ICB Foundation Level – National Certificate: Junior Bookkeeping
Start your bookkeeping journey with structured online academic support designed for working and part-time students.
What You’ll Learn
The ICB Foundation Level National Certificate in Junior Bookkeeping equips you with practical bookkeeping and payroll skills needed in modern business environments.
You’ll learn bookkeeping processes, payroll administration, SARS returns, VAT submissions, reconciliations, and financial reporting fundamentals.
Course Modules
Complete the following compulsory modules to achieve your Foundation Level qualification.
Develop the communication and numerical skills needed to operate effectively in business environments.
Learn source documents, double entry principles, subsidiary journals, general ledger functions, reconciliations, and inventory systems.
Understand payroll processing, PAYE/UIF/SDL calculations, VAT returns, and SARS payroll submissions.
Learn bookkeeping using Microsoft Office and Pastel accounting software.
Note: Subject to demand.
Entry Requirements
- Grade 10 or equivalent
- No prior accounting knowledge required
- Must be at least 16 years old
Online Academic Support
EBS provides structured online academic support for ICB students.
- Recorded lectures
- Module pacing guidance
- Lecturer interaction via Google Classroom
- Recorded exam preparation course
- 2 interactive sessions included
- ICB registration fees
- ICB institute fees
- ICB textbooks
These are paid directly to the ICB and are not included in EBS tuition fees.
Private one-on-one sessions with facilitators are available at an additional hourly rate.
Sessions are scheduled directly with your facilitator to suit your availability.
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Possible Career Paths
Bookkeeper
Maintain and manage financial transaction records and accounting systems.
Accounts Clerk
Assist with creditor, debtor, and financial administration functions.
Payroll Clerk
Process salaries, payroll deductions, and statutory payroll compliance.
Accounting Technician
Support accounting systems, budgeting, and financial reporting processes.
About the ICB
The ICB is an independent external examination body for accredited business qualifications in Southern Africa.
As a Quality Assurance Partner for the QCTO, the ICB conducts examinations for registered NQF qualifications.
Accreditation Information
- Status: Accredited Course
- SAQA ID: 58375
- Minimum Credits: 120
- Quality Assurance: FASSET SETA
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