Office Administration Studies

An Office Administrator of an organisation coordinates the work system within a given office or division. Whether it is keeping files and records up to date or marketing a product or service, keeping things organised and structured is the main objective. Office Administrators function at the heart of any company, so it is essential that they carefully plan what outcomes and results are expected from employees in order to ensure functionality and efficiency. They usually lead and manage a group of clerks, so basic human resources skills are also essential. Although the size of a specific organisation determines what tasks an office administrator has to do, the general functions that could possibly fall under this umbrella include the following: overseeing office equipment, stock taking, procuring and budgeting for office supplies, filing documents, compiling progress reports, drafting correspondence for management, scheduling appointments, dealing with office queries, distributing payroll documents, employee orientation, etc.

As you can see, an Office Administrator has quite a diverse job description. If you're interested in working with people and seeing to it that an office, division or department within an organisation runs smoothly, this course is ideal for you. The most basic course would be the National Certificate, and should you want to enrol for a more advanced programme, choose the Higher Certificate. If you already have experience in this field and want to further your education, the Diploma course is right up your alley!