Occupational Certificate in Office Administrator (Public Service Administrator (NQF 5)
QCTO Occupational Qualifications 6 Months Register OnlinePurpose of Qualification
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare and equip Public Service Administrators with
the key skills and knowledge needed to effectively operate in the public sector. It is designed
to prepare these learners on how to manage, organise and analyse the effects of government
policies, and to use business and statistical tools to solve public sector challenges in an ethical
manner. Learners will develop skills in budgeting and conducting research.
Career Focus
Office Administration in a Public Sector
Registered with
Department of Higher Education and Training
Accredited by
QCTO (SAQA ID: 91994)
Admission requirements
NQF Level 4 qualification and/or equivalent experience in the public service
Articulation options
Horizontal
- National Diploma in Public Finance, Management and Administration NQF Level 5
- National Certificate in Management and Administration NQF Level 5
Vertical
- Diploma in Office Administration NQF Level 6
- Diploma in Public Management and Administration NQF Level 6
- National Diploma in Public Administration NQF Level 6
Assessment of Programme
Richfield will conduct internal assessments by means of assessment activities and signed-off work experience log sheets. Upon successful completion of all modules, Richfield provides a statement of results to the candidate and QCTO, as part of the candidate’s application to complete the External Summative Assessment conducted by the QCTO.
Module Breakdown
Occupational Certificate in Office Administrator (Public Service Administrator – Module Breakdown Six Months
Six Months Total Credits: 52
Module
Level
Credits
(PM)
framework to specific work role and service delivery context (level 1-5) (WM)
framework to specific work role and service delivery context (level 6-12) (WM)
(level 1-5) (WM)
(level 6-12) (WM)