1. Introduction
2. Types of investigations
   • The nature of investigations generally
   • Types of investigations
3. Legal framework
   • Relevant legislation
4. Investigation procedures
   • Misconduct investigations
   • Background and reference checks
5. Investigation Powers
   • Powers arising from the employer/employee relationship
   • Rights of Employees
   • Powers and protocols of investigations
6. Ethics
7. Law of evidence
   • Overview
   • What can be accepted as evidence?
   • Forms of evidence
   • The onus
   • The standard of proof
   • Admissibility
   • Relevance
   • Desirability
   • Public policy
   • Unfairly prejudicial
   • Undesirable evidence
   • Admissions and confessions/undue influence
   • Entrapment
   • Polygraphs
   • Improperly obtained evidence
   • Body searches
   • Weight
   • Credibility – or what makes you believe that a person is or is not telling the truth?
   • Cautionary rules
8. Investigation skills
   • The interview
   • Adopting a tone
9. Factual analysis and course of action
   • Overview
   • Factual analysis: roleplay
   • Application of law
   • Course of action
10. Preparation of the report
    • Starting off
    • Constructing logical arguments
    • Argumentative fallacies
    • Plain english
    • Publishing allegations
    • Producing the report
    • Pursuasive and analytical writing
11. Report writing exercise

We have a panel of carefully selected trainers all of whom are legally qualified, have many years of experience as trainers and are often arbitrators/and or commissioners of the CCMA. Their extensive experience enables them to respond to ad hoc queries from delegates in a practical and empowering manner and is one of the factors which set us apart from the competition. Regular presenters include:

Heinrich Bohmke has been a senior trainer and course developer for CBA training for the past 10 years. Prior to this he lectured at Vista University and worked in a distinguished labour law firm for five years.   He was also the legal training officer of a major trade union, conducting litigation and providing strategic advice in a number of significant matters.

Joanne Philip is an admitted attorney who has been practicing as a specialist in the field of labour law since July 2003. She runs her own HR consulting business and has been training for CBA since 2005 with key focus in the private and public sector.

Adv James Matshekga is an admitted advocate of the Transvaal division of the High Court and is currently a senior lecturer at the University of Johannesburg where he is primarily responsible for teaching Labour Law. James is also an accredited trainer and facilitator of the Law Society of South Africa. He is currently a part-time commissioner at the CCMA and a panelist at various bargaining councils in both the private and public sector. James has been training for CBA since 2009.

Dates and venues
29 February – 2 March 2012, Johannesburg, Genesis Suites
29 February – 2 March 2012, Port Elizabeth, Summerstrand Hotel
29 February – 2 March 2012, Bloemfontein, Windmill Casino
3-5 April 2012, Nelspruit, Winkler Hotel
3-5 April 2012, Cape Town, Capetonian Hotel
3-5 April 2012, Durban, Suncoast Casino

The Fee
One delegate: R6 165 + VAT = R7 028.10
Three or more delegates: R5604.55 + Vat = R6 389.