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Higher Certificate in Office Administration

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SAQA ID118170
NQF Level5
Credits120
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Higher Certificate in Office Administration is a 120-credit higher education qualification at NQF Level 5 in the Office Administration subfield. It is intended to provide a foundation for work involving general office and administrative support, subject to the qualification’s current status and the requirements of a recognised provider.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in developing a foundation in office administration and related support work might consider this qualification. Suitability depends on the applicant’s circumstances and the provider’s admission requirements.

How this qualification may support career preparation

This qualification may support preparation for entry-level office administration and administrative support work. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or eligibility for a particular role. No approved related-career mappings are available, so readers should compare the qualification with the requirements of roles they are considering.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • General office administration
  • Organisation of office-related tasks
  • Administrative support

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Higher Certificate in Office Administration
SAQA ID
118170
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
5
Minimum credits
120
Field
3
Subfield
Office Administration
Originator
Damelin
Registration end in source dataset
2024-04-22
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

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  • Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
  • Check the provider’s admission requirements, as these have not been specified here.
  • Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and whether any workplace-based requirements apply.
  • Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID 118170, NQF level and credit value match the offering you are considering.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.