Disciplinary and Grievance Offering

Disciplinary Enquiry Services

• Our affiliate organisation's disciplinary enquiry services support employers in addressing misconduct in a fair, objective, and legally defensible manner.
• Our affiliate organisation's Portfolio includes:
• Appointment of investigators to assist our members investigate incidents before taking disciplinary action.
• Appointment of Independent Chairpersons – Qualified and impartial professionals to conduct hearings and issue reasoned outcomes.
• Formulation of Charges – Assistance in drafting appropriate, lawful, and clearly defined charges.
• Initiator Support – Provision of trained initiators to present the employer’s case effectively.
• Hearing Facilitation – Full administration, including scheduling, preparation of documentation, and coordination with relevant parties.
• Findings & Recommendations – Written findings based on evidence and legal principles, with appropriate sanction recommendations.
• Post-Hearing Support – Guidance on implementation of outcomes and preparation for possible dispute referrals (e.g. CCMA).

Grievance Handling

• We assist employers in creating a healthy, compliant, and communicative work environment through effective grievance resolution processes.
• Our Affiliate Organisation's Portfolio includes:
• Grievance Procedure Design & Review – Development or alignment of grievance procedures with company policies and applicable legislation.
• Grievance Hearing Facilitation – Neutral and skilled facilitators to oversee and guide the grievance process impartially.
• Investigation of Complaints – Objective fact-finding to assess the merits of the grievance and recommend appropriate action.
• Conflict Resolution Support – Mediation and guidance to resolve workplace disputes before they escalate.
• Reporting & Recommendations – Formal written reports with practical, fair, and lawful recommendations to address the grievance.