Human Resource Management Administrator
- NQF Level 5
- NSFAS bursary
Learn HR administration: recruitment paperwork, employee records, leave, payroll input and the basics of labour law.
Applications open until 12 November 2026 at 23:59 · to start in January 2027
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At a glance
- Level
- NQF Level 5
- You receive
- Higher Occupational Certificate
- On completion
- Duration
- 1 year
- Full-time
- Tuition
- R 9 386.00
- per year (2027)
What is Human Resource Management Administrator?
This programme prepares you to handle the administration of a human resources department, so that staff are appointed, recorded and paid correctly and the organisation keeps to labour law.
What you'll learn
- Recruitment and appointment administration
- Employee records and HR information systems
- Leave, attendance and payroll input
- Labour legislation basics, such as the BCEA, LRA and Employment Equity Act
- Training and performance administration
This is an occupational qualification registered with the QCTO. It is made up of knowledge (theory) modules, practical skills modules and workplace experience, and ends with an external integrated summative assessment. When you pass, you receive an Occupational Certificate.
Where can this take me?
- HR administrator
- HR assistant or HR clerk
- Recruitment administrator
- Payroll clerk
- Training and development administrator
What qualification do I receive?
Higher Occupational Certificate
When you complete Human Resource Management Administrator, you receive a Higher Occupational Certificate at NQF Level 5.
- NQF Level 5
- Certificate
- SAQA ID 121150
Accredited by
What do I need to apply?
You can apply from Grade 12 or NQF Level 4, or any of the other options below.
Minimum requirement: any ONE of the following, or a higher qualification.
- 1Option 1: Grade 12 with English (at least 40%)
- 2Option 2: NC(V) Level 4
- 3Option 3: N4 inHuman Resource Management
- 4Option 4: Any other qualification at NQF Level 4
Where can I study this?
How long does it take?
Full-time
1 year
When you study full-time.
Part-time
Not available
This programme is not offered part-time.
How much does it cost?
Tuition fee
R 9 386.00
Per year, for 2027.
Can I get financial aid?
Yes, financial aid is available
This programme is covered by the NSFAS bursary. If you qualify, it pays your tuition, and it can include allowances for accommodation, transport and personal care. A bursary is not guaranteed, so apply early.
You don't have to wait for the college to accept you: you can already apply for NSFAS, separately, on the NSFAS website.
Your next steps
- 1
Check the entry requirements
Make sure you have one of the qualifications listed above.
- 2
Apply before the closing date
Applications to start studying in January 2027 are open until 12 November 2026 at 23:59. Use the Apply now button.
- 3
Apply for an NSFAS bursary now
You don't have to wait for the college to accept you: you can already apply for NSFAS, separately, on the NSFAS website ↗.
