Job Evaluation Appeals and Pay Disputes
Pay disputes escalate when staff cannot see how a decision was reached. This course covers handling grading appeals and pay queries in a way that is transparent, consistent and defensible.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Why pay disputes escalate
- 02Explaining a grading decision in terms staff can follow
- 03Designing an appeal process that is genuinely independent
- 04Pay equity queries and handling comparisons
- 05Separating grading disputes from performance disputes
- 06Documenting decisions for later defence
- 07When the structure itself is the problem
What you will gain
- Explain a grading decision in terms staff can follow
- Run an appeal process that is genuinely independent
- Handle pay equity queries and comparisons
- Distinguish grading disputes from performance disputes
- Document decisions so they can be defended
- Recognise when a pay structure itself is the problem
Who should attend
- Human resources practitioners
- Reward and remuneration specialists
- Line managers handling pay queries
- Employee relations staff
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 3 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 23 to 24 Nov 2026 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 7 to 8 Dec 2026 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 15 to 16 Feb 2027 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 19 to 20 Apr 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 28 to 29 Jun 2027 | Johannesburg | 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.
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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Human Resources & Training
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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