Faculty of Finance and Accounting

National Certificate: N4 Financial Management

It is important to share that historic NATED qualifications are being phased out and the last dates of examinations for N4 Financial Management have been published. If you are wanting to go on this learning journey, please enquire with our student advisors to ensure that you can be enrolled in time. If you would like to consider an alternative, you may choose from:


  • Waterfall School of Business Skills Certificate: Bookkeeping
  • Waterfall School of Business Skills Certificate: Payroll and Monthly SARS


PLEASE NOTE: No new enrolments can be accepted for this course due to it being phased out by DHET.


This course introduces you to the fundamental principles of financial management and gives you a solid foundation for pursuing further studies in this direction.



Studying this course may be a good option if:

  • You want to pursue a career in financial accounting.
  • You want to learn how to manage the financial aspects of running your own business.
  • You are already working in finance or administration, and you want to expand your skill set.

Duration of Study

1 Year

Fact Sheet

Course code:

EN4015-04


Accreditation status:

  • Fully accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO)
  • SAQA ID: 66874
  • NQF Level 4
  • 60 Credits


Duration:

12 months


Entry requirements:

Matric with Accounting OR Introductory Accounting N4


Topics covered:

  • Entrepreneur and Business Management N4
  • Management Communication N4
  • Computerised Financial Systems N4
  • Financial Accounting N4


Assessments:

Students are required to complete the following:

  • 1 assignment per topic (subject)
  • 2 internal summative assessments per topic (subject)
  • 1 external exam per topic (subject)


Type of certificate awarded:

  • Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement: N4 Financial Management from the DHET.