Acting Appointments and Temporary Promotion
Someone acts in a senior post for a few months, then eighteen, and by then both the allowance and the expectation of the job have become facts. This course covers running acting arrangements properly.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01A few months that becomes eighteen
- 02When acting is right, and when it is avoiding a decision
- 03Terms in writing: duration, duties, allowance and review
- 04Delegating the authority the post genuinely requires
- 05Expectations about the permanent role and saying so early
- 06Ending, extending, or appointing, and doing it cleanly
- 07Entitlement created by conduct, and how to avoid it
What you will gain
- Decide when an acting appointment is appropriate
- Set the terms, duration and allowance in writing
- Delegate the authority the role actually needs
- Manage expectations about the permanent post
- End or extend an arrangement cleanly
- Avoid creating a permanent entitlement by conduct
Who should attend
- Human resources practitioners
- Managers filling vacancies temporarily
- Employees in acting positions
- Payroll and reward staff
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 3 Nov 2026 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 16 to 17 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 22 to 23 Feb 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 3 to 4 May 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 13 to 14 Jul 2027 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Human Resources & Training
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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