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Managing HR in Mergers, Acquisitions and Section 197 Transfers

When African businesses merge, acquire or outsource operations, the people dimension often determines whether the deal succeeds. This programme prepares HR teams to manage the transfer of employees, harmonise terms and conditions and integrate cultures. Delegates learn how transfer of business obligations work in practice and how to run the people workstream of a transaction with confidence.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain how transfer of business rules affect employees.
  • Plan the people workstream of a merger or acquisition.
  • Conduct HR due diligence on a target business.
  • Manage employee consultation and communication through change.
  • Harmonise terms, conditions and benefits after a transfer.
  • Integrate cultures and retain critical talent post deal.

Course outline

  1. 01Transfer of business fundamentals
  2. 02HR due diligence
  3. 03Planning the people workstream
  4. 04Employee consultation and communication
  5. 05Transferring employees and obligations
  6. 06Harmonising terms and benefits
  7. 07Culture integration
  8. 08Talent retention through change

Who should attend

HR business partners, HR executives, employee relations specialists and integration leads involved in transactions and transfers.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
24 to 26 Aug 2026Online3US$900
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
7 to 9 Sep 2026Cairo3US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026Accra3US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026Lusaka3US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026Kigali3US$1,500
5 to 7 Oct 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
12 to 14 Oct 2026Durban3R13,000
19 to 21 Oct 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
2 to 4 Nov 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
9 to 11 Nov 2026Dubai3US$1,500
16 to 18 Nov 2026Lagos3US$1,500
23 to 25 Nov 2026Harare3US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Kampala3US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
14 to 16 Dec 2026Pretoria3R13,000
21 to 23 Dec 2026Cape Town3R13,000

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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