Foreign Nationals, Labour Migration & Employer Compliance: What Employers Must Get Right.
South African employers are under increasing pressure to prove compliance when hiring foreign nationals — and the risks have never been higher.
From fraudulent work permits to Home Affairs delays, labour migration has become one of the most complex areas of HR and ER management. One mistake can expose your organisation to fines, invalid dismissals, reputational damage, and operational disruption.
Join Angus Bailie for a powerful, practical 90‑minute webinar that cuts through the confusion and gives employers the clarity they urgently need.
What This Webinar Covers
- The legal test for employing foreign nationals in South Africa
- How to verify work permits without discrimination
- What counts as a valid permit — and the most common fraudulent documents
- What to do when a permit expires mid‑employment
- Dismissal vs incapacity vs operational requirements: choosing the correct route
- Employer obligations during Home Affairs delays and backlogs
- Case law on unfair dismissal of foreign nationals
- How to structure policies, contracts, and recruitment processes to protect your business
This session is practical, defensible, and immediately implementable — ideal for HR, ER, managers, business owners, and anyone responsible for compliance.
Who Should Attend
- HR & ER Practitioners
- Business Owners & Directors
- Operations Managers
- Hospitality, Retail, Construction, Logistics & Agriculture Employers
- Anyone employing or considering employing foreign nationals
Why You Can’t Miss This
Labour migration compliance is no longer optional — it’s a business risk. This webinar gives you the exact steps to stay compliant, avoid penalties, and manage foreign nationals lawfully and confidently.
Meet Your Facilitator: Angus Bailie
Angus blends deep expertise with a famously dry sense of humour, making his webinars both highly informative and entertaining. With over 20 years of legal experience, including 13 running his own law firm and a stint as Acting Judge of the Labour Court, he’s the perfect guide for navigating South African labour law.
He’s also an experienced lecturer (Pearson Institute & University of the Free State) and a SETA-accredited facilitator and trainer.
Register
Date: Tuesday 21 July, 09h00–10h30
Delivered live via Zoom
Cost: R895 per attendee
PLEASE NOTE: We will be in touch with you to arrange payment and send you the relevant info for this webinar.
