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Surviving the DG Review: Safeguard Your Compliance, Secure Your Business

Thursday, 06 November 2025 | Virtual

R950.00 (excl. VAT)

Facing a DG Review under the amended Employment Equity Act can cost you your compliance certificate, tender eligibility, and serious penalties. In this practical webinar, experts John Botha and Thembi Chagonda unpack the DG Review process, the 2025 Regulations, required documentation, and proven response strategies—so you can pass with confidence and protect your organisation. 06 November 2025, 10:00–13:00, Virtual (R950 excl. VAT). Secure your spot now.

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Time & Location


06 November 2025, Thursday, 10:00 - 13:00

Virtual

About The Event

Between 1 September 2025 and 31 August 2030, thousands of designated employers will face Director-General (DG) Reviews under the amended Employment Equity Act.


These reviews carry significant legal and commercial risks—failure to comply can result in the loss of your compliance certificate, exclusion from tenders, and hefty fines. Join leading experts John Botha and Thembi Chagonda for a practical, solutions-focused webinar that will equip you to navigate the DG Review process, avoid costly pitfalls, and protect your organisation’s future.


What Will Be Covered:

  • The DG Review process: what triggers a review and how it unfolds

  • Key compliance requirements under the amended Employment Equity Act and 2025 Regulations

  • Documentation and evidence you must prepare (EE Plans, workforce profiles, consultation records, etc.)

  • How to respond to findings, recommendations, and notices of non-compliance

  • Strategies to avoid certificate revocation and maintain tender eligibility

  • Legal remedies: appeals, urgent interdicts, and Labour Court challenges

  • Practical tips for engaging with inspectors and the Department of Employment and Labour

  • How Global Business Solutions can support you through advisory, training, and litigation


Date: 06 November 2025 | 10:00 - 13:00

Venue: Virtual via Zoom

Price: R950 excl. VAT

SECURE YOUR SPOT NOW!


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


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


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Level 2 B-BBEE Contributor

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More than 51% Black Women Owned

More about the presenter:


Thembi Chagonda

Joint-CEO, Global Business Solutions, and Employment Equity Commissioner

Thembi, Joint CEO of Global Business Solutions, is one of South Africa’s leading HR consultants, with over 20 years of expertise in transformation, diversity, and skills development. A trusted advisor on BBBEE, Employment Equity, and HR compliance, Thembi holds a Bachelor of Social Science, a Postgraduate Diploma in Labour Law, and an Executive Certificate from Columbia Business School.


As an Employment Equity Commissioner and industry leader, Thembi drives transformation initiatives, delivers impactful training, and shapes strategic HR solutions across sectors. Her leadership and contributions have positioned her as a key influencer in South Africa’s HR landscape.


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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