HR Essentials for Line Managers

Who should attend?

The course is aimed at first-time managers with or without management experience.

Key Objectives

• Overview of job profiling and evaluations and there impact on all the Remuneration and HR processes;

• How salaries are determined;
• Best practice in the recruitment process (internally & externally);
• The role of the manager during the on-boarding;
• The probation period considerations and extensions;
• Formal contracting for performance;
• Challenges of the performance review process;
• Encouraging further training and development;

• Supporting team members with identifying their career paths;
• The manager’s first response to misconduct, poor performance or incapacity due to illness;
• Communicating effectively with your team – what to share and with whom and what your boss needs to know;
• The impact on team morale;
• The legislative reporting requirements;
• Understanding legislated and statutory deductions on payroll;
• Terminations and good-byes.

Are there any prerequisites for attending this course?

None.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by SABPP, and CPD points will be awarded on completion.

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.

If you are interested in any of our courses, or if you have any queries, please fill in the contact form or speak to one of our regional contacts for more information.

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