Colleges and Universities Offering National Diploma in Human Resource Management in South Africa

Course Name: National Diploma in Human Resource Management(Human Resource Management)
Major Subject: Human Resource Management
Course Category: Diploma Courses

Institutions Offering National Diploma in Human Resource Management

College SA, Cape Town
Course content

(i) Employment and Onboarding

(ii) Talent Management

(iii) Behavioural Aspects of Human Resource Management

(iv) Contemporary Issues

(v) Strategic and International Human Resource Management

(vi) Fundamentals of Human Resource Management

Entry requirements

(i) Grade 12, old Standard 10 or equivalent, or relevant NQF Level 4 qualification, such as the FETC in HR Management and Practices Support

(ii) Learners must be at least 16 years of age

(iii) The ability to read and write English

Fees: R31,620

Program duration: 36 months

(a) Human Resources Management-Short Course

Course content

(i) Business Communication

(ii) Management Principles

(iii) Human Resource Management Essentials

Entry requirements

(i) Grade 10

(ii) Learners must be at least 16 years of age

(iii) The ability to read and write English

Fees: R6,210

Course duration: 6 months

(b) Human Resources Management: Proficiency Course

Course content

(i) Financial Management Basics

(ii) Entrepreneurship

(iii) Mercantile Law

Entry requirements

Business Management (Human Resources Management): Short Course

Fees: R5,670

Course duration: 6 months

(c) Human Resource Management: Advanced Course

Course content

(i) Financial Management : Advanced

(ii) Economics

(iii) Business Law and Accounting Control

(iv) Human Resources Training N5

(v) South African Employment Relations (HR Practice)

(vi) Human Resources Strategy

Entry requirements: Business Management (Human Resources Management): Proficiency Course

Fees: R12,500

Course duration: 12 months
Majuba TVET College, Newcastle
1. N4
Duration: 6 months

Minimum entry requirement:
-Grade 12 Certificate with a pass in English (at least 50%)

Subjects:
a) Personnel Management
b) Entrepreneurship and Business Management
c) Management Communication
d) Choose any One of the following subjects:
-Introductory Computer Practice
-Computer Practice

2. N5
Duration: 6 months

Minimum entry requirement:
-N4 Level in the specific programme

Subjects:
a) Personnel Management
b) Labour Relations
c) Personnel Training
d) Choose any One of the following subjects:
-Public Relations
-Computer Practice
-Entrepreneurship and Business Management

3. N6
Duration: 6 months

Minimum entry requirement:
-N5 Level in the specific programme

Subjects:
a) Personnel Management
b) Labour Relations
c) Personnel Training
d) Choose any One of the following subjects:
-Computer Practice N5
-Computer Practice N6
-Entrepreneurship and Business Management N5
-Entrepreneurship and Business Management N6
Academy of York, Randburg
Course entry requirements:
-A completed, SAQA aligned HR FET Certificate with 140 credits at NQF L4
-Should you not have a HR FET Cert, A student must have 2 years actual working experience within a Human Resources Environment. Their HR duties should include 4 or more items from the following list: recruitment, training, letters of employment, dealing with resignations, remuneration packages, dealing with labour relations and unions, disciplinary hearings, occupational learning programs, skills development, employee inductions, manage individual and team performance, accountability, employee wellness, writing business emails / letters, statistics and reports, analyse HR data, understand business and financial concepts, payroll, benefits admin.

Course duration: 2 years

Mode of study: Online

Course content:
-Labour relations
-HR management
-Communication
-Administration
-Team dynamics
-Management Services
-Legal framework
-Workplace education
-Skills development
Ikage SD College, Gemiston
Duration: 18 months

Minimum entry requirement:
-A National Senior Certificate with a National or Grade 12 or
-An N3 Certificate or
-An equivalent qualification

Course Overview:
1. N4
-Compulsory instructional offerings:
-Personnel Management N4
-Management Communication N4
-Entrepreneurship & Business Management N4
-Computer Practice N4
-Introductory Computer Practice N4
2. N5
-Compulsory instructional offerings
-Personnel Management N5
-Personnel Training N5
-Labour Relation N5
-Computer Practice N5
-Public Relations N5
-Introductory Accounting N5
-Entrepreneurship & Business Management N5
3. N6
-Compulsory instructional offering
-Personnel Management N6
-Personnel Training N6
-Labour Relations N6
-Computer Practice N6
-Entrepreneurship & Business Management N6
-Public Relations N6
-Computerised Financial Systems N4
-Financial Accounting N4

Mbowa College, Johannesburg
1. N4
Duration: 6 months

Minimum entry requirement:
-Grade 12 certificate, national N3 or an equivalent qualification

Course Overview:
-Entrepreneurship
-Business Management N4
-Management Communication N4
-Computer Practice N4
-Personnel Management N4

2. N5
Duration: 6 months

Minimum entry requirement:
-Grade 12 certificate, national N3 or an equivalent qualification

Course Overview:
-Personnel Management N5
-Labour Relations N5
-Personnel Training N5
-Computer Practice N5

3. N6
Duration: 6 months

Minimum entry requirement:
-N5 or an equivalent qualification.

Course Overview:
-Personnel Management N6
-Labour Relations N6
-Personnel Training N6
-Entrepreneurship
-Business Management N6
Berea Technical College, Durban
Duration: Two years of theory and 18 months of work integrated learning (WIL).

Minimum entry requirement:
-National Senior Certificate/Grade 12/N3 Certificate/NCV Level 4 Certificate/ABET Level 4 Certificate.

Course Content:
1. Intro to N4
-Intro Marketing Management
-Intro Communications
-Intro Personnel Management
-Intro Entrepreneurship and Business Management
2. N4
-Computer Practice
-Personnel Management
-Management Communications
-Entrepreneurship and Business Management
3. N5
-Labour Relations
-Personnel Management
-Entrepreneurship and Business Management
-Personnel Training
4. N6
-Labour Relations
-Personnel Management
-Entrepreneurship and Business Management
-Personnel Training
Mnambithi TVET College, Ladysmith
Duration: 3 Years (18 months theoretical studies + 18 months workplace application) for N4 – N6

1. N4
Minimum entry requirement:
• Grade 12/NSC

Subjects:
-Personnel Management N4
-Entrepreneurship and Business Management N4
-Management Communication N4
-Computer Practice N4

2. N5
Minimum entry requirement:
• N4 Human Resources

Subjects:
-Personnel Management N5
-Personnel Training N5
-Labour Relations N5
-Computer Practice N5 OR Economics N4

3. N6
Minimum entry requirement:
• N5 Human Resources

Subjects:
-Personnel Management N6
-Personnel Training N6
-Labour Relations N6
-Computer Practice N6 OR Economics N5 OR Entrepreneurship N5
Damelin Correspondence College, Johannesburg
N4-N6

Duration: 24 months

Minimum entry requirement:
-A National Senior Certificate;
-A Senior Certificate;
-An FETC; or
-An N3 qualification in the relevant specialization area.

Modules Overview:
1. N4 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
-Entrepreneurship and business management N4
-Management communication N4
-Computer practices N4
-Personnel management N4

2. N5 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
-Entrepreneurship and business management N5
-Personnel management N5
-Personnel training N5
-Labour relations N5

3. N6 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
-Personnel management N6
-Personnel training N6
-Labour relations N6
-Computer practice N5

Howard FET College, Durban
Duration: 18 Months Theory & 18 Practicals

Tuition fees: R 8,544.00 per semester

Minimum entry requirements:
-Grade 12/NSC or N3 Certificate, a minimum E symbol for English Second Language
-HG or a minimum D symbol for English Second Language SG is required.

Course Outline:
1. N4
-Personnel Management N4
-Computer Practice N4
-Management Communication N4
-Entrepreneurship and Business Management N4
2. N5
-Personnel Management N5
-Computer Practice N5
-Personnel Training N5
-Labour Relations N5
3. N6
-Personnel Management N6
-Computer Practice N6
-Labour Relations N6
-Personnel Training N6
Taal-Net Varsity, Gauteng
National Diploma in Human Resource Management (N4 - N6)

-You need to have matric with an admission to diploma or an NQF level 3 which is equivalent to grade 12.

-If you do not meet the requirements to study for a diploma course you will start by doing the introduction to business studies course.

-When you have completed your N-6 course you will need to do in- service training for 18 months, and only then will you have competed the requirements to a national diploma in your chosen course.

Career opportunities:

-Employee Relations Manager
-Training and Development Manager
-Labor Relations Manager
-Human Resources Manager
Gauteng College of Engineering And Technology, Johannesburg
N4-N6
Duration: 6 Months Per Level

Minimum entry requirement:
-For N4: A Senior Certificate; or an appropriate National Certificate: N3: or National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification.
-For N5: A National Certificate: N4: Human Resource Management, or an equivalent qualification.
-For N6: A National Certificate: N5: Human Resource Management, or an equivalent qualification.

Course Overview:
-Personal Management
-Entrepreneurship and Business Management
-Management Communication
-Computer practice
-Introductory computer practice
-Economics
Western College TVET, Randfontein
Subjects:
1. N4
-Entrepreneurship & Business Management N4
-Personnel Management N4
-Management Communication N4
-Choose any ONE of the following subjects:
*Introductory Computer Practice N4
*Computer Practice N4
2. N5
-Personnel Management N5
-Personnel Training N5
-Labour Relations N5
-Choose any ONE of the following subjects:
*Computer Practice N4
*Computer Practice N5
3. N6
-Personnel Management N6
-Personnel Training N6
-Labour Relations N6
-Choose any ONE of the following subjects:
*Computer Practice N5
*Computer Practice N6
Hillcross Business College, Johannesburg
Duration: 3 years

Minimum entry requirements:
-Grade 12 – Matric,
-A senior certificate or
-National Certificate (N3) or a relevant Nated equivalent qualification

Program Modules:
1. N4
-Entrepreneurship and business management N4
-Management Communication N4
-Computer Practice N4
-Personnel Management N4
2. N5
-Computer Practice N5
-Personnel Management N5
-Personnel Training N5
-Labour Relations N5
3. N6
-Computer Practice N6
-Personnel Management N6
-Personnel Training N6
-Labour Relations N6
ICESA College, Durban
Duration: 2 Years + 18 months in-service Training.

Minimum entry requirements:
• Senior Certificate or NSC or relevant Nated N3 Qualification.

Course Outline:
-Entrepreneurship and Business Management N4
-Management Communication N4
-Personnel Management N4
-Computer Practice N4
-Personnel Management N5
-Labour Relations N5
-Entrepreneurship and Business Management N5
-Personnel Training N5
-Labour Relations N6
-Entrepreneurship and Business Management N6
-Personnel Training N6
-Personnel Management N6
UMfolozi TVET College, KwaZulu - Natal
Minimum entry requirements:
1. N4
-Grade 12/NSC
2. N5
-N4 Human Resources
3. N6
-N5 Human Resources

Subjects:
1. N4
-Personnel Management N4
-Entrepreneurship and Business Management N4
-Management Communication N4
-Computer Practice N4
2. N5
-Personnel Management N5
-Personnel Training N5
-Labour Relations N5
-Computer Practice N5 OR Economics N4
3. N6
-Personnel Management N6
-Personnel Training N6
-Labour Relations N6
-Computer Practice N6 OR Economics N5 OR Entrepreneurship N5
Johannesburg Institute of Engineering and Technology, Johannesburg
N4; N5; N6
Duration: 18 months

Minimum entry requirement:
-Grade 12

Course Overview:
1. N4 / Semester 1
· Entrepreneurship & Business Management N4
· Management Communication N4
· Computer Practice N4
· Personnel Management N4
2. N5 / Semester 2
· Personnel Management N5
· Labour Relations N5
· Personnel Training N5
· Computer Practice N5
3. N6 / Semester 3
· Personnel Management N6
· Labour Relations N6
· Personnel Training N6
· Entrepreneurship & Business Management N5
Elangeni TVET College, KwaZulu - Natal
Duration: 3 years

Minimum entry requirement:
• Senior Certificate or National Certificate N3 or Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification

Subjects:
1. N4
-Computer Practice
-Entrepreneurship (EBM)
-Personnel Management
-Management Communication
2. N5
-Computer Practice
-Labour Relations
-Personnel Management
-Personnel Training
3. N6
-Economics N4 (Pinetown
-Mercantile Law N4 (KM)
-Labour Relations
-Personnel Management
-Personnel Training
Hartland Training and Development Centre, Pretoria
Course content

(i) Introduction to Computer Practice

(ii) Introduction to Communication

(iii) Introduction Personnel Management

(iv) Introduction Entrepreneurship

(v) Entrepreneurship and Business Management

(vi) Personnel Management

(vii) Management Communication

(viii) Computer Practice

(ix) Labour Relations

Fees:

(i) (Introduction N4-N4)-R12,088.00

(ii) (N5 - N6)-R9,588.00

Program duration: Two years
Academy of Business and Computer Studies, Pretoria
1. N4
Duration: 6 months

Course Overview:
-Personnel Management
-EBM
-Management Communication Computer Practice

2. N5
Duration: 6 months

Course Overview:
-Personnel Management
-Labour Relations
-Personnel Training
-Computer Practice

3. N6
Duration: 6 months

Course Overview:
-Personnel Management
-Labour Relations
-Personnel Training
-Computer Practice
Northern Cape Rural TVET College, Kathu
Duration: 3 years

Minimum entry requirement:
-Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification

Course Content:
1. N4
-Personnel Management
-Management Communication
-Computer Practice
-Entrepreneurship and Business Management
2. N5
-Personnel Management
-Personnel Training
-Computer Practice
-Labour Relations
3. N6
-Personnel Management
-Personnel Training
-Computer Practice
-Labour Relations
Umgungundlovu TVET College, Pietermaritzburg
Duration: 3 years

Minimum entry requirement:
-Grade 12

Course Overview:
1. N4
• Entrepreneurship & Bus. Mgt N4
• Management Communication N4
• Computer Practice N4
• Personal Management N4
2. N5
• Personnel Management N5
• Labour Relations N5
• Personal Training N5
• Computer Practice N5
3. N6
• Personnel Management N6
• Personal Training N6
• Labour Relations N6
• Computer Practice N6
Damelin Online, Cape Town
Course duration: 2 years

Minimum Entry Requirement: Grade 12 (std. 10) or equivalent NQF 5 qualification

Course Technical requirement:
-Computer/Laptop
-Cellphone/Email for notifications and communication
-Reliable broadband internet access
-A PDF viewer (e.g. Adobe Acrobat)
-Microsoft Word/Pages (ability to export documents as PDF files)
-A web browser (latest version) e.g. Chrome/Firefox/Internet Explorer
-Ability to scan and upload document
Rand Training College, Johannesburg
Course Structure:
1. N4
-Personnel Management
-Entrepreneurship & Business Management
-Management Communications
-Introductory Computer Practice

2. N5
-Personnel Management
-Entrepreneurship & Business Management
-Personnel Training
-Labour Relations

3. N6
-Personnel Management
-Entrepreneurship & Business Management
-Personnel Training
-Labour Relations
Gauteng City College, Johannesburg
Duration: 18 months

Course Overview:
1. N4:
-Personnel Management,
-Entrepreneurship & Business Management,
-Management Communication,
-Computer Practice.
2. N5 + N6:
-Personnel Management,
-Entrepreneurship & Business Management,
-Labour Relations,
-Personnel Training.
Anchorlite College, Durban
Duration: 6 months per level

Minimum entry requirements:
-A National Senior Certificate or
-An appropriate national certificate or
-An equivalent qualification
-Alternatively RPL (Recognition of prior learning) will grant learners access into this qualification.
Mthashana TVET College, KwaZulu - Natal
Duration: 3 years

Minimum entry requirement:
-Grade 12 or Any Other Equivalent Qualification.

Modules:
• Personnel Management
• Management Communication
• Computer Practice
• Personnel Training
• Labour Relations
Graduate Institute of South Africa, Johannesburg
Admission Requirements:
The minimum requirement for this programme is:
• Grade 12/NSC or N3 Certificate
• A minimum E symbol (level 3) for English Second Language

Course Duration
• N4 – N6 (18 Months)
• Relevant practical experience (18 months)
Thekwini City (FET) College Thohoyandou Campus, Thohoyandou
Course entry requirements:
-Matric Certificate or an equivalent qualification (Level 4 National Certificate or an NC(V) Level 4 certificate)

Course duration: 18 months

Mode of study: Full-time/Part-Time and Correspondence
Thekwini City (FET) College Pietermaritzburg Campus, Pietermaritzburg
Course entry requirements:
-Matric Certificate or an equivalent qualification (Level 4 National Certificate or an NC(V) Level 4 certificate)

Course duration: 18 months

Mode of study: Full-time/Part-Time and Correspondence
Thekwini City (FET) College Mthatha Campus, Mthatha
Course entry requirements:
-Matric Certificate or an equivalent qualification (Level 4 National Certificate or an NC(V) Level 4 certificate)

Course duration: 18 months

Mode of study: Full-time/Part-Time and Correspondence
Thekwini City (FET) College Stanger Campus, Kwadukuza
Course entry requirements:
-Matric Certificate or an equivalent qualification (Level 4 National Certificate or an NC(V) Level 4 certificate)

Course duration: 18 months

Mode of study: Full-time/Part-Time and Correspondence
Thekwini City (FET) College Durban Campus, Durban
Course entry requirements:
-Matric Certificate or an equivalent qualification (Level 4 National Certificate or an NC(V) Level 4 certificate)

Course duration: 18 months

Mode of study: Full-time/Part-Time and Correspondence
Technicol SA College, Centurion
N4-N6
Course Overview:
-Management Communication
-Entrepreneurship & Business Management
-Personnel Management
-Computer Practice
-Personal Training
-Labor Relations
Central Technical College, Cape Town
Duration: 2 years

Minimum entry requirement:
-Senior Certificate or National Senior Certificate or relevant NATED N3 qualification.

Tuition fees: R 1,222.00 p/m
King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College, Mthatha
Course entry requirements
-Grade 12 Certificate; or National Senior Certificate (NSC) or National Certificate Vocational (NCV) Level 4

Course duration: 3 years
Denver Technical College, Pretoria
Minimum entry requirements:
a) N4- Grade 12
b) N5- Pre-requisite N4 Certificate with four subjects
c) N3- Pre-requisite N5 Certificate with four subjects
Vuselela TVET College, Klerksdorp
Duration: 1 year per level

Minimum entry requirement:
-Grade 12 Certificate OR applicable N3 Certificate OR applicable NQF Level 4 qualification
Gert Sibande TVET College., Standerton
Minimum entry requirement:
-Management NC(V) Level 4 Certificate
OR
-Grade 12 Certificate with minimum of 50% for CAT and 50% for English.
Bolton College, Free State

-This course covers from N4-N6

Requirements:
-Grade 12 or any equivalent qualification

Mode of study: Full time or Part Time
Whitestone College, Johannesburg
N4 to N6
Duration: 6 months per level

Minimum entry requirement:
-Grade 12/Matric or Equivalent
Pretoria Technical College, Pretoria
Duration: 24 months

Minimum entry requirement:
-Grade 12, N3/NSC or equivalent.
Northern Cape Urban TVET College, Kimberley
Duration: 3 years

Tuition fees: R 2,672
Saint Ignatious College, Johannesburg
Minimum entry requirements:
-Matric Certificate or N equivalent
Lephalale TVET College, Lephalale
Minimum entry requirement:
• Grade 12 - English
Thekwini TVET College, Berea
Tuition Fees: R 6,400
Esayidi TVET College, Port Shepstone
Maluti TVET College, Phuthaditjhaba
Ingwe TVET College, Maluti
Tshwane North TVET College, Pretoria
Ekurhuleni East TVET College, Springs

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