Services for Employees
If you are facing a disciplinary hearing, a dismissal, or an unfair labour practice, the preparation you do before the day is almost always decisive. Sentinel builds your entire case so you walk in fully equipped — and fully in control of your own matter.
Disciplinary Hearing Preparation
Our flagship employee service. We analyse your charge sheet, identify the weaknesses in the employer’s case, and produce a complete, structured hearing file written in your own voice — ready to use on the day.
- Opening statement — framing your case from the first minute
- Preliminary objections — procedural defects identified and formulated
- Your plea and evidence — structured charge by charge
- Witness questions — written exactly as you will ask them
- Cross-examination strategy — for each of the employer’s witnesses
- Closing argument and mitigation — prepared for every outcome
Available as a Standard service or an Express service for urgent hearing dates.
CCMA Preparation — Conciliation & Arbitration
You have 30 days from dismissal to refer an unfair dismissal dispute to the CCMA. We prepare you for both stages: the strategy and settlement posture for conciliation, and the full arbitration-standard case — evidence bundle, witness questions, cross-examination, and closing submissions — if the matter proceeds. Available as Standard or Express.
Quick Legal Opinion
Not sure where you stand? Send us your documents and receive a focused professional opinion on the strength of your matter, your options, and the recommended next step — before you commit to anything further. R650.
How It Works
- Contact us — via our intake form, WhatsApp, or email, attaching your notice, charge sheet, or dismissal documents.
- Assessment — we confirm whether and how we can assist, and quote the applicable fee.
- Preparation — we build your complete case file and coach you through it.
- You present — fully prepared, with every document, question, and argument in hand.
Our Guarantee
If Sentinel cannot assist with your matter, you receive a full refund — backed by the money-back guarantee in our Terms and Conditions.
Our Services & Fees — Employees
All fees are quoted in South African Rand (ZAR). Turnaround times run from receipt of both full payment and a complete Case File.
| Service | Turnaround | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Type A — Standard Disciplinary hearings, dismissal appeals, disputing written warnings, and formal grievances |
2–3 working days | R 2,800 |
| Type A — Express Same full scope, prioritised for urgent deadlines |
1–2 working days | R 4,000 |
| Type B — Standard CCMA unfair dismissal and unfair labour practice disputes, prepared to full arbitration standard |
3–5 working days | R 7,000 |
| Type B — Express Same full scope, prioritised for urgent deadlines |
1–2 working days | R 9,500 |
| Quick Legal Opinion One specific labour law question, one researched written response |
As arranged | R 650 |
Please note: a non-refundable consultation fee of R 1,800 applies to all employee engagements and forms part of (is deducted from) the total service fee. Fees are subject to annual review; the fee applicable to your matter is the fee published at the time of payment. Full details are set out in our Terms & Conditions.