NQF Level 7
Duration: 12 MonthsÂ
Purpose of the Course
The Preparatory Course for the PGD in Labour Law aims to equip learners with foundational and intermediate competencies in South African Labour Law, providing an academic and professional pathway into the Postgraduate Diploma in Labour Law (PGDip).
This programme introduces participants to the principles, frameworks, and practices governing the employment relationship, labour dispute resolution, collective and individual labour rights, and related fields such as social security and employment equity.
It is designed to bridge the gap between workplace experience and postgraduate legal study, ensuring that learners develop the analytical, research, and critical thinking skills necessary for advanced study and practical application in the field of labour law.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the programme, learners will be able to:
- Understand and interpret the key branches and sources of South African law, with emphasis on human rights and labour law.
- Apply core legal skills, including research, analysis, case interpretation, and academic writing in the context of labour law.
- Explain and evaluate the legal principles governing employment relationships, including contracts, working conditions, and termination of employment.
- Analyse collective and individual labour law issues, including trade union relations, collective bargaining, and unfair labour practices.
- Apply dispute resolution mechanisms for workplace conflicts, including formal and informal processes.
- Interpret and apply employment equity and social security laws in promoting fairness, equality, and social justice in the workplace.
- Develop readiness for postgraduate study through structured exposure to NQF Level 7 academic standards, preparing for entry into the PGD in Labour Law (subject to selection).
Who should attend?
This course is intended for individuals who:
- Intend to progress into the Postgraduate Diploma in Labour Law.
- Have work experience in labour relations, industrial relations, or employment law, but lack formal legal qualifications.
- Are HR practitioners, trade union officials, labour consultants, paralegals, or CCMA/Bargaining Council personnel seeking to strengthen their legal knowledge.
- Are graduates from non-legal disciplines wishing to enter the field of Labour Law.
- Are interested in understanding the impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution on the world of work and labour law.
