The ICB Office Administration programme provides students with the necessary knowledge and practical skills in administration. This programme covers all elements related to smoothly operating an office, making you qualified to assist in many departments.

There is a difference between Office Administration and Business Administration. Business Administrators direct work flow to ensure that the entirety of the company operates effectively. Office Administrators handle the resources for their immediate department, focusing on keeping a single office field operating smoothly. 

Yes, although Office Administration branches off into many different careers, Office Administration is also a career itself. Office Managers essentially ensure that the office environment is operating smoothly and productively.

Aside from doing a course in Office Administration, there are also some other ways to boost your Administrative skills:

• Pursue training and development

• Join industry associations

• Choose a mentor

• Take on new challenges

• Help a nonprofit organisation
• Participate in diverse projects

Office Administration can be broken down into four main aspects:

1. Financial Planning
2. Keeping records
3. Physical Distribution
4. Organisational Logistics

Yes – the ICB is registered to offer accredited courses and qualifications in business. All training providers of ICB courses have to be accredited by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).

In total, the entire ICB Office Administration course takes 36 months to complete.

In order to start your Office Administration journey, you will need a matric certificate (NSC).

Some important things you will learn during your Office Administration course include:

• How to work in an office environment
• How to make administrative operations work smoothly
• How to communicate in a business environment
• Knowledge about Human Resource Management, Bookkeeping, Cost Management, Accounting and Public Relations

The Office Administration National Diploma is on an NQF level 06.

Matric is an NQF level 04 qualification.

ICB training providers are all accredited by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).

Our ICB Office Administration Course consists of 12 subjects.

NATED courses are awarded by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).

There is no one major subject. View the course for more information on the different subjects.

No. The entry requirement to study the ICB Office Administration Course is a Matric Certificate.

As an office administrator your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Submitting reports
• Preparing proposals and presentations
• Managing activities throughout the company
• Tracking, diverting and managing all communications that come into the organisation

The Office Administration Diploma course focuses on gaining practical work experience to prepare you for entering the work force.

The Office Administration: ICB National Certificate is on an NQF level 05.

Office Administrators can earn between R18 500 and R42 200 per month.

The Office Administration: ICB National Certificate has 7 subjects.

Office Administrators perform the administrative duties of an organization. Administrative duties can include setting up appointments and meetings and supervising other administrative staff.

The following subjects will be covered in Office Administration: ICB National Certificate:

• Business and Office Administration
• Bookkeeping to Trial Balance
• Business Literacy
• Marketing Management and Public Relations
• Business Law and Administrative Practice
• Cost and Management Accounting

If you have obtained your Office Administration: ICB National Certificate, you can pursue the following careers:

• Junior Office Administrator
• Receptionist
• Marketing Administrator

The benefits of studying Office Administration include:

• Variety of job opportunities
• The skills you gain are in high demand
• You can work in any industry

Yes, it does. You will have to do the Cost and Management Accounting subject in the Office Administration: ICB National Certificate course.

The types of Administrators include:

• Administrative Officer
• Administrative Director
• Administrative Manager
• Administrative Coordinator

The following colleges offer Office Administration courses in South Africa:

• Bellview Institute of Distance Learning
• Skills Academy
• Matric College
• Ember College

Upon completion of your National Diploma in Office Administration, you can pursue the following careers:

• Office Manager
• Public Relations Manager
• Administrative Manager
• Personal Assistant

Here are some reasons why you should study Office Administration:

• It is a scarce skill qualification
• You will have a higher earning potential
• Increased employment opportunities

A good administrator is someone who is able to balance their workload effectively, by keeping up with the countless demands of the job, being very organized and disciplined.

The skills an Office Administrator needs are:

• Computer skills
• Time management skills
• Communication skills
• Organisational skills
• Strategic planning skills

No, it is not an expensive course. For more information you can contact one of our course specialists.

NSFAS does not fund the courses we offer because we are a private institution. NSFAS only funds courses offered at public institution.

Whether it is finance, mining, legal, film, and/or retail, this position can be extremely demanding, and definitely deserves some recognition. Some might believe that being an office administrator is easy. That is not the case, office administrators work extremely hard.

Office Administration is a course that focuses on teaching students everything they need to know about how to effectively run and manage an office. The course is aimed at the student who would like to obtain a qualification in the administration of the office environment. Students gain practical and theoretical experience in office-based activities.

You can study an office administration course at Bellview Institute Of Distance Learning.

Office administrators’ primary responsibilities may include:

• Providing administrative support to staff
  
• Organizing files
  
• Arranging travel for executives
  
• Performing bookkeeping
  
• Processing payroll

The most important skills to have in this role are:

• Administrative Skills
  
• Computer Skills
  
• Organisational Skills
  
• Team-work Skills

These are the Office Administration courses available:

• Office Administration: ICB National Certificate
  
• Office Administration: ICB Higher Certificate
  
• Office Administration: ICB National Diploma

There are three courses in the Office Administration programme. The course duration for each course level is approximately:

• Office Administration: ICB National Certificate – 24 months
  
• Office Administration: ICB Higher Certificate – 28 months
  
• Office Administration: ICB National Diploma – 36 months

The ICB Office Administration courses are accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) and by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB).

The SAQA IDs for the Office Administration courses are:

• Office Administration: ICB National Certificate – 23618
  
• Office Administration: ICB Higher Certificate – 23619
  
• Office Administration: ICB National Diploma – 35958

You can pursue the following careers:

• Public Relations Manager
  
• Human Resource Manager
  
• Office Manager
  
• Administrative Manager

The Office Administration award is issued by the FASSET and the completion certificate will be issued by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB).

The Office Administration: ICB Higher Certificate course is an NQF level 5 qualification.

The Office Administration: ICB National Certificate course has a total of 120 credits.

The subjects covered in the Office Administration: ICB National Certificate course are:

• Business and Office Administration 1
  
• Bookkeeping to Trial Balance
  
• Business Literacy
  
• Marketing Management and Public Relations
  
• Business Law and Administrative Practice
  
• Cost and Management Accounting

No, there are no ICB past papers available because the curriculum is updated each year.

The Portfolio of Evidence is worth 30% of your final mark.

The subjects covered in the Office Administration: ICB Higher Certificate courses are:

• Business and Office Administration 2
  
• Human Resource Management and Labour Relations
  
• Economics

These are the skills you are going to need as an Office Administrator:

• Communication skills
  
• Interpersonal skills
  
• Organisational skills
  
• Time Management skills
  
• Problem-solving skills
  
• Attention to detail
  
• Team working skills

Having an Office Administration qualification will open doors to a wide variety of job opportunities. You will be able to choose which industry you would like to work in as a result of your wide and in-demand skill set.

These are some of the tasks you are going to do as an Office Administrator:

• Filing
  
• Maintaining calendars
  
• Answering emails and phone calls
  
• Making appointments
  
• Taking messages

Administration is important for ensuring the smooth flow of information and productivity in the office.

To become an office administrator, you can study any one (1) or all of the following ICB courses:

• Office Administration: ICB National Certificate
  
• Office Administration: ICB Higher Certificate
  
• Office Administration: ICB National Diploma