Higher Certificate in Labour Law Course Requirements at Akademia
Akademia · Faculty of Law
The Higher Certificate in Labour Law is a higher Certificate offered by Akademia for 2027 learners, taking 1 year minimum (maximum 3 years); after-hours distance model to complete. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study Higher Certificate in Labour Law at Akademia
- NSC with a higher certificate, diploma or bachelor's pass and at least 50% for the language of instruction (Afrikaans).
About this course
The Higher Certificate in Labour Law is a one-year introduction to South African law with a focus on the workplace. It is an NQF level 5 qualification of 120 credits (SAQA ID 123789). The programme page describes it under the after-hours distance model, and the programme list links it to the Pretoria campus.
The programme has four modules:
- Afrikaans and English Language Skills in a Legal Context: grammar, reading legal sources and professional writing.
- Introduction to Law: the Constitution, sources of law, the court system and alternative dispute resolution.
- Individual Labour Law and Practice: employment contracts, misconduct and disciplinary procedures, dismissal and workplace discrimination.
- Collective Labour Law: collective bargaining, strikes and lockouts, trade unions and resolving labour disputes.
It suits HR staff, supervisors, union representatives and school leavers who want to work in labour relations. It also works as a stepping stone into degree studies: students who complete it with an average of at least 60% can apply for Akademia's LLB.
Possible careers
Course intelligence for Higher Certificate in Labour Law
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Higher Certificate in Labour Law doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list as a HR Assistant. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS does not usually fund students at private institutions like Akademia. Ask Akademia directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
Akademia’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with Akademia and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply online at akademia.ac.za/doen-aansoek, or book a consultation with an advisor first. Upload a certified ID copy, your Grade 12 results (or final NSC) and, for postgraduate study, your academic record and degree certificate. Applications for 2027 close on 29 January 2027. Classes and assessments are in Afrikaans, so make sure you are comfortable studying in the language.
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- Duration
- 1 year minimum (maximum 3 years); after-hours distance model
- NQF Level
- 5
- Fees
- 2027 tuition: R45 360 for the year; see the 2027 payment options PDF
- Application deadline
- 29 January 2027
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Source: Official website: https://akademia.ac.za/hoer-sertifikaat-in-arbeidsreg/, last verified 2026-09-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Akademia before applying.