By experience we mean that you have practically applied in an authentic context for the period stated in your CV. At least three years of consistent experience at middle level is 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.


This is evidence of explicit performance (work done) within an authentic context demonstrating the ability to interpret and apply the procedures, operations and techniques to solve unfamiliar concrete and abstract problems within the HR areas, using evidence-based solutions and theory-driven arguments and mapping new knowledge onto the theory of HR. Also include evidence of continued professional development. 

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