Management Assistant: NATED N6 National Diploma

Management Assistant NATED N6 National Diploma is the last course in the Management Assistant Programme. This course equips you with a practical component. You will gain 18 months of work experience which will increase your chances of finding employment in the Management Assistant field.

Matric College offers NATED courses through its partnership with Bellview Institute of Distance Learning.

Management Assistant: NATED N6 National Diploma Subjects

There are 3 NATED Management Assistant Certificate courses that you must study before you can complete the Management Assistant NATED N6 National Diploma. These are the Certificate courses and their subjects:

Management Assistant: NATED N4 National Certificate 

Compulsory subjects: 

  • Office Practice N4
  • Information Processing N4
  • Communication N4 
  • Computer Practise N4
  • Introductory Information Processing N4
How NATED Courses Work

Management Assistant: NATED N5 National Certificate 

Compulsory subjects: 

  • Communication N5
  • Information Processing N5
  • Office Practice N5
  • Computer Practice N5

Management Assistant: NATED N6 National Certificate   

Compulsory Subjects:

  • Office Practice 
  • Information Processing
  • Public Relations N5
  • Computer Practice N6

Career Opportunities

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

What Will I Learn?

  • How to work in a Management Assistant field 
      • Perform various management duties 
      • You will learn practical skills that prepare you for work 
      • You will gain 18 months of work experience which will help you find work in the future 
  • Communication with other employees 
      • You will learn how to communicate in a Management Assistant field 
  • Learn the principles of Management Assistant
    • Learn how Management duties are planned 
    • Learn how a Management field operates

Management Assistant: NATED N6 National Diploma Assessments

The Management Assistant NATED N6 National Diploma has no assessments. However, the N4, N5, and N6 Management Assistant Certificates have assessments. For the Management Assistant NATED N6 National Diploma, you are ONLY required to complete 18 months of work experience.

CourseAssignmentsFinal Examination
Management Assistant NATED N4 Certificate 3 open book assignments for each subjectOne final examination set by the DHET
Management Assistant NATED N5 Certificate 3 open book assignments for each subjectOne final examination set by the DHET
Management Assistant NATED N6 Certificate3 open book assignments for each subjectOne final examination set by the DHET
Management Assistant NATED N6 National Diploma

No assignments 

(Must complete 18 months work experience to obtain this qualification)

No final examination 

(Must complete 18 months work experience to obtain this qualification)

18 Month Work Experience

To receive the Management Assistant NATED N6 National Diploma, you must complete 18 months work experience. Here is how you can complete the work experience: 

  • Register on the iWIL website 
    • The iWIL website is designed by the Department of Higher Education and Training 
    • The purpose of the website is to help students find volunteer work where they can gain experience
  • Once you have registered, you will receive a job in a company at which you will complete your work experience 
  • We will send you a logbook that you must complete throughout your work experience
    • You do not have to apply for a logbook, we automatically send you one 
  • The manager of the business overseeing your work experience must sign off the logbook 
  • Send the logbook back to us and we will send it to the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) for approval 
  • Once the DHET has approved your logbook, they will send you your Management Assistant NATED N6 National Diploma
NATED N6 National Diploma Log Book

A Management Assistant NATED N6 Diploma is a qualification designed by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). This was designed to equip students with both theoretical and practical components that prepare them for work. These components help students be desirable candidates to employers and gain employment.

National N Diploma National Diploma
Designed by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) Designed by a college or university
Has a compulsory practical component Has no compulsory practical component
Offers 4 different qualifications (N4, N5, N6 Certificates, and N6 National N Diploma) Results in a single National Diploma
Can take 6 to 36 months to complete Can take 1 to 3 years to complete

Yes, you can study the Management Assistant NATED Programme without Matric. You need a Matric Certificate to apply. 

However, if you do not have a Matric Certificate, you can apply for our Adult Matric course. Once you have completed the Adult Matric course, you will receive a Matric Certificate. You can use the Matric Certificate to apply for the Management Assistant NATED Programme

The Management Assistant Programme is about equipping students with both theoretical and practical knowledge. 

  • Theoretical knowledge 
    • Management concepts 
    • Management strategies 
  • Practical knowledge 
    • Management Assistant duties 
    • How to work with the staff 
    • Communication with colleagues 
    • 18 months work experience 
    • Application of practical skills

You can pass the Management Assistant NATED N6 National Diploma by doing the following: 

  • Receive a logbook from us 
  • Complete 18 months work experience 
  • Get your logbook signed by the manager of the business/company where you complete the work experience 
  • Submit the logbook back to us and we will send it to the DHET 
  • Once the DHET has approved the logbook, you will pass the Management Assistant NATED N6 Diploma and receive your qualification.

Yes, the Management Assistant NATED N6 National Diploma is a good course. This course is accredited by the DHET and the QCTO. Accreditation means that the course is registered with a professional body. The Management Assistant NATED N6 National Diploma has the following qualities: 

  • Provides quality education 
  • Nationally recognised 
  • Increases your chances to find employment 
  • Valued by employers

These are the duties of Management Assistants: 

  • Provide assistance to managers
  • Organise the layout of meetings
  • Prepare reports 
  • Manage Junior Administrative staff 
  • Hire and train new staff 
  • Review employee performance

R 160 752 yearly

The average salary of a Management Assistant is R 13 396 per month in South Africa.

Source: Indeed

Your Next Step Is To Get Employment Or Further Your Studies

Once you have completed the Management Assistant NATED N6 National Diploma, you can do the following: 

  • Find employment  
  • Study further 

Find Employment  

You can use the Management Assistant NATED N6 National Diploma to find employment. You will be a desirable candidate to employers applying with 18 months of work experience. This is a very important component in the work environment. This lets employers know that you will learn fast, work effectively, and advance the company.  You can work as the following: 

  • Administrative Assistant 
  • Personal Assistant 
  • Secretary 
  • Data Capturer 

Study Further 

You can use the Management Assistant NATED N6 National Diploma to further your studies with Matric College. You can choose a different course and gain more skills and knowledge. Having more than one qualification will increase your chances to gain employment. The more knowledge you have, the more employers will value you.

Why Choose To Study With Matric College?

  • You will study from home 
  • You can save the money you would normally spend traveling to class each day
  • You study safe from home where you are safe from COVID-19 
  • Set your own study schedule 
  • Study at the pace that suits you best 
  • Work while you study 
  • Gain quality education

Yes, the Management Assistant NATED N6 National Diploma is accredited by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and the Quality Council of Trades and Occupations (QCTO).

Yes, the Management Assistant NATED N6 National Diploma is recognised nationally. This means you can use this qualification to further your studies or look for employment anywhere in South Africa.

Yes, the Management Assistant NATED N6 National Diploma is in demand. This means very few people have Management Assistant skills. This is a scarce skill qualification in South Africa and obtaining it increases your chances to find employment. 

These are the sectors in South Africa that are in demand:
High Demand Statistics

ManagerAssistant Manager
Has an Assistant Manager to assign tasks toPerforms duties assigned by a Manager
Monitors the staffMonitors employees in training programmes
Attends meetings with clientsSchedules meetings with clients
Gets reports from the Assistant ManagerReports to the Manager
Earns a higher salaryEarns a high salary

You may want to become an Assistant Manager to build a stable career in a management field. If you are not sure why you want to be an Assistant Manager, ask yourself the following questions: 

  1. Do you enjoy working around people? 
  2. Can you work while being supervised? 
  3. Would you work as an Assistant Manager forever?
  4. Are you interested in working in an office setting? 
  5. Do you want to be an Assistant Manager to make a positive impact? 

If you answered yes to 3 or more of these questions, you should become an Assistant Manager as you are doing it for the right reasons.

The Management Assistant NATED N6 National Diploma is a good course. You can use this qualification to look for employment. It is possible to move from one working position to another in a Management field. 

You can start working as an Assistant Manager. With work experience over the years, you can apply for a managerial position and work as a Manager. The more experience you have, the higher positions you can work in.

You should study for the Management Assistant NATED N6 National Diploma because you will gain transferable skills. Management skills are required in every company or business. You can find employment in different places such as: 

  • Schools (Administrator)
  • Public companies (Receptionist)
  • Private companies (Personal Assistant)
  • Government departments (Public Administrator)

This means you have various career opportunities to follow. If you miss one career opportunity, you can find another one.

The Management Assistant NATED N6 National Diploma is not equivalent to other qualifications. Equivalent qualifications have the same learning outcomes. Management Assistant NATED N6 National Diploma is not equivalent to other qualifications because this qualification has different learning outcomes as it was designed by the DHET for a unique academic purpose.

Application Process

How Do I Study Management Assistant: NATED N6 National Diploma?

Step 1: Register for the Management Assistant NATED Programme

Step 2: Complete 18 months work experience 

Step 3: Receive the Management Assistant NATED N6 National Diploma from the DHET

Where Can I Study Management Assistant: NATED N6 National Diploma?

You can study the Management Assistant NATED N6 National Diploma at Matric College. We are a distance learning college. This means you study our courses from home. Although we are distance learning, we ensure our students have a quality learning experience through the following:

TutorsOur tutors are available to assist you with your course assessments Monday to Fridays, 08:00 am to 05:00 pm.
Study MaterialWe send you the course study material in 5 to 7 days after you have been successfully registered.
Course ExpertsOur Course experts can help you choose the right course for you. If you have questions regarding the course you are studying or applying for, you can contact them to gain more knowledge.
Red Alert FormIf you have any urgent issues regarding your studies, you can fill out the Red Alert form. This will let us know that you need urgent assistance and we will contact you to help.
AccreditationOur courses are accredited to ensure you obtain a quality education.
RecognitionYou gain recognised qualifications that increase your chances to further your studies or look for employment.

When Can I Start Studying Management Assistant: NATED N6 National Diploma?

As soon as you are registered and receive your study material, you can begin studying at Matric College. It takes 5 to 7 days for the study material to arrive.

Frequently Asked Questions

NATED is an acronym for National Accredited Technical Education Diploma.

The Management Assistant NATED N6 National Diploma is the last course in the Management Assistant Programme. This course has practical components. Students must complete 18 months of work experience to receive the Management Assistant NATED N6 National Diploma.

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

The Management Assistant NATED N6 National Diploma takes 18 to 36 months to complete. This is because the course is divided into 4 parts. The Management Assistant Certificate courses take 6 to 18 months to complete. You must complete 18 months of work experience to receive the Management Assistant NATED N6 National Diploma. 

Once you have completed the Management Assistant NATED N6 National Diploma, you can continue your studies with Matric College. We have a variety of courses you can choose from. These courses include: 

OR 

You can use the Management Assistant NATED N6 National Diploma to look for employment.

These are the credits of the Management Assistant NATED N6 National Diploma Programme: 

In total, the Management Assistant NATED N6 National Diploma has 360 credits.

To study for a Degree Qualification after completing the Management Assistant NATED N6 National Diploma, you will need to apply at university. You need a Matric Bachelor’s Degree pass to apply. Your acceptance into a university depends on whether you meet both the university and course requirements.

No, you can not apply to a university with a National N Diploma. You need a Matric Bachelor’s Degree pass to apply. You are expected to meet both the university and course requirements. The university may require an APS score of at least 35 points while the course you have applied for requires subjects such as Mathematics with a pass mark of 60% and above. Make sure you do research on time, to work on meeting both requirements.

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Author: Mulisa Nethononda
Editor: Amy Venter
Date Published: March 7, 2022

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