Course Summary
Course Name:
Management Assistant: NATED N6 National Diploma
Certification Type:
Course Level:
N6, NQF6
Duration:
The Management Assistant: NATED N6 National Diploma course is a practical training course that is taken after you have completed all of your N4 – N6 Management Assistant theoretical courses.
This course focuses on implementing all the knowledge and skills you have gained while studying, in the workplace.
Course Information:
Course Name | Management Assistant: NATED N6 National Diploma |
Accreditation | The Quality Council of Trades and Occupations (QCTO) |
Examinations | There will be no written examinations as the Management Assistant: NATED N6 National Diploma is a practical training course. During this course, you will be put in the workforce, and will work on tasks that correlate to your National N Diploma: Management Assistant: Logbook |
Award Type | National Diploma: N6 Management Assistant |
Award Issued By | The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) |
SAQA ID | 67033 |
NQF Level | 06 |
Course Duration | 18 months |
Entry Requirement | National Certificate: N6 Management Assistant |
Subjects For Management Assistant: NATED N6 National Diploma
Subjects you will cover in your journey towards a Management Assistant: NATED N6 National Diploma include:
Completion of all Management Assistant: NATED N4 National Certificate subjects:
- Communication N4
- Office Practice N4
- Information Processing N4
- Computer Practice N4
Completion of all Management Assistant: NATED N5 National Certificate subjects:
- Communication N5
- Office Practice N5
- Information Processing N5
- Computer Practice N5
Completion of all Management Assistant: NATED N6 National Certificate subjects:
- Office Practice N6
- Information Processing N6
- Public Relations N5
- Computer Practice N6
During your Management Assistant: NATED N6 National Diploma course, you will only be required to complete practical training. All study subjects will be covered in your N4 – N6 National Certificate courses.
What Will I Learn?
During your Management Assistant studies, you will gain the required knowledge and skills needed to pursue various careers in Management Assistance. You will learn about:
- Communication
- Office Practice
- Public Relations
- Information Processing
- Computer Practice
Career Opportunities:
After completing the Management Assistant: NATED N6 National Diploma course, you will be able to pursue a host of careers in Management Assistance, such as:
- Personal Assistant
- Management Assistant
- Receptionist
- Secretary
- Data Capturer
Salary Expectations
Depending on your chosen field of work, your expected salary will vary. The following are some predicted salaries for careers in Management Assistance:
- Personal Assistant: R16 200 monthly expected salary
- Management Assistant: R8 498 monthly expected salary
- Receptionist: R6 975 monthly expected salary
- Secretary: R14 300 monthly expected salary
- Data Capturer: R6 734 monthly expected salary
Role And Responsibilities
For each of the various Management Assistant careers, you will be assigned duties to complete. The roles and responsibilities that will make up the various career paths you mighty take, include:
- Employee recruitment, training, and supervision
- Providing the link between customers and staff
- Document creation and revision
- Organising and preparing meetings
- As needed, greeting and assisting visitors
- Preparing for trips and keeping track of appointments
- Data preparation, compilation, and recording
- Answering phone calls and dealing with mail
- Typing company documents and resources, such as reports and policies
Each NATED Course Builds On The Next:
Your Management Assistant qualification will be completed with the Management Assistant: NATED N6 National Diploma course. To register for the National Diploma course, you will need to have completed and gained your Management Assistant: NATED N6 National Certificate.
After successfully obtaining your Management Assistant: NATED N6 National Diploma, you will have finalised your Management Assistant qualification, and will have everything you need for a successful career in Management Assistance.
What Are My Options After Receiving A Management Assistant: NATED N6 National Diploma?
After receiving your Management Assistant: NATED N6 National Diploma, you will be equipped to enhance your career as a Management Assistant professional, by working in a variety of Management Assistance settings, such as:
- Personal Assistant
- Management Assistant
- Data Capturer

Management Assistant: NATED N6 National Diploma Curriculum
Your Management Assistant: NATED N6 National Diploma curriculum consists of:
- Exit level outcomes
- Associated assessment criteria
- Range
- Integrated assessment
- International comparability
You will be assessed and evaluated using your National N Diploma: Management Assistant: Logbook.
18-Month Practical Training
The Management Assistant: NATED N6 National Diploma course is a hands-on training programme. During this course, you will be asked to perform work-related tasks. These tasks will take place in a working environment, and all tasks performed will be detailed in your National N Diploma: Management Assistant: Logbook.
The tasks you will manage and perform will be handled over an 18-month period. You can complete your 18-month training by working in a relevant job sector or participating in internship programmes.
Once the 18-month training period is over, you will receive your Management Assistant: NATED N6 National Diploma.
Management Assistant: NATED N6 National Diploma Logbook
The National N Diploma: Management Assistant: Logbook will serve as your curriculum during your 18-months of training. The Logbook will contain all the tasks you will need to complete.
Using your Logbook, your relevant job experience will be noted, which will be used as proof in your National Diploma application. Some of the tasks that make up your National N Diploma: Management Assistant: Logbook include:
- Meeting preparation
- Arrange venue and catering
- Make travel, car hire and accommodation arrangements
- Assemble and distribute documentation for meeting or event
- Conduct a meeting
- Coordinate and support office services
- Manage the office layout and work routine to facilitate a ‘paperless’ office
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Registration at Bellview Institute of Distance Learning is open all year. You can submit your application via the following methods:
- Fill out our online application form
- Contact one of our course specialists
- Contact our Student Recruitment Office:
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How Do I Study For A Management Assistant: NATED N6 National Diploma?
To begin your NATED Management Assistant course studies, you are required to have either a National Senior Certificate or an Amended Senior Certificate. Then, using your Matric Certificate, you can work towards a National Diploma by:
- Applying for and completing the Management Assistant: NATED N4 National Certificate
- Registering for and completing the Management Assistant: NATED N5 National Certificate
- Registering for and completing the Management Assistant: NATED N6 National Certificate
- Finally, registering for the Management Assistant: NATED N6 National Diploma course, and submitting your Management Assistant: Logbook, which validates your 18-months of work and certifies all of your certificates
When Can I Start Studying Management Assistant: NATED N6 National Diploma?
You can start the Management Assistant: NATED N6 National Diploma course at any time, provided you have all the necessary documents, and meet all course entry requirements. Apply now.
Frequently Asked Questions
To gain a Management Assistant National Diploma, you will need to have a:
- Management Assistant: NATED N4 National Certificate
- Management Assistant: NATED N5 National Certificate
- Management Assistant: NATED N6 National Certificate
The Management Assistant National Diploma course will take 54 months to complete. This includes 36 months of theoretical courses and 18 months of practical training.
The Management Assistant National Diploma course has a total of 180 credits.
The Management Assistant National Diploma is on a NQF level 06.
You will not be able to get your Management Assistant National Diploma without having a Matric Certificate. To start the NATED Management Assistant course, you are required to have either an Amended Senior Certificate or a National Senior Certificate.
The Department of Higher Education and Training awards the N6 National Diploma on behalf of the QCTO.
Yes, the Management Assistant: NATED N6 National Diploma has the following SAQA ID number: 67033.
NATED Qualifications are accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO).
One of the most important skills for an Assistant Manager to have is good communication. You must be able to demonstrate leadership, keep employees informed, and resolve issues in the department.
No, the N4 qualification is on an NQF level 05.
The entry requirements to study a Management Assistant NATED N6 National Diploma course is a Management Assistant NATED N6 National Certificate.
An N6 diploma is a step below a degree. Depending on whether you meet the rest of the requirements set by the university for the course you wish to apply to, you may be able to qualify for a degree with an N6 diploma.
After completing all theoretical course studies, as well as the practical training, it will take a grand total of 54 months to get your National Diploma.
No, you cannot study Management Assistant without a Matric Certificate. Matric is the minimum requirement to start the Management Assistant course.
During your Management Assistant National Diploma course, you will complete practical tasks for a period of 18-months, in accordance with the Management Assistant: Logbook.
You can contact one of Bellview’s course specialists to find out more about the cost of studying the Management Assistant: NATED N6 National Diploma.
The Management Assistant National Diploma course has a total of 180 credits.
The Management Assistant National Diploma course will take place in the working environment. To complete this course, you have to be employed within a relevant sector in Management Assistance.
The Management Assistant course equips you with the relevant qualifications needed to successfully assist managers at all level. Throughout your course, you will gain skills and knowledge on all things pertaining to management assistance, and will enter the workforce with the necessary skills to succeed.
It will take about 3 years to complete your Management Assistant studies.
A Management Assistant earns about R16 000 per month, in South Africa.
With a Management Assistant National N Diploma qualification, you will be able to pursue careers such as:
- Office Manager
- Executive Assistant
- Personal Assistant
- Management Assistant
Management Assistants handle management projects and advanced administrative duties. As a Management Assistant, you will assist in:
- Collecting data and conducting research
- Compiling files
- Ensure procedures and company policies are upheld
- Cooperate with staff members, as well as members outside the department
- Perform as a team leader
If you have obtained the Management Assistant N6 National Diploma, you can explore a number of career paths which include:
- Management Assistant
- Office Manager
- Personal Assistant
Alternatively, you can further your studies by applying for another NATED courses.
The Management Assistant N6 National Diploma is a practical training course. During this course, you will have to use the skills and knowledge you have gained in the N4 – N6 National Certificate courses to complete certain tasks.
The jobs you can do with your Management Assistant Diploma are:
- Personal Assistant
- Management Assistant
- Receptionist
- Secretary
- Data Capturer
If you choose to do the Management Assistant course full-time then it will take 36 months to complete. If you choose to do the course part-time then it will take you 54 month to complete.
The Management Assistant: NATED N6 National Diploma is a practical training course that has no examinations. Instead, you will have to complete practical work experience at a related working environment.
Author: Ashley Roskruge
Editor: Connor Bergsma
Date Published: June 2, 2022
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