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Certificate: Executive Secretarial Studies

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SAQA ID36112
NQF Level5
Credits140
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is a 140-credit learning programme at NQF Level 5 in the Office Administration subfield. It is focused on executive secretarial studies and is intended to provide a structured foundation for administrative and secretarial work in office environments.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in executive secretarial work, office administration or developing a foundation in administrative support may consider this programme. Suitability should be assessed against the provider’s stated admission and programme requirements.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The programme’s title and Office Administration classification suggest relevance to executive secretarial and office-administration functions. No approved career relationships are supplied, and completion should not be understood as guaranteeing employment, appointment or professional registration.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Executive secretarial support
  • Office administration
  • Administrative coordination
  • Professional office communication

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Certificate: Executive Secretarial Studies
SAQA ID
36112
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
5
Minimum credits
140
Field
3
Subfield
Office Administration
Originator
Varsity College
Registration end in source dataset
Not specified in source
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

Before enrolling

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA status before enrolling.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised or appropriately accredited to offer the programme.
  • Check the provider’s admission requirements and whether they have changed.
  • Ask for the current programme information, including subjects or learning content, assessment arrangements and any workplace requirements.
  • Confirm how the stated NQF level and 140 credits apply to the programme being offered.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.