Human Resource qualifications educate and qualify students to take up entry-level positions in human resource and payroll administration-related jobs. The IIE Higher Certificate in Human Resource Practices aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to administer and conduct various human resource functions, including payroll administration.

 

SKILLS YOU WILL DEVELOP

On completion of this qualification, learners will have developed solid administration skills, patience, and people skills.

POSSIBLE CAREERS

  • Human Resource Officer
  • Human Resource Administrator
  • Payroll Administrator
  • Human Resource Assistant

DURATION

Full-time: This is a one-year full-time qualification offered by The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) at IIE Rosebank College. Full-time lectures take place during the day on weekdays at the following campuses: Braamfontein, Bloemfontein, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Pretoria CBD, Pietermaritzburg, and Polokwane.

 

Online/Distance: This IIE qualification is available through IIE Distance Learning for individuals wanting to study and work. Speak to one of our student advisors for more information.

 

THE WEIGHT YOUR FUTURE QUALIFICATION CARRIES

The IIE Higher Certificate in Human Resource Practices is accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and is registered by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) as a 120-credit qualification on Level 5 (SAQA ID No:  91728). On successful completion, you will receive a Higher Certificate in Human Resource Practices from The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), a leading registered private provider of higher education in South Africa.

 

STUDY FURTHER WITH IIE PATHWAYS

The Independent Institute of Education (THE IIE) offers you the opportunity to start with a higher certificate and progress into a diploma or degree.  There are several pathways offered at IIE Rosebank College that enable access to higher-level qualifications.  Speak to the student advisor for more information.


ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The following is required to be considered for admission:

Minimum Admission Requirements EnglishNotes
​NSC: HC pass with30% 
​NC(V): HC pass with 40% 
​SC: Endorsement -none33.3% 
​SC(a): HC pass withA minimum of 30% in LOLT in NSC/ SC(a) OR with a min. of 33.3% in SC​
​InternationalA SAQA Evaluation Certificate with NSC L4 equivalence with at least 30% or equivalent for English.​
Senate Discretionary Admissions
​General Education Development (GED) - An USA qualification developed by the American Council on Education (ACE)​Candidates with a GED qualification may be admitted if they have a SAQA Evaluation Certificate with NSC L4 equivalence as well as NBT: AQL results and have obtained a score of at least 37 for Academic Literacy (AL) and a score of at least 37 for Quantitative Literacy (QL).
​OQSF Qualifications​Candidates with an OQSF Level 5 or N4-N6 qualifications or combination of N3 and SC subjects, or an NSC (FET Colleges) with N3 subjects may be admitted to Higher Certificate Studies.


Candidates must have attempted the Senior Certificate or equivalent, attained the age of 23 before or during the first year of registration with three years' work experience and proven ability relating to the proposed programme as well as adequate communication skills; OR Candidates must have attained the age of 45 before or during the first year of registration.

  • A SAQA Evaluation Certificate with NSC L4 equivalence with at least 30% or equivalent for English.

Industry

Commerce

Programme Type

Higher Certificate

COURSE OUTLINE

  • Business Management 1B 
  • Digital and Academic Literacies 
  • Introduction to Quantitative Thinking and Techniques 
  • Office Management and Administration 
  • Human Resource Management 
  • Industrial Relations 
  • Payroll Administration and Systems 
  • Work Integrated Learning 


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IMPORTANT INFORMATION 

 

  • To be awarded this qualification, a minimum final year mark of 50% for each module must be achieved.
  •  This factsheet is valid for the 2021 academic year only.
  • · The fees for all Online IIE qualifications include ebooks subject to terms and conditions.

  • Free software is available to all registered IIE Rosebank College students. The software includes and is not limited to MS Excel, MS Project, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook, which come with Office 365 bundle. Students can access the software using their RCONNECT email address at FTP//10.118.180.17/.

 

 

NB: this fact sheet is accurate at the time of publication.  The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) reserves the right to alter any of the content prior to commencement of registration due to changes in regulation, policy, market requirements or any other valid reason.”