Higher Certificate in Human Resource Management
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About this qualification
The Higher Certificate in Human Resource Management is a 120-credit qualification at NQF Level 5 within the HEQSF and the Human Resources subfield. It provides a formal higher-education qualification focused on the broad area of human resource management.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in foundational higher-education study in human resource management and in exploring HR-related work or further study may consider this qualification, subject to the provider’s actual admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for HR-related administrative and organisational responsibilities. It can contribute to a person’s education for relevant career pathways, but it does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration, and no specific related careers are identified in the available information.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational understanding of human resource management
- Basic organisational and administrative capability relevant to human resources
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Higher Certificate in Human Resource Management
- SAQA ID
- 120200
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 3
- Subfield
- Human Resources
- Originator
- Berea College of Technology (Pty) Ltd
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2026-02-02
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status before enrolling.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer this qualification.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements and whether they apply to your circumstances.
- Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and whether any workplace-based requirements apply.
- Confirm that the qualification details, including the NQF level, credits and registration information, match the provider’s current offering.