Tax and LegalDisciplinary Hearings, Dismissals and Dispute Procedure
Most dismissals that are overturned were substantively justified and procedurally mishandled, which means the employer was right and still pays. This course covers running the process properly. Delegates work through the grounds for dismissal and the evidence each requires, investigation before a charge is put, and the drafting of charges that a chairperson can actually rule on. The hearing itself is covered in detail, including representation, evidence, cross examination and the chairperson's role. Sanction and consistency follow, since inconsistent treatment defeats an otherwise sound case. Appeals and referral to a statutory dispute body are addressed. The course includes practising a hearing from both sides.
Course objectives
- Distinguish the grounds for dismissal and the evidence each requires
- Investigate properly before putting a charge
- Draft charges a chairperson can rule on
- Chair or present at a hearing competently
- Apply sanction consistently and record the reasoning
- Handle appeals and internal review
- Prepare for referral to a statutory dispute body
Who should attend
- Human resources practitioners and business partners
- Line managers who chair or initiate hearings
- Industrial relations and employee relations staff
- Union representatives and shop stewards
- Legal advisers supporting employment matters
Course outline
- 01Right on substance, wrong on process
- 02Grounds for dismissal and the evidence required
- 03Investigation before a charge
- 04Drafting charges
- 05Conducting the hearing
- 06Evidence, representation and cross examination
- 07Sanction and consistency
- 08Appeals and statutory referral
Scheduled sessions
| Dates | Venue | Format | Price | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 to 14 October 2026 | Online | Online | R6,500 per delegate | Register Now |
| 19 to 21 October 2026 | Durban, South Africa | Classroom | R14,950 per delegate | Register Now |
| 23 to 25 November 2026 | Johannesburg, South Africa | Classroom | R14,950 per delegate | Register Now |
| 7 to 9 December 2026 | Windhoek, Namibia | Classroom | R14,950 per delegate | Register Now |
| 13 to 15 January 2027 | Pretoria, South Africa | Classroom | R14,950 per delegate | Register Now |