Courses required to become a Bookkeeper in South Africa

This site currently lists 123 courses across 67 South African institutions (13 public universities, 4 private institutions and 50 TVET colleges) that lead to becoming a Bookkeeper: 50 NATED Certificate (N4-N6)s, 50 National Certificate (Vocational)s, 9 Diplomas, 6 Higher Certificates, 7 Bachelor's Degrees and 1 Postgraduate Diploma. 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 a Bookkeeper in South Africa

The 13 public universities, 4 private institutions and 50 TVET colleges listed below each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as a Bookkeeper. 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 Bookkeepers (13)

17 courses across 13 universities lead toward a career as a Bookkeeper, including the Diploma in Accountancy and Diploma in Accountancy (Extended). Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

CPUT

DUT

NMU

NWU

TUT

University of Johannesburg

UNISA

UFS

University of the Western Cape

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Private Colleges that Offer Courses for Bookkeepers (4)

6 courses across 4 private colleges lead toward a career as a Bookkeeper, 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.

Boston City Campus

MANCOSA

Regenesys Business School

Regent Business School

TVET Colleges that Offer Courses for Bookkeepers (50)

100 courses across 50 tvet colleges lead toward a career as a Bookkeeper, 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.