Courses required to become an Executive Assistant in South Africa

Poster listing courses to become an Executive Assistant in South Africa, offered at Boston City Campus, Brooklyn City College and IIE MSA, with a link to studies.mycourses.co.za

This site currently lists 6 courses across 5 South African institutions (1 public university and 4 private institutions) that lead to becoming an Executive Assistant: 2 Diplomas, 1 NATED Certificate (N4-N6), 1 Certificate and 2 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 Business & Management course category.

Where to study to become an Executive Assistant in South Africa

The 1 public university and 4 private institutions listed below each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as an Executive Assistant. 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 Executive Assistants (1)

One option here: the Diploma in Administrative Management at WSU. See its exact admission requirements in the course list below.

Private Colleges that Offer Courses for Executive Assistants (4)

5 courses across 4 private colleges lead toward a career as an Executive Assistant, including the Diploma in Office Administration & Management and National N Diploma: Management Assistant (Office Administration). Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Available courses to study towards becoming an Executive Assistant

6 courses

Universities (1)

Walter Sisulu University logoAPS 21+

Private Colleges (5)

Brooklyn City College logo

National N Diploma: Management Assistant (Office Administration)

BCC · NATED Certificate (N4-N6) · 18 months theory plus 18 months experiential training, N4 to N6
See requirements
Brooklyn City College logoSee requirements
IIE MSA logo

IIE Higher Certificate in Business Principles and Practice

IIE MSA · Higher Certificate · 1 year full-time (contact); also offered online
See requirements
Varsity College logo

IIE Higher Certificate in Business Principles and Practice

Varsity College · Higher Certificate · 1 year full-time (contact); 1 year, 18 months or 2 years online
See requirements