Business, HR and Remuneration Courses
Chairing Disciplinary Hearings


2-day course
Learn how to objectively and impartially examine the evidence of both parties put before you in order to determine whether the employee is guilty of the alleged misconduct, and learn how to decide on an appropriate sanction in the case of a guilty finding.
In-House Course
Who should attend this course?
HR Practitioners and Senior Managers.
Course content and outcomes
At the conclusion of this course the delegate should understand:
- The purpose of a disciplinary hearing,
- The role of all parties in the disciplinary hearing,
- The disciplinary hearing process,
- Facilitating the leading of evidence and examination of witnesses,
- Procedural and substantive fairness,
- Rules of evidence,
- Deciding the merits of the case and drafting a finding,
- Considering mitigating and aggravating factors,
- Fair and unfair dismissals,
- Reasons for dismissal,
- Choosing the appropriate sanction.
Are there any prerequisites for attending this course?
Yes. The course ‘Initiating Disciplinary Hearings’ should be completed before taking part in this course.
Accreditation
This course is accredited by SABPP and CPD points will be awarded to delegates who complete the course.
In-house Training Rates
All our courses can be run In-house and can be customised to suit your organisation’s needs.
- 1-10 delegates: a flat daily rate of R26 775.00
- PLUS a daily fee for each additional delegate of R3 000.00
2026 Public Training Courses,
Rates and Booking
We run a select few of our most popular in-house courses as Public Courses during the year.
Please click on the table below for a larger view of the 2026 Public Course Dates.

- 1-day courses:
R6900.00 ex. VAT per delegate; - 2-day courses:
R13 800.00 ex. VAT per delegate - 3-day courses:
R20 700.00 ex. VAT per delegate; - 4-day courses:
R27 600.00 ex. VAT per delegate - 5-day courses:
R34 500.00 ex. VAT per delegate
Please note that all public training courses require upfront payment by your organisation. If any delegate cannot attend, they may transfer their place on the course to any other person from the organisation. Terms & Conditions will be sent to you on booking.
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