Higher Occupational Certificate: Human Resource Management Administrator

Course fee

Cost: R17 950

Deposit: R1 380.77

Monthly instalments: R1 380.77 x 12

Duration: 12 months

About the course

Course code: C01289
SAQA ID: 121150

Registrations now open: June to September 2026

This is a registered occupational qualification at NQF Level 5, designed to develop occupational competence in Human Resource Management through integrated theoretical, practical and workplace learning.

Upon successful completion of this qualification, graduates may pursue entry-level and administrative positions such as:

• Human Resources Administrator
• HR Assistant
• Recruitment Administrator
• Training and Development Administrator
• Payroll Administration support roles
• Human Resources Clerk
• Employee Relations Administrator
• Talent Acquisition Administrator

Schedule:

Course duration: 15 months

• Students have 14 months to complete the course content and compile the required Portfolio of Evidence (PoE).
• An additional month is allocated for examination registration and final examination preparation.
• The projected date for the final assessment is March 2028, subject to final confirmation by the QCTO.

Admission requirements:

Minimum qualification: Matric/Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.

Language requirement: Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English at Grade 12 level.

Supporting documents:

• Signed application form
• Certified copy of ID
• Certified copy of NQF Level 4 qualification, such as a Matric certificate

For international students:

• Certified copy of passport
• SAQA verification report
• Valid study permit

All applications are subject to approval based on the submission of complete and valid documentation.

Accreditation status:

Course type: Higher Occupational Certificate

Assessment quality partner: Services SETA

Certification: Higher Occupational Certificate: Human Resource Management Administrator, NQF Level 5, SAQA ID: 121150

Quality assurance body: Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO)

Curriculum code: 441601-001-00-00

Credits:

• Knowledge modules: 42 credits
• Practical modules: 42 credits
• Work experience modules: 36 credits
• Total credits: 120

Assessment details:

Examinations:

Final Formal Summative Assessment (FFSA)

• Students must complete the FFSA before they may be registered for the External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA).
• The FFSA is a compulsory internal examination that acts as an entry requirement for the EISA. Students must achieve the minimum pass requirement prescribed by the programme before being admitted to EISA.
• This examination is completed under invigilation via the Invigilator app. It is marked by the lecturer, and feedback is provided to the student.
• Students complete this examination once the workplace experience component has been successfully completed and approved.

External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA)

• The final assessment is an External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA) conducted at a QCTO-accredited assessment centre. The assessment evaluates both theoretical knowledge and practical application of the qualification.
• The EISA is conducted under formal examination conditions and is a closed book examination.
• The examination consists of two papers written on consecutive days.

To be eligible for the EISA, students must:

• Successfully complete all the required knowledge and practical modules.
• Provide evidence of completed workplace experience requirements.
• Successfully complete the internal FFSA requirement.

What to expect:

Learning material

Printed study material is provided in a single dispatch/delivery.

Students will complete the following assessments online:

• Formative Assessments
• Summative Assessments
• Practical Modules
• Work Experience Module: Statement of Workplace Logbook

Mode of delivery

• Compulsory live online classes facilitated by a lecturer.
• Access to an online learning platform (Moodle) with structured academic support.
• Access credentials are provided upon registration.

Class schedule and support

• Classes take place three times per week.
• Classes are mainly presented in the evening, with one live Saturday-morning session to support students with weekday commitments.
• The detailed timetable, including class days and times, is shared during student orientation.
• Students should plan for approximately 17 hours of additional study per week, depending on prior knowledge and assessment workload.
• Students need access to a suitable device and a stable internet connection to attend online classes and use online support. View minimum device specifications here.

Workplace requirement

Students must complete the compulsory workplace experience component as part of this programme. This includes a minimum of 360 hours of relevant workplace experience.