About the Course
The Section 189 workshop is to train managers and HR professionals to handle employee discipline and labour matters correctly, fairly, and in line with South African labour law, reducing risk and improving workplace management.
What you will Learn
Participants will develop knowledge and skills in:
Understanding misconduct and incapacity
Principles of substantive and procedural fairness
Identifying offences and determining appropriate disciplinary action
Gathering and assessing preliminary evidence
Drafting charge sheets and notices of disciplinary enquiry
Employee rights and employer obligations
Applying workplace policies, procedures, and labour legislation
Preparing documentation and case files
Managing suspensions and precautionary measures
Ethical conduct and consistency in disciplinary decision-making
This programme is intended for:
Managers and supervisors responsible for employee discipline
Human Resources and Labour Relations practitioners
Line managers involved in managing misconduct and poor performance
Employer representatives initiating disciplinary action
Individuals seeking competence in workplace disciplinary procedures