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Pop-Up Master Employment Equity Deviation Policies in the New Dispensation

Friday, 01 August 2025 | Virtual

R950.00 (excl. VAT)

Avoid costly litigation, fines, and compliance failures with a bulletproof deviation policy. In this focused webinar, you’ll master the end-to-end Employment Equity deviation framework, including process mapping, justifiable reasons, skills gap analysis, and documentation standards.


Ideal for designated employers needing to align with the EE Act.
Includes a ready-to-use Deviation Policy Template + Deviation Tool access.


Seats are limited—secure your compliance now!

Great news, registrations are OPEN!

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Time & Location


01 August 2025, Friday, 10:00 - 11:00

Virtual

About The Event

YOUR SINGLE BIGGEST RISK MITIGATION TOOL

CRITICAL PROTECTION

A properly designed, implemented, and recorded deviation policy is your strongest defence against litigation, fines, and

economic risk in the new Employment Equity landscape.


Master the end-to-end process of ensuring your deviation policies align with Employment Equity Act requirements


DON'T WAIT UNTIL IT'S TOO LATE

Designated employers without compliant deviation policies face significant litigation risks, hefty fines, and economic

consequences. This webinar provides the roadmap to full compliance and protection.


WHAT YOU'LL MASTER

This comprehensive session covers the complete deviation framework:

  • Deviation Process Mapping—Complete step-by-step guidance through the entire deviation process

  • 7 Justifiable Reasons—Deep dive into each reason and how to properly document them

  • Suitably Qualified Persons—Understanding the meaning and measurement criteria

  • Competence Gap Analysis—A systematic approach to identifying and addressing skill gaps

  • Reasonable Time Periods—Determining and justifying appropriate timeframes

  • Building the Portfolio—Creating comprehensive documentation for compliance


WHY THIS WEBINAR IS ESSENTIAL

✓ Avoid costly litigation and penalties

✓ Ensure full compliance with the Employment Equity Act

✓ Protect your organization from economic risk

✓ Implement bulletproof deviation procedures

✓ Build defensible documentation practices

✓ Gain a competitive advantage through compliance


SECURE YOUR COMPLIANCE TODAY

Limited seats available. Don't let poor deviation policies expose your organisation to unnecessary risk.


WHAT DO YOU GET?

All delegates receive a Deviation Policy template as well as access to the Deviation Tool.


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.


GBS is:

Qualifying Small Enterprise

Level 2 B-BBEE Contributor

53% Black Owned

More than 51% Black Women Owned

More about the presenter:


John Botha

Joint-CEO, Global Business Solutions and CEO, Circle and Square

John Botha is a highly regarded leader in workforce solutions, labour law, and strategic business transformation. As Joint CEO of Global Business Solutions, he brings decades of experience and has shaped South Africa's labour and employment landscape through his roles on the Employment Equity Commission and Essential Services Commission.


A former Group Executive Director of South Africa's largest JSE-listed workforce solutions company at just 31, John has represented South Africa at the International Labour Organisation and led key labour law negotiations at NEDLAC. His academic credentials include a BCom Honours, a Postgraduate Diploma in Labour Law, and executive training from Columbia Business School and MIT.


Renowned for his innovative strategies and transformative insights, John is a sought-after speaker and trusted advisor, helping organisations drive growth while navigating complex regulatory environments.

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