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Initiating disciplinary hearings

As the initiator, the burden of proof rests squarely on your shoulders — and a weak case or poor preparation can sink even the clearest misconduct matter. This workshop equips delegates to build and present a disciplinary case with confidence, from conducting the initial investigation and drafting charges through to examining witnesses and delivering compelling opening and closing statements. Delegates will master the rules of evidence, learn how to strategise their case around the various steps of a hearing and understand how to prove guilt on the balance of probabilities. Practical case studies and role-play exercises ensure delegates leave ready to initiate a hearing that is both fair and effective.

Initiating disciplinary hearings
DATE: 5, 6, 12 & 13 October 2026
TIME: 09:00 – 12:00

DURATION: 4 x 3 hour sessions (12 hours)

PRICE: R1 950 per person excl VAT

Here’s what we will be covering:

  • Causes of ill discipline
  • Distinguishing misconduct from incapacity
  • The meaning of “dismissal”
  • The Code of Good Practice: Dismissal
  • Substantive fairness guidelines: understanding guilt and sanction
  • Suspension
  • Procedural fairness – role of the initiator
  • How to gather facts and information – the investigation
  • Drafting complaints/charges
  • Initiating a disciplinary interview versus a formal hearing
  • Strategising the case
  • The 12 basic steps of the hearing
  • Preparing opening and closing statements
  • Understanding balance of probabilities
  • How to examine and cross-examine
  • Rules of evidence – evidence and admissibility
  • Pitfalls within the process
  • Various case studies
  • The roles of the various parties involved in a disciplinary hearing
  • The hearing procedure and situations (problems) that may arise during a disciplinary hearing
  • Finding and sanction
  • Practical activities aimed at preparation of the role of the initiator
  • Dealing with evidence

PLEASE NOTE: No recordings available. Slides are available to attending delegates. Fees are charged per delegate and not per screen.

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