Advanced Occupational Certificate: Human Resource Management Officer

Course fee:

Cost: R19 950

Deposit: R1 246.88

Monthly instalments: R1 246.88 x 15

Study duration: 15 months

About the course:

Course code:
SAQA ID: 121151

This is a registered occupational qualification at NQF Level 6, designed to develop advanced practical workplace competencies in Human Resource Management.

Upon successful completion of this qualification, graduates may pursue Human Resource Management roles that involve the implementation, coordination, and support of key HR functions within an organisation.

Typical positions may include:

• Human Resources Officer
• Recruitment Officer
• Talent Acquisition Officer
• Employee Relations Officer
• Learning and Development Officer
• Human Resources Coordinator
• Performance Management Officer
• Workforce Planning Officer
• Human Resources Generalist (Junior Level)

Schedule:

• Students will have 18 months to complete the full course content and compile the required Portfolio of Evidence (PoE).
• An additional 4 months is allocated for examination registration and final examination preparation.
• The projected external examination date is August 2028; however, final examination schedules are determined by the Assessment Quality Partner and may change.

Recommended completion period: 22 months
(including coursework, assessment, workplace experience, examination preparation, internal and external assessment processes).

Admission requirements:

Minimum qualification: NQF Level 5 HR-related qualification or equivalent

Communication requirement: English communication proficiency equivalent to NQF Level 4

Supporting documents:

• Signed application form
• Certified copy of ID
• Certified evidence of NQF 5 qualification with academic transcript.

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: Advanced Occupational Certificate

Quality assurance partner: Services SETA

Certification:

Advanced Occupational Certificate: Human Resource Management Officer, NQF Level 6, SAQA ID: 121151

Certification issued by: QCTO

Credits:

• Knowledge module: 50 credits
• Practical modules: 48 credits
• Work experience modules: 36 credits
• Total credits: 134

Assessment details:

Examination:

External integrated Summative Assessment

• 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 open book, meaning candidates may access approved learning resources during the assessment.
• The total assessment duration is approximately five (5) hours, depending on the assessment structure at the accredited centre.

To be eligible for the EISA, students must:

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

What to expect:

Learning material

Hard – copy study material is provided (single dispatch/delivery of all materials).

Students will receive the following assessments online only:

• Formative Assessments (5)
• Summative Assessments (5)
• Practical Modules (5)
• Work Experience Module: Statement of Workplace Logbook

Mode of delivery

• Compulsory live online classes facilitated by a lecturer.
• Access to an online Moodle learning platform with structured academic support.

Moodle access

• Moodle access is provided for the duration of the enrolment period and any approved extension period.
• Moodle access is provided for academic support, learning resources, assessment submissions, and course communication.
• Moodle credentials are provided upon registration.

Class schedule and support

• Classes are conducted three times per week.
• Classes are primarily presented as live evening sessions with one live Saturday-morning session, to accommodate working students and those with workday commitments.
• The lecturer will communicate the detailed class timetable during student orientation, including specific days and session times.
• Students should expect to dedicate approximately 11 hours per week depending on prior knowledge and assessment workload.
• In order to access all online support sessions, students require access to a device with a stable internet connection.

Workplace access requirement

Access to a suitable workplace is required to complete the workplace experience component. Students are responsible for securing a suitable workplace placement. College SA may provide guidance and support in identifying potential workplace opportunities; however, placement cannot be guaranteed.