Job Grading Implementation and Pay Structures
Grading work is the easy half. Turning grades into bands, placing people in them and funding the gap is where the project usually stalls. This course covers that second half.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01From graded jobs to a banded structure
- 02Band widths, overlaps, midpoints and progression steps
- 03Placing existing staff, and costing the result before announcing it
- 04Staff above the band and staff below it: the options for each
- 05Funding the move, phasing it and what a phased promise commits you to
- 06Red circling, protection periods and their end
- 07Explaining the structure to staff and negotiating it with unions
What you will gain
- Translate grades into a workable band structure
- Set band widths, overlaps and progression points
- Place existing staff and cost the outcome
- Deal with staff sitting above or below their band
- Fund and phase the move to the new structure
- Explain the structure to staff and unions
Who should attend
- Human resources and reward practitioners
- Payroll and finance staff costing structures
- Managers implementing a grading outcome
- Union representatives in pay negotiations
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 23 to 25 Nov 2026 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 8 to 10 Feb 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 12 to 14 Apr 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 21 to 23 Jun 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 |
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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- 3 Days
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- Human Resources & Training
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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