Business, Commerce and Management Studies Human Resources

Apply The Public Service Act In Mediation Training

SAQA US 119927 | NQF 5 | Credits 6 | Duration 3 Days
From $967 per delegate

Description

This course equips mediators and public service employees with the knowledge and skills to apply the Public Service Act effectively in mediation processes. Participants will learn to interpret relevant sections of the Act, integrate its provisions into mediation practice, and ensure compliance with public service regulations. The course aims to enhance the quality and legality of mediations within the South African public sector.

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply the key provisions of the Public Service Act to mediation cases within the public sector.
  • Analyze the impact of the Public Service Act on the rights and obligations of parties in mediation.
  • Evaluate mediation scenarios to ensure compliance with the Public Service Act and related regulations.
  • Implement mediation strategies that align with the principles and procedures of the Public Service Act.
  • Demonstrate the ability to draft mediation agreements that incorporate relevant legal requirements from the Public Service Act.
  • Design mediation processes that uphold the values and ethical standards prescribed by the Public Service Act.

Target Audience

This course is designed for mediators, labour relations practitioners, human resource professionals, and public service managers who are involved in or oversee mediation processes within the South African public sector.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment. However, participants are encouraged to have a basic understanding of mediation principles.

Course Outline

Day 1: Foundations of the Public Service Act and Mediation Principles

Objectives:
• Understand the purpose and scope of the Public Service Act (PSA) in the South African context.
• Identify key provisions of the PSA relevant to employment relations and dispute resolution.
• Explain the principles and processes of mediation as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism.
• Recognise the role of mediators and parties in the mediation process within the public service.

Topics:
• Overview of the Public Service Act: legislative framework, objectives, and application.
• Key sections of the PSA: employment conditions, disciplinary codes, and grievance procedures.
• Introduction to mediation: definition, benefits, and differences from arbitration and litigation.
• The mediation process: stages from opening to agreement.
• Roles and responsibilities: mediator neutrality, party participation, and confidentiality.
• Ethical considerations in public service mediation.
• Case study: applying PSA provisions to a typical workplace dispute.

Day 2: Mediation Techniques and Application of the PSA

Objectives:
• Develop practical mediation skills, including communication, questioning, and reframing.
• Apply PSA provisions to real-world mediation scenarios.
• Analyse the interplay between PSA regulations and mediation outcomes.
• Practice managing difficult behaviours and impasses during mediation.

Topics:
• Core mediation skills: active listening, summarising, and reality testing.
• Advanced communication techniques: open-ended questions, reframing, and normalising.
• Using the PSA to guide mediation: interpreting relevant sections for dispute resolution.
• Handling power imbalances and emotional dynamics in public service mediations.
• Strategies for overcoming impasse and building consensus.
• Role-play exercises: mediating a grievance under the PSA.
• Debriefing and feedback on mediation performance.

Day 3: Integration, Ethics, and Practical Application

Objectives:
• Integrate PSA knowledge and mediation skills into a comprehensive mediation framework.
• Evaluate ethical dilemmas and confidentiality issues in public service mediation.
• Draft mediation agreements and reports compliant with PSA requirements.
• Demonstrate competence through simulated full-length mediations.

Topics:
• Ethical decision-making in mediation: conflicts of interest, impartiality, and confidentiality.
• Drafting enforceable mediation agreements: legal requirements and PSA alignment.
• Recording and reporting mediation outcomes for public service records.
• Managing multi-party and complex disputes under the PSA.
• Full mediation simulation: from intake to settlement.
• Peer and facilitator assessment of mediation competencies.
• Action planning for applying skills in the workplace.

Practicals

No practicals for this training.

This course is made up of exercises and case studies delivered alongside the theory — no separate practical sessions are required to complete it.

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course and a final summative test at the end.

Daily Exercises — 30%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 30% to the final total.

Final Test — 70%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 70% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 30%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 70%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Daily Average 30% + Final Test 70%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates Discount
5 3% off
10 6% off
15 9% off
20 12% off
25 15% off
30 18% off
50 30% off
75 35% off
100 40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

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10 6% off
15 9% off
20 12% off
25 15% off
30 18% off
50 30% off
75 35% off
100 40% off

3% off per 5 delegates, up to 40% for 100+

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