Professional Development
Administration and Secretarial Management Courses in South Africa
Certification-driven training across Finance, Leadership, Operations, and more — in classrooms in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Pretoria, live online, or in-house anywhere in South Africa.
Professional Skills for Administrators and Secretaries Training
Key Skills You'll Learn
- Draft clear, professional business letters, memos, and reports
- Take accurate, well-structured minutes under time pressure
Vision Reach Global
From $1,500 · KSh 115,000
Project Management for Public Sector Training
Key Skills You'll Learn
- Apply the project management lifecycle within a public sector context
- Plan projects that comply with public procurement regulations
Vision Reach Global
From $1,500 · KSh 115,000
Public Administration Fundamentals Training
Key Skills You'll Learn
- Explain the structure and functions of national and county government
- Describe how public policy translates into implementation
Vision Reach Global
From $1,500 · KSh 115,000
Public Finance Management Training
Key Skills You'll Learn
- Apply the public budget cycle from planning to execution
- Prepare budgets that comply with statutory PFM requirements
Vision Reach Global
From $1,500 · KSh 115,000
Public Leadership Training
Key Skills You'll Learn
- Articulate a vision for public value within their institution
- Navigate political relationships while maintaining ethical integrity
Vision Reach Global
From $1,500 · KSh 115,000
Risk Management for Business Writing & Minute Taking Training Course
Key Skills You'll Learn
- Identify legal, reputational and operational risks in emails, letters and reports.
- Write clear, accurate and neutral documents that cannot easily be misread.
Vision Reach Global
From $1,500 · KSh 115,000
Stakeholder Engagement and Public Participation Training
Key Skills You'll Learn
- Map stakeholders and their interests for a given decision
- Design public participation processes that meet legal requirements
Vision Reach Global
From $1,500 · KSh 115,000
Strategic Partnerships and Collaboration Training
Key Skills You'll Learn
- Identify and assess potential strategic partners
- Structure partnership agreements including MOUs and joint frameworks
Vision Reach Global
From $1,500 · KSh 115,000
Strategic Planning for Public Services Training
Key Skills You'll Learn
- Conduct a situational analysis using SWOT and PESTEL frameworks
- Align institutional strategic objectives to national development priorities
Vision Reach Global
From $1,500 · KSh 115,000
Strategy and Innovation in Business Writing & Minute Taking Training Course
Key Skills You'll Learn
- Define the purpose, audience and key message of a document before drafting.
- Structure emails, reports, proposals and briefing notes for quick decision-making.
Vision Reach Global
From $1,500 · KSh 115,000
The Modern Executive Assistant Training
Key Skills You'll Learn
- Manage complex executive diaries and high-stakes scheduling conflicts
- Coordinate senior-level and international travel arrangements
Vision Reach Global
From $1,500 · KSh 115,000
The Support Staff and Administrative Assistant Training
Key Skills You'll Learn
- Draft professional correspondence and routine business documents
- Organise filing and records systems accurately and consistently
Vision Reach Global
From $1,500 · KSh 115,000
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Administration and Secretarial Management training by city
The same Administration and Secretarial Management courses run in each of these cities as Monday-to-Friday cohorts. Compare five-day fees and next start dates.
JohannesburgSouth Africa · next start Nov 2, 20265 days fromUSD 3,400Administration and Secretarial Management in Johannesburg- PretoriaSouth Africa · next start Nov 2, 20265 days fromUSD 3,200Administration and Secretarial Management in Pretoria
- Cape TownSouth Africa · next start Oct 26, 20265 days fromUSD 3,600Administration and Secretarial Management in Cape Town
DodomaTanzania · next start Oct 26, 20265 days fromUSD 1,800Administration and Secretarial Management in Dodoma- Dar es SalaamTanzania · next start Oct 26, 20265 days fromUSD 2,000Administration and Secretarial Management in Dar es Salaam
- ZanzibarTanzania · next start Nov 16, 20265 days fromUSD 2,600Administration and Secretarial Management in Zanzibar
- Live OnlineFrom anywhere5 days fromUSD 800Live online Administration and Secretarial Management
How booking works
From enquiry to certificate in four steps
What happens between choosing a course and holding the certificate, and the terms that apply at each step.
- Step 1
Pick a course and a start date
Most courses run for five or ten days, Monday to Friday. Classroom cohorts start on a Monday every four weeks in each city; online cohorts are dated per course.
Open the training calendar - Step 2
Register yourself or a team
Register online as an individual or for colleagues. 3 or more people from one organisation on the same course get at least 5% off.
Compare training formats - Step 3
Pay a week before the start
Pay in full at least one week before the course begins, by bank transfer, invoice or an approved electronic payment. Cancel five or more days before the start for a full refund.
Read the refund policy - Step 4
Attend and get certified
Complete the course, including attendance and assessments, to receive a CPD-recognised certificate you can log towards your professional development.
About our CPD accreditation
What Our Clients Say
VRG brings strategic discipline to complex organizational challenges. Their approach is structured, data-driven, and outcome-focused.
Levis Wabwire
Managing Director
They facilitated our strategy review, we improved departmental KPI alignment by 35% and reduced operational bottlenecks significantly.
David Oketch
Strategy Lead
Employee engagement scores increased following the leadership training program. The difference in accountability culture is evident.
Wendy Albright
Program Manager
Frequently Asked Questions
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Courses are delivered as Classroom Training, Virtual/Online Training, or In-House Training built around your organization's schedule. See the Training Formats page for details, or filter the course catalogue by format.