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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
101558  Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management 
ORIGINATOR
Mangosuthu University of Technology 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Postgraduate Diploma  Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies  Human Resources 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Not Applicable  NQF Level 08  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered  EXCO 0821/24  2021-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
The Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management is designed to provide learners with in-depth knowledge and skills in human resource management which will enable them to independently gather analyse and apply the knowledge gained to solve complex Human Resource Management problems in the business environment.

Rationale:
The aim of this qualification is to equip learners to address scarce and critical skills in the country. It is designed to allow qualifying learners an opportunity to acquire applied competence in the field of Human Resource Management required for registration with the professional body (South African Board for People Practices (SABPP).

Furthermore, it is designed to align the Human Resource Management qualifications with the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework (HEQSF). The Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management which is offered at Level 8 articulates horizontally into Honours Degree or vertically into a Master's Degree at Level 9. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Recognition of Prior Learning will be considered in accordance with the institution's RPL policy. Applications from RPL learners will be treated on their own merit and in accordance with the institutional RPL policy. The institutional RPL policy makes provision for admission for qualifying learners through RPL.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry to this qualification is either a:
  • An appropriate Advanced Diploma of 120 Credits in Human Resource Management or in a related field at Level 7.
    Or
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management or in a related field at Level 7. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification comprises compulsory modules at Level 8 totalling 120 Credits.

    Modules:
  • Advanced Human Resource Development, 24 Credits.
  • Strategic Human Resource Management and Organisational Development, 24 Credits.
  • Advanced Labour Relations, 24 Credits.
  • Advanced Strategic Management, 24 Credits.
  • Research Methodology, 24 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Contribute to the development and implementation of a Human Resource strategy for the organisation.
    2. Support and implement procedures and systems related to the clusters.
    3. Contribute towards the organisational strategic planning process.
    4. Conduct applied research and compile research report in the broad field of Human Resource Management.
    5. Understand the broad vision and understanding of the economy within which the business operates (macro-vision). 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
  • Align human resource strategy to the overall business strategy.
  • Develop human resource policies.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the human resource field of specialisation.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
  • Demonstrate a complete understanding of processes and practices relevant to all areas of human resource management.
  • Apply best practices for talent management.
  • Participate in the development of organisational policies and procedures with regard to compensation and administration.
  • Apply best practices in all human resource areas in accordance with the legal framework.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
  • Set and align human resource management strategic plans with organisational goals and objectives.
  • Formulate human resource management strategic plans.
  • Correctly identify industry key success factors and demonstrate an ability to align these with the human resource management divisional KSF.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
  • Research problems are accurately identified and analysed.
  • Utilise appropriate research methods.
  • Apply technical skills necessary for research projects.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
  • Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the business environment within which human resource plays a critical role.

    Integrated Assessment:
    All assessments will integrate knowledge, skills, attitude and applied competence of the discipline. The institutional assessment policy makes provision for assessment instruments ranging from written or oral tests, presentations on topical business issues, assignments, projects, case studies or simulation exercises to name a few.

    For this qualification there will be three assessments which will constitute a year mark. Learners will write two tests, and one group project. The group project mark will be an aggregate of all the assessment tasks performed throughout the academic year. Lecturers are encouraged to use a variety of assessment instruments in order to cater for different learning abilities of learners. The weighting of each test is 35% and 30% for the group project.

    Formative Assessment:
    Three assessments will constitute a year mark which will contribute 60% towards the final mark.

    Summative Assessment:
    A final assessment which will culminate with the submission of a comprehensive individual project. For example a strategic plan of a medium or large corporation or a Human Resource strategy of an organisation will be submitted. The project contributes 40% towards the final mark. To pass the qualification a learner must obtain a final minimum mark of 50%. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    Ireland, Dublin Institute of Technology offers a four-year honours Degree in Human Resource Management at Level 8. This qualification is fully accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) in Ireland, and learners become eligible for an associate membership of the CIPD when they graduate. This qualification prepares learners for career opportunities with national and international organisations across the public and private sector including as Human Resource Consultant/Manager, Personnel Recruiter, Project Manager, Training and Development, Employee Relations etc.

    United Kingdom, Kingston University also offers a CIPD accredited postgraduate qualification in human resource management.

    Conclusion:
    Based on the information gathered above, this qualification compares favorably with qualifications offered internationally. There are similarities in the purpose of the qualification, the content, duration, articulation route as well as the total number of credits. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification offers systemic horizontal and vertical articulation with the following qualifications offered by other institutions, provided the learner meets the minimum entry requirements:

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Human Resource Management, Level 8.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Master of Human Resource Management, Level 9. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. Mangosuthu University of Technology 


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