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Certificate: Secretarial Studies

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SAQA ID21055
NQF Level4
Credits120
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

Certificate: Secretarial Studies is a 120-credit qualification at NQF Level 4 in the Office Administration subfield. It is intended to provide a foundation in secretarial studies and related office-administration work.

What this qualification may cover

  • Foundational secretarial studies
  • Office administration within a secretarial context

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in developing a foundation for secretarial or general office-administration work might consider this qualification. This is general guidance rather than an admission rule, and prospective learners should confirm whether it suits their goals and circumstances.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support preparation for entry-level secretarial and office-administration responsibilities because of its title and field. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into any particular career, and no approved related-career mappings are available in the record.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Foundational secretarial practice
  • Office-administration capability

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Certificate: Secretarial Studies
SAQA ID
21055
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
4
Minimum credits
120
Field
3
Subfield
Office Administration
Originator
Intec College
Registration end in source dataset
2023-06-30
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 registration status before enrolling, as the available record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2023.
  • Confirm that the intended provider is authorised to offer the qualification and check the provider’s accreditation or approval details.
  • Ask the provider to confirm admission requirements, assessment arrangements, and any workplace or practical requirements that may apply.
  • Confirm whether new enrolment and achievement are still permitted under the qualification’s current status.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.