Disciplinary action is one of the most sensitive and risk-laden areas in workplace management. Effective Discipline in the Workplace is a comprehensive, competency-based 2-day programme that empowers organisations to manage misconduct cases confidently, fairly, and in full compliance with South African labour law.

The programme builds the practical and legal skills required by both the initiator and the chairperson, focusing on the correct handling of evidence, the rules of natural justice, and the structured decision-making process needed to reach defensible outcomes on a balance of probabilities.

Delegates will gain clarity on the full disciplinary process—from preliminary investigation to enquiry, through to findings and documentation suitable for arbitration scrutiny.

Key Learning Outcomes

• Understand dismissal decision-making using flow diagrams and structured logic

• Apply the rules of natural justice and legal provisions governing dismissals

• Conduct preliminary investigations and assess different types of evidence

• Correctly classify dismissals and avoid common procedural pitfalls

• Use procedural and substantive fairness checklists to ensure compliance

• Formulate accurate and legally sound charges and wording

• Address specific offences with appropriate sanctioning principles

• Manage documentation, roles, and expectations during hearings

• Run a full disciplinary enquiry, including sequencing, questioning, and role clarity

• Present evidence confidently and effectively

• Make findings based on a balance of probabilities

• Review recent case law developments to guide decision-making

• Conduct virtual hearings in line with modern practice requirements

Aligned Unit Standards

• Institute Disciplinary Action – Unit Standard 11286 (NQF 5, 8 credits)

• Conduct a Disciplinary Hearing – Unit Standard 10985 (NQF 6, 5 credits)

This programme is ideal for supervisors, ER practitioners, HR professionals, union representatives, and managers who need to improve their disciplinary literacy and confidence in leading or chairing internal hearings.

Event Details

Duration: 2 Days | 14 - 15 April 2026 | 09:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Venue: Online

Price: R4 950.00 excl. VAT | Optional | PoE Cost: R1 300 excl. VAT

Contact: info@globalbusiness.co.za for more info.

Presented by Global Business Solutions (GBS)—Your Partner in Strategic HR Compliance

All workshops are offered as customised in-house training that can be presented virtually or on-site.

*All courses and conferences are subject to minimum delegate numbers.

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