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.

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

01HR foundations for the small business
02Recruitment and contracts on a budget
03Employment law essentials for SMEs
04Payroll, leave and record keeping
05Discipline, grievances and terminations
06Simple performance management
07Pay, benefits and reward basics
08Culture, wellbeing and retention
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

Dates	Venue	Days	Fee
17 to 21 Aug 2026	Durban	5	R18,000
24 to 28 Aug 2026	Johannesburg	5	R18,000
7 to 11 Sep 2026	Mauritius	5	US$1,800
14 to 18 Sep 2026	Dubai	5	US$1,800
21 to 25 Sep 2026	Lagos	5	US$1,800
28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026	Harare	5	US$1,800
5 to 9 Oct 2026	Kampala	5	US$1,800
12 to 16 Oct 2026	Dar es Salaam	5	US$1,800
19 to 23 Oct 2026	Pretoria	5	R18,000
26 to 30 Oct 2026	Cape Town	5	R18,000
9 to 13 Nov 2026	Online	5	US$900
16 to 20 Nov 2026	Mozambique	5	US$1,800
23 to 27 Nov 2026	Cairo	5	US$1,800
30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026	Accra	5	US$1,800
7 to 11 Dec 2026	Lusaka	5	US$1,800
14 to 18 Dec 2026	Kigali	5	US$1,800
21 to 25 Dec 2026	Nairobi	5	US$1,800

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.

Enquire about this course

Send your details and a consultant will confirm availability and fees.

Course

Full name*

Email address*

Phone number*

Organisation

Preferred session

Number of delegates

Anything else we should know

Keep me updated about relevant BMC Training courses and dates. You can unsubscribe at any time.

We use your details only to respond to this enquiry. See how we handle personal information under POPIA in our privacy notice.

Request the brochure

We will email the full outline for this course.

Training a whole team?

We can run Human Resources for Small and Medium Enterprises privately for your team, on your dates and built around your own systems. Group delivery is usually more cost effective from about six delegates.

Run this in-house