Human and Social Studies General Social Science

Gender Inequality in Organisational Systems Analysis Training

SAQA US 254435 | NQF 6 | Credits 10 | Duration 7 Days
From $1,118 per delegate

Description

This course equips learners with the skills to critically analyse how organisational systems, policies, and practices can perpetuate gender inequality. Participants will explore systemic barriers, evaluate existing structures, and develop strategies to promote gender equity within their organisations.

Learning Outcomes

  • Analyse how organisational policies, procedures, and culture can reinforce gender stereotypes and inequality.
  • Evaluate the impact of systemic gender bias on career progression, remuneration, and workplace dynamics.
  • Identify key areas within organisational systems where gender inequality is perpetuated.
  • Apply theoretical frameworks to assess gender equity in recruitment, performance management, and leadership development.
  • Design interventions to mitigate systemic gender bias and promote inclusive practices.
  • Demonstrate the ability to recommend systemic changes that foster gender equality.

Target Audience

This course is designed for HR professionals, diversity and inclusion officers, managers, and anyone involved in organisational development or policy-making who seeks to understand and address gender inequality in the workplace.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment

Course Outline

Day 1: Foundations of Gender Inequality in Organisational Systems

Objectives:
• Define key concepts: gender, sex, gender equality, gender equity, and intersectionality.
• Explain the historical and social construction of gender roles in the workplace.
• Identify the difference between sex-based discrimination and systemic gender inequality.
• Recognise the impact of gender inequality on organisational performance and employee well-being.

Topics:
• Introduction to gender studies terminology
• Historical context of gender inequality in South African workplaces
• Understanding patriarchy and its institutional manifestations
• Overview of relevant legislation: Employment Equity Act, Promotion of Equality Act
• Intersectionality: race, class, and gender
• Case studies of gender inequality in different sectors

Day 2: Gender Bias in Organisational Policies and Practices

Objectives:
• Identify explicit and implicit gender biases in HR policies (recruitment, promotion, remuneration).
• Analyse how organisational culture perpetuates gender stereotypes.
• Evaluate the role of performance appraisal systems in reinforcing inequality.
• Discuss the impact of work-family policies on gender equity.

Topics:
• Gender bias in job descriptions and recruitment processes
• The glass ceiling and sticky floor phenomena
• Pay equity and the gender pay gap
• Maternity, paternity, and parental leave policies
• Flexible work arrangements and their gendered implications
• Sexual harassment policies and their enforcement

Day 3: Data and Metrics for Analysing Gender Inequality

Objectives:
• Collect and interpret gender-disaggregated data within organisations.
• Use quantitative metrics (e.g., representation ratios, pay gaps) to diagnose inequality.
• Apply qualitative methods (surveys, interviews) to understand lived experiences.
• Present findings using dashboards and reports.

Topics:
• Data sources for gender analysis: HRIS, payroll, surveys
• Key performance indicators: gender parity index, turnover by gender
• Statistical tools for measuring inequality: t-tests, regression analysis
• Qualitative data collection: focus groups, exit interviews
• Ethical considerations in handling sensitive data
• Case study: analysing a real organisational dataset

Day 4: Legal and Regulatory Frameworks for Gender Equality

Objectives:
• Interpret South African labour laws and policies relevant to gender equality.
• Understand the role of the Commission for Gender Equality and CCMA.
• Outline employer obligations under the Employment Equity Act.
• Develop a basic compliance checklist for gender equality.

Topics:
• Employment Equity Act (1998) and amendments
• Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act
• Labour Relations Act and unfair dismissal related to gender
• Codes of Good Practice on equal pay and sexual harassment
• Role of the Department of Labour and inspectorates
• International frameworks: CEDAW, SDG 5

Day 5: Interventions and Strategies to Reduce Gender Inequality

Objectives:
• Design targeted interventions such as mentorship, sponsorship, and unconscious bias training.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of affirmative action and employment equity plans.
• Implement inclusive leadership practices.
• Develop a gender equality action plan for a simulated organisation.

Topics:
• Unconscious bias training: content and delivery
• Mentorship and sponsorship programmes for women
• Affirmative action vs. diversity and inclusion
• Gender mainstreaming in organisational processes
• Inclusive communication and meeting practices
• Case studies of successful interventions in South African organisations

Day 6: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Continuous Improvement

Objectives:
• Establish key performance indicators for gender equality initiatives.
• Conduct gender audits and impact assessments.
• Use feedback loops to refine interventions.
• Report progress to stakeholders and regulatory bodies.

Topics:
• Designing a gender audit framework
• Tools for monitoring: scorecards, balanced scorecard integration
• Impact evaluation methods: pre-post analysis, control groups
• Reporting requirements under the Employment Equity Act
• Engaging stakeholders: unions, employees, management
• Case study: evaluating a gender programme

Day 7: Integration, Action Planning, and Future Trends

Objectives:
• Synthesise course learnings into a comprehensive gender equality strategy.
• Create a personal action plan for championing gender equity in the workplace.
• Discuss emerging trends: technology, remote work, and gender.
• Present group projects and receive feedback.

Topics:
• Building a business case for gender equality
• Integrating gender analysis into strategic planning
• Future challenges: AI bias, gig economy, digital divide
• Role of men as allies in gender equality
• Group project presentations
• Course wrap-up and certification

Practicals

21 hours of practicals To be conducted online or on-campus or in-house
Overview

Practical sessions enable learners to apply gender analysis tools to real or simulated organisational data, conduct a mini gender audit, and design evidence-based interventions. These hands-on activities reinforce theoretical concepts and build competence in data analysis, policy review, and action planning.

Practical Activities
  • Practical 1: Gender Data Analysis Exercise — Learners work with a provided HR dataset to calculate gender representation, pay gaps, and turnover rates, then present findings using visual dashboards. (6h)
  • Practical 2: Policy Review and Redesign — Teams review a sample HR policy (e.g., recruitment, promotion) for gender bias and propose revisions to make it more equitable. (5h)
  • Practical 3: Conducting a Mini Gender Audit — Learners simulate a gender audit of a fictional organisation using interviews, surveys, and document analysis, then produce a summary report. (6h)
  • Practical 4: Designing a Gender Equality Action Plan — Groups develop a one-year action plan with specific interventions, timelines, KPIs, and budget estimates for a simulated company. (4h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

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 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

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 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored) 100% 30%
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 50%
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 (Practicals 30% + Daily Average 20% + Final Test 50%).

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

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