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Human Resources for Small and Medium Enterprises

Small and medium businesses rarely have a full HR department, yet they face the same labour laws as large corporates. This comprehensive programme gives owners and generalists the full spectrum of practical HR, from hiring the right people to staying compliant and building a healthy culture on a limited budget. Every module is pitched at the realities of the South African SME.

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What you will be able to do

  • Set up the core HR foundations every small business legally needs.
  • Recruit, contract and induct staff correctly on a limited budget.
  • Apply the BCEA and Labour Relations Act to everyday SME situations.
  • Handle discipline, grievances and terminations fairly and defensibly.
  • Build simple performance, pay and leave systems that scale as you grow.
  • Create an affordable culture and retention approach that keeps good people.

Course outline

  1. 01HR foundations for the small business
  2. 02Recruitment and contracts on a budget
  3. 03Employment law essentials for SMEs
  4. 04Payroll, leave and record keeping
  5. 05Discipline, grievances and terminations
  6. 06Simple performance management
  7. 07Pay, benefits and reward basics
  8. 08Culture, wellbeing and retention
  9. 09Building your HR toolkit and calendar

Who should attend

Business owners, managers, office managers and newly appointed HR generalists in small and medium enterprises who carry the HR responsibility.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Johannesburg5R18,000Closed
5 to 9 Oct 2026Cape Town5R18,000Register
12 to 16 Oct 2026Durban5R18,000Register
19 to 23 Oct 2026Pretoria5R18,000Register
26 to 30 Oct 2026Nairobi5US$1,800Register
2 to 6 Nov 2026Dar es Salaam5US$1,800Register
9 to 13 Nov 2026Lusaka5US$1,800Register
16 to 20 Nov 2026Harare5US$1,800Register
23 to 27 Nov 2026Accra5US$1,800Register
30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026Lagos5US$1,800Register
7 to 11 Dec 2026Dubai5US$1,800Register

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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