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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

National Higher Certificate: Administrative Management: Financial 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
1161  National Higher Certificate: Administrative Management: Financial 
ORIGINATOR
Committee of Technikon Principals 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
National Higher Certificate  Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies  Office Administration 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  240  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 SAQA 9900/00  2003-07-01  2006-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2007-06-30   2010-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The qualified learner will have the competence to design, implement, maintain and improve administrative systems efficiently in a financial administrative environment. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Certificate: Administrative Management (Financial)
  • FET certificate at level 4
  • Language proficiency in English on NQF level 4

  • Accounting proficiency at NQF level 5 or relevant experience in accounting 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    The qualification will be awarded to a learner who has provided evidence to the satisfaction of the assessors that the stated competence of the qualification, as detailed in the specified outcomes, has been achieved, either through education and training in a single provider's learning programme or through experience that complies with the stated specified outcomes. 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Manage information in an enterprise.

    2. Apply communication principles to a variety of communication activities and contexts and demonstrates appropriate verbal and written communication skills.

    3. Implement and maintain accounting systems in compliance with basic principles.

    4. Logically process financial data with a view to assess and plan the financial position of a business.

    5. Develop an understanding of the human resources management function.

    Specific outcomes:

    1. Gather and process data(C) (F) (7 credits) (NQF 5)
    Store and retrieve information(C) (F) (8 credits) (NQF 5)
    Distribute information(C) (F) (6 credits) (NQF 5)
    Use manual and automated systems in managing information(C) (F) (3 credits) (NQF 5)
    Plan and conduct meetings according to meeting procedures(C) (F) (6 credits) (NQF 5)


    2. Read, comprehend and write professional documents, correspondence and reports that deal appropriately with a variety of communication activities(C) (7 credits) (NQF 5)
    Demonstrate the communication skills required to develop and maintain effective interpersonal business relationships, to manage or participate in meetings or participate in small group discussions(C) (8 credits) (NQF 5)


    3 Prepare financial statements according to GAAP for the different business entities and sectors (C) (10 credits) (NQF 5)
    Analyse and interpret financial statements at a basic level(C) (10 credits) (NQF 5)
    Record transactions relating to branch accounts (C) (5 credits) (NQF 5)

    4. Use sorted documents to record transactions on a daily basis(C) (F) (5 credits) (NQF 5)
    Balance accounts to compile a trial balance (C) (F) (5 credits) (NQF 5)
    Do basic financial analysis and planning of a business(C) (F) (7 credits) (NQF 5)
    Assess and manage working capital(C) (F) (8 credits) (NQF 5)

    5. Assist in applying basic human resource planning and maintenance principles (C) (15 credits) (NQF 5)
    Apply the skills for influencing interpersonal behaviour and organisational performance(C) (10 credits) (NQF


    Critical outcomes:

    The following critical cross-field outcomes have been covered by the specific outcomes:
  • Identify and solve problems related to information systems
  • Work effectively with others as a member of the administrative function
  • Organise and manage oneself and one's activities to fulfil one's specific role in the administrative function of an entity
  • Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information to design information systems
  • Communicate effectively to ensure the best possible service to the other organisational functions
    Use science and technology critically to ensure the health of administrative staff
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the dynamics between the different organisational functions as a set of related systems. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1.

    Relevant data are correctly gathered
    Data are processed efficiently

    Data are stored accurately
    Relevant information are accurately retrieved

    Information are accurately and timeously distributed
    Manage information efficiently by correctly identifying appropriate methods to apply
    A meeting must be planned and conducted effectively according to meeting procedures


    2.
    Professional documents, correspondence and reports must be read, comprehended and written effectively
    The communication skills required to develop and maintain effective interpersonal business relationships must be demonstrated


    3.
    Financial statements are prepared for the different entities and sectors
    Financial statements are analysed and interpreted at a basic level
    Transactions relating to branch accounts are correctly recorded


    4.
    Correctly record transactions on a daily basis
    Balance accounts to correctly compile a trial balance
    The entity's finances are correctly assessed and planned
    The entity's working capital position is correctly assessed


    5.
    Effective assistance is given with the application of basic human resource planning and maintenance principles
    The skills for influencing interpersonal behaviour and organisational performance are efficiently applied

    Integrated assessment:

    An application of the following stipulated forms of assessment to be varying degree according to the existing SERTEC requirements:
  • Written examination of mastery of the critical/academic component of learning
  • Assignments
  • Selected case studies as simulations 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    National Diploma: Administrative Management (Financial)

    National Diploma: Administrative Management (General)

    National Certificate: Commercial Practice 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • SERTEC
  • Advisory Committee 
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    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Experience:
    Related experience in an administrative business environment

    Qualifications:
    At least two levels higher in the relevant field 

    NOTES 
    While South Africa still had Technikons, all of their qualifications were registered under the Committee of Technikon Principals. After the Technikons became Universities of Technology or merged with Universities, the qualifications were registered under each of these institutions, and the CTP qualifications fell away (hence the end date of 2006, above). Where relevant, replacement information is
    shown in the table above. 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    NONE 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.