Remuneration and HR Training Courses
Managing Incapacity due to Poor Performance in the Workplace

2-day course
This course ensures that you will have the knowledge to deal with the Formal Incapacity Performance Management process in a manner that is acceptable to both the employee and the employer, and that you will understand the requirements required to comply with the legal and Performance improvement process.
In-House Course
Introduction
Employees may be re-deployed, demoted or dismissed due to Poor Performance, following a formal Performance Improvement process, which proves incapacity where no further intervention will remedy or improve the performance.
Who is this course aimed at?
Line Managers, HR Professionals and Union Representatives.
Course content and outcomes
At the conclusion of this course, the delegate should understand how to:
- Identify poor performance;
- Distinguish between poor performance and misconduct;
- Manage poor performance;
- Follow the correct procedure and process for initiating an Incapacity Hearing for Poor Performance;
- Identify what qualifies as unfair dismissal in the case of poor performance, to ensure that a case referred to the CCMA can stand up to scrutiny.
Are there any prerequisites for attending this course?
No.
Accreditation
This course is accredited by SABPP, and CPD points will be awarded to delegates who complete the course.
Contact
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.
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 and Rates
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
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.
Regional Contacts
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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