Office Administrators can work within the formal and informal commercial sectors, as well as the non-commercial sector.
Office Administration involves managing common office environments, therefore, leadership and communication skills are important. If you find yourself to be a good leader who communicates well, a career in Office Administration might be for you.
Here is a list of institutions that offer courses in Office Administration:
Northlink College
Office Administration at Northlink College is a course 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
Tshwane South TVET College
Once you have completed this course at Tshwane South TVET College, you can enter into a career in reception, book-keeping, office management and more.
University of South Africa (Unisa)
You can study Office Management at the University of South Africa (Unisa).
Since Unisa phased out the ICB courses, they now have a short learning programme in Office Management. You can become an Office Administrator with an Office Management course.
Unisa also offer a Diploma in Administrative Management, a Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Administration, and other qualifications.
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
The objective of the Office Administration course offered at CPUT, is to familiarise students with the office environment and to acquaint them with office technology and to train them in office procedures.
This course examines the attributes and functions of the office worker with the view of preparing the student for the work-place. Students are exposed to the theory of office administration, as well as provided with the opportunity for practical experience.
IIE Rosebank College
The Higher Certificate in Office Administration offered at Rosebank College is an entry-level qualification that is vocational, and industry orientated. If you would like an office job or are looking for a career in office administration, then this qualification is for you.
This business course contains introductory knowledge in the areas of general business administration within an office environment, and will prepare the graduate for a position in the business environment.
IIE Varsity College
Varsity College's Short Learning Programme in Office Administration provides students with tools and techniques that will enable them to communicate efficiently and effectively in a business environment and perform a range of office administration tasks.
Damelin College
This course will equip students to transform work environments and bring about order and clarity, through a Short Learning Programme in Office Administration offered at Damelin College.
Students who complete this qualification could pursue a career as a Senior Office Manager, Receptionist or Office Administrator.
