National Certificate: Office Administration

What is Office Administration in a nutshell?
In a nutshell the purpose of this programme is to equip the students with knowledge and skills for successful entry into an administrative secretarial field in any sector. Administration competencies apply to all industries; the formal and informal commercial sectors as well as the non-commercial sector. This programme integrates theoretical learning with practical skills.

Which are the fundamental subjects?
The 3 fundamental subjects are:

• Language which must at least be a language of teaching and learning,
• Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy and
• Life Orientation.

What are the vocational subjects in Office Administration?
The vocational subjects in Office Administration are:

• Business Practice
• Office Practice
• Office data processing
• Applied accounting
• 2nd language
• Personal Assistance
• New Venture Creation

These subjects are offered at each of the different NQF Levels of study in the National Certificate (Office Administration) qualification.

What Vocational activities would this give you access to?
The holder of the National Certificate (Office Administration) will be able to

• Coordinate office correspondence
• Type letters, reports, memoranda, agendas, minutes.
• Perform receptionist duties
• Coordinate and organise functions
• Organise meetings, staff travel itineraries and accommodation
• Perform accounting duties

What are the career opportunities after completing the National Certificate (Office Administration)?
The National Certificate (Office Administration) provides an opportunity to access any one of the careers listed below:

• Accounts Officer
• Bookkeeper
• Administrative Officer
• Company Secretary
• Freight Forwarder
• Hospital Administrator
• Human Resource Manager
• Legal Secretary
• Personal Assistant