The Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management and Business Management at the University of Zululand develops graduates who can lead people and organisations with equal effectiveness. The programme integrates HR disciplines — recruitment, performance management, learning and development, labour relations, and organisational behaviour — with core business management skills in strategy, operations, marketing, and financial management. South Africa's complex labour environment, shaped by the Labour Relations Act, employment equity legislation, and collective bargaining, makes skilled HR managers in high demand across the public and private sectors.
English: NSC Level 4
Mathematics: NSC Level 3 or Mathematical Literacy: NSC Level 6
APS: Minimum 28 points
Human Resources Manager – Lead talent acquisition, performance management, training, and employee relations for organisations of all sizes across South Africa.
Labour Relations Manager – Manage collective bargaining, union negotiations, disciplinary processes, and CCMA cases in compliance with South African labour law.
Business Unit Manager – Apply combined HR and business skills to lead a department or business unit, managing both operational and people functions.
Organisational Development Specialist – Drive transformation, culture change, and capability-building initiatives within growing or restructuring organisations.
HR Entrepreneur – Establish an HR consulting or labour relations practice serving SMEs and medium-sized businesses needing specialist support.
