The NATED Management Assistant course focuses on equipping you with all the knowledge and skills needed in both the public and private sector of a business. During your studies, you will learn both the theoretical and practical aspects of Management Assistance.

The NATED Management Assistant course will take a total of 36 months to complete, with each theoretical course being 6 to 12 months long. Once all your theoretical studies are completed, you will have the option of completing the Management Assistant National Diploma course, which will take an additional 18 months to complete.

If you are working towards your Management Assistant: NATED N6 National Diploma (NQF level 6), you will need an additional 18 months of practical work (6 months per course). This adds up to a total of 64 months.

No, you cannot study the NATED Management Assistant course without a Matric Certificate. To begin your NATED Management Assistant studies, you will need to have either an Amended Senior Certificate or a National Senior Certificate.

If you do not have a Matric Certificate, and would like to get one, Bellview offers Matric Programmes that will aid in getting your Matric Certificate, or improving on the results you obtained in your final exams.

To become a Management Assistant, you will need to have the following skills:

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Marketing skills
• Planning skills
• Problem-solving skills

 N4 to N6 are terms used to represent the three years that make the theoretical learning portion when completing a National N Diploma.

The course focuses on providing students with the skills and knowledge that are needed in the private or public sector.

NATED Certificates and Diplomas are awarded by the Department of Higher Education (DHET).

Management Assistance is a great course to complete if you are good at administrative work and helping people schedule their time.

You will need a Matric certificate to register for the N4 Management Assistant Course at Bellview Institution of Distance Learning.

To qualify for an assistant manager you will usually need at least one years worth of experience in that specific field and also one to three years worth of experience in some kind of leadership role.

Management Assistants do a lot of administrative work. Daily tasks of Management Assistants include:

• Collecting and compiling data
• Doing research
• Arranging and coordinating management projects

No, you cannot start the Management Assistant course without a Matric Certificate. The Management Assistant: N4 NATED National Certificate can only be started once you have obtained your Matric qualification.

The average monthly salary for a Management Assistant is between R16 400 and R25 100.

The Management Assistant Diploma course takes you 54 months to complete. The N4, N5, and N6 National Certificate Management Assistant courses will take you 36 months to complete, while the N6 National Diploma course will take 18 months to complete.

The following management courses are in demand:

• Marketing Management
• Financial Management
• Human Resource Management
• Logistics Management
• Supply Chain Management

Job management or project management is the process of managing all activities within a job. This can include the strategic analysis of a team to ensure that work is done effectively. Job management ensures that the work ethic is improved in employees.

Management levels refer to the differences in roles and responsibilities in a company. Management levels can include:

• Top-level management
• Mid-level management
• First-line management

The different levels define the chain of command.

A Management Assistant course provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to be able to manage an office environment and assist management in completing tasks.

No, it is not. An Assistant Manager position is a level below the Manager position.

Management Assistants can work in many industries including factories, retail stores, and corporate settings.

No, you cannot. There is no correlation between National Certificates and university entry requirements.

Upon completion of the N6 Management Assistant course, you can apply for the Management Assistant N6 National Diploma course, or you can enter the workplace.

Some duties of a Management Assistant include:

• Manage administrative staff
• Recruit and train office support staff
• Compile documents for reports and meetings
• Plan and organise all outings and events of an organisation

The Management Assistant Diploma has a total of 360 credits. Each Management Assistant National Certificate has 60 credits and the Management Assistant National Diploma has 180 credits.

A good assistant is a proactive thinker, they are able to communicate well with others and can handle any and all duties assigned to them.

Management Assistants need to:

• Be hardworking
• Have a good attitude
• Be organised
• Have great communication skills
• Be tech-savvy

Management Assistants help managers with all the administrative duties like scheduling meetings and keeping files updated.

Yes, it is possible for a Management Assistant to become a Manager if they study a Management course. The experience they gain from being a Management Assistant will help them in their studies.

No, you cannot apply to a university with the Management Assistant NATED N6 National Diploma. There is no correlation between a NATED National Diploma and University entrance

The Management Assistant Course is all about giving you the computer and management skills that will help you to be a great administrative asset to your employer. These skills include:

• Time management
• Scheduling and planning
• Office practice
• Effective and clear communication skills

Students will receive a Certificate of Achievement: N6 Business Management from the DHET upon completion of this course. After completing this course and submitting proof of 18 months of practical experience in a relevant working environment, students will be awarded a National Diploma from the DHET.

Here are some questions you can expect during your interview:

• What is the purpose of an executive manager?
  
• What reports should an assistant write?
  
• How do you decide what responsibilities to delegate?
  
• Do you mind working with objectives?
  
• What is your background in personnel hiring?
  
• What financial statements have you worked on before?

Yes. Management Assistant courses are not difficult to study. Just like anything else, it takes commitment and a willingness to learn.

Yes, our Management Assistant course is accredited by the Quality Council of Trades and Occupations (QCTO) and the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).

Theses are the Management Assistant course subjects:

• Communication
  
• Office Practice
  
• Information Processing
  
• Computer Practice
  
• Public Relations

The Management Assistant courses SAQA ID numbers are:

• Management Assistant N4 National Certificate – 66876
  
• Management Assistant N5 National Certificate – 66956
  
• Management Assistant N6 National Certificate – 67001
  
• Management Assistant N6 National Diploma – 67033

Yes, a Management Assistant can become a Manager if they complete a Management course.

These are the skills a Management Assistant needs:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
  
• Organisational skills
  
• Be tech-savvy
  
• Time Management skills
  
• Be able to multi-task

The Management Assistant external exams will be written at a registered Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) exam venue.

The Management Assistant diploma courses are:

• Management Assistant: NATED N4 National Certificate
  
• Management Assistant: NATED N5 National Certificate
  
• Management Assistant: NATED N6 National Certificate
  
• Management Assistant: NATED N6 National Diploma

The Management Assistant internal exams can be completed from your home. Once you have completed the exams you will need to send it to your tutor via email or post to be graded.

The Management Assistant: NATED N6 National Certificate course has a total of 60 credits.

Once you complete the Management Assistant N5 National Certificate course, you could either register for the Management Assistant N6 National Certificate course or you could apply for an entry level job.

When you complete the Management Assistant N6 National Certificate course, you will be able to apply for the following jobs:

• Personal Assistant
• Administrative Assistant
• Management Assistant
• Office Administrator
• Receptionist

No, the Management Assistant course does not have any subjects. This is a practical course, you will be working as a Management Assistant as a form of training for 18 months.

No, you will not need to have any specific subjects to qualify for the Management Assistant diploma course. All you will need is a Matric certificate (either Amended Senior Certificate or a National Senior Certificate).

The Management Assistant logbook is a book you will receive during the Management Assistant N6 National Diploma course. It consists of a list of tasks you must complete during your training. The tasks you will be covering are based off the theoretical work you did in the Management Assistant N4 – N6 National Certificate courses.

You do not need any specific pass level to qualify for the Management Assistant course. As long as you have a Matric certificate, you can register for the course.

No, they are not. A Management Assistant and a Secretary are not the same. A management Assistant deals with overseeing other employees, making sure the businesses policies are being adhered to. While a secretary mostly deals with administrative work.

To enter the NATED Management Assistant Diploma Programme you will need a National Senior Certificate (NSC) or an Amended Senior Certificate (SC).