Recruitment and selection: compliance, pitfalls and practical guidance
Date
Wednesday, 24 June 2026
Duration
10:00 - 12:00
Cost
R1050.00
Recruitment decisions carry significant legal risk if not managed correctly. This webinar focuses on fair, compliant and defensible recruitment and selection practices, from advertising and interviews to assessments and offers of employment. Practical guidance is provided on avoiding discrimination claims, ensuring consistency and making appointment decisions that can withstand scrutiny.
Course Outcomes
- Understand the legal principles governing fair recruitment and selection
- Identify common compliance risks and how to avoid them
- Conduct lawful and structured interviews
- Use assessments and reference checks appropriately
- Understand what questions are permissible when doing reference checks
- Make defensible appointment decisions
Questions we will answer
- What interview questions are legally risky or prohibited?
- How do we avoid discrimination claims during recruitment?
- Can psychometric testing be used and under what conditions?
- How should unsuccessful candidates be managed?
- What documentation should be retained to defend recruitment decisions?
- Are Employers allowed to ask salary information and reason for termination?
Who should do this course
Hiring managers, HR practitioners, recruitment teams and business owners
Course Registration
Once registered, a Teams invite will be sent to the designated contact person, along with the generated invoice.
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