What Can I Do With A Certificate In Office Administration?

Complete a Certificate in Office Administration with a Matric Certificate or a Matric Equivalent Certificate and start a career in Office Administration.

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Last Updated : April 12, 2022

This is what you can do with a Certificate in Office Administration:

Get An Entry-Level Job

After completing your Office Administration: ICB National Certificate, you can pursue a career in the following fields with no experience or very little experience:

  • Administration Secretary – R 5 500 per month 
  • Office Assistant – R 8 000 per month 
  • Data Capturer – R 4 872 per month 
  • Receptionist – R 7 000 per month 

If you have no experience in Office Administration or at least 1-year experience in Office Administration, you can earn up to R23 000 per month

Further Your Studies With The ICB Office Administration Course

After you have completed the Office Administration: ICB National Certificate, you can further your studies in the same field. All of our ICB Courses build on each other. This means that you have to complete and pass the Office Administration: ICB National Certificate before you can complete the following courses:
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Further Your Studies With Another ICB Programme

After you have completed and passed the entire ICB Office Administration Programme, you can continue your studies with another ICB Programme, We also offer the following ICB Programmes:

Our ICB Courses has the same subjects. This means that you do not have to complete the same subject in another ICB programme if you have already completed it in a previous ICB programme. Here is an example of how to can move from an ICB Office Administration course to an ICB Business Management course and then to an ICB Financial Accounting course.

ICB Office AdministrationICB Business ManagementICB Financial Accounting
Office Administration: ICB National CertificateSmall Business Financial Management: ICB National CertificateBookkeeping: ICB National Certificate
  • Bookkeeping and Office Administration
  • Bookkeeping to Trial Balance
  • Business Law and Administrative Practice
  • Business Literacy
  • Cost and Management Accounting
  • Marketing Management and Public Relations
  • Business Management 1
  • Bookkeeping To Trial Balance
  • Business Literacy
  • Bookkeeping to Trial Balance 
  • Payroll and Monthly SARS Returns 
  • Computerised Bookkeeping 
  • Business Literacy
As indicated above the highlighted subjects are the same. This means if you move from the Office Administration: ICB National Certificate course to the Small Business Financial Management: ICB National Certificate you only have to complete one subject which is the Business Management 1 subject.

If you move from the Office Administration: ICB National Certificate course to the Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate you only have to complete two subjects which are the Payroll and Monthly SARS Returns and Computerised Bookkeeping subjects.

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Where Can You Work With An Office Administration Certificate?

You can work in almost every industry with an Office Administration Certificate because it is a scarce skill qualification. This means that employers are looking for people who have these skills. It also means that you can earn a decent salary. Here are the places people work who have obtained an Office Administration Certificate can work:

  • Business
  • Finance
  • Education
  • Retail

What Are The Responsibilities Of An Office Administrator?

An Office Administrator has many responsibilities. This can range from Administrative duties to financial duties. Here are some of the main responsibilities of an Office Administrator:

  1. You make sure that the office activities are planned correctly, and you make sure staff are complying with company policies
  2. You ensure that the administrative duties are completed by yourself and other staff
  3. You make sure that the duties are divided equally
  4. You manage incoming calls and emails
  5. You will create and update records of financial data and other activities
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What Are The Requirements Of Office Administration?

If you want to apply for an ICB Office Administration Course, you need to meet the following entry requirements:

Is Office Administration A Good Course?

Yes, Office Administration is a good course. Here are the reasons why you should study an Office Administration course:

  • It is a scarce skill
  • You will work independently
  • You will build relationships
  • You can work abroad

It Is A Scarce Skill

There are few qualified workers available with the skills that are in demand, so employers look for them. As a result, you will be highly employable and able to earn a good living.

You Will Work Independently

It will be your responsibility to complete a variety of tasks on your own. Therefore, you can create your own systems for managing and accomplishing tasks.

You Will Build Relationships

It will give you the opportunity to communicate and collaborate with other people. Your professional communication skills will be improved.

You Can Work Abroad

You can work overseas and gain experience with an ICB Qualification, which is recognised nationally and internationally.

Which Course Is Best In Administration?

All of our ICB Office Administration courses are accredited and recognised, which makes them all excellent course options. You can choose from these three courses:

  1. Office Administration: ICB National Certificate 
  2. Office Administration: ICB Higher Certificate
  3. Office Administration: ICB  National Diploma
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How Much Does An Office Administrator Earn In South Africa?

R 9 170 per month
The average salary for an Office Administrator is R 9 170 per month in South Africa.

How Long Does It Take To Study Office Administration?

It can between 18 and 39 months to complete an ICB Office Administration Course. This all depends on how quickly you can submit your assignments and pass the final exam. Here is how you will be assessed:

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What Is The Difference Between An Office Manager And An Office Administrator?

Here are the differences between an Office Manager and an Office Administrator:

Office Manager

Office Administrator

Determines how the work flow should be organised.Manages the various administrative tasks.
You are usually expected to have completed a Degree course.You can apply for employment with any of our ICB Office Administration Courses.
You should have at least 5 – 10 years of working experience.You can start your career with 0 – 3 years of working experience.

What Are 3 Main Administrative Activities?

Here are the 3 main administrative activities:

  • Conceptual activities
  • Human Resource Management activities
  • Technical activities

What Are The Benefits Of Studying Office Administration At Matric College?

  1. All of our courses are completed through distance learning
    • Which means that you will not attend any physical classes
    • You can choose when to submit assignments and/or write the exams
    • You can work and study at the same time
    • You save money because you do not have to spend money on transport, food or textbooks at Matric College
  1. Our Course Experts will provide assist you in finding the best course possible
    • We have 6 Course Experts that speak up to 10 Official Languages
    • You can contact us on the following platforms:
      • Online (Book a call back)
      • WhatsApp (072 799 4195)
      • Support Team (021 838 8295)
      • Contact our Course Experts individually:
        • Christa Algera: 067 979 8751
        • Delmarie Lessing-Venter: 060 697 6369
        • Lindiwe Molekoa: 081 722 1268
        • Tatum Jansen: 079 544 5215
        • Tebogo Setsetse: 078 640 2271
        •  Grace Makume: 060 488 0895

Author: Jesmé Africa
Editor: Amy Venter
Date Published: April 12, 2022