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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
99202  Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management 
ORIGINATOR
University of Venda 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
National First Degree  Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies  Human Resources 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  Not Applicable  NQF Level 07  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2033-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

The qualification content is currently being updated for the qualifications with the status “Registered-data under construction” or showing “DETAILS UNDER CONSTRUCTION” to ensure compliance with SAQA’S Policy and Criteria for the registration of qualifications and part-qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) (As amended, 2022). These qualifications are re-registered until 30 June 2027 and can legitimately be offered by the institutions to which they are registered.

 

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.  

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
The qualification is an undergraduate qualification that provides an overview of management practice in a national and international context. The qualification aims to develop conceptual understanding, synthesis and application of Management and management theory for learners wishing to progress in human resource management careers. The qualification is directed towards persons occupying or intending to occupy junior and middle management positions in private and business sector organisations and who are also aspiring towards senior management positions. It is directed primarily at school leavers to enable them to develop and improve their management skills. Such learners would not have had previous exposure to the theoretical underpinnings of Management and management.

Rationale:
The qualification contributes to regional and national goals by facilitating capacity building and human resource development in management for social and economic development. It also promotes equity by providing affordable access to business management education to learners previously denied such opportunities. The qualification recognises and caters for the career and economic needs of learners who are in employment and provides learners with the opportunity to proceed on a course of study culminating in the attainment of Honours and Master's.
Degree in Human Resource Management. Finally, it empowers learners with the skills and competencies necessary to function and grow in the public, private and business sectors and broadens the social base of learners in higher education by targeting mature learners with work experience. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
There is policy of recognition of prior learning at the institution, the department of Human Resource Management will admit a learner based on learning which may have taken place outside of formal education and training, which is valuable, irrespective of where or when it was obtained. This includes skills or knowledge from work training and experienced gained in workplace, short courses from community work or relevant field. Prior learning will be measured against specified prescribed learning outcomes.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirements for this qualification is:
  • National Senior Certificate, National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 4. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification comprises of compulsory and elective modules at National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 5, 6, and 7 totalling 362 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules, Level 5, 128 Credits:
  • Psychological Foundations of Human Resource Management, 12 Credits.
  • Basic Microeconomics, 12 Credits.
  • Basic Microeconomics, 12 Credits.
  • English Communication Skills for Management Sciences, 10 Credits.
  • Functional Areas of Business Management, 12 Credits.
  • Introduction to Business Management, 12 Credits.
  • Introduction to Human Resource Management, 12 Credits.
  • Computer Applications and Packages, 12 Credits.
  • Financial Accounting, 12 Credits.
  • Introduction to Financial Accounting, 12 Credits.
  • English Communication Skills, 10 Credits.

    Elective Modules, Level 5, 24 Credits (CHOOSE TWO MODULES):
  • Business Mathematics, 12 Credits.
  • Business Mathematics, 12 Credits.
  • Basic Statistical Inference, 12 Credits.
  • Basic Statistics, 12 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules, Level 6, 90 Credits:
  • Psychometrics, 15 Credits.
  • Human Resources Development, 15 Credits.
  • Intermediate Macroeconomics, 15 Credits.
  • Occupational Psychology, 15 Credits.
  • Intermediate Microeconomics, 15 Credits.
  • Research Methodology, 15 Credits.

    Elective Modules, Level 6, 30 Credits (CHOOSE TWO MODULES):
  • Human Resource Management II, 15 Credits.
  • Company Financial Statement, 15 Credits.
  • Purchasing and Supply Management, 15 Credits.
  • Introduction to Cost and Management Accounting, 15 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules, Level 7, 60 Credits:
  • Ergonomics, 15 Credits.
  • Human Resource Management III, 15 Credits.
  • Industrial Relations, 15 Credits.
  • Organisational Psychology, 15 Credits.

    Elective Modules, Level 7, 30 Credits (CHOOSE TWO MODULES):
  • International Trade and Finance, 15 Credits.
  • The South African Economy, 15 Credits.
  • General Management, 15 Credits.
  • Marketing Management, 15 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Understand that the management of human resources is vital to a successful business strategy and organisational effectiveness.
    2. Analyse organisations compensation strategy to identify problem and develop solutions that support the organisation's strategy.
    3. Discern which staffing techniques are poor, fair and good predictors of employee's future job performance.
    4. Identify and address the various challenges currently facing labour and employment relations.
    5. Design work systems and roles that allow employees to contribute to organisational performance.
    6. Apply appropriate tactics in competitive and cooperative negotiations individually and as part of a negotiation team. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
  • know behaviour which includes its development and motivations.
  • Learn human's emotions and personality.
  • Structure management of organisational structure and culture.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
  • Learn Strategic Human Resource Management.
  • Lead management and change Management.
  • Determine wage levels, wage structures and individual wages.
  • Analyse the impact of wages on individual attitudes and decisions to participate and perform in organisation.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
  • Practice policies, principles and techniques.
  • Apply labour relations to problems such as staffing and training.
  • Plan retention strategy and succession.
  • Audit Human Resources Management governance and Human Resource.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
  • Emphasise on analysis of labour- management relationship.
  • Process, practice and debate associated with employment relationships.
  • Resolve theory and research on collective actions and bargaining behaviour and conflict.
  • Relate Organisational, institutional and market contexts that affect employment in any industrial society.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
  • Look at different methods of organisational life by providing basis for a critical review of theory.
  • Include an overview of contemporary Human Resource Management and key issues for management of people in organisations, high performance organisations, flexibility, involvement and impact on careers.
  • Change context of work and managing organisational change including downsizing and outsourcing.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
  • Require Strategic Management in global business.
  • Analyse learning environmental, global strategy and subsidiary control.
  • Develop special skills that are required to manage international organisations.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Assessment extent to which the learner has grasped the basic concepts which form the base of management education. The application of Business and Human Resource Management theory to a practical context. The methods of research used and a balance between theory and practice and its relevance to the level of the qualification. The use of appropriate technology to ensure effective communication of ideas. Assessment methods measure the extent to which the learner has achieved competence in the different areas of study delivered through modules. These assessment methods include: case studies; report writing; interpretative and analytical problem solving in the written examination, work based assignments and self-assessment activities in the course material. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    Zambia:
    The qualification offers nearly the same as in Zambia. The University of Zambia (UNZA) offers qualification which runs over four (4) years, and it includes Honours Degree. The only difference is that they do not offer applied competences or work related competences which the institution has Applied Human Resource Competencies for three weeks.

    Botswana:
    Botswana in the BA ISAGO University offers the same qualification of Bachelor of Human Resource Management. The qualification runs over four (4) years which include the honours qualification. The qualification consists of 32 modules including level four while the institution has 29 modules for three year level qualification. The third year includes six months compulsory work related attachments and which is being assessed in terms of BA ISAGO university workplace policy. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows for both possibilities of vertical and horizontal articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Human Resource Development, Level 7.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Human Resource Management, Level 8. 
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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: 
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    1. University of Venda 


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