Management Assistant Courses

Management is organising, planning and administering tasks to achieve a specific goal. Management can also be defined as people working together using the available resources to achieve a goal. This is why Management careers involve the staff and managers to plan, organise and work on their duties to keep a company running productively.

National Accredited Technical Education Diploma (NATED) courses are courses designed by the DHET. They are specifically designed to prepare students for the work environment. All NATED courses are accredited and recognised nationally.

Yes, you can study the Management Assistant NATED Programme with a Matric Higher Certificate pass.

No, you cannot study Management Assistant without Matric. If you do not have Matric you can apply for the following courses to get a Matric Qualification:

• Adult Matric

Adult Matric (SAQA ID: 49647)

The Requirements For Adult Matric:

• You must have at least a Grade 9 or equivalent qualification,
  • ie: Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) Level 4
• You have an incomplete Matric 
• You must be able to read, write and understand English or Afrikaans 
• You must be 21 years or older to write the exams 
• You may sign up for the Adult Matric at the age of 19 years old, but you will only be able to write the Adult Matric exam once you are 21

Once you have completed this course, you will be awarded a Matric Certificate. You can use this to apply for the Management Assistant NATED Programme. 

You do not need an APS score to apply for a Management Assistant NATED Programme. You only need a Matric Certificate.

If you have a Matric Certificate you qualify to study a NATED Management Assistant course.

National Accredited Technical Education Diploma (NATED) courses build on each other, from the first course to the last qualification: 

• Management Assistant NATED N4 National Certificate
• Management Assistant NATED N5 National Certificate
• Management Assistant NATED N6 National Certificate
• Management Assistant NATED N6 National Diploma

First, you study the Management Assistant NATED N4 National Certificate, and once you have completed this, you study the Management Assistant NATED N5 National Certificate. Once you have completed the NATED N5 Management Assistant National Certificate, you study the NATED N6 Management Assistant National Certificate. 

The NATED N6 Management Assistant National Diploma is a Qualification and not a course. To receive this Diploma, you must have completed the N4, N5 and N6 NATED Management Assistant Certificates. Once you have completed all the certificates, you must complete 18 months of work experience and then the DHET will award you with your NATED N6 Management Assistant National Diploma Qualification.

You can apply to study Management Assistant NATED Programme at Matric College. Our courses are offered through distance learning. This means that you study from home. Studying from home does not make you miss out on the full experience of learning. We provide the following to make learning easy for you:

You pass Management Assistant NATED courses by completing the assessments for each Certificate course. Once you have completed this, you can complete 18 months of work experience and receive the Management Assistant NATED N6 National Diploma. The Management Assistant NATED Certificate courses consist of exams and assignments. 

The exams are written in the following period: 

• May / June 
• October / November

The exam registration opportunities are open in the following period: 

• February if you would like to write your exam in May / June
• August if you would like to write your exam in October / November 

There is one final exam for each subject. To pass the exams you must get 50% and higher. There are also 3 open book assignments for each subject in each Certificate course. You must aim for 50% or higher to pass these assignments. You can use your study material to help you find answers.

N4 to N6 refers to how NATED courses build on each bother. These courses are:

• Management Assistant NATED N4 National Certificate
• Management Assistant NATED N5 National Certificate
• Management Assistant NATED N6 National Certificate
• Management Assistant NATED N6 National Diploma

You must first study the Management Assistant NATED N4 Certificate course, and then work your way up to the Management Assistant NATED N6 National Diploma.

You can use the Management Assistant NATED N6 National Diploma to do the following: 

• Find Employment 
• Study Further 

Find Employment 

You can use the Management Assistant NATED N6 National Diploma to find work as a: 

• Personal Assistant 
• Administrative Clerk 
• Data Capturer 
• Executive Assistant 
• Receptionist 
• Assistant Manager 

Study Further 

You can use the Management Assistant NATED N6 National Diploma to further your studies at Matric College. You can apply for the following courses: 

• NATED Courses 

These courses are accredited by the QCTO and DHET. They are recognised nationally. You can easily further your studies or find employment anywhere in South Africa.

• ICB Courses 

These courses are accredited by the ICB and the QCTO. They are recognised nationally and internationally. This means you will be able to further your studies or look for employment both in and outside South Africa. 

• Short Courses  

Short courses are not accredited but they are beneficial because of the following: 

• They are skills-based 
• They prepare you for work 
• They are easier to complete 
• They can be completed in 2 to 12 months 
• There are no exams and this lessens the academic pressure 
• You can study with or without Matric

If you want to apply for an Assistant Manager position, you should have the following in your CV: 

• Skills 
• Work Experience 
• Qualifications

If you study the Management Assistant NATED Programme at Matric College. You will have the above-mentioned components. Our courses will equip you with:

• Theoretical knowledge 

You will gain four accredited qualifications that are designed by the DHET specifically to prepare you for work. These qualifications are: 

• Management Assistant NATED N4 National Certificate
• Management Assistant NATED N5 National Certificate
• Management Assistant NATED N6 National Certificate
• Management Assistant NATED N6 National Diploma (18 months work experience)

You will be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills needed for an Assistant Manager. 

• Practical knowledge 

You will gain 18 months of work experience. This is good because Managers must have the experience to be able to manage the staff. These 18 months of work experience component will make you stand out when you apply for an Assistant Manager position.

You have a better chance to do well in an interview if you prepare for it. To do this, you must know what interviewers are looking for. Here are some questions you can use to practise for the interview: 

1. Tell us about yourself 
2. Where did you hear about this position? 
3. Where did you work before this? 
4. Why should we hire you? 
5. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 
6. What do you bring to the team? 
7. What are your strengths and weaknesses? 
8. Why do you want to work in a Management field? 
9. How much are you expecting for this position? 
10. If we hire you, when would you start working? 

Remember to not lie in an interview. Interviewers are looking for honest answers. If you answer truthfully, you will increase your chances of getting hired. Trust is an important element in business, if you show the interviewer they can trust you, they will want to hire you. 

Here are some of the tips you can use when you go to your interview: 

• Dress professionally 
• Carry your CV documents with us in case they ask for them  
• Greet the interviewers with a smile 
• Think before you answer and give the best-detailed answer 
• Answer all questions truthfully 
• Act natural and not like someone you are not

These are qualities that make a good Assistant Manager:

• You are punctual and arrive at work on time 
• You communicate well with all employees
• You apologise when you are wrong 
• You motivate the team 
• Allow employees to correct their mistakes 
• Identify employee setbacks and set plans to overcome them 
• Give credit to the staff when they have worked hard 
• You perform your tasks on time and effectively 
• You take on extra duties 
• You assist the staff when they are challenged 
• You check up on the well-being of all employees 
• You allow the staff to give their input

These are the duties of a Management Assistant: 

• Hiring new staff 
• Ensuring employee tasks are conducted 
• Ensuring compliances with company policies 
• Leading the staff 
• Giving reports to higher-level Managers 
• Ensure product quality 
• Completing tasks assigned by different managers 
• Handling employee performance reviews 
• Motivating the staff to work hard 
• Maintain a healthy working environment 
• Schedule meetings 
• Prepare essential documents for meetings

Yes, an Assistant Manager is a managerial position. This is a low-level Management position. If you have no or less experience you can find work as Assistant Manager. This position is monitored by the Manager of the company. When you have gained enough experience and skills, you can be promoted to higher managerial levels.

The abbreviation for the term Assistant Manager is AM. This is sometimes written as Asst. Manager.

There are 3 types of Management levels. These are divided to see the types of managerial positions in a Management field. 

• Low-Level Management 
• Mid-Level Management 
• Top-Level Management

These are the three types of Management levels: 

• Low-Level Management 
• Mid-Level Management 
• Top-Level Management 

Low-Level Management 

Managers under this section focus on the following: 

• Basic motivation 
• Supervising the staff 
• Feedback on employee performance 

Mid-Level Management 

Managers under this section focus on the following: 

• Motivate low-level Managers
• Discuss employee policies with Executive Directors 
• Resolves employee concerns 

Top-Level Management 

Managers under this section focus on the following: 

• Manage and oversee the whole company 
• Have discussions with clients and Executive Directors 
• Develop company goals

Peter F. Drucker is known as the Father of Management. He was known for being an author who wrote a book that is used until today since 1954. The title of the book is The Practice Of Management. Peter F. Drucker laid the foundation that Management was not a narrow stream but a creative career. His theory is that management is performed through different tasks. He illustrated that the objectives of management had to do with the following: 

• Innovation 
• Productivity 
• Profitability 
• Resources 
• Finances 
• Development 
• Employee performance 
• Social responsibility

An Associate Manager is lower than an Assistant Manager. Their roles include the following: 

• Schedules meetings 
• Receive company deliveries 
• Ensure employee compliance with daily tasks 
• Maintain employee files 
• Prepare weekly reports

Yes, you can find employment with a Management Assistant NATED N6 National Diploma. Employers value Diploma Qualifications. Our Management Assistant NATED N6 National Diploma will increase your chances of finding employment because of the following:

• It is skills-based 
• It prepares you for work

The Management Assistant NATED N6 National Diploma is at National Qualification Framework (NQF) Level 6. 

The Management Assistant NATED programme has the following credits: 

• Management Assistant NATED N4 National Certificate – 60 credits 
• Management Assistant NATED N5 National Certificate – 60 credits 
• Management Assistant NATED N6 National Certificate – 60 credits 
• Management Assistant NATED N6 National Diploma 18 months work experience – 180 credits 

This means the Management Assistant NATED programme has 360 credits.

You should study the Management Assistant NATED programme if you have a passion and interest in it. This is a very broad field that can create various career opportunities for you. You can gain skills that help you move from one level to another. Below is a career test that you can take to see if you should study the Management Assistant NATED Programme: 

1. Do you want to work in an office setting? 
2. Can you work under supervision? 
3. Would be happy if you work as an Assistant Manager forever? 
4. Can you communicate well with others? 
5. Do you have good leadership qualities?
6. Do you want to make a difference as an Assistant Manager?
7. Are you an organised person?  

If you have answered yes to four or more of these questions, then you should study the Management Assistant NATED programme. You would make a great Assistant Manager.

Yes, being an Assistant Manager is a good career. You can do the following: 

• You can hire new staff and give work opportunities to people who need it 
• You assist the Manager and make their career less busy
• You help the company run smoothly by handling administrative duties such as ordering office supplies required 
• You earn a salary that can help you make a decent living

Yes, Management Assistant NATED courses are accredited by the DHET and the QCTO. This means they are registered with a professional body. Accreditation is beneficial because: 

• Students are taught by a professional 
• The course is monitored to ensure it provides quality education 
• The course maintains education standards required by the education system 
• Students are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge 
• Students can further their studies or look for work
• Students are valued more by employers

Yes, Management Assistant NATED courses are recognised. These courses are registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and are on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). This means you can use these qualifications to find work or further your studies nationally.

Yes, Management Assistants are in demand. They are equipped with scarce skills which are highly valuable in South Africa. This means Management Assistants have a higher chance of finding employment because of the skills they have. Here is an infographic to show you the sectors in South Africa that are in demand: