Implement and manage-human-resource and labour relations policies and acts Online Short Course

Overview

Learners will possess the ability to analyse workplace policies, procedures, agreements, and employment conditions, taking responsibility for optimising and maintaining policy efficiencies. They will demonstrate skills in identifying trends and implementing effective systems to address them, contributing to a positive external image and higher productivity levels in the agricultural profession.

A learner achieving this unit standard will be able to analyse workplace policies, procedures, labour agreements, and employment conditions, taking full responsibility for optimising and maintaining policy efficiency. Additionally, the learner will identify industry trends and implement compliance-driven systems accordingly. Furthermore, they will extend their learning into systems thinking, workforce motivation, and organizational development. As a result, the agribusiness sector will benefit from enhanced productivity, competitiveness, and a positive corporate image. Learners will understand the role of business principles in agricultural production, especially regarding human resource management. Consequently, they will operate farms as agri-enterprises, transitioning from subsistence farming to commercial agriculture, and gain access to mainstream agricultural markets through a business-oriented approach.

Course Content

  • The ability is demonstrated to take responsibility to develop and maintain human resource policy on employment equity
  • The ability is demonstrated to take responsibility to develop and maintain human resource policy on skills development
  • The ability is demonstrated to take responsibility to develop and maintain human resource policy on performance evaluation
  • The ability is demonstrated to take responsibility to develop and maintain human resource policy on recruitment and selection criteria
  • The ability is demonstrated to take responsibility to develop and maintain human resource policy on training
  • The ability is demonstrated to take responsibility to develop and maintain human resource policy on remuneration
  • The ability to take responsibility to organise and participate in the recruitment process is demonstrated
  • The ability to take responsibility to organise and participate in selection panels is demonstrated
  • The ability to participate in salary negotiations is demonstrated
  • The ability to establish employment conditions of a particular category of employment in accordance with relevant policy is demonstrated
  • The ability to reflect applicable terms and conditions of employment for the relevant category of employment in the employment contract is demonstrated
  • The ability to suitably cover exceptional terms and conditions in the contract of employment if applicable is demonstrated
  • Contracts of employment are submitted for approval to the authorised person(s)
  • Categories of employment are established correctly in accordance with the organisation structure and organisational needs
  • The ability to participate in disciplinary hearings is demonstrated
  • The ability to identify and classify transgression(s) is demonstrated
  • The ability to implement procedures to handle and implement offences is demonstrated
  • Proof that allegations or charges are correctly analysed and adequately investigated is demonstrated
  • The fact that all relevant information is requested from the employer is demonstrated
  • The fact that the employee and witnesses are properly prepared for the hearing is demonstrated
  • The fact that the employee’s case is sufficiently and effectively presented is demonstrated
  • The fact that witnesses are appropriately questioned and cross-questioned is demonstrated
  • The fact that pleas in mitigation are properly prepared and presented is demonstrated
  • The fact that relevant appeals are lodged in terms of the disciplinary procedure is demonstrated
  • The fact that the disciplinary policy and procedures adhere to legislation requirements is demonstrated
  • The fact that the disciplinary policy and procedures contain agreed timeframes for resolution of issues is demonstrated
  • The fact that the disciplinary policy and procedures are aligned to the type of business and culture of the organisation is demonstrated
  • The fact that effective communication structures and media are utilised to communicate the disciplinary policy and procedures to all relevant stakeholders is demonstrated
  • The fact that appropriate and effective training techniques are established to ensure that the disciplinary policy and procedure are easily accessible to all stakeholders is demonstrated
  • The fact that timeframes are established to ensure regular review of the effectiveness of the disciplinary policy and procedures is demonstrated
  • The fact that the disciplinary policy and procedures are amended in accordance with review findings is demonstrated
  • The active involvement in the application of the performance evaluation process is demonstrated
  • Involvement in the training and communication of the performance evaluation process is demonstrated
  • The ability to evaluate each employee according to procedures is demonstrated
  • The ability to organise a moderating committee if according to organisational policy is demonstrated
  • The ability to ensure that all employees receive the necessary feedback to ensure transparency is demonstrated
  • Labour legislation according to workplace procedures are communicated to all levels and implemented
  • Employees and managers are encouraged to develop their skills
  • The ability to motivate employees to adhere to safety regulations is demonstrated
  • The ability to enforce the employment equity principles at all levels of the organisation is demonstrated
  • The ability to identify trends in employment and apply corrective systems to bring them into line with legislation and company procedures is demonstrated
  • Non-accredited: Short course only  
  • Duration: 1h 30m
  • Delivery: Classroom/Online/Blended
  • Access Period: 12 Months 
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