Why OptiHR

How we help

procedurally fair, legally defensible

Disciplinary hearings & charge sheets

We draft compliant charge sheets, give proper notice of the allegations, chair the hearing independently, and issue defensible written outcomes.

when disputes escalate

CCMA representation & conciliation

When a dismissed employee refers a dispute, our admitted attorney principal represents you at conciliation and arbitration.

resolve conflicts before they escalate

Grievance handling & workplace mediation

We handle grievances promptly and mediate workplace conflict before it becomes an unfair labour practice dispute.

Deliverables

What you get

Disciplinary codes and procedures that comply with SA law

Hearings that hold up at the CCMA

Representation at the CCMA and Labour Court

Managers trained to run discipline lawfully

Ideal For

Who we work with

Businesses in Gauteng and across South Africa facing misconduct

Companies facing CCMA claims after a dismissal

Employers with no disciplinary code, or an outdated one

Managers expected to chair hearings without training

Private schools handling educator discipline and SACE reporting

Workplaces with unresolved grievances or ongoing conflict

Our Advantage

Why choose OptiHR

Legal authority you can trust — Our principal is an admitted attorney with Labour Court rights; we represent you, not just advise.

We chair hearings, not just advise — We sit as independent chairpersons, which is what makes an outcome procedurally defensible.

We know what the CCMA looks for — We have represented employers and employees at arbitration.

We resolve disputes before they escalate — Mediation and prompt grievance handling settle conflict before a CCMA referral.

Legal Framework

Legislation that applies

procedural and substantive fairness.

Code of Good Practice: Dismissal (2025)

Schedule 8 of the LRA — the Code of Good Practice: Dismissal — requires notice of the charges, a right to representation, and guilt proved on a balance of probabilities. Substantive and procedural fairness must both hold.

unfair dismissal and unfair labour practices.

Labour Relations Act — CCMA jurisdiction

A dismissed employee may refer an unfair dismissal dispute to the CCMA within 30 days. Conciliation comes first; if it fails, arbitration follows and the award binds like a court order.

Common questions about workplace discipline

FAQ

What employers ask us about misconduct, hearings and CCMA disputes.

Contact us

Can we dismiss for a first offence?

What makes a dismissal procedurally unfair?

When can we use a precautionary suspension?

What happens if we lose at the CCMA?

What our clients say

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