Certificate: Secretarial Studies
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
Certificate: Secretarial Studies is a 128-credit learning programme at NQF Level 5 in the Office Administration subfield. It is intended to provide a structured foundation in secretarial studies and related office-support work. The available record indicates that its registration period ended on 31 December 2014, and its current status should be verified before relying on it for enrolment or progression decisions.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in developing a foundation for secretarial or office-administration work might consider this programme, subject to the provider’s current offering, admission requirements and any applicable status checks.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification title suggests relevance to secretarial and office-support environments. It may help prepare a learner for related administrative responsibilities, but it does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into a particular career. No specific related career pathway is confirmed in the available information.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Secretarial practice
- Office administration
- Organising office-related tasks
- Professional workplace communication
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Certificate: Secretarial Studies
- SAQA ID
- 58695
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 128
- Field
- 3
- Subfield
- Office Administration
- Originator
- The Independent Institute of Education (Pty) Ltd
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2014-12-31
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, since the available record shows a registration end date of 31 December 2014.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the programme in its current form.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements.
- Ask the provider for the current curriculum, learning outcomes, assessment arrangements and any workplace or practical requirements.
- Confirm whether the qualification is currently open for new enrolment and whether the credential awarded will be recognised for your intended study or career plans.