Duration: 2 Days
SAQA ID: 252043
NQF Level: Level 5
Credits: 10
Course Objectives
South Africa is famously known as the ‘Rainbow Nation’.
We are home to a fascinating mix of citizens. South Africa is a melting pot of various cultures, races,
languages and religions.
There are also hybrid mixtures of different cultures, and an overarching South African culture which ensures
that, no matter what a person’s cultural heritage, we are, at heart, proudly South African.
Indeed, as South Africa’s democracy evolves, it is becoming a more diverse but integrated country and
cultural diversity continues to be one of its strongest challenges.
This is especially true of the workplace – where we work every day is a microcosm of the country’s rich
diversity.
Because of the highly diverse workforce in South Africa, organizations know that they must help employees
understand, accept and capitalize on differences among people.
This course will enable employees and employers alike to respond to workplace diversity issues with
openness and trust
Why do we need to manage Diversity?
We cannot assume that because the workplace is a melting pot of different cultures and languages, all people
will understand each other and get along well. Our past still has the power to divide us, and to weaken us in
that division Legal
Harmony in the Workplace
As well as the complex challenges that racial and ethnic diversity present, we also have a historic imbalance
of gender equality. The workplace is still imbalanced – women are making slow progress in a maledominated workplace.
Our rich cultural diversity also means that we have different religious beliefs. Intolerance and ignorance can
lead to workplace conflict. The Favour Institute’s leads us all with sensitivity into these difficult areas, and
helps us reach better understanding of each other.
Legal Compliance
Our historical imbalances do not always represent the demographics of our country, and our workplace
imbalances have evolved at a slower pace than our democracy.
All organizations have a variety of legal and ethical compliance obligations.
The Favour Institute will guide you in best-practice processes to meet and, indeed, to exceed the minimum
requirements that ultimately benefits all the employees, the organization and the country as a whole.
Certification:
On successful completion of this workshop, learner will receive certificate of competency.