Human Resource Management (HRM) Administrator

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to function as a Human Resource Management Administrator. A Human Resource Management (HRM) Administrator contributes to organisational success by supporting the effective and efficient operation of the Human Resource Function within an organisation by providing ethical and professional HRM administrative services. This includes collating and processing data for Workforce Planning, Staff Attraction and Procurement, Employee Maintenance and Development and Employment Relations Management. The HRM administrator also coordinates and provides dedicated communication and coordination services. Successful learners will demonstrate the following attributes: attention to detail, sense of urgency and time management, analytical ability, compliance orientation, effective communication, and empathetic listening. Qualified learners will be able to: • Collect Human Resource Management data and process the data into appropriate information that is available for decision-making. • Provide administrative services for the full range of HRM services. • Monitor, support, and maintain the various communication and administrative processes with relevant stakeholders to optimise the employment relations in the organisation. • Compile, maintain and ensure the safeguarding of all HRM records.

Human Resource Management (HRM) plays a crucial role in ensuring that organisations attract, retain, and develop talent to achieve their strategic goals. The administrative function is essential to support this function in organisations. The administrative role is becoming more important as the HRM landscape evolves due to technological advancements, changing demographics, and globalisation. In this realignment, the qualification has been elevated from a purely clerical role into a full administrative one. This is essential to meet the demands of complex and evolving organisations. Human Resource Management (HRM) Administrators are essential in organisations in South Africa for several reasons. Firstly, the HRM administrators ensure that organisations comply with the various labour laws and regulations in South Africa. These laws cover areas such as minimum wages, working conditions, and employee rights; failure to comply with these laws can result in legal action against the organisation, which can be costly in terms of fines and reputational damage. Secondly, HRM Administrators aid the organisation in attracting, recruiting, and selecting the best persons for the organisation. Thirdly the HRM Administrator plays a pivotal role in the internal communication processes in organisations. Effective internal communication is essential for harmonious employment relations in organisations. This qualification establishes a standardised platform for the delivery of these essential services. Given the importance of this role, having a formal occupational qualification provides several benefits, including ensuring that HRM Administrators possess the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their duties effectively, enhancing their credibility and professionalism, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Creating an occupational qualification for Human Resource Management (HRM) Administrators can lead to several social benefits. Firstly, it can help to improve the quality of HRM practices, resulting in more efficient and effective management of an organisation's workforce. This, in turn, can lead to higher levels of job satisfaction and productivity among employees, which can positively impact society's overall well-being. Secondly, an occupational qualification can promote greater transparency and accountability in HRM processes, which can help to reduce discrimination and ensure fair treatment for all employees. Finally, by establishing a standard set of competencies and knowledge requirements, an occupational qualification can facilitate the mobility of HRM professionals, allowing them to work in various sectors and organisations, thereby increasing the availability of qualified HRM professionals and contributing to the economy's overall growth. The typical learners who will access this occupational qualification will be individuals interested in pursuing a career in HRM or those currently working in HRM roles who wish to formalise their skills and knowledge. This may include individuals who have completed secondary education and are looking to enter the workforce and those who have completed post-secondary education in a related field but have yet to obtain a formal HRM qualification. Through obtaining the next level of HRM qualification, learners can progress into roles of HRM Officer or related specialised HRM roles such as Recruitment Specialist and Learning and Development Officer. With the HRM Administrator qualification, qualifying learners can also provide freelance services and become self-employed. Apart from the legacy qualifications being replaced through this realignment process, no other similar qualifications are registered on the NQF. This qualification does not require professional registration.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): RPL for Access: Learners may use the RPL process to gain access to training opportunities for a programme of learning, qualification, part-qualification, or skills programme if they do not meet the formal, minimum entry requirements for admission. RPL assessment provides an alternative access route into a programme of learning, qualification, part-qualification, or skills programme. Such an RPL assessment may be developed, moderated, and conducted by the accredited Skills Development Provider which offers that specific qualification/part qualification/skills programme. Such an assessment must ensure that the learner is able to display the equivalent level of competencies required for access, based on the NQF level descriptors. RPL for Exemption: For exemption from modules through RPL, learners who have gained the stipulated competencies of the modules of a programme of learning, qualification, part-qualification, or skills programme through any means of formal, informal, or non-formal learning and/or work experience, may be awarded credits towards relevant modules, and gaps identified for training, which is then concluded. RPL for awarding credits: Learners who have gained the stipulated competencies of the modules of a programme of learning, qualification, part-qualification or skills programme through any means of formal, informal or non-formal learning and/or work experience, may be awarded credits towards relevant modules, and gaps identified for training, which is then concluded. A valid Statement of Results is required for admission to the EISA in which confirmation of achievement is provided that all internal assessment criteria for all modules in the related curriculum document have been achieved. For a Skills Programme, the accredited Skills Development Provider (SDP) must ensure all modular competency requirements are met prior to the FISA and keep record of such evidence. Upon successful completion of the EISA/FISA, RPL learners will be issued with the QCTO certificate for the qualification, part-qualification or skills programme. Quality Partners are responsible for ensuring the RPL mechanism and process for qualifications and part-qualification is approved by the QCTO. Entry Requirements: • An NQF Level 4 qualification with English Communication.

• Collect Human Resources data and process the data into appropriate information that is available for decision-making.
• Select and use appropriate methods, techniques, and procedures to provide professional administrative services for the full range of HRM processes and activities.
• Monitor, support and maintain the various communication and administrative processes with relevant stakeholders to optimise the employment relations in the organisation.
• Access and use appropriate HRM systems and processes for the compilation, maintenance and safeguarding of all HRM records.