Courses required to become a HR Officer in South Africa

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

This site currently lists 16 courses across 12 South African institutions (5 public universities and 7 private institutions) that lead to becoming a HR Officer: 9 Diplomas, 1 Occupational Certificate and 6 Bachelor's Degrees. 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 Officer in South Africa

The 5 public universities and 7 private institutions listed below each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as a HR Officer. 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 Officers (5)

7 courses across 5 universities lead toward a career as a HR Officer, including the Diploma in Human Resource Management and Diploma in Human Resource Management (Extended). Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Private Colleges that Offer Courses for HR Officers (7)

9 courses across 7 private colleges lead toward a career as a HR Officer, including the Diploma in Human Resource Management and Occupational Certificate: Human Resource Management Officer. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Available courses to study towards becoming a HR Officer

16 courses

Universities (7)

Durban University of Technology logoNSC Points: 25
Nelson Mandela University logoSee requirements
Vaal University of Technology logoAPS 20+

Private Colleges (9)

Boston City Campus logoSee requirements
CTU Training Solutions logo

Occupational Certificate: Human Resource Management Officer

CTU · Occupational Certificate · 1 year (second year of the HR pathway)
See requirements
Da Vinci Institute logo

Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management

Da Vinci · Bachelor's Degree · 3 to 6 years, part-time/distance
See requirements
Milpark Education logo

Bachelor of Business Administration Majoring in Human Resource Management

Milpark · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years full load (about 40 hours a week); 6 years half load; maximum 9 years; online
See requirements
Milpark Education logo

Bachelor of Commerce Majoring in Human Resource Management

Milpark · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years full load (about 40 hours a week); 6 years half load; maximum 9 years; online
See requirements
South African College of Applied Psychology logo

Bachelor of Applied Social Science in Psychology and Human Resource Management

SACAP · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years full-time, 5 years part-time online
See requirements