Courses required to become a HR Manager in South Africa

Poster listing courses to become a HR Manager in South Africa, offered at Berea College of Technology, Boston City Campus and CTU Training Solutions, with a link to studies.mycourses.co.za

This site currently lists 16 courses across 12 South African institutions (6 public universities and 6 private institutions) that lead to becoming a HR Manager: 1 Diploma, 1 NATED Certificate (N4-N6), 11 Bachelor's Degrees, 1 Occupational Certificate and 2 Postgraduate Diplomas. Entry requirements, subject choices and admission scores differ by institution and by qualification type, so it is worth comparing more than one route below before deciding where to apply. This career falls under our Business & Management course category.

Where to study to become a HR Manager in South Africa

The 6 public universities and 6 private institutions listed below each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as a HR Manager. Admission requirements differ by institution, so check the Grade 12 subjects and admission score on each course page before applying.

Universities that Offer Courses for HR Managers (6)

7 courses across 6 universities lead toward a career as a HR Manager, including the Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management and BCom (Management Sciences). Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Private Colleges that Offer Courses for HR Managers (6)

9 courses across 6 private colleges lead toward a career as a HR Manager, including the Diploma in Human Resource Management and National N Diploma in Human Resource Management. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Available courses to study towards becoming a HR Manager

16 courses

Universities (7)

North-West University logoAPS 30+
Stellenbosch University logo

BCom (Management Sciences)

SU · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
NSC aggregate 65%
Stellenbosch University logoNSC aggregate 60%
University of South Africa logo

Postgraduate Diploma in Labour Relations Management

UNISA · Postgraduate Diploma · 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time, studied via distance learning
Unisa Admission Score (AS) …

Private Colleges (9)

Berea College of Technology logoSee requirements
Berea College of Technology logo

National N Diploma in Human Resource Management

BCT · NATED Certificate (N4-N6) · 2 years of full-time theory plus 18 months of work integrated learning
See requirements
Boston City Campus logoSee requirements
CTU Training Solutions logo

Occupational Certificate: Human Resource Management Advisor

CTU · Occupational Certificate · 1 year (third year of the HR pathway)
See requirements
Helderberg College of Higher Education logo

Bachelor of Business Administration in Management

HCHE · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years full-time
APS 25+
Helderberg College of Higher Education logo

Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management

HCHE · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years full-time
APS 25+
Lyceum College logo

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management

Lyceum · Postgraduate Diploma · 1 year full-time minimum; up to 3 years part-time
See requirements