Course details

The Higher Certificate in Human Resource Management is a one year programme that prepares students for employment in human resource positions. Human resource management is critical for the long-term sustainability and economic growth of South African industry, business and other types of organisations.

People in industry and business determine to a great extent economic success or failure, and therefore it is critical that supervisors and administrative staff have the basic ability to engage with the changing demands of the workplace and industry. A Higher Certificate in Human Resource Management provides an ideal platform for school leavers to develop basic human resource administration knowledge, skills and competencies. 

This program has a real-world and market focus and can be immediately applied in the workplace. It offers up to date information on domestic and international human resource practices. The course work stresses on practical techniques to identify and attract employees. In addition, it positions human resource as a strategic business partner in a highly competitive work environment.

On completion of the program, graduates can aspire to the following positions:

  • Human Resources Administrator 
  • Human Resources Consultant 
  • Human Resources Assistant

Updated on 28 August, 2018

About Management College of Southern Africa (MANCOSA)

The Management College of Southern Africa (MANCOSA) is a private higher education institution registered in terms of the Higher Education Act (Act 101 of 1997 as amended). It was established in 1995 as a post-apartheid empowerment institution offering affordable and accessible management education primarily to persons previously denied access to postgraduate education. MANCOSA has 100% black ownership, i.e. it is owned entirely by previously disadvantaged individuals in the South African context.

In 2002, MANCOSA received accreditation for its programmes from the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC), the quality committee of the Council on Higher Education (CHE). MANCOSA is a leading provider of management programmes through supported distance learning in Southern Africa. It has in excess of 10 000 students currently enrolled in its programmes.

During 2017, MANCOSA became a proud member of Honoris United Universities. Honoris United Universities is the Pan-African private higher education network committed to preparing and educating the next generation of African leaders and professionally able to impact regionally in a globalised world.  See all Management College of Southern Africa (MANCOSA) courses
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