Commissioners
The Commissioners are appointed by the Governing Body of the CCMA on the strength of their experience and expertise in labour matters, particularly dispute prevention and dispute resolution. The commissioners are obliged to carry out their job with complete impartiality and they are bound to “the Commissioner Code of Conduct”.
Each provincial office has a team of full-time commissioners supported by an additional complement of part-time commissioners. They conciliate, facilitate, mediate and in some instances arbitrate, to prevent and settle industrial disputes. Convening Senior Commissioners (CSCs) have been appointed in each province and their role is to monitor the professional standards of the CCMA and to assist in the allocation of cases to commissioners.
Become a Commissioner
Minimum requirements for appointment at an entry level -Level B Commissioner:
- At least four (4) years experience in Industrial Relations, Labour Law or conducting conciliations, arbitration and facilitations
- Supported by a relevant tertiary qualification or NQF 5 equivalent (preferably in Labour Law)
- Good knowledge of Labour Law
- Good knowledge of Conciliation, Arbitration and Mediation processes and principles
- Good knowledge of the Labour Market and the different factors within
- Good knowledge of Conciliation, Arbitration and Mediation processes and principles.
- Good knowledge of the Labour Market and the different factors within
- A valid driver’s licence
- Computer literacy
- Analysis, problem solving, judgment
- Negotiating and influencing
- Diversity awareness , Conflict management
- Interpersonal relations
- Sound Ethics
CCMA appointment and recruitment process
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Appointment process
The CCMA Governing Body appoints commissioners in terms of section 117 of the Labour Relations Act.
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Recruitment
The CCMA formally embarks on a recruitment process for full time and part time Level A and Level B Commissioners on an annual basis. Vacancies are advertised in the media and on the organisation’s website.
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Application
Candidates are required to complete an application form and to submit their CV’s including all relevant documentation in support of the application
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Shortlisting and assessment
Candidates who meet the basic minimum requirements are then requested to participate in a knowledge-based assessment that is conducted at the various CCMA provincial offices.
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Interviews
On successful completion of the assessment, candidates are invited to an initial interview with an interviewing panel of CCMA managers.
Successful candidates are recommended for a final Governing Body interview.
Successful candidates are recommended to and submitted to the Governing Body for appointment.
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Appointment and training
Appointed candidates are issued with a conditional offer of employment and required to attend a six (6) month training programme which has to be successfully completed. On completion of the training programme, the individuals are formally appointed as full time or part time commissioners.
