Chairing Disciplinary Hearings
1 Day Interactive Online Course
09 July 2026 (09:00 - 16:00) Interactive Online Course
R 2,840.00
( incl VAT)
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Course Content
Module 1: What is a dismissal?
- Definition
- Unlawful and unfair dismissals
Module 2: The Code of Good Practice - Dismissal
Module 3: Dismissal for misconduct
- Introduction
- Guidelines in cases of dismissal for misconduct: Item 7 of the CCMA Guidelines
Module 4: Fair procedure
- The right to be informed of the charges
- The hearing must not be unreasonably delayed
- The right to a proper opportunity to prepare
- The employee’s right to be heard and to present a defense
- The right to be fairly judged
- Changing the finding of the chairperson
Module 5: Electing a chairperson
Module 6: Specific types of misconduct
- Absence without leave or permission
- Failure to inform the employer of the reasons for absence
- Abusive language and racist remarks
- Abuse of sick leave
- Assault
- Intimidation
- Competing with the employer / conflict of interest
- Damage to property
- Negligence
- Disclosing confidential information
- Dishonesty
- Alcohol and drugs
- Falsification
- Fraud
- Bringing the employer’s name into disrepute
- Insolence/insubordination
- Refusal to work overtime
- Sexual harassment
- Sleeping on duty
- Theft/unauthorised possession
Module 7: Evidence and findings in disciplinary hearings
- Leading and testing evidence and versions
- The opening statement
- Evidence in chief
- Cross-examination
- Re-examination
Module 8: Evaluating evidence and making a finding
- Evidentiary burden
- Evidence: sources, types and admissibility
Module 9: Checklist for chairpersons
Purpose of the course:
This course will teach chairpersons how to effectively chair a disciplinary hearing in line with the principles of fairness as envisaged by the Labour Relations Act.
Upon completion of the course delegates will be able to:
- Chair a disciplinary hearing
- Evaluate the evidence presented by the parties
- Reach a finding of guilty or not guilty
- Consider mitigating and aggravating factors
- Decide on the appropriate sanction
The course will be useful for:
- ER managers, HR managers, general managers, line managers, supervisors
- union representatives, individuals that act as chairpersons in disciplinary hearings, labour consultants and labour law practitioners
Registration fee:
R 2,840.00 Per Delegate
- Includes course material and certificates. (Certificates will only be shipped within South African borders)
- Course material will only be made available to paid participants.
Seats are limited. Early booking is essential.