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Shop Steward Functional
Skills

Shop Steward Functional
Skills

Price

R5 250.00

Duration

3 Days

About the Course

The Shop Steward Functional Skills programme is designed to equip shop stewards with the practical knowledge and skills required to effectively represent employees in the workplace. The programme focuses on labour relations, workplace rights and responsibilities, communication, and problem-solving skills to support fair labour practices and constructive engagement between employees and management.

What you will Learn

Participants will develop functional skills in:


  • Roles and responsibilities of a shop steward

  • Basic labour legislation and workplace policies

  • Collective bargaining and grievance handling

  • Disciplinary processes and dispute resolution

  • Effective communication and negotiation skills

  • Representation of workers in hearings and meetings

  • Workplace health, safety, and ethical conduct

  • Record keeping, reporting, and organisational skills

  • Promoting cooperation and constructive labour relations

This programme is intended for:


  • Elected shop stewards and worker representatives

  • Trade union members preparing for representative roles

  • Employee representatives within public and private sector organisations

  • Labour relations practitioners seeking foundational shop steward skills

  • Workers involved in workplace forums or bargaining structures

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