Develop workplace-ready HR skills with College SA’s QCTO quality-assured occupational qualifications, whether you are starting out as an HR administrator or building towards broader HR responsibilities.
Enrolments now open: June to September 2026.
Choose from our available HR qualifications
Higher Occupational Certificate: Human Resource Management Administrator | NQF Level 5
Start here if you want to build a strong foundation in HR administration and operational support. Develop skills in recruitment support, employee onboarding, HR records administration, payroll-related administration, training administration, and HR compliance.| Entry requirements: | Matric/Grade 12 certificate (NSC) or NQF Level 4 equivalent. |
| Language requirements: | Comfortable reading, writing, and speaking English at Grade 12 level. |
| Study mode: | Live online classes, with access to online learning resources and support. |
| Course duration: | 15 months |
| Workplace requirements: | Minimum of 360 hours of compulsory, related, workplace experience. |
| Quality assured by: | Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) |
| Assessment quality partner: | Services SETA |
| Registration open: | June to September 2026 |
| Price: | R1 380.77 per month (over 12 months) |
Advanced Occupational Certificate: Human Resource Management Officer | NQF Level 6
Build towards broader HR responsibilities. Develop skills in recruitment and selection, performance management, employee relations, workforce planning, learning and development initiatives, and the implementation of HR policies, procedures and compliance processes.| Entry requirements: | HR-related qualification at NQF Level 5 or equivalent. |
| Language requirements: | Comfortable reading, writing, and speaking English at Grade 12 level. |
| Study mode: | Live online classes, with access to online learning resources and support. |
| Course duration: | 22 months |
| Workplace requirements: | Minimum of 360 hours of compulsory workplace experience. |
| Quality assured by: | Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) |
| Assessment quality partner: | Services SETA |
| Registration open: | June to September 2026 |
| Price: | R1246.44 per month (over 15 months) |
Why choose College SA?
Study with structure, support and practical learning through College SA’s School of Human Resources.
Support for students
Both programmes include:
- Live online classes.
- Online learning resources and assessment.
- Guidance by qualified lecturers.
- Structured academic support during standard weekday business hours.
- Printed study material.
To participate in live online classes, students need access to a suitable device and a stable internet connection. View the minimum device specifications here.
Assessment approach
Students complete their learning, assessments and workplace experience components before moving to the final external assessment, conducted at a QCTO-accredited assessment centre.
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