Probation Management and Confirming Appointments
Probation is meant to be the period where a poor fit is resolved cheaply, and it is usually a period where nothing is said and the appointment is confirmed by silence. This course covers using it properly.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Confirmed by silence, then a problem for years
- 02Probation terms, duration and what the contract must say
- 03Setting standards and giving a real chance to meet them
- 04Guidance, training and evaluation during the period
- 05Honest conversations at the time rather than at the end
- 06Extension, confirmation and termination during probation
- 07Records, procedure and defending the decision afterwards
What you will gain
- Set probation terms that are lawful and clear
- Give a new employee a genuine chance to succeed
- Assess performance against stated standards
- Hold honest conversations during, not after
- Extend, confirm or terminate defensibly
- Keep records that support the decision
Who should attend
- Human resources practitioners
- Line managers supervising new employees
- Supervisors confirming appointments
- Business owners managing new hires
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 10 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 24 to 25 Nov 2026 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 1 to 2 Mar 2027 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 17 to 18 May 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 19 to 20 Jul 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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