Human and Social Studies People/Human-Centred Development

Conduct Gender Audits To Deal With Redress Equity And Diversity Within Organisations Training

SAQA US 120033 | NQF 4 | Credits 6 | Duration 3 Days
From $713 per delegate

Description

This course equips learners with the knowledge and skills to conduct gender audits within organisations, addressing redress, equity, and diversity. Participants will learn to assess workplace practices, identify gender disparities, and develop strategies to promote inclusivity and compliance with South African legislation.

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply the principles of gender mainstreaming to conduct a comprehensive gender audit.
  • Analyze organisational policies and practices to identify gender-based disparities and barriers.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of existing redress and equity measures within the organisation.
  • Design a gender audit report with actionable recommendations for promoting gender equity and diversity.
  • Implement strategies to address identified gender gaps and foster an inclusive workplace culture.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of relevant South African legislation and frameworks governing gender equity.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for HR professionals, transformation managers, diversity officers, and anyone responsible for implementing equity and diversity initiatives in their organisation.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment.

Course Outline

Day 1: Foundations of Gender Audits and Equity Frameworks

Objectives:
• Understand the purpose and scope of gender audits in organisational contexts.
• Define key concepts: gender, equity, redress, and diversity.
• Identify relevant South African legislation and policies (e.g., Employment Equity Act).
• Explain the role of gender audits in promoting transformation and compliance.
• Distinguish between equality and equity in workplace practices.

Topics:
• Introduction to gender audits: definitions and objectives.
• Legal and policy framework: Employment Equity Act, BBBEE, and SAQA standards.
• Key concepts: gender vs. sex, intersectionality, and systemic discrimination.
• Understanding redress, equity, and diversity in the South African context.
• Benefits of gender audits: organisational culture, compliance, and performance.
• Overview of audit methodologies: quantitative and qualitative approaches.
• Case studies: examples of gender disparities in organisations.
• Group discussion: identifying current challenges in participants' workplaces.

Day 2: Conducting Gender Audits – Tools, Data Collection, and Analysis

Objectives:
• Apply gender audit frameworks to collect and analyse organisational data.
• Use tools such as surveys, interviews, and document reviews effectively.
• Identify gaps in policies, practices, and representation.
• Interpret data to assess compliance with equity targets.
• Develop preliminary findings and recommendations.

Topics:
• Step-by-step gender audit process: planning, data collection, analysis.
• Quantitative indicators: workforce composition, pay equity, recruitment trends.
• Qualitative methods: focus groups, interviews, and policy review.
• Gender audit tools: checklists, scorecards, and software.
• Analysing data: identifying patterns, biases, and barriers.
• Reporting findings: structuring audit reports for stakeholders.
• Practical exercise: mock audit using sample data.
• Feedback and reflection on exercise outcomes.

Day 3: Action Planning, Implementation, and Integration

Objectives:
• Formulate actionable recommendations to address audit findings.
• Develop a gender equity action plan with measurable targets.
• Understand strategies for embedding gender equity into organisational culture.
• Explore monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for sustained change.
• Prepare to present audit outcomes and advocate for transformation.

Topics:
• From audit to action: prioritising recommendations.
• Designing a gender equity action plan: goals, timelines, responsibilities.
• Strategies for redress: affirmative action, mentorship, and inclusive policies.
• Embedding diversity in HR processes: recruitment, promotion, retention.
• Monitoring and evaluation: key performance indicators and regular reviews.
• Stakeholder engagement: building buy-in from leadership and staff.
• Overcoming resistance to change: communication and training.
• Final assessment: presentation of action plans and course wrap-up.

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

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