Higher Certificate in Accounting
Part-Time
24 MONTHS PART TIME I SAQA IDENTITY NUMBER: 117979 NQF LEVEL: 5 I CREDITS: 120
This dual-purpose Higher Certificate in Accounting introduces fundamental accounting and business management concepts, including business literacy, payroll, and SARS returns. It’s also a pathway to degree studies in accounting or related fields, making it ideal for those interested in finance careers. After completion, you’ll possess entry level working knowledge of accounting, management accounting, Payroll and SARS returns, business management and financial literacy. This qualification is ideally suited to prepare you for roles such as Junior Accountant, Payroll Officer, Accounts Administrator, or Bookkeeper.
Who should enrol?
- Have a keen interest in accounting, tax, and payroll functions within business.
- Enjoy working with numbers and calculations.
- Aspire to roles in administration and business with a focus on finance,
- Are entrepreneurs seeking to enhance business operations.
- Have work experience and want to back it up with current knowledge.
- Are individuals that aspire to complete a degree/diploma, needing a foundational qualification.
Admission requirements
- NSC (National Senior Certificate) (Gr 12) or equivalent with admission to Higher Certificate studies.
- A person aged 23 or older with work experience in this field of study may also qualify for admission.
Skills you will have after completing this programme
- Basic finance and accounting skills
- Commercial insight
- Communication, time management and problem-solving skills
Career opportunities
- Junior Accountant
- Payroll officer
- Accounts Administrator
- Bookkeeper
Delivery method
This qualification will be taught through online classes twice a week, and face-to-face classes on one Saturday a month at the closest campus. Significant material and support are available on the learning management system (MyNGI) where the recordings of classes will also be made available
Curriculum
Semester 1
- Business Literacy
- Accounting A
Semester 2
- Business Management
- Accounting B
Semester 1
- Management Accounting A
- Payroll and SARS Returns A
Semester 4
- Management Accounting B
- Payroll and SARS returns B
NewBridge Graduate Institute reserves the right to make changes to the curriculum and/or admission requirements. Fees are available from the campuses, and you will have access to an additional costs list detailing the cost of textbooks or additional material. Once registered you can buy your books from our supplier (Wizebooks) at the excellent prices they are able to offer.