Workplace Investigations and Evidence Gathering
Most disciplinary matters are lost on the investigation rather than at the hearing. This course covers running one that holds up: scoping it, gathering the evidence and writing the report.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Terms of reference: what is being investigated and what is not
- 02Planning: timelines, precautionary suspension, confidentiality, conflicts
- 03Interview technique, note taking and avoiding leading questions
- 04Documents, access logs, messages and preserving electronic evidence
- 05Reluctant, hostile and anonymous witnesses
- 06Weighing evidence, the standard of proof and making findings
- 07Writing the report, and handing over to a hearing
What you will gain
- Scope an investigation and set its terms
- Plan interviews and sequence the witnesses
- Question without leading or contaminating accounts
- Collect and preserve documents and electronic material
- Weigh conflicting accounts and reach findings
- Write a report a hearing can rely on
Who should attend
- Human resources practitioners and investigators
- Line managers appointed to investigate
- Employee relations and union representatives
- Internal audit and ethics officers
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 23 to 25 Feb 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 10 to 12 May 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 19 to 21 Jul 2027 | Cape Town | 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
- Human Resources & Training
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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