Diploma in Human Resource Management

The Diploma in Human Resource Management aims to provide students with the knowledge, skills and values, for qualifying students who wish to follow a career in the general field of human resources.Human Resource Managers are responsible for planning, directing and coordinating policies concerning employees in organisations. Their role also includes the management of industrial relations, occupational health and safety activities, compensation strategies, and for the development of employees within organisations. The qualification provides a broad base of knowledge areas and practical application for the human resource management function, which is central to the success and the competitive advantage of organisations.

The role described above is of a technical nature and requires an empirical approach. This qualification combines the requirements of the technical and academic function and the practical, vocational application in the workplace. The combination of theory and practice provides a strong platform for successful integration into the world of work, but it also provides a strong academic basis for articulation to higher qualifications, or for horizontal articulation to specialist fields such as industrial relations.

Students can pursue a career in the following fields:

• Human Resources
• Organisation Development
• Labour/Industrial Relations
• General Management
• Organisational/Industrial Psychology
• HR Consultant
• Employee Education Consultant
• Training and Development Manager
• Occupational Health and Safety Officer

On successful completion of the programme, you will receive an ICESA Diploma in Human Resource Management.

• A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Diploma endorsement, or
• A National Certificate Vocational (NCV) at NQF Level 4 with Diploma endorsement, or
• Amended Senior Certificate (ASC), with Diploma endorsement, or
• A Senior Certificate (SC); or
• Foreign School leaving Certificate that complies with minimum admission requirements for Diploma study as gazetted by the Matriculation Board (Equivalency evaluation is completed with the Matriculation Board)

Alternative admission requirements

• Senate discretionary admission
• Mature Age (45 years of age and above): Conditions apply
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Additional requirements

• Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy and English at NQF level 4 or equivalent
• Foreign applicants whose first language is not English, may be required to provide proof of proficiency in English prior to admission to the programme

ICESA may require appropriate combinations of subjects and levels of achievement for certain qualifications.