Courses required to become a Bookkeeper in South Africa

Poster listing courses to become a Bookkeeper in South Africa, offered at Boland TVET College, Boston City Campus and Buffalo City TVET College, with a link to studies.mycourses.co.za

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.

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.

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.

Available courses to study towards becoming a Bookkeeper

123 courses

Universities (17)

University of South Africa logo

Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Accounting

UNISA · Postgraduate Diploma · 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time, studied via distance learning
Unisa Admission Score (AS) …
University of the Free State logo

BCom (Accounting)

UFS · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
AP 28
University of the Western Cape logo30 UWC Points
University of Venda logo

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting

Univen · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
NSC 32
University of Zululand logo

Higher Certificate (Accountancy)

UNIZULU · Higher Certificate · 1 year
22 points
Walter Sisulu University logo

Diploma in Accountancy

WSU · Diploma · 3 years
APS 21+

Private Colleges (6)

Boston City Campus logoSee requirements
MANCOSA logo

Higher Certificate in Accounting

MANCOSA · Higher Certificate · 1 year
See requirements
MANCOSA logo

Higher Certificate in Tax Administration

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

TVET Colleges (100)

Goldfields TVET College logo

Financial Management (NATED N4-N6)

Goldfields 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
Goldfields TVET College logo

National Certificate (Vocational): Finance, Economics and Accounting

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

Financial Management (NATED N4-N6)

Ikhala 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
Ikhala TVET College logo

National Certificate (Vocational): Finance, Economics and Accounting

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

Financial Management (NATED N4-N6)

Ingwe 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
Ingwe TVET College logo

National Certificate (Vocational): Finance, Economics and Accounting

Ingwe TVET College · National Certificate (Vocational) · 3 years (NQF 2 to NQF 4, one level per year)
See requirements
King Hintsa TVET College logo

Financial Management (NATED N4-N6)

King Hintsa 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
King Hintsa TVET College logo

National Certificate (Vocational): Finance, Economics and Accounting

King Hintsa TVET College · National Certificate (Vocational) · 3 years (NQF 2 to NQF 4, one level per year)
See requirements
King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College logo

Financial Management (NATED N4-N6)

King Sabata Dalindyebo 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
King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College logo

National Certificate (Vocational): Finance, Economics and Accounting

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