IIE Higher Certificate in Human Resource Practices Course Requirements at IIE Rosebank
The IIE Higher Certificate in Human Resource Practices is a higher Certificate offered by IIE Rosebank for 2027 learners, taking 1 year 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 IIE Higher Certificate in Human Resource Practices at IIE Rosebank
- Applicants require a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a Higher Certificate endorsement and a minimum of 30% in the Language of Learning and Teaching (LOLT)
- or a National Certificate (Vocational) [NC(V)] Higher Certificate pass with 40%
- or a Senior Certificate (SC) with endorsement and 33.3% in LOLT
- International applicants require a SAQA Evaluation Certificate confirming NSC Level 4 equivalence with a minimum of 30% in English
- Alternative access routes include Mature Age Exemption Category 5 (age 23+, attempted Senior Certificate, three years' work experience, demonstrated ability for the programme)
- Category 6 (age 45+, admitted on age alone)
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) via formal/informal credentials and CV
- GED (SAQA evaluation, NQF Level 4 equivalence, minimum 145/200 across all four subjects)
- OQSF Level 4 (120-credit cognate qualification, Head of Faculty approval)
- IEB International Secondary Certificate (SAQA NQF Level 4 evaluation)
- USAf Exemption Certificate (minimum 30% English, pending Office of the Registrar approval)
About this course
Provides the knowledge and skills to administer human resource functions including payroll administration, preparing graduates for entry level HR roles.
Possible careers
Human Resources Administrator, Human Resources Assistant, Human Resources Officer, Payroll Administrator
Course intelligence for IIE Higher Certificate in Human Resource Practices
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
IIE Higher Certificate in Human Resource Practices doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list as a Human Resources Administrator. 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 IIE Rosebank. Ask IIE Rosebank directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
IIE Rosebank’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 IIE Rosebank and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply online via IIE Rosebank College or speak to a student advisor.
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- Duration
- 1 year
- NQF Level
- 5
- Fees
- R26,984 per annum cash, full-time, 2026
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