Overview  

Understanding and correctly applying disciplinary procedures is crucial to ensuring that dismissals are both legally sound and defensible.  

As Part 1 of a two-part series, this webinar is tailored for HR professionals, managers, legal practitioners, and employee representatives. It provides a practical, step-by-step guide to managing disciplinary matters and the importance of conducting disciplinary hearings that uphold the principles of both substantive and procedural fairness. 

Join Attorney Chantelle de Sousa on the 22nd of August 2025 from 10h00 to 11h30 as she unpacks the legal framework and practical application of disciplinary hearings, helping you avoid costly missteps and adverse CCMA or Labour Court outcomes.    

Learning objectives  

Attending this webinar will equip you with the following skills: 

• Understand the purpose of discipline in the workplace. 

• Learn how to initiate the disciplinary process effectively. 

• Gain insight into gathering evidence and interviewing key individuals. 

• Obtain practical guidance on drafting a disciplinary notice. 

• Learn how to assess whether suspension is necessary in a given situation. 

Content 

The webinar will cover the following topics:  

• The Purpose of Workplace Discipline. 

• The Disciplinary Process. 

• Evidence Gathering & Interviewing Techniques. 

• Drafting a Disciplinary Notice. 

• When and How to Apply a Suspension. 

About the presenter 

Attorney Chantelle de Sousa 

Attorney Chantelle de Sousa obtained her BCom (Law and Economics) and LLB degrees from the North-West University (Potchefstroom). She also studied the LLM (Human Rights, Conflict and Justice) at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London.  

Chantelle was admitted as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa in March 2011 and has worked in various areas of law including intellectual property and human rights in both Europe and the rest of the SADC region. She eventually settled in the field of labour law where she has worked with employers, employees and trade unions in the South African labour space. She is the founder of Chantelle de Sousa Attorneys, a law firm dedicated to providing cost-effective and efficient all-round labour law services.    

Who should attend?  

The following persons will benefit from attending this webinar:  

• Corporate legal professionals 

• Advocates.  

• Attorneys.  

• Candidate attorneys.  

• Law students.  

• Paralegals.  

Price               

• R 400.00 - Online admission - Individual.  

• Group Price 1 - From R337 per person (up to 5 users)   

• Group Price 2 - From R260 per person (up to 10 users)   

• Group Price 3 - From R224 per person (over 11 users)  

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Additional material  

By attending this webinar you will be provided with:  

• A summarised slide presentation.  

• Reference documents and/ or course material where available.  

• You can ask questions during the webinar and you will also have access to the presenter after the webinar.  

About SA Legal Academy  

Welcome to SA Legal Academy (SALA), a provider of courses to help you succeed in your chosen career. We are committed to providing our students with the highest quality training and support, to ensure that your skills and knowledge are up to date and ready to face the challenges of the modern workplace. Our courses are designed to ensure that you reach your professional goals and enhance your career prospects. With our experienced training staff and comprehensive resources, you can be confident that you will receive the highest quality of training from SA Legal Academy.  

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