The Diploma in Human Resources Management at Walter Sisulu University is a three-year qualification offered at the Butterworth and Komani campuses. It produces HR practitioners who are critical thinkers capable of practising locally and globally, improving relations between management, employees, and trade unions, managing employee performance and career planning, and ensuring compliance with South Africa's labour legislation. In the context of the LRA, BCEA, EEA, and OHSA, HR professionals with sound legal and organisational knowledge are in demand across government, SOEs, and private sector employers throughout South Africa.
English Home Language or English First Additional Language: 40–49% (Level 3)
Mathematics: 40–49% (Level 3) OR Mathematical Literacy: 50–59% (Level 4)
Any two school subjects: 40–49% (Level 3)
APS: 21
HR Practitioner or Officer – Manage recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations processes in corporate, government, or NGO organisations across South Africa.
Labour Relations Officer – Handle disciplinary proceedings, grievances, CCMA referrals, and collective bargaining on behalf of employers, ensuring compliance with the LRA and BCEA.
Training and Development Coordinator – Coordinate skills development programmes, WSP/ATR submissions, and SETA-funded learnerships for organisations meeting B-BBEE scorecard requirements.
Employment Equity Practitioner – Develop and monitor EE plans, ensure compliance with the Employment Equity Act, and report to the Department of Employment and Labour.
HR Manager – Lead the full HR function for a government department, SOE, or private company, including talent acquisition, employee wellness, and organisational development initiatives.
