Business Administration

Occupational Certificate: Office Administrator
Shaping Skilled, Future-Ready Office Administrators
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NQF Level:

5

Credits:

445

Minimum Duration:

3 Years (6 Semesters)

Faculty:

Business Innovation & Management

Department:

Business Administration

Accreditation Authority:

Quality Council for Trades and Occupations
Unlock Your Career in Office Administration!
Step into a world of opportunity with the Occupational Certificate: Office Administrator, your pathway to becoming a key player in any organization. Whether your goal is to manage office operations, streamline administrative tasks, or support business efficiency, this qualification provides the perfect foundation for a rewarding career.

Why Choose This Qualification?

The Occupational Certificate in Office Administration aims to develop proficient office administrators equipped to support the effective functioning of modern business environments. This qualification provides learners with practical skills in essential office functions, such as resource management, customer service, project coordination, and digital literacy.

Admission Requirements.

Applicants must have completed a qualification at NQF Level 4, which includes communication skills. Prior learning may also be recognized through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), allowing candidates with relevant work experience and previous qualifications to be admitted, subject to assessment.

Qualification Structure.

A comprehensive three-year program structured into six semesters covering knowledge, practical, and work experience modules such as business communication, office protocol, social media and digital literacy, project management, and financial administration.

Learning Outcomes.

Graduates will manage resources, assist in clerical and administrative tasks, support recruitment and induction processes, process data for workplace plans, and provide administrative support to marketing and public relations.

International Comparability.

The qualification is benchmarked against similar programs in New Zealand and Canada, focusing on administrative management, business communication, and project coordination.

Qualification Modes of Delivery and Support.

Available through Contact, Blended, and Distance Learning. Students have access to Moodle LMS, virtual labs, and academic support services.

Career Opportunities.

Administration Officer, Office Supervisor, Office Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, Client Services Administrator, Tender Coordinator.

Articulation Options.

Horizontal: Occupational Certificate: Management Assistant (NQF Level 5). Vertical: Occupational Certificate: School Principal (NQF Level 6). Diagonal: Diploma in Digital Transformation & Business Innovation (NQF Level 6).

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