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Professional Certificate

Labour Relations

From - R530 / month

Labour disputes and compliance mistakes can be costly. This short course is designed to equip you with the practical knowledge and tools required to understand and apply South African labour law in the workplace. Learners will gain valuable insight into managing employees fairly, ensuring legal compliance, and preventing costly labour disputes within the South African business environment.

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Ideal for business owners, managers, supervisors, HR practitioners, team leaders and professionals responsible for employee management, workplace discipline, performance management and labour law compliance.

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Course Description

South African labour legislation can be complex, but understanding your legal responsibilities is essential for effective people management. This Professional Development Short Course equips learners with practical knowledge of employment law and workplace compliance, enabling them to manage the entire employee lifecycle in accordance with South African labour legislation. Students will develop the skills to recruit and contract employees correctly, manage performance and misconduct fairly, conduct lawful dismissals, reduce legal and CCMA risk, and build a fair, compliant and productive workplace culture.

Who Are Professional Certificates Ideal For?

✔ Professionals wanting to update their skills
✔ Individuals exploring a new career field
✔ Members requiring annual CPD points
✔ Job seekers looking to strengthen their CV
✔ Working professionals wanting recognised short-course learning

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Course Delivery

This course is delivered 100% online, allowing you to study from anywhere at your own pace. It is an ideal option for working professionals and learners seeking flexible study.

Course Content

Module 1

The South African Labour Law Landscape
Rights and Responsibilities of Employers and Employees
Understanding Recent Changes Easing the Burden on Small Businesses
Accessing Help and Resources

Module 2

Contracting Employees Correctly
Registering for UIF and COIDA
Managing Probation and New Employees
Managing Probation and New Employees

Module 3

Understanding Conduct vs Capacity
Managing Misconduct Fairly
Managing Poor Performance or Incapacity
Absenteeism and Sick Leave Management
Workplace Communication and Conflict Resolution

Module 4

Understanding Termination of Employment
Fair Dismissal for Misconduct
Fair Dismissal for Incapacity (Ill-Health or Performance)
Retrenchments and Operational Requirements
Exit Interviews and Record Closure

Module 5

Conducting a Compliance Self-Audit
Corrective and Preventive Action
Managing Legal Risks and CCMA Avoidance
Building a Fair and Compliant Workplace Culture
Keeping Up with Legislative Updates

Professional Recognition

This course is endorsed by the Association for Office Professionals of South Africa (OPSA), confirming that its content aligns with current industry standards.

The course has been awarded 5 Continuous Professional Development (CPD) points by OPSA.

Upon successful completion, students receive:

An Official IBM Professional Certificate
An Additional OPSA CPD Certificate, reflecting the CPD points earned (valid for 1 year)

Graduation

Learners who wish to receive their certificate in person are invited to attend the annual IBM Graduation Ceremony held in Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa.

Graduates are welcome to celebrate this milestone with invited guests.

To ensure learners have immediate proof of achievement, IBM College issues an Official Digital Certificate upon successful completion of the programme. The Embossed Hard-Copy Certificate is then formally presented on stage during the Graduation Ceremony.

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Upon successful completion, learners receive a secure digital IBM Certificate that can be independently verified online and instantly shared with employers or professional platforms such as LinkedIn.

Digital Certificate Features

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Instant LinkedIn profile integration
Unique certificate ID and verification URL
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Enhanced security features to protect certificate authenticity

Frequently Asked Questions

Professional Certificates are designed to develop specific knowledge and skills within a particular field and are generally shorter in duration. Many are credit-bearing, SAQA-aligned, and/or CPD-endorsed, providing recognised professional development opportunities.

However, unlike Full Qualifications, Professional Certificates do not typically provide progression to a higher NQF-level qualification. Full Qualifications are comprehensive programmes registered on the National Qualifications Framework and are designed to support formal academic progression to higher NQF levels.

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