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Diploma in Human Resources Management at Walter Sisulu University

Walter Sisulu University, South Africa

Programme overview

The Diploma in Human Resources Management is a three-year, 360-credit NQF level 6 qualification that produces HR practitioners able to improve relations between management, employees and unions, manage employee performance and career planning, and ensure compliance with legislation and regulatory bodies.

Faculty: Faculty of Management and Public Administration Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Location: Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

A three-year, 360-credit NQF level 6 programme covering employee relations, performance management, career planning and legislative compliance.

Career pathways

HR practitioner; human resources business partner; benefits administrator; employee relations manager; labour relations officer; payroll manager; recruitment specialist

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Application information

Entry requirements

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a diploma or bachelor's endorsement and achievement in the subjects as follows: English level 3 Accounting level 3 or Mathematics level 3 or Maths Literacy level 4 Any two subjects level 3

Applications for the 2027 academic year open on 1 June 2026. International applications close on 30 September 2026 and general applications close on 31 October 2026. The application fee is R100 (non-refundable); applications are made online only.

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