Higher Certificate in Human Resource Management

This programme facilitates the learning of the knowledge and skills required by people who are capable of applying to systems supporting human resource management practices.

WHY study towards a Higher Certificate in Human Resource Management?

The Higher Certificate in Human Resource Management has been developed to facilitate the learning of the knowledge and skills required in supporting human resource management practices. For economies to continue to grow and to remain globally competitive, it is crucial to increase the supply of competent people with average and middle order capabilities in such sectors in Human Resource Management.

What CAREER PATH's can I choose after completing this QUALIFICATION?

HR Assistant

HR Associate

HR Representative

HR Administrator

Programme STRUCTURE

The programme comprises 6 modules, students attempt three (3) modules per semester.

MODULES

Human Resource Management in Context and Organisational Behaviour
Attracting, Retaining and Maintaining Staff
Human Resource Planning
Employee Health Safety and Welfare
Labour Relations
Employee Training and Development

Define the sphere of human resource management.
Plan, manage and coordinate human resource requirements for an organisation.
Apply human resource principles when selecting and recruiting employees.
Communicate effectively to ensure the development of employees and ensure the maintenance of good working relationships.
Analyse the legislative requirements and the business policies and procedures in the human resources management activities.
Assess problems with employees and take appropriate actions.
Articulate the operations service and performance levels required in the organisation.

ADMISSION requirements

A National Senior Certificate with a minimum Higher Certificate admission or a relevant NQF4 Qualification or Equivalent