Human Resources for Non HR Managers
Line managers make most of the decisions that create human resources risk. This course gives them the working knowledge to handle recruitment, performance, discipline and pay conversations correctly without needing an escalation every time.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01What line managers are actually accountable for
- 02Recruitment and selection without creating risk
- 03Setting expectations and handling everyday performance issues
- 04Conduct, informal resolution and when to formalise
- 05Pay, benefits and the questions staff will ask
- 06When to escalate and what human resources needs from you
- 07Record keeping that protects you and the employee
What you will gain
- Handle the people decisions that fall to line managers
- Run recruitment and selection fairly and lawfully
- Deal with everyday conduct and performance issues
- Understand the pay and benefits framework you operate in
- Know when a matter must be escalated to human resources
- Keep the records your decisions depend on
Who should attend
- Line managers and supervisors
- Technical specialists managing teams
- Small business owners
- Newly appointed department heads
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 10 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 24 to 25 Nov 2026 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 8 to 9 Mar 2027 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 3 to 4 May 2027 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 12 to 13 Jul 2027 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 |
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.
Enquire about this course
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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Human Resources & Training
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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