Drive workplace equity and skills growth. Master legislative compliance, develop effective plans, and empower committees for successful transformation and skills development.
| Date | Venue | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 - 13 February 2026 | Sandton | 3 Days | Register Now |
| 23 - 25 March 2026 | Sandton | 3 Days | Register Now |
This Employment Equity and Skills Development Masterclass course will equip your Employment Equity and Training Committee Members with the necessary knowledge and skills to meet all the legislative requirements of the Skills Development Act, Skills Development Levies Act as well as the Employment Equity Act.
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This Employment Equity and Skills Development Masterclass programme enables managers and consultation forums to work together effectively to ensure a constructive business transformation process.
This Employment Equity & Skills Development Masterclass will enable participants to:
Develop a common understanding of the Employment Equity and Skills Development Acts and their relevance to business in South Africa
Understand the functions and responsibilities of Employment Equity Consultation Committees
Know how to provide a meaningful contribution as a member of a committee, through the understanding of essential skills required for consultation and meeting processes
Consult constructively with all staff on the drawing up and implementation of Employment Equity plans
Share information on what other South African organizations are doing to practically implement Employment Equity plans.
Human Resource Managers
Employment Equity Managers/Coordinators
Skills Development Facilitators
Transformation Managers
Training and Development Officers
Labour Relations Officers
Senior Managers and Executives
Compliance and Legal Professionals
Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:
– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.
– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.
– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.
– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.
– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.
– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.
Understanding the Structures & relationships between SAQA and SDA Legislation
The NQF: principles, objectives, levels and fields of learning
SAQA: standards setting and quality assurance
The Skills Development Act and Skills Development Levies Act
The roles of SETA’s and ETQA’s
Translating Strategy into Business Models
Understanding Unit Standards and Qualifications
Defining competence and forms of assessment
Recognition of prior learning
Developing the Strategic role of the SDF
The functions of the SDF and SDF Unit standards
Developing the strategic role of the Training
Constitution of the Committee
Scope and Objectives of the Committee
Developing and Implementing the WSP
Understanding the development of a skills plan
Completing and submitting the documentation
Reporting on training implemented (ATR)
OFO codes & Occupational Categories Levies,
Grants and SETA interventions
Payment of levies and claiming grants Learnerships
Understanding, implementing, and managing learner ships
Overview of the Employment Equity Act
Understanding the Employment Equity Act
Purpose, interpretation, and application of Employment Equity legislation
Prohibition of unfair discrimination
Understanding unfair discrimination
Differentiation
Discrimination
Unfair discrimination
Direct and indirect discrimination
Grounds of discrimination
Employment applicants, work analysis, and inherent
requirements of the job/ job descriptions
Recruitment and selection
How the Employment Equity Legislation attempts to
eliminate and prohibit unfair discrimination
Medical & Psychological assessments
Employment Equity and Affirmative Action
Understanding Affirmative Action
The Equality Test (Section 9(2) of the Constitution
Understanding Black Empowerment
The duties of designated employers and voluntary compliance
The requirements of disclosure of information
Employment Equity Plans and the requirements for keeping records
The Employment Equity Committee/ Roles and functions
Roles, responsibilities, and functions of the Employment Equity Committee
Monitoring Employment Policies, Procedures & Practices
Monitoring /Evaluating Implementation of EE Plan Consultation
Identification of EE Barriers
Developing EE Measures
Benchmarking Best Practices
Frequency and content of Committee Meetings
Practical analysis of disciplinary codes, policies,
EE plans and EE reports.
Discover how our courses enhance professionals’ effectiveness in their workplaces.
