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HR and Labour Relations Skills Programme
Level 4, 9 credits

SAQA Registration nr. 116394
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How you will learn:

This comprehensive programme is designed to help you take charge of HR and labour relations in your organisation. Learn how to recruit right, manage performance, navigate labour laws, and handle disciplinary procedures with confidence and compliance.


🎓 Delivery Methods

Blended Online Learning

In-Person Group Training (minimum 15 delegates)


🕒 Programme Duration

Online: 21 days LMS access, including time for assessment

Onsite: 2 full training days


📄 Certification Outcome

Successful learners receive a Certificate of Competence, endorsed by the SETQAA.

What this course will enable you to do - Your learning Outcomes

The Human Resources and Labour Relations Skills Programme is designed to equip managers, supervisors, and HR practitioners with the foundational knowledge and practical skills to manage people and workplace relations effectively. This programme covers key HR functions such as recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee wellness, and skills development, alongside core labour relations topics including labour legislation, dispute resolution, disciplinary procedures, and union engagement. Participants will gain the tools to foster a compliant, productive, and harmonious work environment. Ideal for those involved in people management, this programme supports fair and effective HR and labour practices aligned with South African labour law.

By the end of this skills programme, you will be able to:

✅ Implement and manage human resource and labour relations policies
✅ Apply recruitment, selection and contracting practices
✅ Facilitate and manage disciplinary processes and hearings
✅ Conduct performance evaluations through structured committees
✅ Ensure compliance with all relevant labour legislation

Modules - What you will learn

📌 Module 1: HR Policies & Practices

Design, maintain and align HR policies with labour legislation
Promote fair employment practices

📌 Module 2: Job Design & Talent Acquisition

Draft job descriptions, set selection criteria
Manage recruitment processes and employment contracting

📌 Module 3: Disciplinary Policies & Procedures

Develop and apply disciplinary procedures
Facilitate hearings in line with labour law

📌 Module 4: Performance Evaluation Systems

Establish evaluation committees
Monitor employee performance fairly and consistently

📌 Module 5: Labour Law Compliance

Apply legislation such as BCEA, LRA, EE Act and Skills Development Act
Align practices to EE and BEE requirements

Who Should Apply?

Is This Skills Programme for You?

This programme is ideal for:

✔️ Line managers responsible for people management
✔️ HR professionals and HR officers
✔️ Admin managers involved in HR duties
✔️ Admin clerks supporting HR or compliance functions

Entry Requirements

To enroll, learners should be competent in:

✔ Communication at NQF Level 3
✔ Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3
✔ Computer Literacy at NQF Level 3

What to Expect from the Assessment Process:

Your journey to certification includes the following assessment steps:

✔️ Formative Assessment:
Throughout the programme, you will complete assessment activities to demonstrate understanding of assessment planning, evidence gathering, and judgment.
✔️ Final Integrated Summative Assessment (FISA):
Within four weeks of completing the training, you will submit a portfolio of evidence.
✔️ Portfolio of Evidence (PoE):
You’ll compile a comprehensive PoE that includes assessment plans, tools, evidence records, and feedback — demonstrating your ability to conduct valid, fair, and reliable assessments.
✔️ Document Review and Questioning:
Your assessor will evaluate all documentation and conduct questioning to test your applied knowledge and decision-making ability.
✔️ Certification:
Once competence is confirmed, you will receive a Statement of Results issued by the SETA Quality Assurance Partner (QAP).

Learning Support
How You’ll Stay Connected and Supported:

Join Online Contact Sessions (Blended Learning only)
If you’re enrolled in our Blended Learning programme, you’ll attend regular online sessions with a facilitator. These sessions offer interactive training, assessment guidance, and real-world application discussions to deepen your learning.

Access Your Self-Study Resources (Self-Study learners)
Self-study learners can progress at their own pace with access to structured course materials, guided activities, and assessment preparation tools—all available on your learning platform.

Engage with Your Online Community (Available to all learners)
All learners can connect through discussion forums, peer sharing, and collaborative spaces. Whether you’re studying independently or in a group, your questions and insights help shape a richer learning experience.


How to Apply for a Course — Simple & Supported

Whether you're new or returning, this guide shows exactly how to apply, register, and begin learning with Khulisane.

Choose Your Learning Plan

Flexible options to fit your goals, lifestyle, and budget

Self-Study Plan -
Monthly Plan

This option is currently not available for this course
Flexible, independent learning with structure and support check-ins.


✔ No live training sessions
✔ Includes structured block program
✔ Access to live assessment prep (where no recordings exist)
✔ Feedback from assessors after each submission
✔ Grouped by start date to ensure pacing and support

✔ No registration fees
✔ Study material included

Blended Learning – Full Payment

R4400/once off
Structured learning with live support and real-time interaction.


✔ Includes live facilitator-led sessions
✔ Peer collaboration and personalised feedback
✔ Full access to resources and learning blocks
✔ Enrol now to join the next available start date

✔ No registration fees
✔ Study material included


Blended Learning – Monthly Plan

This option is not available for this course
Same full support, spread across manageable payments.


✔ Everything in the Full Payment plan
✔ Monthly, interest-free payments
✔ Enroll now to reserve your place in the upcoming intake

✔ No registration fees
✔ Study material included

Please note VAT is not included in the prices listed above.
Our subject matter expertise

Meet our SMEs

Tatenda Mufunda

education, training & development practitioner
Tatenda Mufunda has over 14 years of experience in training and development, specialising in learnership facilitation, assessment, moderation and curriculum development. She holds a Master in Strategic Management and a B.com in Marketing Management. Tatenda’s academic competencies reflect deep subject knowledge, effective teaching and assessment practice, curriculum development, and academic support, making her highly competent in both higher education and training and development environments.
Tatenda is a passionate and innovative Facilitator who thrives on leveraging digital platforms to deliver enriching classroom experiences.

“Striving to create a dynamic and inclusive learning environment that fosters curiosity, collaboration, and growth.”

Alwyn Naicker

Education, training & development practitioner

Alwyn Naicker has over 20 years of experience in training and development, specializing in empowering learners with practical skills and professional growth. He holds a BA Honours in Psychology, which has given him a strong foundation in understanding human behavior and effective communication, along with a recently completed MBA dissertation that enhances his strategic and organizational insight. Alwyn is also highly skilled in Microsoft Office, delivering comprehensive training in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook to help professionals optimize their workplace performance.


Alwyn believes in lifelong learning and the transformative power of education.


“Helping individuals unlock their potential through practical skills and confidence-building is at the heart of my work.”

Everything you need to know about this qualification in one downloadable PDF — including modules, duration, assessments, and learning outcomes.

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Customisable quotation letter
Overview of fees, duration & modules
Employer benefit summary: Why sponsor this qualification?

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