5-DAY ONLINE FOUNDATION MEDIATION COURSE
Join the Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa) NPC[1] (the Association), in partnership with the leading London mediation training charity The Society of Mediators (UK) (the Society), to receive foundational mediation training accredited by the Civil Mediation Council (UK) and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK).
The Society’s Faculty – led by Jonathan Dingle FRSA and Andrea Barnes – trained a large number of mediators in recent years in a series of courses in Sandton and online, and has worked across Africa.
Who should attend?
This online course is specifically for anyone:
- Wishing to act as party representatives in mediation proceedings;
- Wishing to train as certified mediators through Recognised Mediation Organisations (RMOs) in South Africa such as the Association.[1]
CPD
- 40 CPD hours;
- Validated by the Society.
Venue
Attend online via Zoom.
Dates
Monday to Friday, 23 to 27 March 2026.
Fees (inclusive of VAT)
R15 000.
Enrolment
Download the Enrolment Form:
Please submit your completed Enrolment Form to Miss Michelle Venter (Financial Manager) – michelle@arbitrators.co.za.
Closing Date for Enrolments
18 March 2026
More Information[2]
Please access the Brochure[3] below.
NOTE: In order to download the flipbook with functionality, please download the flipbook reader app here.
Contact Miss Michelle Venter (Financial Manager):
Email: michelle@arbitrators.co.za
Tel.: +27 11 884 9164/5
NOTE: Please note that places are limited. Enrolments are on a first-payment-first-confirmation basis.
What Students Said …
Reviews
Mr Braam Auret: “1) Intense, but joyful experience. 2) Was a privilege to be part of this exciting journey with students from over the world. Thanks to all at SoM.“
Mr Brad Boertje: “It exceeded my expectations. It was a gruelling 40 hrs but it was very educational and highly rewarding. All tutors were excellent.“
Mr Johan Bosman: “A very impressive and robust procedure, well presented.“
Mr Trevor Bouwer: “Enjoyable course, well presented.“
Mr Devis Cristin: “Excellent learning experience, highly inter-active and great fun.“
Adv Anthony Franklin SC: “Thoroughly enjoyed the course! And learned so much.“
Mr Jaco Lötter: “Informative, challenging and very well presented by an excellent group of presenters. Thank you and well done Jonathan, Steve and team.“
Mr Kalipa Mafungo: “The practical demonstrations provided offered during the course provided ample opportunity to participants to gain confidence in facilitating mediations. Well worth it.“
Mr Patrick Manyowa: “The course was informative, interactive and well delivered.”
Adv Albert Mooij: “The mediation course presented by Jonathan Dingle QC and team, is outstanding. It’s well put together and presented by the London Society of Mediators, in collaboration with the AoA. We learned from the world’s best. A great and very practical learning experience.”
Mr Tau Phalane: “Excellent.”
Mr Stephen Poorter: “Very well presented. Intense, with lots of practical sessions.”
Mr Dave Stuart: “An intense course facilitated by very competent and experienced practitioners. The case studies, whilst being great fun, consisted immensely in demonstrating mediation techniques.“
About Court-Annexed Mediation
For more details regarding court-annexed mediation, please click here.
ONLINE OBSERVATIONS / PROFESSIONAL DEMONSTRATIONS
Typically attended by 150 to 200 people from around the world, these online observation and fluency training sessions are suitable for all mediators and those simply curious about mediation.
Dates
- Tuesday, 10 February 2026 – observe a business mediation;
- Wednesday, 1 April 2026 – “The April Fool”, observe a workplace mediation;
- Thursday, 4 June 2026 – “The Low Down”, observe a partnership mediation.
Time
Rooms open at 17:00 and the event begins at 17:15 London time – the equivalent SAST time will vary depending on UK daylight saving.
CPD
2 CPD hours.
Fees (inclusive of VAT)
R0.00
Register
To receive your link, for support and enquiries, please send an email to support@218strand.com.
ARBITRATION TRAINING
Learn more about the Association’s Arbitration Training here.
[1]
The Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa) NPC is a listed Recognised Mediation Organisation (RMO) for purposes of the Acting Judge President’s Revised Directive and Protocol of 27 October 2025 concerning Mandatory Mediation in the Gauteng Division (Pretoria and Johannesburg) of the High Court.
[2]NOTE: The Association does not offer advice.
[3]Subject to updates when necessary.