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COMMISSION FOR CONCILIATION, MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION (CCMA)
The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation & Arbitration (CCMA) is an independent Dispute resolution statutory body established in terms of the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (LRA). The CCMA strives to be representative of the South African society in respect of race, gender & disabilities.
The CCMA is seeking to appoint Commissioners in terms of section 117 of the LRA in the following categories:
COMMISSIONER (FULL-TIME) x8
Purpose of the Job
To conciliate, facilitate, and arbitrate disputes and provide statutory services, in terms of all applicable Labour Legislation, to ensure the CCMA provides efficient and effective dispute resolution and prevention services to the labour market.
Key performance areas:
· Conduct Conciliation (includes mediation and facilitation), Arbitration, Con-Arb, and In-limine hearings
· Complete case documentation and process outcomes
· Draft settlement agreements, arbitration awards, and rulings
Key requirements:
- A relevant NQF level 6 tertiary qualification or above (preferably in Labour Law) is required, unless a candidate can demonstrate relevant experience of not less than four (4) years in Industrial Relations, Labour Law practice, or in conducting conciliations, arbitrations, and facilitations.
- Good knowledge of Labour Law
- Good knowledge of Conciliation, Facilitation, Mediation, and Arbitration processes and principles
- Good Knowledge of the Labour Market
- A valid driver’s license
- Computer literacy
- Analysis, problem solving, judgment
- Decision Making
- Resilience
- Listening Skills
- Communication Skills
- Negotiating and Influencing skills
- Diversity Awareness
- Conflict management
- Diplomacy
- Interpersonal Relations
- Legal drafting
- High ethical standards
*Note: Vacancy for Full-time Commissioner exists in the following Region/Offices:
- Free State/ Northern Cape – Welkom Office (FT – FSNCW) x1
- Gauteng Province – Tshwane Office (FT – TSH) x1
- KwaZulu Natal Province (Port Shepstone Office) (Ref. FT – KZNPTS) x1 (Newcastle Office) (FT – KZNNC) x1 (Durban Office) (Ref. FT – KZNDBN) x1
- Mpumalanga Province – Emalahleni Office (FT – MPEM) x1
- North West Province – Rustenburg Office (FT – NWRTB) x1
- Western Cape Province – Cape Town Office (FT- WCCPT) x1
NOTE FOR ALL APPLICANTS:
Strictly apply via the link provided: https://forms.office.com/r/Q3xnbfsczU
In your online application for appointment, kindly ensure that you disclose all relevant material information to assist the panel in considering your application.
Detailed CV, certified copies of qualifications, driver’s license & ID document must be uploaded. Failure to complete the online form in full or not provide relevant information will automatically disqualify your application.
*Only one (1) online application should be submitted.
No emailed or hand-delivered applications will be accepted. Non-adherence to the procedures stated in applying, as well as incomplete application, will result in the disqualification of the application.
Closing Date: 24 June 2026
N.B Incomplete and late applications will automatically be disqualified.
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY underpins CCMA recruitment processes, and all appointments are made at the sole discretion of the CCMA Governing Body.
Women are encouraged to apply.
Advanced preparation on the following statutes is essential, as an initial screening assessment will be conducted: LRA, BCEA, and EEA.
Recruitment will be phased. Shortlisted applicants will be expected to write an assessment at the Provinces/Offices where they applied. The assessments will be conducted in July 2026. Dates will be communicated to the shortlisted applicants.
A completed CCMA-endorsed Labour Dispute Resolution Practice (LDRP) qualification from one (1) of the following CCMA partner universities will be an advantage:
UNIVERSITY: Nelson Mandela University (previously Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University), Gqeberha
COURSE NAME / TITLE OF QUALIFICATION: Post Graduate Diploma in Labour Law Practice (from 2014 only)
UNIVERSITY: Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch and Midrand Campuses
COURSE NAME / TITLE OF QUALIFICATION: Certificate in Labour Dispute Resolution Practice (from 2014 only)
UNIVERSITY: University of the Free State, Bloemfontein
COURSE NAME / TITLE OF QUALIFICATION: Post Graduate Diploma in Labour Law (from 2014 to 2025 only)
UNIVERSITY: University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban
COURSE NAME / TITLE OF QUALIFICATION: Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Relations (from 2015 to 2025 only)
UNIVERSITY: University of the North-West
COURSE NAME / TITLE OF QUALIFICATION: Post Graduate Diploma in Labour Law (from 2019 only)
UNIVERSITY: University of the Western Cape, Cape Town
COURSE NAME / TITLE OF QUALIFICATION: Post Graduate Diploma in Labour Law (from 2014 only)
UNIVERSITY: University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (as of 2021, WITS offers two LDRP courses, one at Post Graduate level and one as a Certificate programme)
COURSE NAME / TITLE OF QUALIFICATION:
1. Labour Dispute Resolution Practice Postgraduate Certificate Course (from 2014 only), which, as of 2021, is registered as the Post Graduate Certificate Course in Labour Dispute Resolution Practice Law.
2. Post Graduate Diploma in the Field of Labour Dispute Resolution Practice Law.
The CCMA is committed to providing equal opportunities and practising affirmative action employment. It is the intention of the CCMA to promote representivity in respect of race, gender, and disability through the filling of the posts.
Please note that communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates, and if you do not hear from us within 2 months of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
N.B Incomplete and late applications will automatically be disqualified.
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.