Who should attend

Persons who are involved in human resources and employment relations and who want to develop their knowledge and skills further in the management of employment relations.

Admission requirements

Grade 12 (NQF level 4) with an English language competence at NQF level 4

Faculty profile

• Mr. Gawie Cillié
• Prof. Barney Jordaan

Contact person (Enquiries)

How you will benefit

How will you benefit?
The successful participants will be better equipped to:

• diagnose the existing status of, and develop conditions for, establishing cooperative workplace relations
• evaluate the risks, legal and otherwise, associated with managing employees and employment relations
• consider the legal, ethical and relationship implications when making employment relations decisions
• understand the fundamental principles of employment law
• appreciate the main approaches to negotiation, the common causes for a breakdown in negotiation, the difference between mediation and arbitration, the mediation process, mediator strategies and tactics, timing of entry and acceptability factors, and specific skills in interests-based problem-solving
• plan and execute a simulated negotiation in an employment relations context
• mediate effectively (in a simulated environment)
• demonstrate the ability to analyse employment relations and employment law problems, apply acquired knowledge and skills to resolve these problems in own organisations and integrate different aspects of the programme to diagnose and solve these problems in a case study.

Certification

On successful completion of the programme, participants will receive a certificate from the University of Stellenbosch.

Content overview

ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING COOPERATIVE WORKPLACE RELATIONSHIPS

RISK AWARENESS, AND A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE CORPORATE RISK LANDSCAPE:

• Elements of corporate risk
• Risk management structures and trends
• Role of technology
• Dangers of over-reliance on technology
• Monitoring, assessing and managing risks

EVALUATING AND MANAGING AREAS OF RISK IN EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS:

• Recruitment and selection
• Appointments
• Managing of conduct
• Managing incapacity
• Managing operational requirements
• Employment Equity
• Skills Development
• Occupational health and safety

MANAGING RISK THROUGH CONFLICT MANAGEMENT INTERVENTIONS:

• Conflict, conflict management and dispute resolution
• Dispute resolution options, including negotiation, conciliation, mediation and arbitration

NQF complexity level

This programme is presented on the complexity level of NQF 6.

Date and Venue

1 programme (duration 4 days)

• 17 - 21 September 2012

Class times: 08:15 - 17:30

Fees

R12 300

Fees include programme fees, programme material, lunch and refreshments, and are payable before the commencement of the programme.

Cancellation Policy

It is of utmost importance that USB-ED be formally notified in writing of cancellation 14 days prior to the commencement date of the programme.

A cancellation fee of 10% will be payable for cancelling fewer than 14 days prior to the commencement of the programme.

Please note that programme fees, faculty and dates are subject to change.