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Occupational Certificate: Management Assistant
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Career Overview: What do I do for a living?
A management assistant provides administrative support to managers and executives. They schedule appointments, manage calendars, organize meetings, prepare reports, and handle correspondence. They also maintain databases, update records, and assist with budgeting. A management assistant ensures the smooth operation of a business by managing day-to-day administrative tasks and supporting senior leadership. They have excellent organizational and communication skills, be proficient in technology, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. A statement of result or certified work experience record must then be issued by the accredited provider or workplace to confirm prior learning
What are the duties and tasks of a Management Assistant?
A management assistant is responsible for organizing all clerical and administrative tasks in an organization by
setting up appointments and meetings,
updating records,
writing reports,
preparing important documents.
They can do multitasking and possess excellent communication and strong decision-making skills to be able to recruit and
train sales associates, inventory monitoring, and ordering merchandise that is on-demand aside from conducting research
about competitive products and analysing customer behavior to meet customer expectations.
What skills do I need to become a Management Assistant?
These are the skills you need to become a successful Management Assistant:
Have strong communication skills
Have great interpersonal skills
Be adaptive and ready for change
Be hard-working
Have a good attitude
Be tech-savvy
Have good organisational skills
Be able to mediate situations
Leadership skills
Problem-solving skills
Be a proactive thinker
What is the duration of the course?
The Duration is 3 years
How to Work as a Management Assistant in South Africa
- Programme Name: Occupational Certificate: Management Assistant
- Duration: 36 Months (Includes Theory, Practical, Workplace)
- NQF Level: Level 4
- Accrediting Body: QCTO
- Entry Requirements: Grade 9 or NQF Level 1 equivalent
How to Apply
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Apply NowArticulation Options
Horizontal Articulation:
· Occupational Certificate: Office Administrator, Level 5.
· Occupational Certificate: Conference and Events Organiser, Level 5.
· Certificate: Executive Secretarial Studies, Level 5, (ID: 57204).
· Certificate: Executive Secretarial, Level 5 (ID: 57871).
· Certificate: Executive Secretarial Studies, Level 5 (ID: 36085).
· Certificate: Executive Secretarial Studies, Level 5 (ID: 36137).
· Certificate: Executive Secretarial Studies, Level 5 (ID: 58693).
· Certificate: Executive Secretarial Studies, Level 5 (ID: 36112).
Vertical Articulation:
· Diploma in Conveyancing Secretary, Level 6 (ID: 15536).
· Diploma: Professional Secretary, Level 6 (ID: 21073).
· Higher Diploma in Legal Secretary, Level 6 (ID: 15539).
· Diploma in Office Support and Secretarial Studies, Level 6 (ID: 6067)
· National Diploma in Office Management and Technology, Level 6 (ID 2252).
What can I become?
These are the jobs that are available for you when you complete your course
Management Assistant
Senior Personal Assistant
Medical Assistant
Receptionist
Secretary
What is the minimum entry level?
Grade 9,10 or 11, NQF Level 3 qualification equivalent to N2 knowledge areas of Engineering Maths, Science and Building Drawings,
or
Full Matric or Grade 12 certificate or Matric equivalent qualification
Where can I work?
- Hospitals and clinics
- Municipalities
- Government Departments
- Manufacturers
- Research organisations
- SA Defence Force
- Mines
- Department of Agriculture