Successfully conducting your case during conciliations and arbitrations in the CCMA and Bargaining Councils

 (3 Day Practical Course with role plays) 

Section 1 – The Labour Relations Act - Relevant sections

Module 1 – Different types of Disputes – overview of the LRA                       

Module 2 – Bargaining Councils

1.      Powers and functions and the respective jurisdiction of CCMA and Bargaining Councils

 Section 2 – CCMA Rules and forms

• Module 3 – Referral of disputes in terms of LRA 7.11
• Module 4 – serving and filing of documents
• Module 5 – how to calculate time periods
• Module 6 – Applications
• Module 7 – subpoenas, witness fees
• Module 8 – objections to the same commissioner and applying for senior commissioner
• Module 9 – application to certify award and writ of execution
• Module 10 – joining or substituting parties
• Module 11 - Taxation of costs

 Section 3 – Conciliation

• Module 12 - Con – Arb in terms of section 191
• Module 13 – Conciliation

 Section 4 – Pre – Dismissal Arbitration

 Section 5 – Ancillary matters

 Section 6 – Arbitration – preparation and presentation

• Module 22 – Pre- arbitration conferences
• Module 23 – preparation for arbitration

 Module 24 – Presenting your case

Section 7 – Review – Post Sidumo

Pointers will be given on the grounds for review and procedure to follow

Section 8 – Rescissions

How to apply to vary or rescind arbitration awards or rulings

Section 9 – Role Play

Delegates will participate in various practical exercises and prepare and present a case in a simulated environment

The South African Labour Guide is a private company and has no association with the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA), you may find the CCMA on www.ccma.org.za