Employment Law for Managers
Managers make employment decisions daily, often without any legal training. This course gives line managers a working command of the employment framework so that hiring, discipline, performance management and termination are handled fairly and defensibly.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01The employment relationship and the sources of employment rights
- 02Recruitment, appointment and contracts of employment
- 03Managing performance and the incapacity procedure
- 04Misconduct, investigation and the disciplinary enquiry
- 05Grievances, harassment and workplace conflict
- 06Dismissal: substantive and procedural fairness
- 07Retrenchment, restructuring and terminations by agreement
What you will gain
- Apply the employment framework to everyday management decisions
- Run fair recruitment and appointment processes
- Manage poor performance through a defensible procedure
- Conduct disciplinary enquiries that withstand challenge
- Handle grievances, harassment complaints and workplace conflict
- Terminate employment lawfully and manage the exit properly
Who should attend
- Line managers and supervisors
- Human resources practitioners
- Department and operations heads
- Business owners and small business managers
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 11 Nov 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 1 to 3 Mar 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 3 to 5 May 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 12 to 14 Jul 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 |
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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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Legal, Contracts & Compliance
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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