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Higher Certificate in Executive Secretarial Studies

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SAQA ID96740
NQF Level5
Credits140
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is a 140-credit Higher Certificate at NQF Level 5 focused on executive secretarial studies within the Office Administration subfield. It is intended to provide a higher-education foundation for work involving secretarial and administrative support.

What this qualification may cover

  • Executive secretarial studies
  • Office administration

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in developing a foundation for executive secretarial or office-administration support work may consider this qualification. Suitability depends on the provider’s published admission requirements and the learner’s goals.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support preparation for executive secretarial and office-administration support roles. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into a particular career. No approved related-career mappings are available for this qualification.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Executive secretarial support
  • Office-administration support
  • Administrative organisation

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Higher Certificate in Executive Secretarial Studies
SAQA ID
96740
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
5
Minimum credits
140
Field
3
Subfield
Office Administration
Originator
The Independent Institute of Education (Pty) Ltd
Registration end in source dataset
2021-06-30
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, as the supplied record shows a registration-end date of 30 June 2021 and requires verification.
  • Confirm that the institution and specific offering are authorised to offer the qualification.
  • Check the provider’s current admission requirements.
  • Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any workplace, practical or attendance requirements that apply.
  • Confirm whether new enrolment is currently available before making payment or accepting an offer.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.