The Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management at the University of Limpopo equips graduates to manage the human capital of organisations effectively in South Africa's complex labour relations environment. Students study HR strategy, labour law, employee relations, training and development, performance management, and organisational behaviour, gaining skills that are directly applicable across government, SOEs, mining, retail, and the financial services sector. South Africa's Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act, and Labour Relations Act create a distinctive regulatory landscape that demands HR professionals with both technical expertise and contextual understanding.
English Home Language or English First Additional Language: 50%
Mathematics: 40% or Mathematical Literacy: 40%
APS: 26
Human Resources Manager – Leads all HR functions including talent acquisition, performance management, employee wellness, and labour relations compliance in public and private sector organisations across South Africa.
Labour Relations Practitioner – Manages collective bargaining, disciplinary hearings, and CCMA dispute resolution on behalf of employers, applying expertise in the Labour Relations Act and Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
Training and Development Specialist – Designs and implements SETA-aligned skills development programmes, learnerships, and workplace training for organisations to meet skills development levy obligations.
Recruitment Consultant – Sources, screens, and places candidates for client organisations through staffing agencies, executive search firms, and corporate HR recruitment teams.
Employment Equity Officer – Develops employment equity plans, monitors transformation progress, and submits annual EE reports to the DoEL in compliance with the Employment Equity Act.
