Become a Human Resource Manager today!

As HR evolves with technology and global trends, the administrator’s role has shifted from clerical to a vital support function. In South Africa, HRM Administrators ensure legal compliance, assist with recruitment, and support effective internal communication. Their work helps avoid legal risks and maintain positive employee relations. This qualification standardises their role to meet the needs of modern organisations.
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Become a Human Resource Manager today!

As HR evolves with technology and global trends, the administrator’s role has shifted from clerical to a vital support function. In South Africa, HRM Administrators ensure legal compliance, assist with recruitment, and support effective internal communication. Their work helps avoid legal risks and maintain positive employee relations. This qualification standardises their role to meet the needs of modern organisations.
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TYPE:  Occupational Qualification

ACCREDITED BY: QCTO / Services SETA

MODE: Blended.

DURATION: 18 Months

CREDITS: 120

SAQA Qualification ID: 121150

NQF LEVEL: NQF Level 5

PRICE: TBC

Why should I do this course? 

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to function as a Human Resource Management Administrator. A Human Resource Management (HRM) Administrator contributes to organisational success by supporting the effective and efficient operation of the Human Resource Function within an organisation by providing ethical and professional HRM administrative services. This includes collating and processing data for workforce planning, staff attraction and procurement, employee maintenance and development and employment relations management. The HRM administrator also coordinates and provides dedicated communication and coordination services.

Successful learners will demonstrate the following attributes: attention to detail, sense of urgency and time management, analytical ability, compliance orientation, effective communication, and empathetic listening.

Qualified learners will be able to:

  • Collect Human Resource Management data and process the data into appropriate information that is available for decision-making.
  • Provide administrative services for the full range of HRM services.
  • Monitor, support, and maintain the various communication and administrative processes with relevant stakeholders to optimise the employment relations in the organisation.
  • Compile, maintain and ensure the safeguarding of all HRM records.

 

Workplace Experience
The student will have to be placed at a relevant worksite for the period of time indicated below in order to fulfil the requirements. Workplace experience will allow the learner or individual to practise and gain important experience and empower them to be ‘work ready’. Students should be aware that they are themselves responsible for these workplace placement arrangements.

International Comparability

This qualification was compared with two international qualifications from Australia and the United Kingdom (UK).

Australia

The Australian qualification for HRM Administrators is the Diploma of Human Resources Management (BSB50618).

United Kingdom

In the UK, HRM administration qualifications include the CIPD Level 3 Diploma in Human Resource Practice.

This qualification is approximately equivalent to South Africa’s NQF Level 4.

It covers key HR topics such as organisational understanding, talent resourcing, and effective HR practices.

Other areas include performance management, reward systems, and HR data usage.

The diploma also emphasizes personal development for HR practitioners.

The program consists of three main components;

Knowledge modules (42 Credits)

  • KM-01, Introduction to Organisations and Human Resource Management
  • KM-02, Data Management and Interpretation
  • KM-03, Administration of Staff Procurement
  • KM-04, Professional Administration for HRM Service Delivery
  • KM-05, HRM Record Keeping

Practical modules (42 Credits)

  • PM-01, Collect and Process HRM Data
  • PM-02, Coordinate and Provide Administrative Services for a Full Range of HRM Processes
  • PM-03, Coordinate HRM Communication to Enhance Employment Relations
  • PM-04, Compile, Maintain and ensure the Safeguarding of all HRM Records

Workplace experience modules (36 Credits)

  • WM-01: HRM Data Collection and Data Management Processes
  • WM-02: Administrative Processes for Full Range of HRM Services and Processes
  • WM-03: Organisational Communication Processes
  • WM-04: Processes for Compiling, Maintaining, and Securing HRM Records

COURSE OUTLINE:

Once registered, you will be uploaded to our online learning programme so that all your learning guides and aids can be accessed remotely.

Learning will be supported by online and class-based workshops as well as podcasts on the critical elements in the course.

ASSESSMENTS:

Vital College will conduct internal assessments by means of formative assessments, summative assessments and signed-off work experience log sheets. 

For this qualification the following assessments will be required over the period of the course:

  1. Knowledge modules: Online open book assessments 
  2. Knowledge modules: Class-based closed book final (summative) assessments
  3. Practical modules: Class-based learning
  4. Practical modules: Submission of tasks to a portfolio of evidence.
  5. Work Experience modules: Exposure to a relevant workplace and completion of a logbook

Upon successful completion of all knowledge, practical and workplace modules, Vital College will provide a Statement of Result (SOR) to the learner and QCTO, as part of the learner’s application to complete the External Summative Assessment (EISA) conducted by the QCTO. The exam is set in such a way that learners are required to integrate knowledge, practical skills and work experience with emphasis is on the application of what they have learned. The final exam, which is based on the exit level outcomes (ELO) is presented by the QCTO and not by us your training provider.

The learner will receive an Occupational Certificate: Marketing Coordinator from the QCTO upon completion of the EISA. 

Entry Requirements:

  • NQF Level 4 qualification.

Horizontal Articulation:

  • Occupational Certificate: Public Service Administrator, NQF Level 5.

  • Higher Certificate in Administrative Information Management, NQF Level 5.

Vertical Articulation:

  • Advanced Certificate in Business Management and Administration, NQF Level 6.

Diagonal Articulation:

  • Diploma in Human Resource Management, NQF Level 6.

Course Date

To be confirmed 

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NB! This Bursary is partially funded by Excellerate Property Services (EPS)

STUDENT REQUIREMENTS:
  1. Communication at NQF Level 4 (matric).
  2. Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4
  3. Reliable devices for online learning and Webinars.
  4. Ability to attend in-person contact training at our branch in Durban.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  1. A PC, Laptop, Tablet or Smartphone.
  2. Access to a reliable internet connection.
  3. An active email account.
  4. Attend online workshops.
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