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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Bachelor of Administration Honours: Human Resources Management 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
15359  Bachelor of Administration Honours: Human Resources Management 
ORIGINATOR
University of Pretoria 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Honours Degree  Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies  Human Resources 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  160  Level 7  NQF Level 08  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 091/21  2021-07-01  2023-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

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 
The first objective of the whole qualification is to enable the graduate to act as a Human Resources Practitioner in the designing and implementation of Human Resources Management procedures and systems.

Graduates will possess in-depth knowledge and understanding of the different fields of practice of Industrial and Organisational Psychology. They will also perform according to high ethical values and a professional attitude enabling them to contribute meaningfully to the national manpower development needs and policies of the country

In addition graduates will be able to apply research skills to investigate problems experienced with the procedures and processes, and to advise management on solving of these problems. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Matriculation certificate
First degree: B Admin (Human Resources Management)
Other:
A limited number of students will be accommodated. The students will be subjected to selection based mainly on academic merit, matriculation certificate with mathematics. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
B Admin (Hons) (Human Resources Management)

Learning outcomes:
Research
B Admin (Hons) Human Resources graduates have a sound knowledge of research methods in Human Resources Management and are able to deliver a written research report of limited scope under supervision. The graduates will also be able to utilize the results, conclusions and recommendations of the report to create new knowledge and solve problems in all the application fields of Human Resources Management and Industrial Psychology.

Group Dynamics
B Admin (Hons) Human Resources graduates will have in-depth knowledge of Group Dynamics methods and are able to design and implement a Group Dynamics programme in the organisation. The qualifying learners will also be able to understand how groups and teams function and influence people to achieve common goals, while the group's work and individual needs are addressed and acquire facilitation and negotiation skills to facilitate all group and team processes in the organisation.

Performance Management
B Admin (Hons) Human Resources graduates will have in-depth knowledge of Performance Management and are able to analyse performance problems and design and implement Performance Management procedures and processes. The graduates will be able to contribute meaningfully to improving the utilization of Human Resources, the productivity and overall competitiveness of the organization.

Career Development and Vocational Psychology
B Admin (Hons) Human Resources graduates will have in-depth knowledge on Career Development and Vocational Psychology and are able to design and implement individual Career Development programmes. Graduates will also be able to support employees to maintain high levels of work motivation and job satisfaction.

Human Resources Development
B Admin (Hons) Human Resources graduates will have in-depth knowledge on Human Resources Development and are able to design and implement a human performance enhancement (training and development) process in the organisation. Graduates will be able to improve the performance of employers and the organization through training and development programmes.

Managing Diversity
B Admin (Hons) Human Resources graduates will have in-depth knowledge of managing a diverse workforce and are able to design and implement a Managing Diversity process in the workplace. Graduates will be able to contribute meaningfully to improving mutual respect and tolerance amongst diverse workgroups in organizations.

Labour Relations
The B Admin (Hons) Human Resources graduates will have in-depth knowledge of the Labour Relations field and are able to design and implement Labour Relations procedures and processes in the organisation. Graduates will be able to ensure workforce stability and productivity in the organisation.

Psychometrics
The B Admin (Hons) Human Resources graduates will have in-depth knowledge of Psychometrics and are able to design psychometrical assessment procedures and programmes to support decision-making in the organisation.

Critical cross-field outcomes:
Graduates will be able to:
  • Understand the principles and interrelated nature of different fields of knowledge application.
  • Identify and solve problems in the human resources and related fields.
  • Apply scientific principles and technology in all the applied fields of Human Resources Management.
  • Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community.
  • Communicate effectively using visual and language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasions.
  • Understand the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.
  • Act sensitively to workforce diversity and individual uniqueness and understand how people may share values. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Continuous, formative and summative assessment practises will be applied.

    A multi-dimensional approach will be followed to assess the learners':
  • Knowledge
  • Abilities
  • Thinking processes
  • Metacognition
  • Affect.

    In addition, the cognitive approach to assessment will also be applied and learners will be assessed on their:
  • Application and use of knowledge
  • Assessment integrated with learning and training
  • Integrated and cross-disciplinary assessment

    Assessment includes assessment by the lecturer(s) and peer-assessment resulting in a statement of what the learner has achieved (research conclusions, procedures, processes, etc).

    Assessment criteria will be discussed with the learners resulting in co-operative learning and products, as well as the development of collaborative skills (group discussions, group assignments).

    Authentic testing will also take place where the learners have to use the knowledge in simulated "real life" meaningful contexts and explicit criteria for assessment (case studies; simulations; role play; applied questions).

    Multi-dimensional and cognitive assessments will be combined in assessing the research competencies of learners. The following will be assessed by the supervisor and external examiner:
  • The ability to identify a suitable research problem.
  • Ability to select and implement appropriate research methods.
  • Ability to review the literature critically and document it according to accepted scientific practices.
  • The ability to analyse the data utilising relevant qualitative or quantitative methods.
  • The ability to integrate the theoretical knowledge with empirical data.
  • The ability to formulate relevant conclusions and proposals based on the research results.

    Integrated assessment:
    Portfolios- written assignments based on case studies
    Simulations
    Written examinations
    Oral examinations
    Other:
    Peer group assessment; self-assessment; classroom presentations 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Related qualifications
    M Admin (Human Resources Management)
    M Admin (Industrial Psychology)
    M Admin (Labour Relations)

    M Admin (Human Resources Management) serves as an entry point to the related qualification
    M Admin (Labour Relations) serves as an entry point to the related qualification

    M Admin (Industrial Psychology) provides credits for the related qualification 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    The use of memoranda, internal "shredding sessions" of test and exam papers, external examiners at exit levels.
    External examiners and moderators are contracted for all exit level assessments. An independent report is submitted to the Dean of the Faculty on the standards, effectiveness and relevancy of the assessment procedure.
    The programme will be inspected and evaluated by the Board for Personnel Practice. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Qualifications required:
    Internal assessors: Master or doctorate in the field of practice which is taught.
    External assessors: Master or doctorate degree, and recognised expertise.

    Career experience required:
    University experience.

    Other criteria
    Practical experience in the relative areas of specialisation or the lecturing therein
    In the case of professional training, applicable registration with the South African Health Professions Council and the SA Board of Personnel Practitioners. 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015. 

    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. University of Pretoria 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.