Part-time studies (14 weeks)

Monday and Wednesday Evenings (17:30 – 19:30) OR Saturday mornings (08:30 – 12:30)

This programme is ideal for current office administrators wanting to upgrade the skills or for a person wanting to follow a career as an office administrator and office manager.

The following outcomes will be achieved in this programme:

• Understanding the business environment
• Serving the customer and Customer Service
• Dealing with visitors
• Telephone skills
• The information system in the organisation
• Distribution and dispatch of mail
• Managing a diary for yourself and others
• Co-ordinate meetings, minor events and travel arrangements
• Office Supplies and Stock Control
• Written communication
• Financial and banking processes

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Part-time studies (10 weeks)

Saturday mornings (08:30 – 12:30)

The image of a business and the effectiveness of its management can be profoundly enhanced by highly efficient receptionists and personal assistants. This programme is designed to improve the skills of both professions and is ideal for receptionists and personal assistants who wish to improve their proficiency levels and career prospects.

Programme Outline:

• Introduction to the function of a professional receptionist and personal assistant
• Getting to know yourself
• The tools of the trade
• Telephone etiquette
• Your career – producing a professional curriculum vitae
• Assembling and filing reference material
• Introduction to the function of a professional receptionist and personal assistant
• Behaviour and skills needed to be a professional receptionist and personal assistant
• Scheduling appointments
• Written communication
• Some tips about office etiquette
• Practical demonstrations, including faxing, e-mailing, leaving a message on an answering machine, photocopying and binding
• Receiving and screening visitors
• Visiting a call centre
• Good customer relations
• Good working relationships
• Conducting meetings and performing all the relevant tasks that accompany a meeting

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Part-time studies (14 weeks)

Saturday mornings (08:30 – 12:30)

Students accessing this programme will be working in or with project management teams or using a project approach to their business. These projects may be technical projects, business projects, government projects or community development projects. This programme will also be of value to people running their own business, as project management is an integral component of any business system.

The following outcomes will be achieved in this programme:

• Explain fundamentals of project management
• Complete project documentation and implement project administration processes
• Develop a simple schedule to facilitate effective project execution
• Monitor, evaluate and communicate project schedules
• Plan, organise and support project meetings
• Apply a range of project management tools and techniques
• Participate in the estimation and preparation of a cost budget for a project or sub project and monitor and control actual cost against budget

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Part-time studies (16 weeks)

Saturday mornings or Saturday afternoons

This programme is directed at students who are working on project teams or who are project team leaders. It covers team work as well as project planning, risk, quality management, creative action and budgeting.

The following outcomes will be achieved in this programme:

• Define the scope of a project
• Contribute to the management of project risk
• Participate in the estimation and preparation of a cost budget for a project.
• Contribute to the control of actual cost against budget
• Provide assistance in implementing a project
• Identify problems and make suggestions on appropriate corrective actions to improve quality of project work
• Work as a project team member
• Computerised project management (MS Project)

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Part-time studies (22 weeks)

Monday and Wednesday Evenings (17:30 – 19:30) OR Saturday mornings (08:30 – 12:30)

South Africa’s recent economic growth has led to an increased demand for qualified managers and supervisors to take charge of new divisions and branches of established businesses. It has also created opportunities for small businesses, both in the formal and informal sector. This programme is designed to give students a thorough grounding in the essentials of business so that they can competently move up the management ladder or operate their own small business with confidence. Subjects include Marketing, Business Principles and Finance and Money Management.

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Part-time studies (16 weeks)

Saturday mornings (08:30 – 12:30)

The programme is designed to help the aspirant personnel officer meet the demands and challenges of this important function. Greater productivity is becoming increasingly dependent upon improved people performance. Proper selection, induction, training and communication are essential skills for HR personnel. This programme is suitable for newcomers to the field of human resources, as well as those who require knowledge of human resource practices. Subjects include:

The following outcomes will be achieved in this programme:

• Personnel Activities and Functions (including recruitment, selection and induction)
• Training Principles
• Labour Relations

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Part-time studies (12 weeks)

Saturday afternoons (13:00 – 16:00)

This programme is intended for people who collect and deliver stock. The programme includes moving, packing and maintaining stock in a distribution centre/warehouse and maintaining safety and housekeeping standards. Students credited with this programme will be able to accurately count stock in accordance with all organisational procedures.

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Part-time studies (14 weeks)

Saturday mornings (08:30 – 12:30)

The Procurement and Supply programme provides fundamental information on the principles, procedures, techniques and tools used in the field of purchasing and supply management. Current practices are examined, providing learners with up to- date knowledge and skills to operate successfully in various enterprises.

This programme will be invaluable for employees in accounting, marketing, finance, engineering, data processing, research and other disciplines directly concerned with purchasing and supply. It is particularly intended for learners who lack experience in purchasing and supply, for school leavers wishing to enter the profession, and for employees whose experience is limited.

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Part-time studies (2.5 Years)

Monday and Wednesday Evenings (17:30 – 19:30) OR Saturday mornings (08:30 – 12:30)

Programme Subjects:

• Bookkeeping to Trial Balance
• Payroll and Monthly SARS Returns
• Computerised Bookkeeping
• Financial Statements
• Cost and Management Accounting
• Income Tax Returns
• Business Law and Accounting Control
• Business Literacy

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Part-time studies (1.5 Years)

Weekend OR Evening Classes

Students who successfully completed the National Diploma in Technical Financial Accounting (NQF 5) may register for this course.

Programme Subjects:

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Part-time studies (12 weeks)

Monday and Wednesday Evenings (17:30 – 19:30) OR Saturday mornings (08:30 – 12:30)

This skills programme introduces the student to source documents, Value Added Tax (VAT), the rules of double entry, subsidiary journals, the general ledger and trial balance, bookkeeping for the different inventory systems as well as bank and creditors reconciliations. This programme will provide skills for the Accounts Clerk (the individual that processes monthly financial transactions) and the Debtors and Creditors Clerk functions.

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Part-time studies (12 weeks)

Monday and Wednesday Evenings (17:30 – 19:30) OR Saturday mornings (08:30 – 12:30)

This Skills Programme covers basic contract law, insolvency law, estate planning, internal auditing and control, fundamental techniques in finance, as well as computer auditing.

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Part-time studies (12 weeks)

Monday and Wednesday Evenings (17:30 – 19:30) OR Saturday mornings (08:30 – 12:30)

In this skills programme, students are introduced to the accounting for a manufacturing concern, break even analysis, cost-volume-profit analysis, budgeting, standard costing, financial management and business ethics.

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Part-time studies (12 weeks)

Monday and Wednesday Evenings (17:30 – 19:30) OR Saturday mornings (08:30 – 12:30)

This skills programme provides skills for depreciable asset disposal, year-end adjustments, preparation and analysis of financial statements of sole proprietorships, partnerships, close corporations and companies. It also includes a comprehensive study of cash flow statements.

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Part-time studies (15 weeks)

Monday and Wednesday Evenings (17:30 – 19:30) OR Saturday mornings (08:30 – 12:30)

This skills programme involves a thorough study of taxation. Students will be able to compute taxable income and tax payable for individuals and businesses, submit tax returns, acquire a working knowledge of estate duty and provide taxation planning advice to clients.

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Part-time studies (9 weeks)

Monday and Wednesday Evenings (17:30 – 19:30) OR Saturday mornings (08:30 – 12:30)

Full-time studies (1 week)

Monday - Friday (09:00 - 16:00)

Programme Outcomes:

• Record income and receipts
• Record business financial transactions
• Demonstrate an understanding of basic accounting principles
• Prepare Ledger Balances and an initial Trial Balance

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Part-time studies (10 weeks)

Monday and Wednesday Evenings (17:30 – 19:30) OR Saturday mornings (08:30 – 12:30)

This skills programme will introduce students to payroll and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act as well as basic business ethics.

Students will be able to complete the payroll function from the bookkeeping perspective and be able to complete the SARS payroll returns (EMP 201, IRP 5, IT3a, IRP 501). Students will also learn how to complete the VAT 201 return.

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Part-time studies (8 weeks)

Monday and Wednesday Evenings (17:30 – 19:30) OR Saturday mornings (08:30 – 12:30)

Full-time studies (1 week)

Monday - Friday (09:00 - 16:00)

This short programme is designed for students who have little or no computer literacy. Upon successful completion of this programme a student will have a solid foundation, understand computer components and their functions as well as have knowledge of the Microsoft Office environment.

You will spend the entire duration of the course at your own computer and receive expert and personal attention from Damelin’s highly skilled facilitators. In addition, you will learn MS Windows and become acquainted with the basics of MS Word and MS Excel applications.

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Part-time studies (12 weeks)

Monday and Wednesday Evenings (17:30 – 19:30) OR Saturday mornings (08:30 – 12:30)

Full-time studies (2 week)

Monday - Friday (09:00 - 16:00)

This practical course is designed for students with basic computer knowledge wanting to take their skills to the next level. Students will spend the entire duration of the course at their own designated computer and received expert and personal attention from Damelin’s highly skilled facilitators.

Subjects include:

• Word Processing (MS Word)
• Spreadsheet (MS Excel)
• Databases (MS Access)
• Presentation Development (MS PowerPoint)
• Using Electronic Mail / Internet

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This course is done in preparation of the international external CompTIA exam

Part-time studies (16 weeks)

Saturday mornings (08:30 – 12:30)

The programme in IT Principles (A+) is designed for students who would like to become involved in the technical side of computers. This programme exposes students to a practical environment and on successful completion students will have the opportunity to gain employment as entry level technicians.

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This course is done in preparation of the international external CompTIA exam

Part-time studies (16 weeks)

Saturday afternoons (13:00 - 16:00)

This programme is designed for students who would enjoy the networking environment. This programme will expose students to networking, troubleshooting and implementation of networks. It is the aim of this programme to prepare students for external examinations (optional) through tuition, practice, formative and summative assessment.

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Part-time studies (12 weeks)

Monday and Wednesday Evenings (17:30 – 19:30)

This practical programme will equip students with fundamental skills required for an entry level position in the field of graphic design.

Students will be exposed to various design programmes and principles.

Software Packages taught as part of this course:

• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• CorelDraw
• InDesign

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Part-time studies (12 weeks)

Saturday mornings (08:30 – 12:30)

“I think a photography class should be a requirement in all educational programs because it makes you see the world rather than just look at it.” ~Author Unknown

Damelin is the perfect environment to develop your artistic flair. You will get expert training in processes and techniques. This introductory hobby course is ideal for those with an interest in photography as well as those considering photography as a career.

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Part-time studies (13 weeks)

Monday and Wednesday Evenings (17:30 – 19:30)

In 1994, South Africa hosted an event that saw the largest gathering of Heads of States since the funeral of J.F. Kennedy. The success of President Nelson Mandela’s Inauguration ceremony, an event that was put together in a mere 8 weeks, has put South Africa firmly on the map as an event destination. The Soccer World Cup hosted in South Africa in 2010, was another defining moment for South Africa. This has increased the demand for professionals in the areas of conference, exhibition and event management.

The Damelin Short Programme in Conference, Exhibition and Event Management provides an introduction to this diverse industry and is designed to give the students with no previous industry experience an overview of the scope and multi-dimensional nature of the event management industry. The programme is also well suited to those that are already employed in the industry and need to further their knowledge and skills.

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Part-time studies (12 weeks)

Monday and Wednesday Evenings (17:30 – 19:30) OR Saturday mornings (08:30 – 12:30)

The success of almost any business depends largely on the effectiveness of its marketing and sales team. The Damelin programme in Sales and Marketing Management recognises the vital importance of this function and has been designed to give a broad understanding of marketing. It introduces students to all the essential topics in marketing and also takes modern trends and electronic marketing into account. At the same time, students acquire selling skills and techniques essential to career success.

The programme is designed for people who are new to sales and marketing or who want to understand the impact of marketing on every part of the business.

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