Chairing of Disciplinary Hearings
Training Course Date: 22 – 23 June 2026
Training Venue: Sandton, Johannesburg
Training Cost: R 4 999
The intensive 2-day online training course will enable participants to chair disciplinary, grievance and dismissal hearings effectively. The emphasis is on the use of a structured approach where positive action and problem-solving is highlighted as a priority. The course will build knowledge, skill and confidence in handling these areas objectively, fairly and appropriately in line with internal policies/procedures, best practice and legal requirements. Participants will receive action-biased course content that will equip them with the fundamental knowledge to be able to chair discipline, grievance and dismissal hearings.
Topics Covered Include:
- Purpose of a Disciplinary
- The Code of good practice
- The role of chairpersons
- Disciplinary Process
- Chairing checklist
- Burden of proof and balance of probabilities
- Disciplinary and dismissal procedures
- Appeal hearing
- Simulations and case studies
Key Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the workplace bullying and harassment training course, participants will be able to:
- Have a full understanding of grievance, discipline and dismissal processes
- Understand the law of evidence and how it is applied in a disciplinary hearing
- Deal effectively with difficult situations and people
- Ensure fair conduct of hearing and compliance with the rules of justice
- Ensure that as chair, you are untainted by the process
- Demonstrate the key skills of questioning, listening, recording and summarizing both verbally and in writing
- Know how to prepare for, carry out and report on an investigation and disciplinary interviews
- Conduct disciplinary interviews and dismissals that will be procedurally correct, impartial and result in equitable and fair treatment
- Prepare a written finding that will stand the scrutiny of CCMA
Training cost includes:
- Training Material – soft copies
- Academic support (telephone/email/zoom)
- Skills Junction Certificate of completion and competence
Chairing of Disciplinary Hearings
Training Course Date: 22 – 23 June 2026
Training Venue: Sandton, Johannesburg
Training Cost: R 4 999
The intensive 2-day online training course will enable participants to chair disciplinary, grievance and dismissal hearings effectively. The emphasis is on the use of a structured approach where positive action and problem-solving is highlighted as a priority. The course will build knowledge, skill and confidence in handling these areas objectively, fairly and appropriately in line with internal policies/procedures, best practice and legal requirements. Participants will receive action-biased course content that will equip them with the fundamental knowledge to be able to chair discipline, grievance and dismissal hearings.
Topics Covered Include:
- Purpose of a Disciplinary
- The Code of good practice
- The role of chairpersons
- Disciplinary Process
- Chairing checklist
- Burden of proof and balance of probabilities
- Disciplinary and dismissal procedures
- Appeal hearing
- Simulations and case studies
Key Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the workplace bullying and harassment training course, participants will be able to:
- Have a full understanding of grievance, discipline and dismissal processes
- Understand the law of evidence and how it is applied in a disciplinary hearing
- Deal effectively with difficult situations and people
- Ensure fair conduct of hearing and compliance with the rules of justice
- Ensure that as chair, you are untainted by the process
- Demonstrate the key skills of questioning, listening, recording and summarizing both verbally and in writing
- Know how to prepare for, carry out and report on an investigation and disciplinary interviews
- Conduct disciplinary interviews and dismissals that will be procedurally correct, impartial and result in equitable and fair treatment
- Prepare a written finding that will stand the scrutiny of CCMA
Training cost includes:
- Training Material – soft copies
- Academic support (telephone/email/zoom)
- Skills Junction Certificate of completion and competence