The ICB Office Administration courses are created by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) to help you gain skills and knowledge that are good for employment and entrepreneurship. These are the ICB Office Administration courses we offer:
- Office Administration: ICB National Certificate
- Office Administration: ICB Higher Certificate
- Office Administration: ICB National Diploma
You should study the ICB Office Administration Courses because of the following:
Scarce Skills
The ICB Office Administration Courses provide you with skills that are in demand in South Africa. You gain skills that are not possessed by many people in the country. This makes you a candidate that is in demand, and you have a better opportunity of getting employed.
Accredited
The ICB Office Administration Courses are accredited. The ICB with the QCTO accredited these courses. When courses are accredited, they are monitored by a professional body so that they constantly provide quality education.
Recognised
The ICB Office Administration Qualifications are recognised nationally and internationally. When you study these courses, you gain qualifications that are recognised by different institutions. This means you can use your qualification to further your education or find employment.
The ICB has institutions abroad that recognise them. If you love travelling, this is your opportunity to do so. These institutions include the following:
- ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) – UK
- CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) – UK
- IAB (International Association of Bookkeepers) – UK and
- IAAP (International Association of Accounting Professionals) UK
Career Opportunities
When you have finished studying the ICB Office Administration Courses, you gain qualifications that are good for employment. You can find work in the following:
- Office Assistant
- Office Administrator
- Office Manager
- Personal Assistant
- Receptionist
- Company Secretary
What Do I Need To Study Office Management?
To study an ICB Office Administration Course, you must meet these requirements:
- Must have a Matric Certificate or Matric Equivalent Qualification
- Be able to study through distance learning
- Be at least 16 years or older
- Be able to read, write and understand English
Why Study ICB Office Administration At Matric College?
- Fair entry requirements
- Earn registered qualifications
- Scarce skills
- Study at home
- Study material
Fair Entry Requirements
To study the ICB Office Administration Courses, you need a Matric Certificate or a Matric Equivalent Qualification to study. If you do not have these qualifications, you can use a Grade 10 Qualification to first study our ICB Bridging Course.
The ICB Bridging course is the ICB Bookkeeping National Certificate. You must have a Grade 10 Qualification or Equivalent Qualification to study. When you complete this course, you gain a qualification that is equivalent to Grade 11.
You then use the Grade 11 Equivalent Qualification to study for the ICB Small Business Financial Management National Certificate. When you complete this course, you will earn a Matric Equivalent Qualification.
You will be able to use the Matric Equivalent Qualification to study for our ICB Office Administration Courses. The best part about studying our Matric Equivalent Courses is that you gain knowledge and skills as you study. You are building yourself into a candidate that will be valued by employers.
Earn Registered Qualifications
The ICB Office Administration Courses are registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). This means the qualifications you get awarded after completing these courses are recognised in the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) system.
You are able to use your qualification to study further at institutions that recognised ICB Qualifications. There are many of these institutions both in South Africa and abroad. You can choose to find employment or further your education nationally or internationally.
Scarce Skills
When you study the ICB Office Administration Courses at Matric College. You gain skills that are in demand in South Africa. These are skills that employers value. When you have scarce skills, employers will take you seriously. This will help you get employment.
Study At Home
Studying through Matric College means studying from anywhere you are. This is because we are a distance learning college. If you are someone who has the following qualities, distance learning is best for you:
- Interested in distance learning
- Busy at work
- Running a business
- Staying abroad
- staying far from academic institutions
- Enjoy your own space
Studying from home is convenient because of the following:
- You do not have to wake up early
- You study in your own time
- Study in a safe space
- Learn at your own speed
- Save transport money
Study Material
When you complete registering for our ICB Office Administration Courses, we send you the study material for the course.
This is delivered to your doorstep in five to seven days. The study material is there to assist you when you study. The study material includes study guides, textbooks and learning checklists. You can use this to study and pass your course in record time.
Is Office Administration A Good Career?
Yes, being an Office Administrator is a good career because of the following:
- You can work anywhere you want
- You earn a good income
- You learn more about business
- Your career is in demand
- You can get promoted to Office Manager
How Much Does Office Administration Earn?
The salary of an Office Administrator in South Africa is approximately R 10 528 per month. This is a good income. You will be able to live a comfortable life.
What Are The Three Qualities An Office Administrator Needs?
- Being organised
- Good communicator
- Technically advanced
Being Organised
As an Office Administrator, you are in charge of office files and calendars. You must keep this information safe and organised. When certain employees ask for files, you must know where you have placed them.
You are in charge of scheduling meetings and sometimes setting calendars for Office Managers. You must be organised so that you easily keep track of appointment dates and times.
Good Communicator
Communication is the key to an effective Office Administrator. You must know how to communicate with people. You will need this skill when you speak to suppliers. You will need to order supplies and receive them.
It will take good communication to keep the relationship you have with the suppliers last. You must speak clearly to them and with respect so that they continue to work well with you.
Technically Advanced
When you are working as an Office Administrator, you will make use of a computer or laptop. You will use this to:
- Send emails
- Save files
- Type documents
- Have virtual meetings
- Save meeting dates on Google calenders
- View purchase orders
You must have technical skills to be able to do most of your daily duties. You may have to use printing machines, fax machines and other technical equipment. You must know how to operate each one so that you do not bother other employees while working.
What Does An Office Administrator Do?
These are the duties of an Office Administrator:
- Sending emails
- Ordering office supplies
- Track office stock
- Submit reports to the office management
- Schedule meetings
- Arrange travelling appointments
- Oversee the administrative team
What Makes A Good Office Administrator?
These are the qualities that make a good Office Administrator:
- Motivates the administrative team
- Shows a passion for the company goals
- Respects work ethics
- Loves teamwork and collaboration
- Produces high-quality work
- Meets deadlines
- Has great communication and listening skills
- Knows how to negotiate contracts
- Has a good relationship with suppliers
- Very organised
Author: Mulisa Nethononda
Editor: Razeen Dollie
Date: June 24, 2022