Gain the competencies required to attend to a disciplinary matter from end-to-end. This includes practical skills required by both the initiator and the chairperson, the types of evidence and their weightings, how to present the evidence as well as how a chairperson should determine guilt on a balance of probabilities.

This 2-day programme is aligned to the following Unit Standards:

Institute Disciplinary Action

(Unit Standard ID 11286 NQF 5 – 8 credits)

Conduct a Disciplinary Hearing

(Unit Standard 10985 NQF 6 – 5 credits)

Course Outline:

• Dismissal decision-making and flow diagrams
• Legal provisions and rules of natural justice in respect of dismissals and disciplinary action
• Conducting preliminary investigations - types of evidence
• Classifying dismissals
• Procedural and substantive fairness checklists
• Formulation of accurate charges and wording
• Dealing with Specific Offences
• Documentation and parties’ roles
• Procedure for conducting a disciplinary enquiry
• Presenting evidence effectively
• Determining guilt on a balance of probabilities
• Presenting Evidence
• Case law review and latest updates
• Conducting a hearing virtually