Drafting Employment Contracts and Workplace Policies

A well drafted contract of employment and a clear policy set prevent most workplace disputes before they start. This practical workshop shows HR and line managers how to draft compliant employment contracts, fixed term and part time agreements, and the core policies that govern conduct and performance. Content is grounded in South African labour statutes with guidance on adapting for other African jurisdictions.

What you will be able to do

Draft employment contracts that meet statutory minimum requirements.
Structure fixed term, part time and independent contractor agreements.
Incorporate restraint, confidentiality and intellectual property terms.
Write disciplinary, grievance and social media policies that hold up.
Align contracts and policies to avoid conflicting obligations.
Manage contract variations, transfers and role changes lawfully.

Course outline

01Legal Framework for the Contract of Employment
02Core Contract Clauses and Statutory Minimums
03Fixed Term, Part Time and Contractor Agreements
04Restraint, Confidentiality and IP Terms
05Drafting Conduct and Performance Policies
06Aligning Contracts, Policies and Handbooks
07Variations, Transfers and Role Changes

Who should attend

This course suits HR practitioners, line managers, business owners and administrators responsible for preparing employment contracts and workplace policies.

Dates, venues and fees

Dates	Venue	Days	Fee
17 to 18 Aug 2026	Cape Town	2	R10,000
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026	Online	2	US$900
7 to 8 Sep 2026	Mozambique	2	US$1,100
14 to 15 Sep 2026	Cairo	2	US$1,100
21 to 22 Sep 2026	Accra	2	US$1,100
28 to 29 Sep 2026	Lusaka	2	US$1,100
5 to 6 Oct 2026	Kigali	2	US$1,100
12 to 13 Oct 2026	Nairobi	2	US$1,100
19 to 20 Oct 2026	Durban	2	R10,000
26 to 27 Oct 2026	Johannesburg	2	R10,000
9 to 10 Nov 2026	Mauritius	2	US$1,100
16 to 17 Nov 2026	Dubai	2	US$1,100
23 to 24 Nov 2026	Lagos	2	US$1,100
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026	Harare	2	US$1,100
7 to 8 Dec 2026	Kampala	2	US$1,100
14 to 15 Dec 2026	Dar es Salaam	2	US$1,100
21 to 22 Dec 2026	Pretoria	2	R10,000

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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We can run Drafting Employment Contracts and Workplace Policies privately for your team, on your dates and built around your own systems. Group delivery is usually more cost effective from about six delegates.

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