| Qualification code: | 98211 |
| NQF level: | 6 |
| Total credits: | 360 |
| SAQA ID: | 86348 |
| APS/AS: | 17 |
| Maximum time to complete this qualification: | 8 years |
Purpose statement:
The purpose of this qualification is to provide learners with the opportunity to acquire the applied competencies in the field of Human Resource Management that are required for registration with the South African Board for People Practitioners (SABPP) as a Human Resource/Employee Resource (HR/ER) Associate. The learners will be empowered to co-ordinate and contribute to the management of the core Human Resource Management functions in line with best practices and quality standards. This qualification lays a foundation for higher career advancement and further studies in the field of Human Resource Management. This qualification is aimed at learners who work within business environments, and seek recognition for essential people management skills and competence in operational Human Resource practice. It has been developed:-To promote efficiency in implementing legislative requirements and organisational policies and procedures in Human Resource functions.-Co-ordinate and contribute to the management of the core processes related to human resources management and practices.-Co-ordinate some of the human resources management processes and practices at operational level.-Promote best human resource management practices in an organisation to contribute to the monitoring of Health and Safety at the workplace and the implementation of wellness interventions.-Identify strengths and areas for improvement in own learning through self-reflection and reflection on organisational human resource management and practices. Qualified learners will be competent to perform all the functions of human resource management.
Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification.
A National Senior Certificate (NSC) (Diploma endorsement) with at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning and with at least 40% in Mathematics or at least 70% for Mathematical Literacy,
or
a Senior Certificate (SC) with at least a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning and with at least an E symbol on HG or D symbol on SG in Mathematics,
or
any Higher Certificate obtained in the College of Economic and Management Sciences.
Applicants who do not comply with the above requirements, may consider enrolling for any of the Higher Certificates offered by the College of Economic and Management Sciences.
Applicants who would like to apply for admission through recognition of prior learning (RPL) must be at least 30 years old; have completed at least Grade 10; and have at least five years' relevant work experience in the study field in which they would like to apply for admission to a qualification. For more information on RPL criteria visit: http://www.unisa.ac.za/rpl
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Apply for admission to undergraduate qualifications for the 2026 academic year between 18 August and 10 October 2025.
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