii) Bookkeeping to Trial Balance

(iv) Business Literacy

(v) Office and Legal Practice

(vi) Business Management 2

(vii) Marketing Management and Public Relations

(viii) Financial Statements

(ix) Human Resources Management and Labor Relations

Course requirements

Certificate: Office Administration NQF L5, which consists of six learning areas

Course duration: 26 months
UMfolozi TVET College, KwaZulu - Natal
Level 2,3,4
Minimum entry requirements:
-A year-end school report for Grade 10, 11 or 12; or
-An NQF Level 1 qualification; or
-An approved bridging programme designed for the specific purpose to access NQF Level 2.

Subjects:
1. Level 2
-Business Practice
-Business Practice
-Office Practice
-Office Data Processing
-Applied Accounting
-OR New Venture Creation
2. Level 4
-Business Practice
-Office Practice
-Office Data Processing
-Applied accounting OR New Venture Creation OR Personal Assistance L4
Buffalo City Public TVET College, East London
Duration: 1 year per level

Minimum entry requirement:
-A year end school report for Grade 9, 10, 11 or 12, or
-An NQF Level 1 qualification, or
-An approved bridging programme designed for the specific purpose to access NQF Level 2 , or
-A Recognition of Prior Learning (RLP) assessment to meet the basic requirements for access to NQF Level 2.

Subjects:
-Mathematical Literacy
-Life Orientation
-Business Practice
-Office Practice
-Office Data Processing
-Contact Centre
-Personal Assistance
College SA, Cape Town
Course content

(i) Business Literacy

(ii) Bookkeeping to Trial Balance

(iii) ICB Cost and Management Accounting

(iv) Marketing Management & Public Relations

(v) Business Law and Administrative Practice

(vi) Business and Office Administration 1

Entry requirements

(i) Grade 12 or equivalent

(ii) One must be at least 16 years of age

(iii) No prior accounting knowledge needed

Fees: R19,520

Program duration: 23 months
The College for Business and Maritime Studies, Johannesburg
Course content

(i) Public Policy and Service Delivery

(ii) Programme and Project Management

(ii) Communication and Administration

(iii) Financial and Supply Chain Management

(iv) Developing Self and Others in the Workplace

(v) Conditions of Service

(vi) Government Systems

(vii) Batho Pele Principles

(viii) Ethics, Admin and Good Integrity

Entry requirements: Senior Certificate

Fees: R9 950

Program duration: One year
Imvana Training College, Durban
Duration: 1 year

Tuition fees: R 10,500.00

Course Outline:
-Communication in the workplace
-Office Administration
-Mathematical literacy
-Understanding Business Environment
-Writing Effectively
-Ethics in the Work Place
-Practical Finance
-Managing Effectively
-Secretarial Support
-Introduction to Computers
-Microsoft Word
-Microsoft Excel
-Microsoft PowerPoint
-MS Outlook and E-Mail Management
Matric College, Pretoria
Course entry requirements
-Grade 12 or equivalent.
-16 years of age- is the required age
-You don’t need any prior accounting knowledge

Course duration: 24 months

Course content
-Business Literacy
-Marketing Management and Public Relations
-Business Law and Administrative Practice
-Cost and Management Accounting
-Introduction to Business English
-Business and Office Administration
-Bookkeeping to Trial Balance
South African College of Business, Cape Town
Duration: 3 months.

Minimum entry requirement:
-Grade 12 (Std 10) or equivalent
-You must be at least 16 years of age
-No prior accounting knowledge needed.

Modules Overview:
ICB Business and Office Administration 1
ICB Bookkeeping to Trial Balance
ICB Business Literacy
ICB Marketing Management and Public Relations
ICB Business Law and Administrative Practice
ICB Cost and Management Accounting
International Business Training College(IBTC), Sandton
(i) Foundation level

Course entry requirements
-Grade 12 (ST 10) or equivalent
-No prior accounting knowledge needed
-You must be at least 16 years old

(ii) Intermediate level

Course entry requirements
- Successful completion of Foundation Level

(iii) Advanced level

Course entry requirements
-Successful completion of Foundation and Intermediate Level

Exam body: ICB
Western College TVET, Randfontein
Subjects:
1. Level 2
-Business Practice
-Office Practice
-Office Data Processing
-New Venture Creation or Applied Accounting
2. Level 3
-Business Practice
-Office Practice
-Office Data Processing
-New Venture Creation or Applied Accounting
3. Level 4
-Business Practice
-Office Practice
-Office Data Processing
-New Venture Creation or Applied Accounting
MSC Business College, Cape Town
Minimum entry requirement:
-Grade 12 or equivalent. (No prior accounting knowledge needed) (Minimum age 16 years)

Course Content:
-Computer Proficiency
-Business and Office Administration I
-Bookkeeping to Trial Balance
-Business Literacy
-Marketing Management and Public Relations
-Business Law and Administrative Practice
-Cost and Management Accounting
Sedibeng TVET College, Johannesburg
Tuition fees: R 7,760.00

Course Outline:
1. Level 2
-Business Practice
-Office Practice
-Office Data Processing
-New Venture Creation
2. Level 3
-Business Practice
-Office Practice
-Office Data Processing
-New Venture Creation
3. Level 4
-Business Practice
-Office Practice
-Office Data Processing
-Personal Assistance
Rock of Springs College, Brits
Course content

(i) Office Communication

(ii) Business and Office Administration

(iii) Bookkeeping

(iv) Marketing Management and Public Relations

(v) Business Law and Administrative Practice

(vi) Cost and Management Accounting

Course requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent or NQF 4 Qualification

Course duration: One year
LearnEx Gratia, Midrand
Course entry requirements
-Grade 12 (Std 10) or equivalent
-You must be at least 16 years of age
-No prior accounting knowledge needed.

Course content
-Marketing Management and Public Relations
-Business Law and Administrative Practice
-Cost and Management Accounting
-Business and Office Administration 1
-Bookkeeping to Trial Balance
-Business Literacy
Mopani South TVET College, Namakgale
National Certificate Vocational: Office Administration

Course entry requirements
-Applicants must have passed Grade 9 or higher, or have an NQF Level 1/ABET Level 4 qualification, or an approved bridging programme designed for the specific purpose to access NQF Level 2 or a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment to meet the basic requirements for access to NQF Level 2.
Academy of Training and Development, East London
Course entry requirements
-Grade 12 or equivalent or NQF 4 Qualification

Course duration: 1 year

Course content
-Business Law and Administrative Practice
-Cost and Management Accounting
-Marketing Management and Public Relations
-Business and Office Administration
-Bookkeeping
-Office Communication

Exam body: ICB
Academy of Business and Computer Studies, Pretoria
Duration: 1 year

Minimum entry requirement:
-Grade 12 or equivalent or NQF 4 Qualification

Course Overview:
-Office Communication
-Business and Office Administration
-Bookkeeping
-Marketing Management and Public Relations
-Business Law and Administrative Practice
-Cost and Management Accounting
Springfield FET College, Rustenburg
Course entry requirements
-Grade 12 or equivalent or NQF 4 Qualification

Course duration: 1 year

Course content
-Business Law and Administrative Practice
-Cost and Management Accounting
-Marketing Management and Public Relations
-Business and Office Administration
-Bookkeeping
-Office Communication
INTEC College, Cape Town
1. Medical Office Administration
Duration: 18 months

Minimum entry requirement:
Grade 10 (Std. 8) or equivalent, or relevant work experience.

2. Dental Office Administration
Duration: 18 months

Minimum entry requirement:
Grade 10 (Std. 8) or equivalent, or relevant work experience.
Protea Glen College, Johannesburg
Course duration: 2 months / 8 weeks

Course content
•MICROSOFT EXCEL
•MICROSOFT POWERPOINT
•MICROSOFT ACCESS
•CUSTOMER SERVICE
•SECRETARIAL ADMINISTRATION
•PROFESSIONAL RECEPTIONIST
•INTERNET AND E-MAILING
•INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING
•SPEED TYPING
•WINDOWS 8
•MICROSOFT WORD
Academy of York, Randburg
Course outline:
Module 1: Business and Office Administration 1

Module 2: Bookkeeping to Trial Balance

Module 3: Business Literacy

Module 4: Marketing Management and Public Relations

Module 5: Business Law and Administrative Practice

Module 6: Cost and Management Accounting
Northlink College, Cape Town
Course content

(i) Afrikaans 1ste Addisionele Taal

(ii) Mathematical Literacy

(iii) Life Orientation

(iv) Business Practice

(v) Office Practice

(vi) Office Data Processing

(vii) New Venture Creation

Entry requirements: Grade 9 or equivalent
Port Elizabeth Technical and Vocational Education and Training(TVET) College, Port Elizabeth
Course content

(i) New venture creation

(ii) Personal assistance L4

(iii) Applied accounting

(iv) Office practice

(v) Office data processing

Entry requirements: Grade 11

Course duration: 3 years

Mode of study: full time
Hartland Training and Development Centre, Pretoria
Course content:

(i) English

(ii) Life Orientation

(iii) Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy

(iv) Business Practice

(v) Office Practice

(vi) Office Data processing

(vii) Applied accounting (Optional subject)

Program duration: One year
False Bay TVET College, Cape Town
Duration: 3 years

Minimum entry requirement:
-At Level 2 on the NQF is a Grade 9 Certificate or Level 1 equivalent.

Subjects:
-Office Practice
-Business Practice
-Office Data Processing
-Entrepreneurship
-Project Management
Mthashana TVET College, KwaZulu - Natal
Duration: 3 years

Minimum entry requirement:
-Grade 9 With Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy or Any Other Equivalent Qualification.

Modules:
• Business Practice
• Office Practice
• Office Data Processing
• New Venture Creation
The College of Cape Town , Cape Town
L2-L4

Course entry requirements
-To enter Level 2 – Grade 9 or better
-To enter Level 3 – Level 2 qualification
-To enter Level 4 – Level 3 qualification

Course duration: 3 years

Mode of study: Full time

Enrollment: January
Institute of Business Management, Langebaan
Office Administration Management

Course entry requirements
-Communication at NQF Level 3 (Grade 11)
-Mathematical Literacy at NQF level 3
-Computer Literacy at NQF Level 3

Program duration: 12 months

Mode of study: Distance learning
Ehlanzeni TVET College, Nelspruit
Admission Requirements:

-Minimum Grade 9 year-end report (must have passed Mathematics)
-An NQF Level 1 qualification
-All entry applicants must adhere to placement assessment criteria before admission

Duration: One Year
Bolton College, Free State

Requirements:
-Grade 9 certificate with mathematics and physical sciences.Students joining for level 3 should have level 2 certificate well completed and passed and same applies to level 4.

Mode of study: Part or Full time.
Ikhala TVET College, Eastern Cape
Admission Requirements:

-A year end school report for Grade 9 or higher,
or
-An NQF Level 1 qualification (ABET Level 4)
or
-A recognition of RPL assessment to meet the basic requirement for access to NQF Level 2
Tshwane Institute of Technology, Pretoria
Duration: 6 months

Tuition fees: R 6,000

Subjects:
-Entrepreneurship & Business Management
-Personnel Training
-Microsoft Office
-Management Communication
-Reception Skills
Northern Cape Urban TVET College, Kimberley
Tuition fees: R 8,789

Minimum entry requirement:
-Grade 12, 11, 10 or 9

Course Outline:
•Office Practice
•Business Practice
•Office Data Processing
•New Venture Creation
Central Technical College, Cape Town
Duration: 48 hours

Minimum entry requirement:
-Learners are required to have knowledge, comprehension and application of English at Grade 10 or equivalent.

Tuition fees: R 1,885.00 p/m

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