• Evidence of performance (work done) within an authentic context demonstrating the ability to select from a range of research methods, techniques and technologies and select these appropriately for particular research problems, using evidence-basedsolutions and theory-driven arguments.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• At this level the Board would expect you to provide evidence of service to the profession and/or of guidanceof young incoming practitioners.

By experience we mean that you have practically applied in an authentic context for the period stated in your CV. More than 6 years of practicing HR at the highest level required for this level of registration.


A self-evaluation (using page 7 of the application forms) may also be completed to substantiate that the applicant meets the requirements for this registration level.

Make sure that your evidence is valid, authentic, current (not more than five years old) and sufficient. Use the list of possible exit level outcomes below as a guide. For each competence claimed, evidence must be supplied (for example reports, minutes, work samples, applied strategy, testimonials, a job description).


The Board strongly supports and encourages life long learning and continued professional development. However, it is possible that your experience and level of functioning outweighs the academic level you have attained. Should you wish to apply for a higher level of registration than your academic qualification allows, you may submit an RPL certificate issued by a provider accredited by the Board (currently the Universities and Technikons). The Board reserves the right to accept or not accept such an RPL certificate. The Board is also investigating alternate RPL procedures.

• Demonstrate ability to apply the highly specialised advanced theoretical principles of problem identification and solving in the field of HRM and reflecting on the application made (problem-solving skills);·
• Plan and execute specialized and advanced research in the field of HRM, including the gathering, analysing, synthesising and interpretation of information on HRM issues correctly by utilising the relevant theoretical research principles and reflecting on the research undertaken (research skills);
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing at an advanced level with the different role players in the field of HRM by applying the theoretical principles of communication and reflecting on the application made (communication skills);
• Develop an advanced theoretical and practical macro vision, taking into account socio-political and multi-cultural factors of HRM internationally, nationally, provincially/ regionally and locally (development of macro vision);
• Take responsibility to organise and coordinate resources and opportunities in the field of HRM by applying advanced relevant theoretical aspects and reflect on the application thereof (entrepreneurship;
• Accept the responsibility for own activities in the field of HRM (entrepreneurship, self-responsibility skills);
• Practice social sensitivity in the relationships with others and work effectively in a team byimplementing relevant theory on an advanced level and reflecting on the implementation thereof (teamwork);
• Utilise appropriate management technology (e.g. computer e-learning, internet and e-mail) effectively in the HRM environment (technological and environmental literacy);
• Explore different learning strategies to acquire different skills within the field of HRM (explore learning strategies);
• Promote responsible citizenship through their approach towards the holistic application of advanced management capabilities within the field of HRM both at local and national level (promoting citizenship);
• Practice social, cultural and aesthetic sensitivity towards the different role players in the HRM industry by applying the appropriate theoretical principles and reflecting on the application thereof (cultural and aesthetic sensitivity);
• Implement acceptable employment seeking skills for entry into the different sectors of the HRM industry by utilising the theoretical principles and reflecting on the application thereof (employment seeking skills).