The programme progresses through three levels. Each N Level takes place over one semester. After each semester, you are eligible for a National Certificate on that level. We recommend continuing through all three levels in order to qualify for the National Diploma. The National Diploma requires students to work for 18 months at a Management Department before they are entitled to receive the highly respected Diploma.
Period of delivery: one semester per level (18 month programme)
Entry Level Requirements
N4
N5
N6
Certificate or Grade 12
• NCV L4
Marketing Assistant or an
Equivalent Qualification
Marketing Assistant or an
Equivalent Qualification
Modules by Semester
N4
N5
N6
• Office Practice
• Communication
• Computer Practice
• Office Practice
• Communication
• Computer Practice
• Office Practice
• Communication
• Computer Practice
Articulation Options
N4
N5
N6
allow entry into N5.
allow entry into N6.
Bachelor’s Degree.
The following criteria must be met in order to write the National DHET Examinations
* DP 40%
* Attendance Ratio 80%
Career Paths
- Executive assistant
- Private Secretary
- Office Manager
- Administrative Clerk
- Secretarial
- Personal Assistant
- Office Administrator
- Communications Officer
Learning Outcomes
Management of the secretarial office, Self Management, Time and task management, Diary control, Follow-up systems, Managing the filing and retrieval system, Managing mail room services, Managing telephone usage, Dealing with messengers, Access control and security, Assisting with meetings, Assisting with travel arrangements, Organising conferences and seminars, Financial record keeping and administration,Financial services, financial products, telecommunication services, transport services, storage facilities, insurance services, marketing services, brokerage.
National Diploma: Management Assistant
Completion of National Certificates: Management Assistant N4, N5 and N6 as above plus 18 months of practical experience in a workplace shall result in the award of a National Diploma: Management Assistant
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