Courses required to become a Human Resource Manager in South Africa

Poster listing courses to become a Human Resource Manager in South Africa, offered at Boland TVET College, Buffalo City TVET College and Capricorn TVET College, with a link to studies.mycourses.co.za

This site currently lists 57 courses across 55 South African institutions (2 public universities, 3 private institutions and 50 TVET colleges) that lead to becoming a Human Resource Manager: 50 NATED Certificate (N4-N6)s, 5 Bachelor's Degrees 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 Human Resource Manager in South Africa

The 2 public universities, 3 private institutions and 50 TVET colleges listed below each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as a Human Resource 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 Human Resource Managers (2)

4 courses across 2 universities lead toward a career as a Human Resource Manager, including the BA in Human Resource Management and Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Private Colleges that Offer Courses for Human Resource Managers (3)

3 courses across 3 private colleges lead toward a career as a Human Resource Manager, including the Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management and Bachelor of Commerce (BCom). Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

TVET Colleges that Offer Courses for Human Resource Managers (50)

50 courses across 50 tvet colleges lead toward a career as a Human Resource Manager, including the Human Resource Management (NATED N4-N6). Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Available courses to study towards becoming a Human Resource Manager

57 courses

Universities (4)

Stellenbosch University logo

BA in Human Resource Management

SU · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
NSC aggregate 63%
University of South Africa logo

Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management

UNISA · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years minimum, studied part-time via distance learning (longer if you spread it out)
APS 21+
University of South Africa logo

Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Development

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

Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management

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

Private Colleges (3)

MANCOSA logoSee requirements
Regent Business School logoSee requirements
Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology logoSee requirements

TVET Colleges (50)

Boland TVET College logo

Human Resource Management (NATED N4-N6)

Boland TVET College · NATED Certificate (N4-N6) · 18 months of N4-N6 study (one level per semester), plus 18-24 months of relevant workplace experience to qualify for the National N Diploma
See requirements
Buffalo City TVET College logo

Human Resource Management (NATED N4-N6)

Buffalo City TVET College · NATED Certificate (N4-N6) · 18 months of N4-N6 study (one level per semester), plus 18-24 months of relevant workplace experience to qualify for the National N Diploma
See requirements
Capricorn TVET College logo

Human Resource Management (NATED N4-N6)

Capricorn TVET College · NATED Certificate (N4-N6) · 18 months of N4-N6 study (one level per semester), plus 18-24 months of relevant workplace experience to qualify for the National N Diploma
See requirements
Central Johannesburg TVET College logo

Human Resource Management (NATED N4-N6)

Central Johannesburg TVET College · NATED Certificate (N4-N6) · 18 months of N4-N6 study (one level per semester), plus 18-24 months of relevant workplace experience to qualify for the National N Diploma
See requirements
Coastal KZN TVET College logo

Human Resource Management (NATED N4-N6)

Coastal KZN TVET College · NATED Certificate (N4-N6) · 18 months of N4-N6 study (one level per semester), plus 18-24 months of relevant workplace experience to qualify for the National N Diploma
See requirements
College of Cape Town logo

Human Resource Management (NATED N4-N6)

College of Cape Town · NATED Certificate (N4-N6) · 18 months of N4-N6 study (one level per semester), plus 18-24 months of relevant workplace experience to qualify for the National N Diploma
See requirements
Eastcape Midlands TVET College logo

Human Resource Management (NATED N4-N6)

Eastcape Midlands TVET College · NATED Certificate (N4-N6) · 18 months of N4-N6 study (one level per semester), plus 18-24 months of relevant workplace experience to qualify for the National N Diploma
See requirements
Ehlanzeni TVET College logo

Human Resource Management (NATED N4-N6)

Ehlanzeni TVET College · NATED Certificate (N4-N6) · 18 months of N4-N6 study (one level per semester), plus 18-24 months of relevant workplace experience to qualify for the National N Diploma
See requirements
Ekurhuleni East TVET College logo

Human Resource Management (NATED N4-N6)

Ekurhuleni East TVET College · NATED Certificate (N4-N6) · 18 months of N4-N6 study (one level per semester), plus 18-24 months of relevant workplace experience to qualify for the National N Diploma
See requirements
Ekurhuleni West TVET College logo

Human Resource Management (NATED N4-N6)

Ekurhuleni West TVET College · NATED Certificate (N4-N6) · 18 months of N4-N6 study (one level per semester), plus 18-24 months of relevant workplace experience to qualify for the National N Diploma
See requirements