Courses required to become an Accounts Clerk in South Africa

This site currently lists 111 courses across 59 South African institutions (6 public universities, 3 private institutions and 50 TVET colleges) that lead to becoming an Accounts Clerk: 50 NATED Certificate (N4-N6)s, 50 National Certificate (Vocational)s, 6 Diplomas and 5 Higher Certificates. Entry requirements, subject choices and admission scores differ by institution and by qualification type, so it is worth comparing more than one route below before deciding where to apply. This career falls under our Accounting & Finance course category.

Where to study to become an Accounts Clerk in South Africa

The 6 public universities, 3 private institutions and 50 TVET colleges listed below each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as an Accounts Clerk. Admission requirements differ by institution, so check the Grade 12 subjects and admission score on each course page before applying.

Universities that Offer Courses for Accounts Clerks (6)

8 courses across 6 universities lead toward a career as an Accounts Clerk, including the Diploma in Accounting and Diploma in Accounting (4 Year Foundation Programme). Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Private Colleges that Offer Courses for Accounts Clerks (3)

3 courses across 3 private colleges lead toward a career as an Accounts Clerk, including the Diploma in Financial Accounting and Higher Certificate in Accounting. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

TVET Colleges that Offer Courses for Accounts Clerks (50)

100 courses across 50 tvet colleges lead toward a career as an Accounts Clerk, including the Financial Management (NATED N4-N6) and National Certificate (Vocational): Finance, Economics and Accounting. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Available courses to study towards becoming an Accounts Clerk

111 courses

Universities (8)

Durban University of Technology logo

Diploma in Accounting

DUT · Diploma · 3 years
See requirements
Durban University of Technology logoSee requirements
Nelson Mandela University logo

Higher Certificate in Accountancy

NMU · Higher Certificate · 1 year
See requirements
Tshwane University of Technology logo

HCert (Accounting)

TUT · Higher Certificate · 1 year
22 (with Mathematics or Tec…
University of Zululand logo

Higher Certificate (Accountancy)

UNIZULU · Higher Certificate · 1 year
22 points
Vaal University of Technology logoAPS 20+
Walter Sisulu University logo

Diploma in Accountancy

WSU · Diploma · 3 years
APS 21+
Walter Sisulu University logoAPS 21+

Private Colleges (3)

Boston City Campus logoSee requirements
MANCOSA logo

Higher Certificate in Accounting

MANCOSA · Higher Certificate · 1 year
See requirements
Regent Business School logoSee requirements

TVET Colleges (100)

Boland TVET College logo

Financial Management (NATED N4-N6)

Boland TVET College · NATED Certificate (N4-N6) · 18 months of N4-N6 study (one level per semester), plus 18-24 months of relevant workplace experience to qualify for the National N Diploma
See requirements
Boland TVET College logo

National Certificate (Vocational): Finance, Economics and Accounting

Boland TVET College · National Certificate (Vocational) · 3 years (NQF 2 to NQF 4, one level per year)
See requirements
Buffalo City TVET College logo

Financial Management (NATED N4-N6)

Buffalo City TVET College · NATED Certificate (N4-N6) · 18 months of N4-N6 study (one level per semester), plus 18-24 months of relevant workplace experience to qualify for the National N Diploma
See requirements
Buffalo City TVET College logo

National Certificate (Vocational): Finance, Economics and Accounting

Buffalo City TVET College · National Certificate (Vocational) · 3 years (NQF 2 to NQF 4, one level per year)
See requirements
Capricorn TVET College logo

Financial Management (NATED N4-N6)

Capricorn TVET College · NATED Certificate (N4-N6) · 18 months of N4-N6 study (one level per semester), plus 18-24 months of relevant workplace experience to qualify for the National N Diploma
See requirements
Capricorn TVET College logo

National Certificate (Vocational): Finance, Economics and Accounting

Capricorn TVET College · National Certificate (Vocational) · 3 years (NQF 2 to NQF 4, one level per year)
See requirements
Central Johannesburg TVET College logo

Financial Management (NATED N4-N6)

Central Johannesburg TVET College · NATED Certificate (N4-N6) · 18 months of N4-N6 study (one level per semester), plus 18-24 months of relevant workplace experience to qualify for the National N Diploma
See requirements
Central Johannesburg TVET College logo

National Certificate (Vocational): Finance, Economics and Accounting

Central Johannesburg TVET College · National Certificate (Vocational) · 3 years (NQF 2 to NQF 4, one level per year)
See requirements
Coastal KZN TVET College logo

Financial Management (NATED N4-N6)

Coastal KZN TVET College · NATED Certificate (N4-N6) · 18 months of N4-N6 study (one level per semester), plus 18-24 months of relevant workplace experience to qualify for the National N Diploma
See requirements
Coastal KZN TVET College logo

National Certificate (Vocational): Finance, Economics and Accounting

Coastal KZN TVET College · National Certificate (Vocational) · 3 years (NQF 2 to NQF 4, one level per year)
See requirements