University of the Witwatersrand Course

Managing Labour Relations

R16,660.00 (excl. VAT)

Course overview

Whether you are an employee or an employer, South Africa’s complex labour law is relevant in your professional life. The Managing Labour Relations online short course aims to give you sound knowledge of our country’s labour landscape, while helping you navigate the employer/employee relationship successfully. Specifically, the course will equip you to handle disputes effectively and understand your legal rights as employer or employee.

Course curriculum

Module 1: An introduction to labour law
Module 2: Discipline and dismissals in the workplace
Module 3: Dismissals for misconduct and incapacity
Module 4: Dismissals for operational requirements and the consequence of a transfer
Module 5: Unfair labour practices
Module 6: Collective bargaining
Module 7: Disciplinary action in the workplace
Module 8: Dispute resolution

Course outcomes

Ability to interpret South Africa’s labour relations laws, specifically the Labour Relations Act.
Ability to distinguish between fair and unfair dismissals and other unfair labour practices
Better management of all aspects of the staff relations and workplace disputes
A happier, more productive workforce and working environment
Fewer cases being taken to the CCMA

Lecturer

Advocate Saleem Seedat

Course summary

Format: Wits certified online short course
Certification: Wits University certificate of competence
Duration: 10 weeks
Breakdown: 8 weeks consecutive online lectures, one exam in week 10
Hours per week: 5 to 7
Language: English

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