Purpose of Qualification

The Diploma in Office Administration complements the technical and employability skills
required in the Certificate programmes, providing a solid background of administrative
management skills which will enable the graduate to grow and progress in today’s competitive
business environment.

Career Focus

• Office Administrator
• Bookkeeper
• Office assistant
• Personal Assistant
• Executive Assistant
• Junior Accountant

Registered with

The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB). FASSET SETA

Accredited by

The institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB).

Admission requirements

Learners who have completed the HC: Office Administration NQF Level 5

Articulation options

• Certificate in Business Accounting: Level 5.
• Certified Accounting Technician (CAT)
• CIMA Diploma in Management Accounting.
• National Diploma in Financial Accounting: Level 6.
• Qualifications of other professional bodies such as 

Assessment of Programme

Assessment is conducted as both Formative Assessment and Summative Assessments. The Formative Assessment is covered as Continuous Assessment Tests and compilation of a Portfolio of Evidence by the student. The Summative Assessment takes place as a National Summative exam for First and Second Semesters.

Course Structure

Year 1 Modules

Semester 1

• Bookkeeping to trial balance
• Business Literacy
• Cost and Management Accounting

Semester 2

• Marketing Management and Public Relations
• Business and Office Administration 1
• Business Law and Administrative Practice

Year 2 Modules

Semester 1

• Business and Office Administration 2
• HR Management and Labour Relations
• Economics

Semester 2

• Financial Statements
• Business and Office Administration 3
• Management