The Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management at the University of South Africa (Unisa) is a three-year open distance learning degree that prepares graduates to manage people effectively in South African organisations. Students study recruitment, training and development, performance management, labour relations, compensation, and employment equity — all grounded in South Africa's legislative framework including the Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, and Employment Equity Act. Unisa's distance learning format makes this qualification accessible to HR practitioners already working in South Africa who seek formal credentials to advance their careers. Graduates are eligible for registration with the South African Board for People Practitioners (SABPP) and are equipped for HR management roles across all sectors.
Admission requirements: National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Degree endorsement and at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning and at least 50% in Mathematics, or an appropriate Higher Certificate or Diploma in Economic and Management Sciences.
