Accounting & Financial Services
Payroll Administrator and Assistant Bookkeeper Short Course
The Payroll Administrator Short Course teaches you how payroll systems work and how employee earnings are calculated. You learn the legislation and processes that shape payroll in South Africa and gain hands-on practice in maintaining accurate payroll and financial records.
The course also develops basic bookkeeping skills, including recording transactions, processing payments and supporting financial operations, preparing you for payroll or finance roles.
This programme is offered by Boston City Campus in the distance mode of education with support provided at Learner Support Centres. Apply to register at any Boston City Campus Learner Support Centre nationwide.
Programme Summary
Programme Name
Payroll Administrator and Assistant Bookkeeper
Programme Type
Short Learning Programme
Entry Requirements
Open Entry
Credits
Non-credit Bearing
Duration
6 Months (full-time) or 1 Year (part-time)
All modules are compulsory and must be passed.
- Introduction to PC*
- Windows*
- Word Processing*
- Spreadsheets*
- General Office Practice*
- Introduction to Business Accounting
- Practical Bookkeeping 1
- Practical Bookkeeping 2
- Computerised Payroll (Sage/Pastel)*
*Formative Assessments are undertaken and the highest grade achieved in Formative Assessment is retained. The final grade is based on the Summative Assessment only. A maximum of one (1) additional supplementary assessment opportunity is provided for the Summative Assessment, which will be charged for.
**Formative Assessments are for practice purposes in order to prepare for the Summative Assessment. The final grade is based on the Summative Assessment only. A supplementary Summative Assessment opportunity is available and will be charged for.
- Ability to operate effectively in the workplace using a number of
- Windows-based end-user applications
- A working knowledge of Sage/Pastel Payroll software
- Process weekly/monthly wages, earnings, deductions in accordance with regulations
- An understanding of the office operational environment
- Ability to record income and receipts
- Ability to make and record payments
- Ability to prepare ledger balances and an initial trial balance
- Ability to maintain financial records and prepare general ledger accounts
- Ability to perform VAT calculations and complete returns
- Ability to record business transactions
OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS PROGRAMME / BOSTON SHORT LEARNING PROGRAMME
A Boston Short Learning Programme Payroll Administrator/Assistant Bookkeeper.