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Absenteeism

By André Claassn

 

What is absent or absenteeism? What does it mean and can I overlook it or should I deal with it? What will happen if I don't deal with it? What harm can it do if an employee is a few minutes late? Questions, questions and more questions - but the most dominant consideration is usually that "we better leave it - just give him a verbal warning - we don't want to end up at the CCMA."  Or sometimes - "have a chat to him about it." And so the problem is ignored, pushed aside, and eventually it is too late to do anything.

 

Absent does not only mean not being at work. Absent also means:      

  • Arriving late (or poor timekeeping, if you like. It is still absent as long as the employee is not at work.)
  • Leaving early (again, if you like, poor timekeeping. It is still absent if he is not at work)
  • Extended tea or lunch breaks - the employee is not at the workstation, and therefore absent.
  • Attending to private business during working hours - the employee is at work, but is
  • not attending to his/her duties in terms of the employment contract - and is therefore absent.
  • Extended toilet breaks - same as extended lunch or tea breaks.
  • Feigned illness - thus giving rise to unnecessary visits to the on-site clinic, or take time off to "visit the doctor" - which they never do, because they don't need a medical certificate for less than 2 days off.
  • Undue length of time in fetching or carrying (tools from the tool room, for example, or drawings from the drawing office, etc)
  • Other unexplained absences from the workstation or from the premises.

 

There are a number of remedies- a large number, in fact - that can be used to combat this scourge.

 

The duty of the employee to be at work

The very basis of the employment contract (whether written or not) is that the employee has to:

[a] come to work, and

[b] be on time

 

In order to perform the duties which he/she has been hired to do, and he/she must remain at the workstation for the contracted number of hours per day in order to perform the requisite duties. If the employee does not do that, he/she cannot fulfill his/her contractual obligation, and is therefore in breach of contract. This obligation - to come to work and stay on the job whilst at work - does not only come out of the Employment Contract. It arises also from three other sources - Common Law, Statutes, and Company Rules and Regulations.

 

Common Law

Common Law is not laws that have been legislated by Parliament, but rather arise mainly from Court judgments and general practice and precedent. It is law that has developed over the years, and is what people have come to accept as recognized norms and standards, and which are enforced by our Courts. An employee has a number of obligations under common law which he/she must meet, and it should be noted that these obligations exist even if they are not specifically stated in the Contract of Employment:

[a] to provide the employer with his labor - i.e. to be at work.

[b] to obey reasonable and lawful instructions.

[c] to act in good faith. [ to protect his employer's interests.]

[d] not to misconduct himself/herself. [to behave properly according to the accepted norms of society]

[e] to perform his duties.[to work in a satisfactory manner] 

 

For the purpose of this subject, the most important is the first Common Law rule - to provide the employer with his labour.

 

To do this, the employee must not only come to work - he/she must come to work on time, and be at the workstation during the agreed hours - even if the employer has no work for him to do. That may sound a bit strange, but remember that the employer is paying the employee to come to work and be at the workstation, even if the employer has no work for him/her to do. If the employee was paid only for work done then he/she would be entitled to leave the workstation if there was no work to be done. But that is not usually the case.

 

If the employee does not do these things, he/she may well be in breach of his/her Common Law conditions of his/her employment contract and is potentially an ex-employee. There is a further legal concept that bears mention - this is the Principle of Unjust Enrichment. What it means, very simply, is that "nobody may be enriched at the expense of another". The contract of employment provides  (perhaps not in as many words, but certainly by implication) that the employee shall offer his/her services and that the employer shall pay him/her for such services.

 

If the employee does not provide those services (because of absenteeism) then it is unfair for the employer to have to pay for something that is his contractual right to receive.  It is equally unfair for the employee to benefit - by means of being paid - for something he/she did not do in terms of the Employment Contract. Put differently, it means very simply: no work - no pay.

 

Statute Law

This differs from Common Law in that Statute Law is law that has been legislated by Parliament or some other law making body. Statute Law usually prescribes limits, sets levels and specifies minimum standards, and specifies contractual terms not covered by Common Law. The statutes which concern us are the Labour Relations Act, The Basic Conditions of Employment Act, the Employment Equity Act, the Skills Development Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Wage Determinations, various Industrial Council Main Agreements, Collective Agreements and so on.

 

The Labour Law Practitioner may also deal occasionally with the Close Corporations Act (which contains special disciplinary procedures for enforcing disciplinary measures against members), the Insolvency Act, the Public Service Act, and perhaps a few others.

 

So as can be seen, Statute Law is very involved. The difference is this - under Common Law, you could probably enter into an Employment Contract whereby the employee would have to work 15 hours a day, take 10 minutes for lunch, work 7 days a week, get 5 days leave a year, and not be paid for any sick leave, and be fired any time you feel like it. However, because of the protective effect of Statute Law, such a contract would be illegal even if the employee agreed to it.

 

You cannot enter into any agreement or contract that contains any condition less favorable to any party to the agreement than the corresponding condition contained in any relevant Statute. Any such contract or agreement is unenforceable, as many employers have discovered to their cost. Statute Law in general sets out to protect the employee and ensure that the employer does not take advantage of him/her.

 

Statute Law is important when dealing with unauthorized absenteeism, because it specifies when an employee may legally absent himself/herself from the workplace, irrespective of any condition contained in the Employment Contract or Company Rules and Regulations.

 

Company Policies, Procedures and Regulations

 

This is a set of rules which apply to your own Company only, and may not conflict with the conditions of any Statute unless the Company rule is more favorable to the employee than the corresponding condition in the Statute. For example, the BCEA stipulates a minimum of 15 days paid leave per annum. The Company can give 20 days per annum if they wish, but they may not give only 10 days.

 

So how do we combat unauthorized absenteeism?

 

We do it using the tools at our disposal:

  • The Employment Contract - employers are petrified of issuing a written Employment Contract. ALL Employment Contracts should be in writing. It is the best way, the only way.
  • The Labour Relations Act
  • The Basic Conditions of Employment Act. 
  • Common Law

 

Company Rules and Regulations. 

There are some important rules to remember:  

[a] always record any interviews with offenders in writing.

[b] the onus is on the employee to prove that the absence was justified.

[c] the employee may produce reasons, and a reason may even be valid - but despite being valid, it can still be unacceptable.

 

For example, if an employee is late every day for a week because the trains are late due to stolen cables, this may well be true - perhaps the cables were stolen, so the reason for being late is valid. But you do not have to accept it as justification for being late and thus excuse the late-coming. The rule is that the Company has certain working hours - how the employee gets to work is his/her problem, not yours.

 

Absence from Work 

Absence where the employee does not turn up for work at all can sometimes be the most difficult type of absenteeism to handle - simply because there can be a host of reasons for this, and you will have to sift out the truth from the B.S. before deciding what action to take. Remember though that the employee must justify the absence.

 

This type of absence may be due to personal problems - sick wife, sick kids, urgent financial crisis, death in the family or death of a close relative, or some other domestic crisis that requires the employee to stay at home to handle it.

 

Under such circumstances, the employee should notify you by telephone, by a message delivered with another employee, by a telephone call from a friend to you, by a runner with a cleft stick, or some means. It is very seldom that there is just no means whatsoever of notifying the employer of the absence - the usual excuse (totally unacceptable) is that "there was no telephone." This is nonsense, and must be rejected outright unless the employee lives in Borneo or on top of Mt. Everest.

 

However, should the employee fail to notify you of the reason for the absence within a reasonable time, the failure to do so only renders the absence more serious - and the employee, if absent for more than 3 days ( in some cases 5 days ) may well find that he/she has been dismissed for desertion. Note also that even if the employee does notify you that he will be absent for the day, such notification does not mean that the absence is now authorized. You may decide to treat the absence as authorized and pay the employee for the period absent, or you may decide to authorize it but treat it as unpaid leave. It will depend on the circumstances.

 

Whatever happens, the event must be recorded in the employee's file, you must have a short counseling session with the employee (again recorded) and you must follow Company disciplinary procedures, if any. If the reason advanced for the absenteeism is unacceptable to you, then issue a written warning to that effect and make the warning valid for 12 months. The record keeping is vital in the event that the employee becomes a habitual absentee, and you need to dismiss at some future stage. The absence could also be due to some uncontrollable event - heavy rains flood his house, or even the entire village, a tornado or cyclone (not uncommon these days in certain parts of the R.S.A.), roads washed away, telephones out of order, rail strike, etc.

 

However, with such events you will almost certainly know about them because they will be reported on the radio and T.V., so the reason for the absence is obviously valid and acceptable. Despite this, you still are not obliged to pay the employee - you must decide on that.Remember the principles of no work - no pay, and also "how you get to work is your problem" But be reasonable and fair.  For example, there may be other employees who live in the same stricken area, but who did come to work - albeit late. In that case, you would take a more unsympathetic view of any who stayed away altogether.

 

Unrest, Violence and political stay-away is becoming more infrequent these days - but calls by the Unions for national strikes and stay-aways are not so. A good policy to adopt is that quite simply, any absence because of unrest, violence, political stay-away or national strike or stay-away will be treated as unpaid leave. Deliberate and willful absenteeism is when the employee does not come to work because he just feels like a day off - no other reason. There is usually a pattern, such as the employee is always absent on payday or the day after payday - or is always absent on a Monday or a Friday (not necessarily every Friday and every Monday, but when he/she is absent it is on a Friday or a Monday.)

 

Willful and deliberate absence is a very serious offence because the employee has deliberately and willfully chosen to ignore his/her contractual duty to present himself/herself for work, and is therefore in breach of contract. This type of absenteeism calls for severe discipline - even to the extent of suspending the employee for say one week without pay, or a final written warning valid for 12 months.  Obviously, proper disciplinary procedures must be followed.

 

Absence after permission has been refused  

This does happen - the employee requests to be excused from work the following day or on a particular day, and with very good reason the request is refused because the reason offered by the employee for requesting the absence is not valid.

 

It may also be that it is vital that the employee be on the job at that time, or that the company may suffer some loss if the employee is not at work.  Whatever the case, make absolutely certain that you explain very carefully to the employee why you are refusing his/her request, and use an interpreter if necessary. Then confirm the refusal in writing and place a copy in the employee's file, also recording that a meeting was held, that you explained the matter fully in the presence of xxxxxx witness and xxxxx interpreter.

 

If the employee does absent himself after refusal (provided the refusal is fair and equitable) then it is a very serious offence which could even result in summary dismissal.  The employee can in fact now be charged with unauthorized absenteeism, gross insubordination, and refusing to obey reasonable and lawful instructions. Whatever the case, remember that the employee must justify the absence and in addition, you must hear his story and check all the facts before you impose disciplinary action or sanction.

 

Imagine the mess you will be in if the employee is able to prove, for example, that Company attendance records have been inaccurately kept, or are not up to date, or even worse - are not kept at all. What if the employee is able to show that he was unavoidably detained in hospital through no fault of his own? 

 

Check the facts and listen to the other side - it is vital 

Suspect ill health/sickness.

Employee absence due to ill health or sickness - same thing I suppose - is one of the most difficult types of absenteeism to control - to do so requires very careful record keeping and careful & detailed disciplinary records. 

 

Why?? 

 

Simply because it is the employee's right to go off sick, and what's more the employee is protected by legislation.  The Basic Conditions of Employment Act, which regulates sick leave provisions, describes sick leave as "incapacity" - put differently, the employee is incapable of carrying out his/her contractual obligations because of illness .The Act further entitles the employee to a certain number of days sick leave over a 3 year cycle, it entitles the employee to take the permitted number of days at any time during the 3 year cycle, and imposes only one minor responsibility on the employee - that of being obliged to produce a valid and acceptable medical certificate under certain conditions.

 

Every employee can take a full two days off work without having to produce a medical certificate, and what's more he can do this repeatedly. Therefore - in the case of the lead slinger - your record keeping of the number of days taken off, what day of the week is habitually taken, and how often advantage is taken of the 2 day provision by the employee is vital to assist you in imposing disciplinary action / sanction.

 

For example, if the employee takes off more than twice during any 8 week period, you do not have to pay the employee for the third occasion off - this usually discourages a repeat performance, but it may not. If there is a pattern - say always absent on a Friday or a Monday, or on payday, or regularly every 9 weeks (just outside the 8 week rule), then a disciplinary hearing is called for. The employee must be told straight out that his absence due to illness is no longer acceptable, and unless his/her health undergoes a vast improvement, dismissal may result. If handled properly, you can dismiss on grounds of incapacity due to ill health - so the employee's "sickness" will backfire against him/her.

 

Desertion 

A deserter is an employee who is absent from work for more than 3 days, without notifying you of the reason for the absence, and you can show that he/she has no intention of returning to work. Remember that the intention to desert - the intention not to return to work - must be present. Therefore you cannot dismiss for desertion an employee who has been off sick for 10 days without notification and who returns to work with a valid medical certificate. He had no intention to desert - he was sick. You must be able to prove that you have attempted to contact the absent employee, by telephone, or better still by means of a telegram sent to his last known address.

 

If an employee does not report for duty without having been granted prior permission to be absent, you are entitled to remove him from the payroll after a reasonable period of time has elapsed. There is no statutory definition of "a reasonable time" but it is generally considered that 3 to 5 days fulfills the definition. Quite obviously, you must follow disciplinary procedures (in absentia if necessary) before dismissing the employee. Equally obviously, if he/she arrives suddenly say after even 3 months absence, he/she is entitled to put his/her case to you - however, you are not obliged to re-employ. Remember that this person is no longer an employee, but rather an ex-employee.

 

Absence from overtime work

It happens that an employee does not pitch up to work previously agreed overtime. The employee states that because it is overtime, he/she does not have to work it if he/she does not want to, despite having agreed to work the overtime. This is incorrect - where an employee has specifically agreed to work a specific shift of overtime, then that employee is contractually bound to work the agreed overtime.

 

Once the employee has agreed to work the overtime, it is then no longer voluntary, but becomes a contractual obligation. Disciplinary action is the same as for absence without permission or unauthorized absenteeism.

 

F.A.Q

Q: If an employee arrives for work after the shift has started, can I send him home  without pay for that day? 

A: Even though the employee is late, he has still tendered his services and to send him home without pay could be viewed as imposing the sanction of suspension without pay without a disciplinary hearing. This could land you in hot water. However, what if the shift begins at 7 am and he arrives at 1 pm? Can he then say "I have tendered my services therefore you can't send me home without pay?"

Certainly not. It is best that you build into the employment contract a deadline - for example, "Should you arrive at work later than 1 hour after commencement of the shift, you will be sent home and you will forfeit that days wages. In all instances of late coming, the principle of no work-no pay shall apply." Then should the instance arise, you can listen to the reasons advanced for the late coming, and make a decision in terms of your disciplinary procedures.

 

Q: How do we handle the employee who is always late, but always has a real and valid Excuse? 

A: A real and valid acceptable excuse does not mean that the late coming is acceptable. Although you may be sympathetic to the circumstances and may even try to assist in some way, the ultimate responsibility to get to work on time rests with the employee. It is his/her problem - not yours. If the employee cannot carry out this contractual obligation - i.e., to be at work on time, then he/she may be in line to become and ex-employee.  

 

Q: If an employee arrives late, can they be made to "work in" the time lost or can I take from overtime hours worked and offset this against any shortage on normal time not worked?

A: The answer is that the employee can "work the time in" but only if he agrees to do so. You can take overtime and offset it against normal time lost, but again only by agreement and on the basis of like-for-like. In other words, if the normal time is say short by 4 hours, and the employee has in fact worked 6 hours overtime (at 1 ½) you can't take 4 hours at 1 ½ and add the 4 hours to the normal time. Remember 4 hours at 1 ½ is in fact 6 hours normal time.

 

If you calculate correctly, you would deduct 2.66 hours at 1 ½ to make up 4 hours normal time. So if the employee has worked 41 hours normal time and 6 hours overtime at 1 ½, you pay him 45 hours normal time and 3,34 hours at 1 /2. But again, the employee must agree to this. However, experience has shown that the best way is that if an employee has been late during the week, you do not allow him to work any overtime for that week. He must clock out at the end of the shift and go home. In this way, he feels his late coming in a very material way - namely a shortage on his wages for that week.

 

By paying him normal time worked and then allowing him to make up any normal time shortage with overtime really achieves nothing. The employee in fact gains substantially, because instead of being paid normal rates for the 4 hours short on normal time, he makes up fir it in overtime and is in fact enjoying the benefit of working only 41 hours normal time and thereafter overtime rates apply, instead of having to work 45 hours normal time before overtime rates kick in. 

 

Q: What if the employee is late back from leave and claims he/she was sick?

A: Sick leave rules apply - the employee must justify the reason for the absence.

If a sick note cannot be produced, ask for the name of the doctor or hospital where treatment was obtained. Other wise treat it as unpaid leave or impose disciplinary action for unauthorized absenteeism.     

 

Q: What if an employee requests to work his lunch break and leave early. 

A: Strictly speaking, you cannot allow this because you would be breaking the law.

The law requires that the employee have at least a 30 minute break after 5 hours work.

 

Q: What if the employee arrives at work but is clearly unfit for duty - perhaps with influenza for example :

A: It is clear from legislation that the employee is not only required to present himself for work - he is also required to present himself in a fit condition to do that work.

Therefore if he comes to work too sick to do the job, or smelling of liquor or clearly under the influence of liquor, he should be sent home. Obviously disciplinary procedures can be invoked where required. 

 

Q: What of the employee clocking someone else's card for him with the knowledge of the other person who is absent?

A: Clearly this is fraud and must be handled accordingly. Both parties would be subject to disciplinary investigation, and where justified, disciplinary action and sanction. .

A final word - some case law :

NUMSA and others Vs Free State Cons. Gold Mines : case 1996 (1) SA 422 (A)

" The recommended penalty for absenteeism is : 

  • first offence - verbal warning.
  • Second offence - final written warning.  
  • Third offence - dismissal."

 

Namib Wood Industries  v Mutiltha and another - case 1992 (1) SA 276 (Nm) A

The employee, a factory manager, had absented himself for an entire afternoon on 3 consecutive days despite having been refused permission to do so. Ruled that the first instance would have justified dismissal, and the dismissal was upheld.

 

Meerholz v Norman - case 1916 TPD 332

The conclusion was " Where an employer chooses to appoint certain definite hours for work and the employee accepts that contract, then the employer is entitled to require that those hours be adhered to. It is not a requirement that the employer have to show that those hours are necessary for the running of the business. Where the employee fails repeatedly to keep those hours, the employer is entitled to dismiss him."

 

For more information contact advice@labourguide.co.za

 


Pregnancy

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Code of good practice on pregnancy and afterbirth



1.Introduction

1.1 Many women work during pregnancy and many return to work while they are still breast-feeding.
1.2 The objective of this code is to provide guidelines for employers and employees concerning the protection of the health of women against potential hazards in their work environment during pregnancy, after the birth of a child and while breast-feeding.

 


2.Application of the code
2.1 This code is issued in terms of section 87(1)(b) of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) 75 of 1997.
2.2 It is intended to guide all employers and employees concerning the application of section 26(1) of the BCEA which prohibits employers from requiring or permitting pregnant- or breast-feeding employees to perform work that is hazardous to the health of the employee or that of her child.
2.3 Workplaces may be affected differently depending upon the type of business and sector they are engaged in and the physical, chemical and biological hazards to which employees may be exposed in the workplace.
2.4 The norms established by this code are general and may not be appropriate for all workplaces. A departure from the code may be justified in the proper circumstances. For example, the number of employees employed in an establishment may warrant a different approach.




3. Contents
3.1This code: sets out the legal requirements relevant to the protection of the health and safety of pregnant and breast-feeding employees;
3.2 sets out a method for assessing and controlling the risks to the health and safety of pregnant and breast-feeding employees;
3.3 lists the principal physical, ergonomic, chemical and biological hazards to the health and safety of pregnant and breast-feeding employees and recommends steps to prevent or control these risks. These are listed in Schedules One to Four, which are included for guidance and are not exhaustive.




4. Legal Requirements
4.1The Constitution protects the right to bodily and psychological integrity, which includes the right to make decisions concerning reproduction [section 12(2)] and gives every person the right to health services, including reproductive health care [section 27(1)(a).
4.2 No person may be discriminated against or dismissed on account of pregnancy. The relevant provisions establishing this right are section 9(3) and (4) of the Constitution; section 187(1) of the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 and section 6 of the Employment Equity Act of 1998.
4.3 Employers are required to provide and maintain a work environment that is safe and without risk to the health of employees. This includes risks to the reproductive health of employees. These duties are established in terms of both the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) 85 of 1993 and the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) 27 0f 1996. Key aspects of these Acts are –

4.3.1 employers must conduct a risk assessment, which involves identifying hazards, assessing the risk that they pose to the health and safety of employees and recording the results of the risk assessment.
4.3.2 employers must implement appropriate measures to eliminate or control hazards identified in the risk assessment;
4.3.3 employers must supply employees with information about and train them in the risks to their health and safety and the measures taken to eliminate or minimise them;
4.3.4 elected worker health and safety representatives and committees are entitled to participate in the risk assessment and control of hazards;
4.3.5 employees have a duty to take reasonable steps to protect their own health and safety and that of other employees.




5. Protecting the health of pregnant and breast – feeding employees
5.1 Section 26(1) of the BCEA prohibits employers from requiring or permitting a pregnant employee or an employee who is breast-feeding to perform work that is hazardous to the health of the employee or the health of her child. This requires employers who employ women of childbearing age to assess and control risks to the health of pregnant or breast-feeding employees and that of the foetus or child.
5.2 Employers should identify, record and regularly review –

5.2.1 potential risks to pregnant or breast-feeding employees within the workplace;
5.2.2 protective measures and adjustments to working arrangements for pregnant or breast-feeding employees.

5.3 Where appropriate, employers should also maintain a list of employment positions not involving risk to which pregnant or breast-feeding employees could be transferred.2
2. In terms of section 26(2) of the BCEA an employer must offer suitable alternative employment to an employee during pregnancy if her work poses a danger to her health or safety or that of her child or if the employee is engaged in night work (between 18:00 and 06:00, unless it is not practicable to do so. Alternative employment must be on terms that are no less favourable than the employee's ordinary terms and conditions of employment.
5.4 employers should inform employees about hazards to pregnant and breast feeding employees and of the importance of immediate notification of pregnancy.
5.5 Workplace policies should encourage women employees to inform employers of their pregnancy as early as possible to ensure that the employer is able to identify and assess risks and take appropriate preventive measures.
5.6 The employer should keep a record of every notification of pregnancy.
5.7 When an employee notifies an employer that she is pregnant her situation in the workplace should be evaluated. The evaluation should include -

5.7.1 an examination of the employee's physical condition by a qualified medical professional;
5.7.2the employee's job,
5.7.3workplace practices and potential workplace exposures that may affect the employee.

5.8 If the evaluation reveals that there is a risk to the health or safety of the pregnant employee or the foetus, the employer must –

5.8.1 inform the employee of the risk;
5.8.2 after consulting the employee and her representative, if any, determine what steps should be taken to prevent the exposure of the employee to the risk by adjusting the employee's working conditions.

5.9 The employee should be given appropriate training in the hazards and the preventive measures taken.
5.10 If there is any uncertainty or concern about whether an employee's workstation or working conditions should be adjusted, it may be appropriate in certain circumstances to consult an occupational health practitioner. If appropriate adjustments cannot be made, the employee should be transferred to an alternative position in accordance with section 26(2) of the BCEA.
5.11 Employers must keep the risk assessment for expectant or new mothers under regular review. The possibility of damage to the health of the foetus may vary during the different stages of pregnancy. There are also different risks to consider for workers who are breast-feeding.
5.12 Arrangements should be made for pregnant and breast-feeding employees to be able to attend antenatal and postnatal clinics as required during pregnancy and after birth.
5.13 Arrangements should be made for employees who are breast-feeding to have breaks of 30 minutes twice per day for breast-feeding or expressing milk each working day for the first six months of the child's life.
5.14 Where there is an occupational health service at a workplace, appropriate records should be kept of pregnancies and the outcome of pregnancies, including any complications in the condition of the employee or child.




6. The indentification and assessment of Hazards
6.1 Physical hazards
The control of physical hazards in the workplace includes the recognition, evaluation and control of

6.1.1 exposure to noise, vibration, radiation, electric and electromagnetic fields and radioactive substances;
6.1.2 work in extreme environments;
6.1.3 control of the thermal environment (heating and air conditioning).
Schedule One describes the extent to which certain of these physical agents may constitute a hazard to the health and safety of pregnant and breast-feeding employees and suggests methods to prevent or control these hazards.

6.2 Ergonomic hazards
The application of ergonomics involves ensuring that work systems are designed to meet the employee's needs for health, safety and comfort. A range of ergonomic risk factors may pose hazards to the health and safety of pregnant and breast-feeding employees and should be identified and assessed as part of the risk assessment programme. These include -

6.2.1 heavy physical work;
6.2.2 static work posture;
6.2.3 frequent bending and twisting;
6.2.4 lifting heavy objects and movements requiring force;
6.2.5 repetitive work;
6.2.6 awkward postures;
6.2.7 no rest;
6.2.8 standing for long periods;
6.2.9 sitting for long periods.

Schedule Two describes the extent to which some of these factors may constitute a hazard to the health and safety of pregnant and breast-feeding employees and suggests methods to prevent or control these hazards.

6.3 Chemical hazards contact with harmful chemical substances may cause infertility and foetal abnormalities. Some chemicals can be passed to the baby during breast feeding and could possibly impair the health and the development of the child.


The Hazardous Chemical Substances Regulations, 1995, issued under OHSA apply to all employers who carry out activities, which may expose people to hazardous chemical substances. These employers must assess the potential exposure of employees to any hazardous chemical substance and take appropriate preventive steps. The Regulations set maximum exposure levels for some 700 hazardous chemical substances.


The Hazardous Chemical Substances Regulations require employers to inform and train employees about, and in any substance to which they are or may be exposed. This must include information on any potential detrimental effect on the reproductive ability of male or female employees.



Regulation 7(1) of the General Administrative Regulations, 1996, under OHSA requires manufacturers, importers, sellers and suppliers of hazardous chemical substances used at work to supply a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) which must include information on any reproductive hazards. Every employer who uses a hazardous chemical substance must be in possession of the relevant MSDS and must make it available on request to affected persons.


With the exception of the Lead Regulations, there are no regulations, which set maximum exposure levels of specific applications for women of childbearing age or pregnant women.3 In view of the absence of occupational health standards for the exposure of pregnant or breast-feeding women to chemical substances, care should be taken to minimise exposure to chemicals, which can be inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through the skin. Where this cannot be achieved, employees should be transferred to other work in accordance with section 26(2) of the BCEA.
3 European Council Directive 92/32/EEC classifies some 200 substances and preparations as falling into one of the following categories:


• possible risks of irreversible effects (R40)
• may cause cancer (R45)
• may cause heritable genetic damage (R46)
• may cause harm to the unborn child (R61)
• possible risk of harm to the unborn child (R63)
• may cause harm to breasted babies (R64)


The actual risk to health of these substances can only be determined following a risk assessment of a substance at a place of work, i.e. although the substances listed may have the potential to endanger health or safety, there may be no risk in practice. For example, if exposure is below the level that might cause harm.


Chemical substances that are known or suspected to constitute a hazard to pregnant or breast-feeding women and to the foetus or child are listed in Schedule Three below.


6.4 Biological hazards
Many biological agents, such as bacteria and viruses, can affect the unborn child if the mother is infected during pregnancy. Biological agents may also be transferred through breast-feeding or by direct physical contact between mother and baby. Health workers, including service workers in health-care facilities and workers looking after animals or dealing with animal products are more likely to be exposed to infection than other workers. Employees who have close contact with young children, such as teachers and ecu-care workers, are at increased risk of exposure to rubella (German measles) and varicella (chicken pox).


Universal hygiene precautions are required to prevent disease. These include high standards of personal hygiene, surveillance of staff in high-risk areas, appropriate sterilisation and disinfecting procedures, designation of person to be responsible for health and safety, the use of protective clothing and gloves and the avoidance of eating or smoking in laboratories or other risk areas.


Some of the biological agents that are known to constitute a hazard to the health of breast-feeding or pregnant women are listed in Schedule Four.


7. Aspects of Pregnancy that may affect work
Employers and employees should be aware of the following common aspects of pregnancy that may affect work:
7.1 As a result of morning sickness employees may be unable to perform early shift work. Exposure to nauseating smells may also aggravate morning sickness.
7.2 Backache and varicose veins may result from work involving prolonged standing or sitting. Backache may also result from work involving manual handling.
7.3 More frequent visits to the toilet will require reasonable access to toilet facilities and consideration of the employee's position if leaving the work she performs unattended poses difficulties.
7.4 The employee's increasing size and discomfort may require changes of protective clothing, changes to work in confined spaces and changes to her work where manual handling is involved. Her increasing size may also impair dexterity, agility, co-ordination, speed of movement and reach.
7.5 The employee's balance may be affected making work on slippery or wet surfaces difficult.
7.6 Tiredness associated with pregnancy may affect the employee's ability to work overtime and to perform evening work. The employer may have to consider granting rest periods.



SCHEDULE ONE

PHYSICAL HAZARDS



HAZARD:
Vibration and mechanical shocks




WHAT IS THE RISK:
Long-term exposure to vibrations may increase the risk of miscarriage and stillbirth. Exposure to shocks or whole body vibrations in the later stages of pregnancy can result in premature labour




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
It is advised that pregnant workers and those that have recently given birth avoid work that is likely to involve uncomfortable, whole body vibrations, especially at low frequencies, or where the abdomen is exposed to shocks or jolts.



HAZARD:

Extreme heat




WHAT IS THE RISK:
The exposure of pregnant and breast-feeding employees to extreme heat may lead to dizziness and faintness, particularly in the case of women performing standing work. Lactation may be impaired by heat dehydration.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Employers should limit the exposure of pregnant and breast-feeding workers to extreme heat. Arrangements for access to rest facilities and refreshments should be made in conditions of extreme heat.

 


HAZARD:

Extreme cold




WHAT IS THE RISK:
Work in extremely cold conditions such as cold storage rooms has been associated with problems in pregnancy.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Employees must be supplied with thermal protective clothing and their exposure to cold limited in terms of regulation 2 of the Environmental Regulations for Workplaces, made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).



HAZARD:

Noise




WHAT IS THE RISK:
Prolonged exposure to noise can elevate the blood pressure of pregnant women and lead to tiredness.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Employers should ensure compliance with regulation 7 of the Environmental Regulations for Workplaces, OHSA.



HAZARD:

Ionising radiation




WHAT IS THE RISK:
Significant exposure to ionising radiation is known to be harmful to the foetus. Working with radioactive liquids or dusts can result in exposure of the foetus (through ingestion or via contamination of the mother's skin) or a breast-fed baby to ionising radiation.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Work procedures should be designed to keep exposure of pregnant women as low as reasonably practicable and below the statutory dose limit for a pregnant woman. Pregnant women or breast-feeding mothers should not work where there is a risk of radioactive contamination. Employers of registered radiation workers, including radiographers, must comply with the regulations controlling the use of electronic products issued under the Nuclear Energy Act 131 of 1993.



HAZARD:

Non-ionising (electromagnetic) radiation




WHAT IS THE RISK:
It has not been established that the levels of non-ionising electromagnetic radiation likely to be generated by video display units (VDU's) or other office equipment constitutes a risk to human reproductive health.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Women who are pregnant or who are planning children and are worried about working with VDU's should discuss their concerns with an occupational health practitioner. The following practical measures can be adopted to limit exposure to electromagnetic fields in offices (emfs):

- Workers should sit at arm's length from the computer (70cm) and about 120cm from the backs and sides of co-workers ' monitors.
- Workers should have regular breaks from VDU work, as this reduces exposure time.
- Radiation-reducing glare screens (or shields) can reduce the electrical component of the emfs. However, shields that distort the image on the monitor should not be used.


HAZARD:

Work in compressed air and diving




WHAT IS THE RISK:
People who work in compressed air are at risk of developing the bends. It is not clear whether pregnant women are more at risk of getting the bends but potentially the foetus could be seriously harmed by gas bubbles.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Pregnant workers should not work in compressed air because of potential harm to (he foetus from gas bubbles. For those who have recently given birth there is a small increase in the risk of the bends. The Diving Regulations, 1991, under OHSA, must be complied with.



SCHEDULE TWO

ERGONOMIC HAZARDS




HAZARD:
Physical and mental strain




WHAT IS THE RISK:
Excessive physical or mental pressure may cause stress and give rise to anxiety and raised blood pressure during pregnancy.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Employers should ensure that hours of work and the volume and pacing of work are not excessive and that, where practical, employees have some measure of control over how their work is organised. Seating should be available where appropriate. Longer or more frequent rest breaks will help to avoid or reduce fatigue.



HAZARD:

Physically strenuous work




WHAT IS THE RISK:
Employees whose work is physically strenuous should be considered to be at increased risk of injury when pregnant or after the birth of a child.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Heavy physical exertion, including the lifting or handling of heavy loads, should be avoided from early pregnancy onwards.



HAZARD:

Prolonged sitting or standing




WHAT IS THE RISK:
Sitting or standing for long periods during pregnancy can have serious health consequences. Standing for long unbroken periods can result in complications during pregnancy such as deep vein thrombosis, varicose veins, premature labour and even miscarriage.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Workstations should be adjustable to allow for necessary changes in posture. Pregnant employees who sit for long periods should be provided with a proper chair with lumbar support rest to prevent lower back pain. A footrest could alleviate pain and discomfort in the case of both sitting and standing workers.




Pregnant employees who work in a stationary position should be given frequent rest breaks. Mobility during breaks should be encouraged to help prevent swelling of the ankles and improve blood circulation. Where work organisation permits task rotation, this should be done to allow the worker to do tasks that involve standing, sitting and moving.



SCHEDULE THREE

CHEMICAL HAZARDS


HAZARD:
Anaesthetic gases




WHAT IS THE RISK:

Exposure to anaesthetic gases during pregnancy can lead to miscarriage.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Exposure to high concentrations of anaesthetic gases should be avoided during pregnancy.



HAZARD:

Carbon monoxide




WHAT IS THE RISK:
Risks arise when engines or appliances using petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas are operated in enclosed areas. Carbon monoxide can result in the foetus being starved of oxygen.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Occupational exposure to carbon monoxide should be avoided during pregnancy and breast-feeding.



HAZARD:

Antimitotic (Cytotoxic) drugs




WHAT IS THE RISK:
Exposure to antimitotic drugs, which are used for treating cancer, damages genetic information in human sperm and egg cells. Some of these drugs can cause cancer. Absorption is by inhalation or through the skin.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Workers involved in the preparation and administration of antimitotic drugs should be afforded maximum protection. Direct skin contact can be avoided by wearing suitable gloves and gowns. Pregnant employees potentially exposed to cancer drugs should be offered the option of transfer to other duties.



HAZARD:

Ethylene oxide




WHAT IS THE RISK:
Ethylene oxide is used mainly in sterilising procedures in hospital. Exposure may occur when sterilised goods are transferred to the aerator after the cycle is complete and when changing the gas tanks.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Health risks can be minimised by reducing worker exposure during transfer when the steriliser door is opened Pregnant employees exposed to ethylene oxide above the acceptable level should be transferred to other duties.



HAZARD:

Lead




WHAT IS THE RISK:
Exposure of pregnant and breast-feeding employees to lead affects the nervous system of young children and is detrimental to child development.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Contact with lead should be avoided during pregnancy and breast-feeding. The Lead Regulations issued under OHSA must be complied with. These Regulations specify levels at which employees must be withdrawn from exposure to lead.



HAZARD:

Mercury and mercury derivatives




WHAT IS THE RISK:
Organic and inorganic mercury compounds can have adverse effects on the mother and foetus.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Women of childbearing age should not be exposed to mercury compounds.



HAZARD:

Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)




WHAT IS THE RISK:
PCBs can cause deformities in the child. Maternal exposure before conception can also affect foetal development as PCBs




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
No pregnant women should be exposed to PCBs at work.



HAZARD:
Organic solvents




WHAT IS THE RISK:
Exposure to organic solvents including aliphatic hydrocarbons, toluene and tetrachloroethylene can lead to miscarriage and have a detrimental effect on the foetus.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Pregnant women should be protected to exposure against these organic solvents.



HAZARD:

Pesticides and herbicides




WHAT IS THE RISK:
Exposure to certain pesticides and herbicides is associated with an increased risk of miscarriage and can adversely affect the development of the child.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK: Exposure to pesticides and herbicides should be avoided or minimised.



HAZARD:

Alcohol




WHAT IS THE RISK:
Foetal alcohol syndrome can lead to physical and mental abnormalities in children. Workers in the beverage, catering and associated industries, including wine farming, are particularly at risk.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Where appropriate, employees should be informed of and counselled in the hazards associated with foetal alcohol syndrome.



HAZARD:
Tobacco smoke




WHAT IS THE RISK: Tobacco smoke contains carbon monoxide and carcinogenic and other harmful substances. Smoking and the inhalation of environmental smoke affects foetal blood supply and can lead to retarded growth and development and more early childhood diseases. Smoking carries an increased risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Care should be taken to ensure that women employees are able to work without being exposed to tobacco smoke.

 



SCHEDULE FOUR

BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS




HAZARD:
Cytomegalovirus




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Employees should be required to maintain high standards of personal hygiene, wash their hands after each patient contact and use gloves when handling potentially contaminated wastes in order to minimise the risk of infection.



HAZARD:

Hepatitis




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
General precautions must be taken for all forms of hepatitis. Vaccination is the most effective means available of preventing hepatitis B. Workers must take particular care to avoid mucous membranes and skin coming into contact with potentially contaminated blood or other secretions.



HAZARD:

HIV



HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Universal precaution is important for workers potentially exposed to HIV. Health care workers should take precautions to prevent needle stick injuries and exercise care when handling the blood, tissues or mucosal areas of all patients.



HAZARD:

Rubella (German measles)




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Rubella vaccine is the most effective means of preventing the disease, and susceptible employees should be immunised. Pregnancy measles should be avoided for 3 months after vaccination.



HAZARD:

Varicella (chicken pox)




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
It is advisable to identify employees who have not previously had chicken pox. Pregnant employees who are known not to be immune to chicken pox and who are exposed to an active case should report to a physician.



HAZARD:

Toxoplasmosis gondi




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK: Control measures against toxoplasmosis gondii for women of reproductive age include high standards of personal and environmental hygiene; the sanitary disposal of cat faeces and avoiding contamination by cat faeces of soil to be tilled for agriculture.

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ETQAs /SETAs Contact Lists

Provided by the South African Qualifications Authority? (SAQA)

 

Name of Institution

Contact Person

Postal Address

Contact Details

AGRISETA

Agriculture Sector Education and Training Authority

Mr. Machiel Van Niekerk (CEO)
Machiel@agriseta.co.za

Mr. Fanny Phetla
(ETQA Manager)
fanny@agriseta.co.za

P.O. Box 26024
ARCADIA
0007
Tel:  (012) 325-1655
Fax: (012) 325-1677

BANKSETA

Banking Sector Education and Training Authority

Mr. Max  Makhubalo (CEO)
temp@bankseta.org.za

Ms. Daphne Hamilton
(ETQA Manager)
daphneh@bankseta.org.za

Christine Fritz
(Learnership Manager)
christinef@bankseta.org.za

P.O. Box 11678
VORNA VALLEY
1686
Tel:  (011) 805-9661
Fax: (011) 805-8348

CETA

Construction Education and Training Authority

Mr. Teboho Thejane (CEO)
ceo@ceta.co.za

Mr. Robert Simelane
(ETQA Manager)
QAM@ceta.co.za

Mr. William Ntsoane
(Learnership Manager)
SDM@ceta.co.za

P.O. Box 1955
HALFWAY HOUSE
1685
Tel:  (011) 265-5900/5904/5912
Fax: (011) 265-5924/25

CHE

Council on Higher Education

Dr. Mala Singh
(Interim CEO)
singh.m@che.ac.za

Dr. Lis Lange 
(Executive Director: HEQC)
lange.l@che.ac.za

Mercy Sondlo
Sondlo.m@che.ac.za

Mr. Theo Bhengu
Director: Accreditation
Bhengu.t@che.ac.za

The Tramshed
P.O. Box 13354
PRETORIA
0126
Tel:  (012) 392-9100/9126
Fax: (012) 392-9110/20

 

Tel:  (012) 392 9121
Fax: (012) 392 9110

Tel:  (012) 392 9159
Fax: (012) 392 9130/9179

 

Tel:  (012) 392 9149

CHIETA

Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority

Ms Kelebogile Dilotsotlhe (CEO)
ceo@chieta.org.za

Ms Ayesha Itzkin
(Executive Manager: ETDQA)
aitzkin@chieta.org.za

Ms Tshidi Magonare
(Quality Assurance Manager)
tmagonare@chieta.org.za

Ms Mirriam Christopher
(Learnership Manager)
Mchristopher@chieta.org.za

P.O. Box 961
AUCKLAND PARK
2006
Tel:  (011) 726-4026 X 204
Fax: (011) 726-7777

CTFL

Clothing, Textiles, Footwear and Leather Sector Education and Training Authority

Dr. Hoosen Rasool (CEO)
hoosen@ctflseta.org.za

Mr PK Naicker
(ETQA Manager)
pknaicker@ctflseta.org.za

Mariana Dreyer
(Learnership Manager - KZN Province)
mariana@ctflseta.org.za

Roger Hendicott
(Learnership Manager)
projects@ctflseta.org.za

P.O. Box 935
PINETOWN
3600
Tel:  (031) 702-4482
Fax: (031) 702-4113

ESETA

Energy Sector Education and Training Authority

Mr. Bafana Ngwenya (CEO)
bafanan@eseta.org.za

Mr. Johan Swanepoel
(ETQA Manager)
johans@eseta.org.za

Mr. Tebogo Motla
(Learnership Manager)
tebogom@eseta.org.za

P.O. Box 5983
JOHANNESBURG
2000
Tel:  (011) 689 5300
Fax: (011) 689 5340
Fax: (011) 689 5342/3

ETDP

Education, Training and Development Practices

Ms. Nombulelo Nxesi (CEO)
nombulelon@etdpseta.org.za

Ms Valentia Mashego
(ETQA Manager)
valentiam@etdpseta.org.za

Dr. Burton Malgas
(Learnership Manager)
burtonm@etdpseta.org.za

Private Bag X105
MELVILLE
2109
Tel:  (011) 628 5000
Fax: (011) 482 6419

ETQA Fax:
(011) 482 6375
086 619 2752

Learnerships
Fax: (011) 482 5748

FASSET

Financial and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority

Ms. Cheryl James (CEO)
cheryl.james@fasset.org.za

Ms. Nawaal Patel
(ETQA/Learnership Manager)
nawaal.patel@fasset.org.za

P.O. Box 6801
CRESTA
2118
Tel:  (011) 476-8570
Fax: (011) 476-5756

FIETA

Forest Industries Education and Training Authority

Mr. Simangaliso Mkhwanazi (CEO)
simangalisom@fieta.org.za

Mr. Herman Letoka
(ETQA Manager)
hermanl@fieta.org.za

P.O. Box 31276
BRAAMFONTEIN
2017
Tel:  (011) 712-0600/1
Fax: (011) 339-1160/66

 

FOODBEV

Food and Beverages Manufacturing Industry Sector Education and Training Authority

Mr. Ravin Deonarain (CEO)
ravind@foodbev.co.za

Mr. Krappie Eloff
(ETQA Manager)
krappie@foodbev.co.za

Ms. Blanche Engelbrecht
(Learnership Manager)
blanche@foodbev.co.za

P.O. Box 245
GALLO MANOR
2052
Tel:  (011) 253 7300
Fax: (011) 253 7333

HPCSA

Health Professions Council of SA

Adv Boyce M Mkhize
(Registrar)
registrar@hpcsa.co.za

Dr. Themba Mosiah
(Professional Board Manager / ETQA Manager)
thembam@hpcsa.co.za

P.O. Box 205
PRETORIA
0001

 

Secretary: Mrs Sanet v/d Merwe

Tel:  (012) 338-9300
Fax: (012) 328-4862


Tel:  (012) 338 9492

Tel:  (012) 338 9390

HWSETA

Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority

Mr. R. J. Rakgoane
(Acting CEO)
ceo@hwseta.org.za

Mr. Bheki Zulu
(Executive Manager: ETDQA)
bhekiz@hwseta.org.za

Mr. Vuyani Nkalitshana
(Learnership Manager)
vuyanin@hwseta.org.za

Private Bag X15
GARDEN VIEW
2047
Tel:  (011) 607-6900
Fax: (011) 616-8939

 

ETQA Fax
011 607 6937

INSETA

Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority

Mr Mike Abel
(CEO)
mikea@inseta.org.za

Ms Shirley Steenekamp
(ETQA Manager)
shirleys@inseta.org.za

Mr. Setlakalane Mokou
(Learnership Manager)
setlakalanem@inseta.org.za

P.O. Box 32035
BRAAMFONTEIN
2017
Tel:  (011) 544-2000 Ext. 2032
Fax: (011) 484-0862


ETQA Fax:
(011) 484 9878

ISETT

Information Systems, Electronics and Telecommunication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority

Mr. Oupa Mopaki (CEO)
oupa.mopaki@isettseta.org.za

Mr Charlton Philiso
(Senior ETQA Manager)
charlton.philiso@isettseta.org.za

Mr Jabu Sibeko
(Learnership Manager)
jabu.sibeko@isettseta.org.za

P.O. Box 5585
HALFWAY HOUSE
1685
Tel:  (011) 207 2600
Fax: (011) 805 6833

LGSETA

Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority

Mr. Sidwell Mofokeng (CEO)
sidwellm@lgseta.co.za

Mr. Zithulele  Zondi
(ETQA Manager)
zithulelez@lgseta.co.za

Mr Peter Gerstlauer
(Acting Learnership Manager)
peterg@lgseta.co.za

P.O. Box 1964
BEDFORDVIEW
2008
Tel:  (011) 456-8579
Fax: (011) 450-4948

MAPPP SETA

Media, Advertising, Publishing, Printing and Packaging Sector Education and Training Authority

Ms  Sekgana Makhoba
(Acting CEO)
sekgana@mappp-seta.co.za

Mr. Ralph Williamson
(LETQA Manager) Cape Province
Williamson@mappp-seta.co.za

Ms Avisha Ramdutt
(LETQA Manager)
KZN Province
avisha@mappp-seta.co.za

Mr. George Olivier
(Acting ETQA Manager) Gauteng Province
george@mappp-seta.co.za

P.O. Box 5821
TYGERVALLEY
7536

P.O. Box 1258
PINETOWN
3600

P.O. Box 199
RIVONIA
2128
Tel:  (021) 910 3001
Fax: (021) 910 3080


Tel:  031 566 2790
Fax: 031 566 1874


Tel:  (011) 234 2311
Fax: (011) 234 2350

MERSETA

Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority

Dr. Raymond Patel (CEO)
rpatel@merseta.org.za

Mr Wayne Adams
(General Manager: LETQA)
wadams@merseta.org.za

Ms Michelle Olivier
(Quality Assuror)
molivier@merseta.org.za

P.O. Box 61826
MARSHALLTOWN
2107
Tel:  (011) 484-9310
Tel:  (011) 544 1300
Fax: (011) 484-9318

ETQA Fax: (011) 484 4599
ETQA Fax: 0866 702 608

MQA

Mining Qualifications Authority

Mr Livhuwani Nengovhela (CEO)
livhun@mqa.org.za

Mr. Ratsietsi James Monare
(ETQA Manager)
ratsietsim@mqa.org.za

Mr. Xolisa Njikelana
(Learnership Manager)
xolisan@mqa.org.za

Private Bag X118
Marshalltown
2107

 

Tel:  (011) 832 1022
Fax: (011) 832 1027/1041

 

ETQA Fax: (011) 838 5400

PAB

Professional Accreditation Body

Mr. Harold Spencer
(ETQA Director)
harolds@bsd-pty.co.za

Ms. Elize Naude
(ETQA Manager)
office@pab.org.za

Postnet Suite 180
Private Bag x06
WATERKLOOF
0145
Tel:  (012) 665 5227
Fax: (012) 665 1667

 

Tel:  (012) 665 1007

PSETA

Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority

Mr. Clive Mtshisa  (CEO)
clive@pseta.gov.za

Mr. Zamo Khuzwayo
(Acting ETQA Manager)
zamo@pseta.gov.za

Ms. Mamello Mahomed
(Learnership Manager)
mamello@pseta.gov.za

Private Bag X916
PRETORIA
0001
Tel:  (012) 314 7104/7490
Fax: (012) 314 7502

Tel:  (012) 314 7322
Fax: 086 665 3873
Fax: (012) 314 7502

Tel:  (012) 314 7561

SABPP

SA Board for Personnel Practice

Ms. Huma Van Rensburg (CEO)
sabpp@mweb.co.za
huma@sabpp.co.za

Dr Sunette van der Walt
(ETQA Consultant)
jsunette@netactive.co.za

Ms Karine Henrichs
(ETQA Consultant)
maximisingpeople@iafrica.com

P.O. Box 2450
HOUGHTON
2041
Tel:  (011) 773-6222
Fax: (011) 773-6224

SAICA

SA Institute of Chartered Accountants

Mr. Ignatius Sehoole (CEO)
ignatiuss@saica.co.za

Ms. Adri Kleinhans
(ETQA Manager)
adrik@saica.co.za

Mr Geoffrey Ngonyama
(Training Regulations Manager)
geoffreyn@saica.co.za

P.O. Box 59875
KENGRAY
2100
Tel:  (011) 621-6600
Fax: (011) 622-3321


Fax: (011) 621 6763

SANC

SA Nursing Council

Mrs. Thandi Manganye
 (Acting Registrar)
tmanganye@sanc.co.za

Ms S Mchunu
(Deputy Registrar)
smchunu@sanc.co.za

P.O. Box 1123
PRETORIA
0001
Tel:  (012) 420-1000
Fax: (012) 343-5400

SAPC

South African Pharmacy Council

Mr Amos Masango
(Registrar)
amos@pharmcouncil.co.za

Ms Hlone Masiza
(Manager: Pharmacy Education)
hlone@pharmcouncil.co.za

Mr. Lindile Mabuya
(Assistant. Manager: Education)
lira@pharmcouncil.co.za

P O Box 40040
ARCADIA
0007
Tel:  (012) 319-8500
Fax: (012) 321-1492

 

Tel:  (012) 319 8513

 

Tel:  (012) 319 8516

SASSETA

Safety and Security Sector Education & Training Authority

Mr. Themba Mabuya
 (Acting CEO)
tmabuya@sasseta.org.za

Ms Naledi Nkula
(HOD: ETQA)
nnkula@sasseta.org.za

Ms Lovey Malele
Senior Learnership Practitioner
lmalele@sasseta.org.za

P.O. Box 7612
HALFWAY HOUSE
1685
Tel:   (011) 347 0200
Fax: (011) 805-6630/6632

 

Fax: 086 604 4009

SERVICES SETA

Services Sector Education and Training Authority

Mr. Ivor Blumenthal (CEO)
ivorb@serviceseta.org.za

Ms. Marie-Therese Portolan
(ETQA Manager)
marie-theresep@serviceseta.org.za

Dr. Altie Kriel
(Learnership Manager)
altik@serviceseta.org.za

Ms Nozipho Zondo
(Manager: Learnership and Skills Programme Registrar)
noziz@serviceseta.org.za

P.O. Box 3322
HOUGHTON
2041
SETA
Tel:  (011) 715 1800
Fax: (011) 726 4416

ETQA
Fax: 011 482 8358

CEO
Tel:  (011) 276 9600
Fax: (011) 276 9650

TETA

Transport Education and Training Authority

Dr. Piet Bothma (CEO)
piet@teta.org.za

Ms. Melissa Erra
(ETQA Manager)
Melissa@teta.org.za

Mr. Willem Schutte
(Learnership / Skills Development Manager)
willem@teta.org.za

Private Bag X10016
RANDBURG
2125
Tel:  (011) 781 1280
Fax: (011) 781 0200
Fax: (011) 886 2502

Fax: (011) 504 9252

THETA

Tourism Hospitality and Sport Education and Training Authority

Mr Mike Tsotetsi (CEO)
mike@theta.org.za

Mr. Ebrahim Boomgaard
(ETQA Manager)
ebrahim@theta.org.za

Mr. William Chuene
(Learnership Manager)
william@theta.org.za

P.O. Box 1329
RIVONIA
2128
Tel:  (011) 783 7235
Fax: (086) 505 3348

Fax: 086 505 3349

UMALUSI

Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training

Dr. Peliwe Lolwana (CEO)
peliwe@umalusi.org.za

Dr. Ronel Blom
(Senior Manager: Accreditation)
ronel@umalusi.org.za

Vijayen Naidoo
(Senior Manager: Quality Assurance of Assessment)
vijayen@umalusi.org.za

Postnet Suite 102
Private Bag X1
QUEENSWOOD
0121
Tel:  (012) 349-1510
Fax: (012) 349-1511


Tel:  (012) 349 1510 ext. 244
Fax: (012) 349 2187

 

W&RSETA

Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority

Mr. Joel Dikgole (CEO)
jdikgole@wrseta.org.za

Mr.Rees Lechet
ETQA Manager
rlechet@wrseta.org.za

Mr. Tebogo Mogabudi
(Learnership Manager)
Tmogabudi@wrseta.org.za

Ms Ankie Kemp
(Executive Manager: Qualifications)
ankiek@wrseta.org.za

P.O. Box 9809
CENTURION
0046
Tel:  (012) 676 9000
Fax: (012) 665 2559
Call Centre: 0860 270 027

 

DoL – SETA Support

Rebecca Matsheni
(PA to the Director)
rebecca.matsheni@labour.gov.za

Mr. Shafiq Fredericks
(Learnership Manager)
shafiq.fredericks@labour.gov.za

Ms Tsholofelo Mokotedi
(ETQA Manager)
tsholofelo.mokotedi@labour.gov.za

Ms Lettie Mbewe
(Assistant in the Director's Office)
lettie.mbewe@labour.gov.za

P.O. Box X 117
Pretoria
001
Tel: (012) 309 4500
Fax: (012) 320 0792

Tel: (012) 309 4899

 


Tel: (012) 309 4455

Tel: (012) 309 4325
Fax: (012) 320 0792

CHE - HEQC

Ms Tamara Bezuidenhout
(Project Administrator: Accreditation)

Mr. Sam Setati
(Project Manager: Accreditation)

  Tel:  (012) 392 9129

 

Tel:  (012) 392 9167

Employer Organisations

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REGISTERED EMPLOYERS’ ORGANIZATIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA

Updated – June 2016

 

Information provided by the Department of Labour: For more information please visit www.labour.gov.za

 

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR OF LABOUR RELATIONS

LABORIA HOUSE

 

Private Bag x117, Pretoria, 0001 / 215 Schoeman Street, Pretoria, 0002

 

 

LIST OF REGISTERED EMPLOYERS’ ORGANIZATIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA

FOR JUNE 2016

 

Registration Number

NAME OF EMPLOYERS’ ORGANISATION AND CONTACT DETAILS

LR2/6/3/02

Registered on 27/03/1925

 

Chamber of Mines of South Africa

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 498 7100 / 7476      

Fax: (011) 834 1884

e-mail:      gbez@chamberofmines.org.za           info@chamberofmines.org.za

website:   www.chamberofmines.org.za     

Postal address:       P O Box 61809, Marshalltown, 2107

Physical address:    5 Hollard Street, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/3/05

Registered on 22/04/1982

East Cape Master Builders’ and Allied Industries Association

The Secretary

Tel:  (041) 365 1835                

Fax:  (041) 364 1676

e-mail:       ecmba@global.co.za       gregsteele@global.co.za           greg@ecmba.org.za

website:     www.ecmba.org.za

Postal address:      P O Box 7086, Newton Park, Port Elizabeth, 6055

Physical address:   82 Worraker Street, Newton Park, Port Elizabeth, 6045

LR2/6/3/06

Registered on 20/07/1933

Master Builders and Allied Trades Association, Cape Peninsula

The Secretary

Tel:  (021) 685 2625                                  

Fax: (021) 685 2622

e-mail:      mbacp@iafrica.com    ethel@mbawc.org.za

Postal address:      P O Box 382, Rondebosch, 7701

Physical address:   Belmont Square, Belmont Road, Rondebosch, 7700

LR2/6/3/07

Registered on 10/08/1933

Master Builders Association North

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 805 6611 /   0861 MBA NORTH (622 667)

Fax: (011) 805 6718

e-mail:      info@mbanorth.co.za             wesley@mbanorth.co.za

website:    www.mbanorth.co.za

Postal address:      P O Box 4841, Halfway House, 1685

Physical address:   CMA Office & Conference Park, No 1- 2nd Road, (off 16th Road) Halfway House, Midrand, 1682

LR2/6/3/11

Registered on 02/07/1936

Furniture, Bedding and Upholstery Manufacturers’ Association for the Greater Northern Region  (FBUMA)

The Secretary

Tel:  (012) 361 4500    /       SG-083 635 7040                            

Fax: (012) 361 4932

e-mail:      epm@xsinet.co.za    nico@fbuma.co.za

website:     www.fbuma.co.za

Postal address:      P O Box 38728, Garsfontein East, 0060

Physical address:   558 Keeshond Street, Garsfontein East, 0081

LR2/6/3/12

Registered on 02/08/1934

Cape Engineers’ and Founders Association

The Secretary

Tel:  (021) 425 2627 / 418 4300 / 082 331 1871                                

Fax: (021) 425 2627 / 418 2100

e-mail:      colin@capeengineers.co.za

website:    www.capeengineers.com

Postal address:       P O Box 568, Cape Town, 8000

Physical address:   Cape Chamber House, 19 Louis Gradner Street, Cape Town, 8001

LR2/6/3/13

Registered on 19/11/1925

Cape Furniture Manufacturers’ Association

The Secretary

Tel:  (021) 591 5400 / 083 651 3211                               

Fax: (021) 591 5357 / 086 716 9242

e-mail:      cfma@telkomsa.net

Postal address:      39 Kleinbosch Crescent, Kleinbosch, 7500

Physical address:   245 Voortrekker Road, Trevenna Centre, Room 103, First Floor, Goodwood, 7460

LR2/6/3/14

Registered on 13/01/1943

South African Apparel Association (SAAA)

The Secretary

Tel:  (021) 531 2123/ 2130                            

Fax: (086) 502 1754

e-mail:     info@capeclothing.co.za     edith@capeclothing.co.za

Postal address:         P O Box 38694, Pinelands, 7435

Physical address:   Unit SF06, 2nd Floor, Howard Centre, Cnr Pinelands & Howard drives, Pinelands, 7405

LR2/6/3/17

Registered on 27/09/1926

Midland Furniture Manufacturers’ Association

The Secretary

Tel:  (041) 461 1404 (Chairman)      (041) 378 1942 (Bookkeeper)                                  

Fax: (041) 461 1269  (Chairman)     (041) 378 1942  (Bookkeeper)

e-mail:     GS - riekieroets@mweb.co.za    (Bookkeeper) gltait@tiscali.co.za   (Chairman) paul@sternwood.com

Postal address:   P O Box 15373, Emerald Hill, Port Elizabeth, 6011 (Bookkeeper)

Physical address:  1 Chevrolet Street, Markman, Port Elizabeth, 6001

LR2/6/3/20

Registered on 16/09/1943

KwaZulu-Natal Furniture Manufacturers' Association (KZNFMA)

The Secretary

Tel:  (031) 564 2829   / 086 166 6160                              

Fax: (086) 672 2479

e-mail:      secretary@kznfma.co.za                 paull@graftoneverest.co.za

Postal address:     P O Box 1554, Durban, 4000

Physical address:  6 Mount Argus Road, Umgeni Park, Durban North

LR2/6/3/21

Registered on 02/09/1943

KwaZulu-Natal Engineering Industries Association

The Secretary

Tel:  (031) 335 1000                                  

Fax: (031) 332 1288  / 086 510 3539

e-mail:      kzneia@mweb.co.za     kylie@seifsa.co.za 

Postal address:       P O Box 1506, Durban, 4000

Physical address:   Durban Chamber Office, Chamber Square, Lion Match Business Park, 892 Umgeni Road, Durban, 4001

LR2/6/3/24

Registered on 13/02/1941

CATRA

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 672 3440 / 5337 / 082 902 2261                   

Fax: (011) 672 7623

e-mail:     info@catra.co.za       michaelides@catra.co.za

website:   www.catra.co.za

Postal address:       P O Box 917, Florida Hills, 1716

Physical address:    Prosperitas Centre, 11 Goudvis Avenue, Florida North, 1734

LR2/6/3/31

Registered on 05/04/1928

Cape Town and District Laundry, Cleaners and Dyers’ Association

The Secretary

Tel:  (021) 448 8000 / 083 287 6688                                   

Fax: (021) 448 8001 / 0867166156

e-mail:      harrycohen@iafrica.com        accounts@laundrybc.co.za

Postal address:      P O Box 109, Observatory, 7935

Physical address:   Suite 107, 451 Premier Centre, Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925

LR2/6/3/31

Registered on 05/04/1928

Cape Town and District Laundry, Cleaners and Dyers’ Association

The Secretary

Tel:  (021) 448 8000 / 083 287 6688                                   

Fax: (021) 448 8001 / 0867166156

e-mail:      harrycohen@iafrica.com        accounts@laundrybc.co.za

Postal address:      P O Box 109, Observatory, 7935

Physical address:   Suite 107, 451 Premier Centre, Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925

LR2/6/3/34

Registered on 02/08/1929

Kwa Zulu Natal Laundry, Dry Cleaners' and Dyers' Employers' Association

The Secretary

Tel:  (082) 921 5988 / 083 777 1463                 

Fax: (031) 500 9098 / 305 2326

e-mail:      boltondrycleanersdba@gmail.com

Postal address:      P O Box 8012, Phoenix Industrial Park, Phoenix, 4068

Physical address:   12 Partridge Place, Yellowwood Park, Durban, 4001

LR2/6/3/36

Registered on 02/07/1932

Meat Traders Association Gauteng

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 646 0290                                  

Fax: (011) 646 3566

e-mail:      empbielovich@worldonline.co.za

Postal address:       Private Bag X3060, Randburg, 2125

Physical address:   72A  Oxford Road, Riviera, Johannesburg, 2193

LR2/6/3/42

Registered on 03/02/1936

South African Clothing Manufacturers’  Association  (SACMA)

The Secretary

Tel:  (083) 779 6007                                   

Fax: (086) 689 2913

e-mail:      len@ncma.co.za

Postal address:      P O Box 793, Gillitts, KwaZulu-Natal, 3603

Physical address:   19 Picardi, Le Domaine, 100 Acutts Drive, Hillcrest, 3626

LR2/6/3/45

Registered on 12/08/1935

Retail Motor Industry Organisation – RMI

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 886 6300 / 789 2542            082 552 7712     (Company Secretary: Jan Schoeman)                            

Fax: (011) 789 4525 / 886 6700

e-mail:      rmi@rmi.org.za       jan.schoeman@rmi.org.za          jackie.olivier@rmi.org.za     gary.mccraw@rmi.org.za

website:    www.rmi.org.za

Postal address:     P O Box 2940, Randburg, 2125

Physical address: 330 Surrey Avenue, Surrey Square Office Park, Ferndale, Randburg, 2194

LR2/6/3/47

Registered on 16/06/1944

Gate and Fence Association

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 298 9419                                    

Fax: (011) 298 9510

e-mail:      khumo@seifsa.co.za

Postal address:      P O Box 1338, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:   Metal Industries House, 7th Floor, 42 Anderson Street, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/3/48

Registered on 29/12/1972

Automobile Manufacturers Employers Organization (AMEO)

The Secretary

Tel:  (012) 323 2980/1 or 323 2003                        

Fax: (012) 326 3232 / 086 570 8837

e-mail:     naamsa@iafrica.com

website:   www.naamsa.co.za

Postal address:    P O Box 40611, Arcadia, 0007

Physical address: 1st Floor, Nedbank Plaza, Cnr Church and Beatrix Streets, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083

LR2/6/3/49

Registered on 16/09/1936

Iron and Steel Producers’ Association of South Africa (ISPA)

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 298 9419                                  

Fax: (011) 298 9519

e-mail:      christa@seifsa.co.za

Postal address:      P O Box 1338, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:   Metal Industries House, 42 Anderson Street, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/3/50

Registered on 17/11/1958

Light Engineering Industries Association of South Africa

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 298 9419

Fax: (011) 298 9519

e-mail:      khumo@seifsa.co.za 

Postal address:      P O Box 1338, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:   Metal Industries House, 6th Floor, 42 Anderson Street, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/3/51

Registered on 08/02/1967

Information Technology Association of South Africa (ITA)

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 312 3040 / 086 111 1350                                  

Fax: (086) 693 3783

e-mail:      nisha@ita.org.za

website:    www.ita.org.za

Postal address:      P O Box 6697, Halfway House, 1685

Physical address:   Stellenryk Building, Unit 25, 1st Floor, 16th Road, Constantia Square, Midrand

LR2/6/3/52

Registered on 16/09/1936

Constructional Engineering Association (South Africa)

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 298 9412                                  

Fax: (011) 298 9512

e-mail:      christa@seifsa.co.za

website:    www.cea.co.za

Postal address:      P O Box 1338, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:   Metal Industries House, 6TH Floor, 42 Anderson Street, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/3/53

Registered on 16/09/1936

Electrical Engineering and Allied Industries Association

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 298 9412 / 083 444 1365                                   

Fax: (011) 298 9520

e-mail:      christa@seifsa.co.za

Postal address:      P O Box 1338, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:   Metal Industries House, 6th Floor, 42 Anderson Street, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/3/55

Registered on 07/12/1936

South African Engineers and Founders Association

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 298 9419                                  

Fax: (011) 298 9519

e-mail:      Theresa@seifsa.co.za

Postal address:      P O Box 1338, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:   Metal Industries House, 42 Anderson Street, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/3/58

Registered on 08/09/1937

Garden Route Employers Association

The Secretary

Tel:  (044) 874 7905 / 082 336 1826                                   

Fax: (086) 650 0294  / 044-874 7905

e-mail:      nico@bedsnbunks.co.za    jjv@telkomsa.net

Postal address:      P.O. Box 3010, George Industria, 6536

Physical address:   Tommy Joubert Building South, 129A Courtenay street, George, 6529

LR2/6/3/59

Registered on 14/04/1938

Eastern Province Clothing Manufacturers’ Association

The Secretary

Tel:  (041) 378 1942                                    

Fax: (041) 378 1942

e-mail:   gltait@tiscali.co.za

Postal address:      P O Box 15373, Emerald Hill, Port Elizabeth, 6011

Physical address:   MCI Building, 22 Grahamstown Road, Port Elizabeth, 6001

LR2/6/3/65

Registered on 18/02/1965

Proactive Employers’ Association of South Africa (PEASA)

The Secretary

Tel:  (082) 661 0984  /  082 777 4188                                

Fax: (086) 764 6462

e-mail:      peasa@webmail.co.za     manfredsmidt@webmail.co.za

Postal address:      P O Box 11536, Queenswood, 0121

Physical address:   22 Elandspoort, Koedoespoort. 0186

LR2/6/3/74

Registered on 15/11/1960

 

Metal Recyclers Association of South Africa

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 788 9587             

Fax: (011) 788 9587

e-mail:      info@mra.co.za            jweldon@mweb.co.za 

website:    www.mra.co.za

Postal address:      P O Box 1502,, Pinegowrie,2123

Physical address:   92 Buckingham Avenue, Craighall Park, 2196

LR2/6/3/75

Registered on 08/01/1979

 

KwaZulu-Natal Master Builders and Allied Industries Association

The Secretary

Tel:  (031) 266 7070                                  

Fax: (031) 266 6348

e-mail:     info@masterbuilders.co.za

website:   www.masterbuilders.co.za

Postal address:       P O Box 582, Westville, 3630

Physical address:    40 Essex Terrace, Westville, 3629

LR2/6/3/80

Registered on 03/04/1944

South African Reinforced Concrete Engineers’ Association (SARCEA)

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 445 6321                                  

Fax: (011) 455 6331

e-mail:      sarcea@iafrica.com

website:    www.sarcea.co.za

Postal address:      P O Box 1417, Bedfordview, 2008

Physical address:   1st Floor Construction Centre, 12 Skeen Boulevard, Bedfordview, 2007

LR2/6/3/82

Registered on 08/03/1943

 

South African Diamond Manufacturers’ Association

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 334 1930/1/2                             

Fax: (011) 334 1933

e-mail:      joyceb@diamonds.org.za      diamonds@diamonds.org.za

Postal address:     P.O. Box 16903, Doornfontein, 2028

Physical address:  Suite 102- 1st Floor, SA Diamond Centre, 225 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/3/83

Registered on 19/10/1943

 

Non-Ferrous Metal Association of South Africa

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 298 9434  / 083 444 1365                                

Fax: (011) 298 9534

e-mail:      christa@seifsa.co.za

Postal address:      P O Box 1338, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:   Metal Industries House, 6th Floor, 42 Anderson Street, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/3/86

Registered on 27/03/1951

 

South African Electro–Plating Industries Association

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 298 9419

Fax: (011) 298 9519

e-mail:      khumo@seifsa/co.za

Postal address:      P O Box 1338, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:   Metal Industries House, 6th Floor, 42 Anderson Street, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/3/91

Registered on 25/07/1946

South African Tanning Employers’ Organization (SATEO)

The Secretary

Tel:  (041) 365 3131 / 082 881 1158                                  

Fax: (041) 365 3299

e-mail:      mark@ohwinc.law.co        oosthaw@intekom.co.za

Postal address:      P O Box 13404, Humewood, 6013

Physical address:   39A Pickering Street, Newton Park, Port Elizabeth, 6045

LR2/6/3/93

Registered on 18/07/1956

Noordkaap Meestersbouersvereniging en Aanverwante Bedrywe

Die Sekretaris

Tel:    (053) 832 1762 / 082 452 3749                            

Faks: (053) 831 7243 / 832 1368

e-pos:           nc-mba@xsinet.co.za      vicsmba@xsinet.co.za

webtuiste:     www.mbanc.org.za

Posadres:         Posbus 819. Kimberley, 8300

Fisiese adres:    MBA Gebou, Currey Straat, Kimberley, 8301

LR2/6/3/95

Registered on 02/10/1945

 

Meester Bouers Assosiasie Groter Boland (MBA Groter Boland)

The Secretary

Tel:  (023) 342 6964                                 

Fax: (023) 342 6964

e-mail:        mbagb@telkomsa.net

website:    www.mbageaterboland.org.za

Postal address:      P O Box 13, Worcester, 6849

Physical address:   Russell Street 116d, Worcester, 6850

LR2/6/3/97

Registered on 16/09/1947

National Textile Manufacturers’ Association

The Secretary

Tel:   (021) 872 7526     All hours                             

Fax:  (086) 528 8365   All hours

e-mail:        pfswart@absamail.co.za

Postal & Physical Address:      58 Foxglove Street, Paarl, 7646

LR2/6/3/102

Registered on 04/03/1947

Sugar Manufacturing and Refining Employers’ Association

The Secretary

Tel:  (031) 508 7300                                  

Fax: (031) 508 7310

e-mail:     sasmal@sasa.org.za        kenlan@sasa.org.za

website:  www.sasa.org.za

Postal address:      P O Box 1000, Mount Edgecombe, Durban, 4300

Physical address:   Kwa–Shukela, 170 Flanders Drive, Mount Edgecombe, 4302

LR2/6/3/106

Registered on 26/02/1948

Plastics Convertors’ Association of South Africa

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 314 0019 / 653 4789                                  

Fax: (011) 314 3765

e-mail:      johan@pcasa.co.za      carol@pcasa.co.za

website:    www.pcasa.co.za

Postal address:     Private Bag X68, Halfway House, Midrand, 1685

Physical address:  C/O Plastics Federation Of South Africa, 18 Gazelle Ave, Corporate Park South, Midrand

LR2/6/3/111

Registered on 11/08/1950

Electrical Contractors’ Association (South Africa) ECA (SA)

The Secretary

National Office

Tel:  (011) 392 0000  

Fax: (011) 974 9402

e-mail:      florence@ecasa.co.za                  info@ecasa.co.za              adminpe@ecasa.co.za

website:    www.ecasa.co.za

Postal address:      P O Box 9683, Edenglen, 1613

Physical address:   ECA National Office,  91 Newton Road, Meadowdale Ext.2, Germiston, 1401

LR2/6/3/114

Registered on 15/04/1987

Hand Tool Manufacturers’ Association (HATMA)

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 2989419

Fax: (011) 298 9519

e-mail:      Theresa@seifsa.co.za

Postal address:      P O Box 1338, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:   Metal Industries House, 42 Anderson Street, Johannesburg, 2001          

LR2/6/3/117

Registered on 22/11/1951

Lift Engineering Association of South Africa

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 298 9419/ 9400                           

Fax: (011) 298 9519/ 1522

e-mail:      Theresa@seifsa.co.za

Postal address:      P O Box 1338, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:   Metal Industries House, 42 Anderson Street, Johannesburg, 2001             

LR2/6/3/118

Registered on 01/08/1953

South African Association of Ship Builders and Repairers

The Secretary

Tel:  (031) 205 6391                                  

Fax: (031) 205 1785

e-mail:     rdeane@ebh.co.za

Postal address:       Elgin Brown & Hammer, P O Box 29079, Maydon Wharf, 4057

Physical address:   3 Clydebank Road, Bayhead 4057, Maydon Wharf, 4001 

LR2/6/3/124

Registered on 19/11/1954

South African Fasteners Manufacturers’ Association (SAFMA)

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 298 9434                          

Fax: (011) 298 9534

e-mail:      christa@seifsa.co.za

Postal address:      P O Box 1338, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:   Metal Industries House, 42 Anderson Street, Johannesburg, 2001                

LR2/6/3/126

Registered on 24/06/1955

Association of Electric Cable Manufacturers of South Africa

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 865 0546                       

Fax: (011) 865 0547

e-mail:     aecmsa@iafrica.com

Postal address:      P O Box 1241, Alberton, 1450

Physical address:  The Terrace Building, 2nd Floor, No 1 Eaton Terrace Road, New Redruth, Alberton, 1449

LR2/6/3/135

Registered on 12/02/1926

Eastern Cape Engineering and Allied Industries Association (ECEAIA)

The Secretary

Tel:  (041) 581 0410           GS -  (083 233 2900)                                    

Fax: (086) 518 5606

e-mail:      keith@ostratahr.com            Theresa@seifsa.co.za

Postal address:      P O Box 6001, Walmer, 6065

Physical address:   Nelson Mandela Logistics Park, Uitenhage, 6230

LR2/6/3/138

Registered on 26/07/1940

South African Forum of Civil Engineering Contractors (SAFCEC)

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 409 0900 /04 / 409 0913  /  083 251 1326                             

Fax: (011) 450 1715

e-mail:      admin@safcec.org.za      belinda@safcec.org.za    jacqui@safcec.org.za

website:    www.safcec.org.za

Postal address:      P O Box 644, Bedfordview, 2008

Physical address:   3rd Floor, SAFCEC House, 12 Skeen Boulevard, Bedfordview, 2007

LR2/6/3/140

Registered on 11/08/1925

Transvaal Clothing Manufacturers’ Association

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 622 5499  / 083 269 7650                                 

Fax: (011) 622 5423 / 086 658 8723

e-mail:      tcma101@gmail.com

Postal address:      P O Box 2303, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:   6th Floor, 35 Siemert Road, New Doornfontein, Johannesburg, 2194

LR2/6/3/147

Registered on 18/01/1963

South African Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Contractors’ Association (SARACCA)

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 622 3890 / 1                            

Fax: (011) 622 2534 / 086 540 6462

e-mail:      saracca@icon.co.za      barney@saracca.co.za

website:    www.saracca.co.za

Postal address:      P O Box 75912, Gardenview, 2047

Physical address:   Donmed House, 2nd Floor, Cambridge Place, Cnr Kirkby & Oxford Road,

                                 Bedford Gardens,  Bedfordview, 2007

LR2/6/3/152

Registered on 12/05/1965

Ferro Alloy Producers’ Association

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 298 9434 / 083 444 1365                             

Fax: (011) 298 9534

e-mail:      christa@seifsa.co.za

Postal address:      P O Box 1338, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:   Metal Industries House, 42 Anderson Street, JHB, 2001                  

LR2/6/3/160

Registered on 12/03/1968

Plumbers and Engineers Brassware Manufacturers’ Association

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 298 9434   / 083 444 1365                               

Fax: (011) 298 9534

e-mail:      khumo@seifsa.co.za 

Postal address:      P O Box 1338, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:   Metal Industries House, 42 Anderson Street, Johannesburg, 2001                  

LR2/6/3/163

Registered on 26/08/1968

New Tyre Manufacturers Employers’ Association

The Secretary

Tel:  (041) 378 1942      /  041-378 1942 (Marion Tait – bookkeeper)                            

Fax: (041) 378 1942

e-mail:      gltait@tiscali.co.za      douw.vanderwalt@za.apollotyres.com

Postal address:      P O Box 15373, Emerald Hill, Port Elizabeth, 6011

Physical address:   LCI Building, 22 Grahams Town Road, Port Elizabeth, 6001

LR2/6/3/166

Registered on 17/12/1968

South African Intruder Detection Services Association (SAIDSA)

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 845 4870/ 086 1101 568                        

Fax: (011) 845 4850

e-mail:     saidsa@mweb.co.za

website:   www.saidsa.co.za

Postal address:      P O Box 17103, Benoni West, 1503

Physical address:   146 Newlands avenue, Western ext, Benoni, 1501

LR2/6/3/167

Registered on 10/09/1968

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Manufacturers’ and Suppliers’ Association  RAMSA

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 298 9434 / 083 444 1365                           

Fax: (011) 298 9534

e-mail:      khumo@seifsa.co.za

Postal address:      P O Box 1338, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:   Metal Industries House, 6th floor, 42 Anderson Street, Johannesburg, 2001                  

LR2/6/3/170

Registered on 01/04/1976

 

Bou Industrië Assosiasie Wes-Boland

Die Sekretaris

Tel:   (022) 772 2251                                  

Faks: (022) 813 1590

Posadres:             Posbus 336, Langebaan. 7357

Fisiese adres:     156 Harpuisbos Crecent, Myburgh Park, Langebaan, 7357

LR2/6/3/180

Registered on 14/12/1978

Pressure Equipment Manufacturers Association of South Africa

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 298 9434 / 072 803 6784 / 082 806 3310                                 

Fax: (011) 836 6014

e-mail:      kendewar@mweb.co.za

Postal address:      P O Box 527, Crown Mines, 2025

Physical address:   Metal Industries House, 42 Anderson Street, Johannesburg, 2001                  

LR2/6/3/181

Registered on 24/05/1977

Locksmiths Association of South Africa (LASA)

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 782 1404 / 076 861 7942 (Mrs Dora Ryan.) or  076 339 7035 

Fax: (011) 782 3699  / 086 646 2370

e-mail:      lasa@global.co.za

website     www.lasa.co.za

Postal address:      P O Box 4007, Randburg, 2125

Physical address:   Locksmith Association of SA, Pine Park Centre, Office No. 104. Dalmeny & Braam Fisher Street, Pine Park, Randburg.

LR2/6/3/183

Registered on 31/10/1980

Lawn Mower Association of South Africa

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 787 4042 

Fax: (086) 690 4765 or ( 011) 794 6743

e-mail:      secretary@oppasa.co.za

website:    www.gardenwise.co.za/lawnmower-association-of-sa

 Postal address:      P O Box 2074, Honeydew, 2040

Physical address:    28 Morris Avenue, Blairgowrie, 2194

LR2/6/3/185

Registered on 21/08/1980

South African Valve and Actuator Manufacturers’ Association (SAVAMA)

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 298 9400/9419                 

Fax: (011) 298 9500/9519

e-mail:      christa@seifsa.co.za

website:    www.savama.co.za

Postal address:      P O Box 1338, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:   Metal Industries House, 42 Anderson Street, Johannesburg, 2001                  

LR2/6/3/187

Registered on 05/03/1979

Association of Metal Service Centres of South Africa

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 298 9420 / 083 444 1365                                   

Fax: (011) 298 9520

e-mail:      christa@seifsa.co.za

Postal address:      P O Box 1338, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:   Metal Industries House, 42 Anderson Street, Johannesburg, 2001                  

LR2/6/3/189

Registered on 22/12/1980

Employers’ Organization for Hairdressing, Cosmetology and Beauty

The Secretary

Tel:  (012) 332 5889                                 

Fax: (012) 332 2366

e-mail:      cobus@eohcb.com      cgrobler@global.co.za   

website:    www.eohcb.co.za

Postal address:      P O Box 31422, Totiusdal, Pretoria, 0134

Physical address:   24 Rhodes Office Park, Rhodes street, Florida

LR2/6/3/193

Registered on 20/11/1981

Surface Coatings Industry Employers Association

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 455 2503                                   

Fax: (086) 623 5121

e-mail:      admin@surfacecoatings.org.za

website:    www.surfacecoatings.org.za

Postal address:     P O Box 751605, Garden View, Johannesburg, 2047

Physical address:  AMR Office Park, Building No 1, Ground Flr, Concorde Rd East, Bedfordview, 2007

LR2/6/3/195

Registered on 18/03/1981

South African Pump Manufacturers’ Association (SAPMA)

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 298 9400  /  072 889 2789                             

Fax: (086) 539 7045

e-mail:      Theresa@seifsa.co.za           fiona.@sapsda.co.za

website:    www.sapsda.co.za

Postal address:      P O Box 1338, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:   Metal Industries House, 42 Anderson Street, Johannesburg, 2001                  

LR2/6/3/204

Registered on 24/05/1982

South African Motor Ferry Association (SAMFA)

The Secretary

Tel:  (028) 272 9766 / 083 414 0469          

Fax: (086) 672 8300  

e-mail:   larryp@iafrica.com

Postal address:      P O Box 627, Betty’s Bay. 7141

Physical address:   46 Barnet Street, Gardens, 8001

LR2/6/3/211

Registered on 11/03/1986

 

Hot-Dip Galvanizers’ Association Southern Africa

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 456 7960                                   

Fax: (011) 454 6304

e-mail:      hdgasa@icon.co.za      nickv@africacellular.co.za

website:    www.hdgasa.o rg.za

Postal address:     P O Box 2212, Edenvale, 1610

Physical address:  Quality House Unit U,  St. Christopher Road, St Andrews, Bedfordview, 2007

LR2/6/3/216

Registered on 03/07/1983

South African National Security Employers Association (SANSEA)

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 498 7468                                   

Fax: (086) 570 8837

e-mail:      info@sansea.co.za

website:    www.sansea.co.za

Postal address:      P O Box 42636, Marshalltown, 2107

Physical address:   5 Felicia Street, Northvilla, Benoni, 1501

LR2/6/3/224

Registered on 12/04/1985

Werkgewersorganisasie vir die Graanbedryf

Die Sekretaris

Tel:   (018) 581 1291                                  

Faks: (018) 581 1508

e-pos:         thysn@suidwes.co.za        riaang@vkb.co.za

Posadres:         Posbus 3, Leeudoringstad, 2640

Fisiese adres:   P/a Suidwes Landbou, Voortrekkerstreet, Leeudoringstad, 2640             

LR2/6/3/225

Registered on 12/06/1984

Southern African Footwear and Leather Industries Association (SAFLIA)

The Secretary

Tel:  (031) 561 1617

Fax: (031) 764 5639

e-mail:      footfed@iafrica.com    ina@saflia.co.za   info@saflia.co.za

website:   www.saflia.co.za

Postal address:      P O Box 796, Kloof, 3640

Physical address:   Suite 105, Ferham House. 9 Stanley Grace Crescent, Umhlanga Rocks, 4319.

LR2/6/3/226

Registered on 29/08/1984

Association of South African Manufacturers of Luggage, Handbags and General Goods

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 563 3812                                 

Fax: (011) 234 4363

e-mail:    tc-heffer@softhome.net

Postal address:       PostNet Suite # 34, Private Bag x51, Rivonia, 2128

Physical address:    11-13 Sprintz Street, Village Main, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/3/228

Registered on 06/12/1985

 

 

The Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa Employers Association (FEDHASA)

The Secretary

Tel:  (086) 133 3628 / (011) 482 2962

Fax: (011) 482 9771

e-mail:      cheryl@fedhasa.co.za       sbusiso@fedhasa.co.za    

website:    www.fedhasa.co.za

Postal & Physical address:       3A Eton Road, Parktown, 2193

LR2/6/3/229

Registered on 28/02/1985

 

National Contract Cleaners Association (NCCA)

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 455 6243                                   

Fax: (011) 455 6800 / 086 743 9191

e-mail:     nccakzn@telkomsa.net         gautengbranch@ncca.co.za                floline@telkomsa.net 

website:     www.ncca.co.za

Postal address:      P O Box 13633, Northmead, 1511

Physical address:   Association Offices , Ground Floor, Helvetia House, Greenvale Road, Wilbert , Edenvale, 1609

LR2/6/3/246

Registered on 27/06/1990

Boland Meesterbouers en Aanverwante Bedrywe Vereniging

Die Sekretaris

Tel:   (021) 863 3330                                   

Faks: (021) 863 3331 / 086 617 8797

e-pos:        mbainfo@mbaboland.org.za 

webtuiste:  www.mbaboland.org.za

Posadres:         Posbus 1402, Suider-Paarl, 7624

Fisiese adres:    23 Corcordia Street, Suider-Paarl, 7646

LR2/6/3/247

Registered on 05/02/1991

Garment Manufacturers Association of the Western Cape

The Secretary

Tel:  (021) 556 1754

Fax: (086) 715 5811    

e-mail:      corne@gmaemployers.co.za                             

Postal address:      P O Box 60720, Table View,7439

Physical address:   6 Porterfield Road, Bloubergrand, 7441

LR2/6/3/251

Registered on 18/02/1993

South African Post Tensioning Association (SAPTA)

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 455 6321                                    

Fax: (011) 455 6331

e-mail:      Theresa@seifsa.co.zasa

Postal address:       P O Box 1417, Bedfordview, 2008

Physical address:   Construction Centre, 12 Skeen Boulevard, Bedfordview, 2007

LR2/6/3/266

Registered on 27/03/1995

Welfare Employers Organization of South Africa (WEO)

The Secretary

Tel:  (012) 460 3029                                   

Fax: (012) 460 3064

e-mail:      wwo@mweb.co.za

Postal address:      P O Box 1094, Groenkloof, 0027

Physical address:   Middel Street 153, Nieuw Muckleneuk, Pretoria, 0002

LR2/6/3/270

Registered on 08/12/1995

Fuel Retailers’ Association of Southern Africa

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 886 2664   /   078 178 6319                           

Fax: (011) 787 8719

e-mail:      caroline.blyth@fra.org.za        reggie.sibiya@fra.org.za

website:    www.fuelretailers.co.za 

Postal address:      P O Box 4816, Randburg, 2125

Physical address:   MIBCO Building, 276 Oak Avenue, Ferndale, Randburg, 2194

LR2/6/3/271

Registered on 14/07/1995

 

LWO Werkgewersorganisasie 

Die Sekretaris

Tel:   (012) 664 2703   / 0861 101 828                                                        

Faks: (086) 1101 828   / 012-664 2703                           

e-pos:        info@lwo.co.za     hb@lwo.co.za 

webtuiste:   www.lwo.co.za

Posadres:       Privaatsak x121, Centurion, 0046

Fisiese adres: Unit 16, 1st Vloer, Central Office Park, 257 Jean Rylaan, Centurion, 0157

LR2/6/3/275

Registered on 27/02/1996

South African Cotton Textile Processing Employers’ Association (SACTPEA)

The Secretary

Tel:  (021) 872 7526   / 871 1865                               

Fax: (086) 5288 365

e-mail:      pfswart@absamail.co.za        sactpea@absamail.co.za

Postal & Physical Address:       58 Foxglove Street, Paarl, 7646

LR2/6/3/277

Registered on 14/12/1995

Amalgamated Employers Association

The Secretary

Tel:  (031) 208  0019 / 082 636 0157                                 

Fax: (031) 312 5005

e-mail:      info@aea.org.za

website:    www.aea.org.za

Postal address:       P O Box 47284, Greyville, 4023

Physical address:   37 Claribel Road, Morningside, Durban, 4001

LR2/6/3/279

Registered on 25/04/1997

South African Bus Employers’ Association (SABEA)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (011) 787 5863 / 4                            

Fax: (011) 787 5898 

Postal address:      P O Box 1305, Randburg, 2125

Physical address:   Sonsono Building, 344 Pretoria Avenue, Randburg, 2194

LR2/6/3/287

Registered on 06/05/1996

National Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Employers’ Association

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 663 0450                                   

Fax: (011) 663 0451

e-mail:      fmcg@novas.co.za    admin@novas.co.za

website:   www.novas.co.za

Postal Address:     P.O. Box 3459, Edenvale, 1610

Physical address:  2 St Joseph Street, Hurleyvale, Edenvale, 1609

LR2/6/3/289

Registered on 04/09/1997

Explosives Industry Employers’ Association

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 498 7683  / 082 490 3922            

Fax: (011) 834 1884

e-mail:     gbez@chamberofmines.org.za 

Postal address:      P.O. Box 61554, Marshalltown, 2107

Physical address:   Chamber of Mines Building, 5 Hollard Street, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/3/290

Registered 23/05/1996

National Speciality Chemicals Employers’ Association (NASCEA)

Tel:  (011) 663 0450                                  

Fax: (011) 663 0451

e-mail:      nascea@novas.co.za    admin@novas.co.za

website:    www.novas.co.za

Postal Address:    P.O. Box 3459, Edenvale, 1610

Physical address: 2 St Joseph Street, Hurleyvale, Edenvale, 1609

LR2/6/3/295

Registered on 09/12/1996

National Employers’ Association of South Africa (NEASA)

The Secretary

Tel:  (012) 332 5350                                 

Fax: (012) 332 4347

e-mail:     info@neasa.co.za        gerhardpapenfus@neasa.co.za

website:   www.neasa.co.za

Postal address:       P.O. Box 31089, Totiusdal, Pretoria, 0134

Physical address:    1269 Cunningham Avenue, Waverley, Pretoria, 0186

LR2/6/3/296

Registered on 27/09/1996

Fertilizer Industry Employers’ Association

The Secretary

Tel:  (012) 349 1450                                  

Fax: (086) 211 6857  /  (012) 349 1463

e-mail:      general@fertasa.co.za

Postal address:       P O Box 75510, Lynnwood Ridge, 0040

Physical address:   Building No 19, CSIR, Meiring Naude Road, Brummeria, Pretoria, 0002

LR2/6/3/297

Registered on 21/10/1997

Glass Industry Employers’ Association

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 855 1324 /  082 562 1279

Fax: (086) 270 8308

e-mail:      gertbezuidenhout@novas.co.za

Postal address:       P O Box 412652, Graighall, 2024

Physical address:    29 Keyes Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2196

LR2/6/3/301

Registered on 06/01/1997

National Manufactured Fibres Employers’ Association

The Secretary

Tel: (021)  521 2271 / 082 902  5675

Fax: (021) 557 6424

e-mail:      julesmatt35@gmail.com                        

Postal address:       P.O. Box 396, Table View, 7439

Physical address:    Sati Road, Killarney Gardens, Milnerton, 7441

LR2/6/3/302

Registered on 23/12/1996

National Base Chemical Employers’ Association (NBCEA)

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 663 0450                                  

Fax: (011) 663 0451

e-mail:      nbcea@novas.co.za    admin@novas.co.za

website:    www.novas.co.za

Postal Address:    P.O. Box 3459, Edenvale, 1610

Physical address: 2 St Joseph Street, Hurleyvale, Edenvale, 1609

LR2/6/3/304

Registered on 20/05/1997

Narrow Fabric Manufacturers Employers Association

The Secretary

Tel:  (082) 491 0386                                  

Fax: (086) 671 1213

Postal address:    P O Box 53197, Kenilworth, Cape Town, 7745

Physical address: SA Bias Industies Ltd, Cor 9th Avenue & Voortrekker Road, Maitland, 7405   

LR2/6/3/306

Registered on 24/01/1997

South African Employers’ Guild                                            

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 967 2237 / (087) 750 7013/4/5                      

Fax: (086) 622 9467

Postal address:      P O Box 9696, Brentwood Park, 1505

Physical address:   236 Orchard Road, Pomona Estates, Kempton Park, 1619

LR2/6/3/316

Registered on 29/05/1997

 

Guardian Employers Organization (GEO)

The Secretary

Tel:   (086) 143 6436  /  0846220021                                   

Fax:  (086) 143 6392

e-mail:     sonja@geo.org.za       liesl@geo.org.za     elmien@geo.org.za

website:   www.geo.org.za

Postal address:       P O Box 1190, Ruimsig, 1732

Physical address:    334 Equestrian Road, Ruimsig, Roodepoort, 1724

LR2/6/3/327

Registered on 26/05/1997

 

Master Builders and Allied Trades Association (Free State) MBA (FS)

The Secretary

Tel:  (057) 352 6269                                   

Fax: (057) 353 2402 / 086 624 3398

e-mail:      masterbuilders@mbafs.co.za

website:    www.mbafs.co.za

Postal address:       P O Box 542, Welkom, 9460

Physical address:    6 Reitz Street, Doorn, Welkom, 9459

LR2/6/3/330

Registered on 27/10/1997

 

National Petroleum Employers Association

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 498 7683                                  

Fax: (011) 834 1884

e-mail:     gbez@bullion.org.za

Postal address:       P O Box 61809, Marshalltown, 2107

Physical address:    Chamber of Mines Building, 5 Hollard Street, Marshalltown, 2001

LR2/6/3/331

Registered on 30/06/1997

Electrical Manufacturers’ Association of South Africa (EMASA)

The Secretary

Tel:   (011) 298 9434 / 083 444 1365                              

Fax:  (011) 298 9534

e-mail:       christa@seifsa.co.za

Postal address:      P O Box 1338, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:   Metal Industries House, 42 Anderson Street, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/3/334

Registered on 19/06/1997

United Democratic Employers’ Organization of South Africa (UDESA)

The Secretary

Tel:  (031) 303  4378  / 031-462 4170              (GS 082 806 7913)

Fax: (086) 617 5172     (031) 469 2202-GS

e-mail:      udesa@polka.co.za

website:     www.udesa.co.za

Postal address:       P O Box 41052, Rossburgh, KwaZulu-Natal, 4072

Physical address:    E301a Hampden Court, 7 Hampden Road, Morningside, Durban, 4001

LR2/6/3/335

Registered on 22/05/1997

Employers’ Organization of Mzanzi

The Secretary

Tel:   (013) 752 7337                              

Fax:  (013) 752 7270  /  086 594 5897

e-mail:       eom@netactive.co.za

Postal address:      P.O. Box 2818, Nelspruit, 1200

Physical address:   No: 3 Chereson Office Park, 36 Murray Street, Nelspruit, 1201

LR2/6/3/350

Registered on 22/05/1998

South African Local Government Association (SALGA)

The Secretary

Tel:  (012) 369 8000                                  

Fax: (012) 369 8001

e-mail:      info@salga.org.za      zndladla@salga.org.za

website:    www.salga.net

Postal address:       P O Box 2094, Pretoria, 0001

  Physical address:    Menlyn Corporate Park, Bloick B, 175 Corobay Avenue, cnr Garsfontein & Corobay streets, Waterkloof Glen Ext 11, Pretoria

LR2/6/3/364

Registered on 07/07/1998

South African Wool and Mohair Processors’ Employers’ Organization

The Secretary

Tel:  (041 484 5252 

Fax: (041)  484 5629

Postal address:       P.O. Box 2201, North End, Port Elizabeth, 6056

Physical address:    Wool and Mohair Exchange Building, 16 Grahamstown Road, Port Elizabeth, 6001

LR2/6/3/367

Registered on 18/01/1999

 

National Organization for Employers South Africa (NOESA)

The Secretary

Tel:  (086) 1009 906  / GS  082 453 8010

Fax: (086) 6891 011

e-mail:    noesa@webmail.co.za      admin@noesa.co.za

website:  www.noesa.co.za

Postal address:      P O Box 11812, Bendor, 0713

Physical address:   Unit 1, Pro Arc Building, 29 Bendor Drive, Polokwane, 0699

LR2/6/3/377

Registered on 20/11/1998

 

Consolidated Employers Organisation

The Secretary

Tel:  (021) 855 4576 / 083 450 5300                                

Fax: (021) 851 8094 / 086 697 0584

e-mail:      gregwright@ceosa.org.za               admin@ceosa.org.za                       

website:    www.ceosa.org.za

Postal address:       Unit 20085, Bel’Aire,  Somerset West, 7130

Physical address:    Suite 511, Valderrama, Somerset Links Office Park, De Beers Avenue, Somerset-West, 7130

LR2/6/3/386

Registered on 16/11/1998

 

Federated Employers Organization of South Africa (FEOSA)

The Secretary

Tel:  (017) 634 8760 / (017) 631 3221                             

Fax: (017) 634 8809

e-mail:     feosa@secunda.co.za    gert.vandeventer@feosa.co.za    admin@feosa.co.za

website:    www.feosa@secunda.co.za

Postal address:      Suite 15, Private Bag x9055, Secunda, 2302

Physical address:   Hiz Place, cnr Kiewiet & Mossie Street, Lake Umuzi Waterfront, Secunda, 2302

LR2/6/3/388

Registered on 24/02/1999

 

Printing Employers Association of South Africa

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 794 3810                                  

Fax: (011) 794 3964

e-mail:      pifsa@pifsa.org

Website:    www.pifsa.org.za

Postal address:    P O Box 1396, Gallo Manor, 2052

Physical address: The Braids, Gr Floor, Block D, 113-113 Bowling Ave, Gallo Manor, 2191

LR2/6/3/389

Registered on 24/02/1999

 

Independent Packaging Employers’ Association of South Africa

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 699 3000                                   

Fax: (011) 699 3010

e-mail:     pifsa@pifsa.org.za

website:   www.pifsa.org.za

Postal address:       P O Box 1396, Gallo Manor, 2052

Physical address:    1050 Printech Avenue, Laser Park, Honeydew, 2040

LR2/6/3/407

Registered on 29/01/2001

 

Chamber of South African Private Security (COSAPS)

The Secretary

Tel:  (079) 249 9942/ 083 419 4422           

Fax: (015) 223 1480 / 086 716 6286

Postal address:    P O Box 55185, Polokwane, 0700

Physical address: No 19 Grobler Street, Dada House, Floor 5, Office 551B, Polokwane, 0699

LR2/6/3/422

Registered on 13/02/2001

AD Finem: Construction, Engineering and Allied Employers Organization

The Secretary

Tel:  (016) 933 6266/7   / 976 8441                          

Fax: (016) 933 7479

Postal address:    P O Box 5302, Vanderbijlpark, 1900

Physical address: 13 Chrome Street, CE 6, 4 Rustmore Building, Vanderbijlpark, 1911

LR2/6/3/428

Registered on 26/11/1999

Employers’ Association for the Pulp and Paper Industry of South Africa

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 407 8282                                  

Fax: (011) 339 8144

e-mail:      vuyo.bahlekazi@sappi.com    matome.matloga@sappi.com

website:    www.sappi.com

Postal address:      P O Box 31560, Braamfontein, 2017

Physical address:  6th Floor Sappi East, 48 Ameshoff  Street, Braamfontein, 2001

LR2/6/3/430

Registered on 26/11/1999

Employers’ Association for the Sawmilling Industry of South Africa

The Secretary

Tel:  (012) 361 4500                                 

Fax: (012) 361 4932

e-mail:     m.mogale@reatim.co.za         epm@xsinet.co.za

Postal address:     P O Box 38728, Garsfontein East, 0060   and/or  P O Box 31650, Braamfontein, 2017

Physical address:  558 Keeshond Street, Garsfontein East, 0060

LR2/6/3/435

Registered on 23/11/1999

 

Employers’ Service Organization of South Africa (ESOSA)

The Secretary

Tel:  (021) 531 7494 / 5                            

Fax: (021) 531 7496

e-mail:     ukenny@icon.co.za;  

Postal address:    P O Box 153, Plumstead, 7801

Physical address: Cape Market, Main Admin Building, 1st Floor, Suite 9, Gunners Circle, Epping Industria 1, 7460

LR2/6/3/436

Registered on 19/10/1999

 

Service and Manufacturing Industries Employers’ Organization (SMIEO)

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 609 0941 / 082 328 7101                               

Fax: (086) 677 7276

e-mail:      smieo@yourside.co.za         tanyab@yourside.co.za

Postal address:       P O Box 8189, Edenglen, 1613

Physical address:   22A Ernest Opperheimer Avenue, Bruma, Johannesburg,2001

LR2/6/3/454

Registered on 15/06/2000

South African Fishing Industry Employers Organization (SAFIEO)

The Secretary

Tel:  (021) 425 2727  / GS Henk de Beer  081 303 8706                               

Fax: (021) 287 1179

e-mail:      henkdeb@live.co.za                 innocent@ij.co.za              secretary@safieo.com     

Postal address:       P O Box 2066, Cape Town, 8000

Physical address:   2nd Floor, Harbour Place, 7 Martin Hamerschlag Way, Foreshore, Cape Town 8001

LR2/6/3/459

Registered on 12/04/2000

Paper Packaging Employers Association

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 287 1160                                  

Fax: (011) 883 5975

e-mail:     pifsa@pifsa.org

website:   www.pifsa.org

Postal address:     P O Box 1396, Gallo Manor, 2052

Physical address: The Braids, Ground Floor, Block D, 113 Bowling Avenue, Gallo Manor, 2191

LR2/6/3/475

Registered on 29/01/2001

AHI Werkgewersorganisasie

Die Sekretaris

Tel:   (012) 348 5440                                  

Faks: (012) 348 8771

e-pos:         werkorg@ahi.co.za      marietavz@ahi.co.za

Webtuiste:   www.ahi.co.za

Posadres:       Posbus 35100, MenloPark, 0012

Fisiese adres: 1ste Vloer, Lynwood Galleries, 354 Rosemary Rylaan, Lynnwood, 0081

LR2/6/3/476

Registered on 23/10/2000

Association for Retailers’ Manufacturers and Service Providers (A.R.M.S)

The Secretary

Tel:  (021) 591 5400   / 083 716 3211                             

Fax: (086) 716 9242

e-mail:      cfma@telkomsa.net

Postal address:      39 Kleinbosch Crescent, Kleinbosch, 7500

Physical address:   245 Voortrekker Road, Trevenna Centre, Room 103, First Floor, Goodwood, 7460

LR2/6/3/480

Registered on 20/09/2000

South African Rugby Employers’ Organization (SAREO)

The Chairman

Tel:  (012) 420 0701                                  

Fax: (012) 343 9436

e-mail:      barendvg@bluebull.co.za

Postal address:     P O Box 27856, Sunnyside, 0132

Physical address:  Loftus Versfeld, Kirkness Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria, 0002

LR2/6/3/489

Registered on 14/12/2000

Canvas Employers Organization

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 334 4229                                   

Fax: (011) 334 2801

Postal address:      P O Box 9890, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:  14 Nugget Street, City and Suburban, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/3/499

Registered on 08/10/2002

Airlines Association of Southern Africa

The Secretary

Tel:   (011) 609 0050                               

Fax:  (086) 511 2332  / 011-609 0169

e-mail:    aasa@global.co.za

Postal address:     P O Box 7049, Bonaero Park, 1622

Physical address:  Greenstone Hill Office Park, 1st Floor, Building 13, Emerald Boulevard, Greenstone Hill, Modderfontein, 1645

LR2/6/3/503

Registered on 30/05/2001

Print Media SA

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 551 9600                                   

Fax: (011) 551 9650

e-mail:       printmediasa@printmedia.org.za

website:    www.printmediasa.org.za

Physical & Physical Address:   Burnside Islands Office Park, Building No 8, 1st Floor, 410 Jan Smuts Avenue, Graighall Park, 2196

LR2/6/3/539

Registered on 07/10/2002

 

National Association of Worsted Textile Manufacturers

The Secretary

Tel:  (043) 722 7526                                   

Fax: (086) 528 8365

e-mail:      pfswart@absamail.co.za

Postal & Physical Address:      58  Foxglove Street, Paarl, 7646

LR2/6/3/544

Registered on 02/12/2002

Frontiers Employers’ Association

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 831 9800                                   

Fax: (086) 111 3544

Postal address:    P O Box 2523, Northriding, 2162

Physical address: Unit D3 & D4, Cascades Office Park, Wasbank Street, Little Falls, Roodepoort, 1735

LR2/6/3/550

Registered on 15/08/2003

South African Transporters Employers’ Association  (SATEA)

The Secretary

Tel:  (021) 824 0612  /   (079 810 4306)                              

Fax: (086) 507 8533

e-mail:      info@saatea.org              admin@saatea.org         ben.sms@absamail.co.za         

website:    www.saatea.org

Postal address:        P.O. Box 15132, Panorama,7505

Physical address:   12 Malleon Park, Christian Avenue, Epping 2,

LR2/6/3/582

Registered on 18/02/2004

South African Carpet Manufacturing Employers Association

The Secretary

Tel:   (033) 897 7505      / 082 877 3510 (GS)                            

Fax:  (033) 897 7697  /  086 681 0318

e-mail:        sundres.govindasamy@carpet.co.za

Postal address:     P O Box 3228, Pietermaritzburg, 3200

Physical address:  20 Chesterfield Road, Willowton, Pietermaritzburg

LR2/6/3/587

Registered on 07/10/2003

The Employers’ Association for the Fibre and Particle Board Industry

The Secretary

Tel:   (011) 236 1400                              

Fax:  (011) 656 2204

website:    www.nbswps.org.za

Postal address:    Postnet Suite 202, Private Bag X9, Benmore, 2010

Physical address: 148 Western Services Road, Woodmead, 2157

LR2/6/3/594

Registered on 06/04/2004

North West Employers’ Organization (NWEO)

The Secretary

Tel:  (014) 594 0577                                   

Fax: (014) 594 2664

e-mail:      nweo@lantic.net      nweo5@lantic.net

Postal address:     P.O. Box 9718, Rustenburg, 0300

Physical address:  156 Kruger Street, Rustenburg, 0299

LR2/6/3/602

Registered on 30/03/2004

South African Blanket Manufacturers Employers’ Organization

The General Secretary

Tel:   (021) 872 7526     All hours                             

Fax:  (086) 528 8365   All hours

e-mail:     sabmeo@absamail.co.za      pfswart@absamail.co.za

Postal & Physical Address:      58 Foxglove Street, Paarl, 7646

LR2/6/3/604

Registered on 17/03/2004

The South African Home Textiles Manufacturers Employers’ Organization

The Secretary

Tel:   (021) 872 7526                                  

Fax:  (086) 528 8365

e-mail:       pfswart@absamail.co.za     hometex@absamail.co.za

Postal & Physical Address:      58 Foxglove Street, Paarl, 7646

LR2/6/3/647

Registered on 10/03/2006

Eagle Employers Organisation (EEO)

The Secretary 

Tel:   (013) 656 5334                                   

Fax:  (013) 656 5334

Postal & Physical address:      35 Kipling Street, Leraatsfontein, Witbank, 1038

LR2/6/3/649

Registered on 01/08/2006

National Employers Labour Association (NELA)

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 450 0429  / hotline: 082 822 3564                               

Fax: (011) 450 0419  /  (086) 608 5174

e-mail:      nela5@telkomsa.net

Postal address:      P.O.Box 2783, Bedfordview, 2008

Physical address:   SAFCEC House, 12 Skeen Boulevard, Bedfordview, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/3/709

Registered on 12/04/2007

 

CATA Employers' Organisation

The Secretary

Tel:   (013) 790 1527                                 

Fax:  (013) 790 0676 / 086 684 3861

e-mail:       cataemployers@mweb.co.za

Postal address:     P.O. Box 1024, Malalane, 1320

Physical address:  23 Park Street, Malelane, 1320

LR2/6/3/757

Registered on 20/02/2009

 

Wool and Mohair Brokers Employers Organisation of South Africa (WAMBEOSA)

The Secretary

Tel:    (041) 365 3131/ 082  881 1158

Fax:   (041) 365 3299

e-mail:       mark@ohwinc.law.za 

Postal address:      P O Box 13404, Humewood, 6013

Physical address:   39A Pickering Street, Newton Park, Port Elizabeth, 6000

LR2/6/3/774

Registered on 23/02/2010

United Security Service Providers Association

The Secretary

Tel:  (031)  462 9556

Fax:  (031) 462 5997  / 086 668 2425

Postal address:     P O Box 149549, East End, 4018

Physical address: 1539 South Coast Road, BKB Building, KWB Place, Mobeni, 4060

LR2/6/3/788

Registered on 20/10/2009

Apparel and Textile Association of South Africa (ATASA)

The Secretary

Tel:   (031) 201 0287 

Fax:  (086) 608 8022

e-mail:        admin@atasa.org.za     

Postal address:       P.O. Box 1956, Port Shepstone, 4240

Physical address:    11 Currie Road, Unit 11A, Berea, Durban,4001   (Head Office)

LR2/6/3/793

Registered on 12/04/2010

 

Employers Association of Afro Hairdressing and Cosmetology of South Africa (EAAHCSA)

The Secretary

Tel:  (012) 756 4551  /  072 149 5870  /  082 493 7217

Fax:  (086) 266 7202

e-mail:       eaahcsaafro@yahoo.com

website:     www.eaahcsa.wozaonline.co.za

Postal  & Physical Address:      213  Schubart Street, Pretoria, 0002

LR2/6/3/815

Registered on 15/11/2010

Labour Affairs Association of the  Pharmaceutical Industry (LAAPI)

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 663 0450

Fax: (011) 663 0451   /   0866 024 058

e-mail:      laapi@novas.co.za    admin@novas.co.za

website:    www.novas.co.za

Postal Address:      P.O. Box 3459, Edenvale, 1610

Physical address:   2 St Joseph Street, Hurleyvale, Edenvale, 1609

LR2/6/3/825

Registered on 14/02/2011

Small Employer's Association for the Squid Industry (SEASI)

The Secretary

Tel:  (042) 296 1127

Fax: (042)

Postal Address:      P.O. Box 15482, Emerald Hill, Port Elizabeth, 6000

Physical address:   64 Noorsekloof Avenue, Jeffreys Bay

LR2/6/3/828

Registered on 02/08/2011

United Clothing and Textile Association (UCTA)

The Secretary

Tel:   (031) 304 5506/ 031-301 2680

Fax:  (031) 301 0231

e-mail:       ucta@telkomsa.net        ahmedparuk@edengroup.co.za

website:      www.redressconsultancy.com

Postal Address:      P O Box 18231, Dalbridge, 4014

Physical Address:   61 Gale street, Durban, 4001

LR2/6/3/831

Registered on 03/06/2011

Security Association of South Africa (SASA)

The Secretary

Tel:  (083)  272 1373  /  083 272 1373

Fax: (086)  709 209 /  011-958 1413

e-mail:       secretary@sseo.org.za       tbc1@mweb.co.za

website:     www.sseo.org.za

Postal Address:      Suite 147, Postnet X2, Helderkruin, 1733

Physical address:   18 Poortview Gardens, 1 Vieira Road, Amorosa, Roodepoort

LR2/6/3/836

Registered on 18/08/2011

South African Association of Water Utilities (SAAWU)

The Secretary

Tel:   (011) 455 0591 / 0176             Adminstrative  Manager Hazel Sithole 073 239 3165

Fax:  (011) 455 0182 / 086 696 4841

e-mail:       info@saawu.org.za

website:    www.saawu.org.za

Postal Address:         P.O. Box 775, Bedfordview, 2008

& Postal Address:      5 Skeen Boulevard, The Great Wall Group Building, 2nd Floor, Entrance A, Bedfordview, 2008

LR2/6/3/847

Registered on 22/02/2012

Commuter Bus Employers Organisation (COBEO)

The Secretary

Tel:  (021) 507 8813

Fax:  (086)  689 5883

e-mail:      barrygie@mweb.co.za

Postal address:      P O Box 1795, Cape Town, 8000

Physical address:   103 Bofors Circle, Epping Industria, Goodwood, 7460

LR2/6/3/849

Registered on 09/12/2011

Kaapse Agri Werkgewersorganisasie / Cape Agri Employers’ Organisation      

The Secretary

Tel  (028) 316 3870 /  083 301 6937 / 082 698 8216

Fax  (028) 316 3870  /  086 243 4478

e-mail:     caeo@maxitec.co.za                  caeo2@maxitec.co.za  (Paarl Office)

Postal address:       (Head Office) - P O Box 590, Onrus Rivier, 7201/ (Paarl Office) – P.O. Box 2655, Paarl, 7620

Physical address:    3 Green Steet, Onrus Rivier, 7201

LR2/6/3/851

Registered on 02/05/2012

United Employers' Organisation of South Africa (UEOSA)

The Secretary

Tel  (011) 781 4417 / 082 445 9969

Fax  (011) 781 4416

e-mail:     silokazi@yahoo.com

Postal address:        P O Box 784080, Sandton, 2146

Physical address:     Suite 1, Anandi Office Park, 8 Burke Street, Kensington B, Randburg , 2194

LR2/6/3/878

Registered on 08/08/2012

Employers' Organisation for Retailers and Allied Trades

The Secretary

Tel  (011) 740 1462 / 073 364 0222

Fax  (086)  690 4313

e-mail:      bongasiba@gmail.com

Postal address:    P O Box 2057, Brakpan, 1541

Physical address: Office W 4, No: 45 Lemmer Road, Brakpan, 1450

LR2/6/3/887

Registered on 12/10/2012

Collision Repairers  Association (CRA)

The Secretary

Tel  (011) 510 0039

Fax (011) 510 0001

e-mail:    lisa-marie@crasa.org.za              aleeshen.kisten@crasa.org.za

Postal address:     P O Box 59, Fourways North, Johannesburg, 2086

Physical address:  Regus Office Park, Palazzo Towers West, Monte Casino Boulevard Fourways, JHB, 2001

LR2/6/3/893

Registered on 13/12/2012

Border Industrial Employers' Association

The Secretary

Tel  (043) 701 5836 / 5800

Fax (043) 745 2603

e-mail:    ahalls@floorworx.co.za

Postal address:        P O Box 157, Beacon Bay, 5205     /       P.O. Box 1141, East London, 5200

Physical address:     Bert Kipling Street, Wilsonia, East London, 5201

LR2/6/3/908

Registered on 19/03/2013

 

Road Freight Association (RFA)

The Secretary

Tel:  (011) 974 4399                                  

Fax: (011) 974 4903

e-mail:     mbrown@rfa.co.za;    clarkin@rfa.co.za       management@rfa.co.za

website:   www.rfa.co.za

Postal address:      P O Box 511, Isando, 1600

Physical address:   Unit E1, Isando Industrial Park, Cnr Gewel Street & Hulley Road, Isando

LR2/6/3/921

Registered on 16/08/2013

 

LABCO Employers' Organisation

The Secretary

Tel:  (086) 152 2529

Fax:  (086) 535 7244

e-mail:      admin@1labco.co.za

Postal address:      PO Box 1602, Groenkloof, 0027

Physical address:   Office 21-23, Block 3, Atterbury Estate, 19 Frikkie de Beer street, Menlyn, Pretoria, 2001

LR2//6/3/925

Registered on 27/09/2013

Allied Business Association (ABA)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (012) 361 4500  /  0866 42 1109

Fax: (012) 361 4932

e-mail:      nico@ababusiness.co.za                      info@ababusiness.co.za 

Postal address:     P.O.Box 38728, Garsfontein East,0060

Physical address:  558 Keeshond Street, Garsfontein, Pretoria , 0081

LR2/6/2/948

Registered on 31/03/2014

BEECA Cleaning Association

The Secretary

Tel:      (011) 06 4253

Fax:     (086) 528 6814                         

Postal & Physical Address:       32  Steele Street, Steeledale, Johannesburg, 2197

LR2/6/3/951

Registered on 24/06/2014

Amalgamated Fishing Employers' Organisation (AFEO)

The Secretary

Tel:      (021) 425 2727 / 082 880 9183

Fax:     (021) 425 4734

e-mail:          Ulrich@iafrica.com     

Postal Address:          PO Box 2066, Cape Town, 8000

Physical Address:       7 Martin Hammerschlag Way, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001

LR2/6/3/977

Registered on 14/08/2015

Further Education and Training Colleges Employers Organisation (FETCEO)

The Secretary

Tel:   (012) 664 1140/      012-756 5188/5202                 GS – 081 333 3930

Fax:  (086) 530 5745

e-mail:       info@tvetcgc.org                finance@tvetcgc.org          

website:    www.tvetcgc.org

Postal address:        P.O.Box 12096, Die Hoewes 2, Centurion, 0134

Physical address:    244 Jean Avenue, Norma Jean Square, Office No 17, Centurion, 0134

LR2/6/3/982

Registered on 22/01/2016

South African Automotive Component Suppliers Association (SAACSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (041)  581 0410   / 083 233 2900                         

Fax: (011) 787 5898 

e-mail:         keith@ostratahr.com

Postal address:      P.O Box 6001, Walmer, 6065

Physical address:   42 Botha Street, Despatch, 6220

LR2/6/3/325

Registration cancelled on 28/05/2010.

Court Order to continue to operate until appeal case is finalized

Benefits Group Employer Organisation (BGEO)

The Secretary

Tel: (011)  453 8670

Fax: (011) 453 8292

Postal address:    P.O. Box 801, Bedfordview, 2008

Physical address: 70 First Avenue, Dunvegan, Edenvale, 1610

LR2/6/3/305

Registration cancelled on 11/09/2006.

Court Order to continue to operate until appeal case is finalized

CTL Management Forum

The Secretary

Tel: (011)  794 8425

Fax:  (086)  655 3407

Postal address:     P.O. Box 76288, Lynnwoodridge, 0040

Physical address:  Unit 5, Bushill Office Park, cnr Christian de Wet & Dolfyn street, Honeydew, 2040

LR2/6/3/311

Registration cancelled on 27/07/2010.

Court Order to continue to operate until appeal case is finalized

General, Domestic and Professional Employers' Organisation

The Secretary

Tel:   (044) 877 0405

Fax:  (086) 560 3741

Postal address:         P.O. Box 233, Wildernis,6560

Physical address:      Unit 36, The Waves, South Street, Wildernis, 6529

LR2/6/3/385

Registration cancelled on 06/09/2011.

Court Order to continue to operate until appeal case is finalized

Regional Employers Organisation of South Africa

The Secretary

Tel:   (051) 406 4900

Fax:  (051) 406 4910

Postal address:     P.O. Box 32107, Fichardt Park, Bloemfontein, 9317

Physical address:  55 Wilcocks Street, Baywater, Bloemfontein, 9301

LR2/6/3/404

Registration cancelled on 22/10/2009.

Court Order to continue to operate until appeal case is finalized

South African United Commercial and Allied Employers' Organisation  (SA)UEO

The Secretary

Tel:   (012) 661 1099  /  GS -082 458 2478 GS  / Rilene -079 529 7780 

Fax:  (012) 661 6963

e-mail:          info@saueo.co.za            elise.coetser@saueo.co.za           andre.fourie@saueo.co.za       

website:       www.saueo.co.za

Postal address:     P.O. Box 2273, Rooihuiskraal, Centurion, 0154

Physical address:  188 Panorama Road, Rooihuiskraal, Centurion, 0154

 

 

Polygraphs

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Polygraph Testing
Provided by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA)



WHAT IS POLYGRAPH TEST

It is a test used to verify a person's truthfulness and is often called a 'Lie Detector Test.'
 


IS THERE ANY LAW CONTROLLING USE OF POLYGRAPH IN SOUTH AFRICA

Polygraph testing is a fairly new concept in South Africa, especially in disputes relating to employment relationships. There is no legislation at this point to control the use of the test or to protect the employee's right against the abuse of the test.
 


CAN ONE BE COMPELLED TO UNDERGO A POLYGRAPH TEST

It is against the Constitution of South Africa to compel a person to undergo a polygraph examination, unless she or he consents to it. The consent must be in writing.

  • The individual should be informed that—

  • the examinations are voluntary;

  • only questions discussed prior to the examination will be used;

  • he/she has a right to have an interpreter, if necessary;

  • should he/she prefer, another person may be present during the examination,

  • provided that person does not interfere in any way with the proceedings;



WHAT IS POLYGRAPH TEST

It is a test used to verify a person's truthfulness and is often called a 'Lie Detector Test.'



IS THERE ANY LAW CONTROLLING USE OF POLYGRAPH IN SOUTH AFRICA

Polygraph testing is a fairly new concept in South Africa, especially in disputes relating to employment relationships. There is no legislation at this point to control the use of the test or to protect the employee's right against the abuse of the test.



CAN ONE BE COMPELLED TO UNDERGO A POLYGRAPH TEST

It is against the Constitution of South Africa to compel a person to undergo a polygraph examination, unless she or he consents to it. The consent must be in writing. The individual should be informed that:

  • the examinations are voluntary;

  • only questions discussed prior to the examination will be used;

  • he/she has a right to have an interpreter, if necessary;

  • should he/she prefer, another person may be present during the examination, provided that person does not interfere in any way with the proceedings;

  • no abuse in whatever way will be allowed;

  • no discrimination will be allowed;

  • no threats will be allowed.



WHEN IS THE EMPLOYER PERMITTED TO USE POLYGRAPH

Generally, employers are permitted to use the polygraph to investigate specific incidents where—

  • Employees had access to the property which is the subject of the investigation;

  • There is a reasonable suspicion that the employee was involved in the incident;

  • There has been economic loss or injury to the employer's business like theft of company property;

  • The employer is combating dishonesty in positions of trust;

  • The employer is combating serious alcohol, illegal drugs or narcotics abuse and fraudulent behaviour within the company;

  • The employer is combating deliberate falsification of documents and lies regarding true identity of the people involved.



WHO GETS THE POLYGRAPH TEST RESULTS

Polygraph results cannot be released to any person but to an authorised person. Generally it is the person who has undergone the polygraph test (examinee), or anyone specifically designated in writing by the examinee, firm, corporation or government agency that requested the examination.



WHAT IS THE STATUS OF POLYGRAPH TEST AT CCMA

Polygraphists have been accepted as expert witnesses whose evidence needs to be tested for reliability. The duty of the commissioner is to determine the admissibility and reliability of the evidence. Polygraph test may not be interpreted as implying guilt but may be regarded as an aggravating factor especially where there is other evidence of misconduct. In other words, polygraph test results, on their own, are not a basis for a finding of guilt. It can be used only in support of other evidence.



Relevant Legislation

The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Chapter 2

 

For more information kindly visit www.ccma.org.za

 

 

 

 

Trade Unions in South Africa

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REGISTERED TRADE UNIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA

 

For June 2015

 

 

Information provided by the Department of Labour: For more information please visit www.labour.gov.za

 

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR OF LABOUR RELATIONS

LABORIA HOUSEs

 

Private Bag x117, Pretoria, 0001 / 215 Schoeman Street, Pretoria, 0002

                

 

ALPHABETICAL LIST OF REGISTERED TRADE UNIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA AS ON  JUNE 2016

 

 

 

 

Registration Nr  & Date of Registration

NAME  OF  TRADE UNION  &  CONTACT DETAILS

 

LR2/6/2/5

Registered on 15/12/1950

 

 

 

Amalgamated Union of Building Trade Workers of South Africa

The General Secretary

Tel:  (011) 434 0760/1                            

Fax: (011) 434 0763

e-mail:      aubtwjhb@mweb.co.za

Postal address:       P.O. Box  5378, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:   106 Riveira Court, Donnelly Street, Turffontein, 2190

LR2/6/2/6

Registered on 01/09/1989

 

(NACTU Affiliate)

 

 

Transport & Omnibus Workers Union (TOWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (021) 447 4750 / 1 /2                      GS -  079 021 7683 / 082 808 3875                             

Fax: (021) 447 0795

e-mail:       tonyfranks@kingley.co.za                   president.inglis@kingsley.co.za  

Postal address:     P.O. Box  13688, Mowbray, 7705

Physical address:  Suite 601, 6th Floor, Premier Centre, 451 Main Rd, Observatory, 7925

LR2/6/2/8

Registered on 15/10/1924

 

(FEDUSA Affiliate)

 

South African Typographical Union  (SATU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (012) 338 2021 / 2071                    

Fax: (012) 326 4196

e-mail:      admin@satu.co.za     martind@satu.co.za      martind@transfin.co.za    edwardn@satu.co.za    thereseS@satu.co.za

website:     www.satu.co.za

Postal address:       P.O. Box 1993, Pretoria, 0001

Physical address:    SATU House, 3rd Floor, 166 Visagie Street, Pretoria, 0002

LR2/6/2/10

Registered on 04/04/1925

 

(COSATU Affiliate)

 

SASBO: The Finance Union

The General Secretary

Tel:  (011) 467-0192                                     

Fax: (011) 467 0188/9

e-mail:      research@sasbo.org.za      gizellec@sasbo.org.za

website:    www.sasbo.org.za

Postal address:      Private  Bag X 84, Bryanston, 2021

Physical address:   SASBO House, Fourmall Office Park West, Roos Road, Fourways, Johannesburg, 2055

LR2/6/2/19

Registered on 24/06/1929

 

(FEDUSA Affiliate)

 

 

Hospitality Industry & Allied Workers Union  (HIAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (031) 301 0288 / 3056579                                       

Fax: (031) 301 0293

e-mail:      hiawu@pcnet.co.za

Postal address:      P.O. Box  290, Durban, 4000

Physical address:   KMS House, 4th Floor, 173 Yusuf Dadoo Street (Grey Str), Durban, 4001

LR2/6/2/24

Registered on 16/03/1926

 

(FEDUSA Affiliate)

 

National Union of Leather and Allied Workers  (NULAW)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (031) 206 0105/ (011) 834 5691         / 083 258 4433                              

Fax: (031) 206 0109 / (011) 834 8020  /  086 689 4920

e-mail:      nulawjhb@telkomsa.net         ashleybenjamin@nulaw.co.za     nulaw.mar@mweb.co.za          roshillarabikissoon@nulaw.co.za

website:    www.nulaw.org.za

Postal address:      P.O. Box  59088, Umbilo, 4075  or P.O. Box 839, Durban, 4000

Physical address:   33 Selbourne Road, Umbilo, Durban, 4075

LR2/6/2/42

Registered on 21/10/1948

 

(FEDUSA Affiliate)

 

Motor Transport Workers' Union of South Africa (MTWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (011) 403 1619                                      

Fax: (011) 403 1852

e-mail:     mtwu@wirelessza.co.za           membership@mtwu.co.za        londiwe@mtwu.co.za                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Postal address:       P.O. Box  30925, Braamfontein, 2017

Physical address:   6th Floor, Samro House, 20 de Korte Street, Braamfontein, 2017

LR2/6/2/43

Registered on 05/02/1076

 

(FEDUSA Affiliate)

 

Insurance and Banking Staff Association  (IBSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (011) 782 0291 / 2 / 3                             

Fax: (011) 782 0307

e-mail:      ibsa@global.co.za

website:    www.ibsa.org.za 

Postal address:      P.O. Box  5129, Cresta, 2118

Physical address:   Unit 11, Northcliff Office Park, 203 Beyers Naude Drive, Northcliff, 2195

LR2/6/2/56

Registered on 27/07/1942

 

(COSATU Affiliate)

 

South African Municipal Workers Union  (SAMWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (011) 492 2835/6

Fax: (011) 492 2831 / 086 542 7473

e-mail:      walter.theledi@samwu.org.za      claudia.mckenzie@samwu.org.za     moshidi.motlhamme@samwu.org.za

website:     www.samwu.org.za

Postal address:     P.O. Box 2617, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:  SAMWU House, 84 Frederick street, cnr van Brandis street, Johannesburg, 2000

LR2/6/2/67

Registered on 08/06/1944

 

(CONSAWU Affiliate)

 

Trawler and Line Fishermen’s Union (TALFU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (021) 418  0479 / 076 878 3776

Fax: (021) 425 4214

e-mail:      christiegert@ymail.com          christiegert@ymail.com

Postal address:     P.O. Box  6949, Roggebaai, 8012  / P.O.Box 31, Picbel Centre, Cape  Town, 8000

Physical address:  1011a Picbel Centre, 58 Strand Street, 10th Floor, Cape Town, 8001

LR2/6/2/68

Registered on 14/07/1989

 

(NACTU Affiliate)

 

 

Entertainment Catering Commercial and Allied Workers Union of South Africa (ECCAWUSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (011) 331 2626   / 083 348 6148 / 078 408 4720                                 

Fax: (011) 331 8642/ 2595

e-mail:      eccawusa@iafrica.com

Postal address:      P.O. Box  7480, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address: 1st Floor, East Wing, 132 Fox Street cnr Kruis, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/2/73

Registered on 05/09/1947

 

(CONSAWU

Affiliate)

 

National Certificated Fishing and Allied Workers Union  (NCFAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (021) 448 9959  / 021-838 2295      -- GS Mr Llowellyn Domingo (083 952 8321)

Fax: (021) 447 2572  /  4574 / 086 601 8833

e-mail:      andile.ncfawu@gmail.com           mpandla@webmail.co.za 

website:    www.ncfawu.20fr.com

Postal & Physical address:  Premier House, 451 Main Road, 1st Floor, Office 103, Observatory, 7925

LR2/6/2/87

Registered on 21/08/1979

 

 

Building Workers’ Union

The General Secretary

Tel:  (021) 949 5585    /  083 317 4395                        

Fax: (021) 949 5606  / 086 541 7817

e-mail:      mwbwu@mweb.co.za         roddamon@mweb.co.za

Postal address:      P.O. Box 2231, Bellville, 7535

Physical address:   Van der Stel Building, 6th Floor, 68 Durban Road, Bellville, 7530

LR2/6/2/88

Registered on 14/10/1961

 

(NACTU Affiliate)

 

Metal and Electrical Workers Union of South Africa  (MEWUSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (011) 331 6739/40/41  /  011-336 1055/ 9369 / 084 602 8877/ 084 399 9900                              

Fax: (011) 331 6719      /  086 776 5767

e-mail:       info@mewusa.org.za                    mthobejane@mewusa.org.za        

website:    www.mewusa.org.za

Postal address:       P.O. Box  3669, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:  145 Commissioner Str, Suite 701, East Wing, Nedbank Blding,  Small Str Mall, JJHB, 2001

LR2/6/2/89

Registered on 12/01/1962

 

National Union of Furniture & Allied Workers of South Africa  (NUFAWSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (021) 948 5872                

Fax: (021) 948 4253

e-mail:      info@nufawsa.org.za      walter@nufawsa.orgf.za       thesecretary@nufawsa.org.za    nufawsa216@hotmail.co.za

website:    www.fbuma.co.za/nufawsa

Postal address:      P.O. Box  1543, Sanlamhof, Belville, 7530

Physical address:   9 Maritz Street, Kempenville, Belville, 7533

LR2/6/2/90

Registered on 01/10/1960

 

Aviation Union of  Southern Africa

The General Secretary

Tel:  (011) 978 6508   / 3576 /86 /96                                   

Fax: (011) 978 3616

e-mail:      info@ausa.co.za          ausa@flysaa.com

website:    www.ausa.co.za

Postal address:      P.O. Box  26794, East Rand, 1462

Physical address:   707 Annex Bld, Rm 205 Hangar 5, S.A.A. Technical Area, Jones  Rd, O.R. Tambo International Airport

LR2/6/2/91

Registered on 05/09/1968

 

(COSATU Affiliate)

 

National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa  (NUMSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (011) 689 1700/1/2/3/4          Legal Department Direct:  (011) 689 1745                

Fax: (011) 838 4092 

e-mail:      (GS: Irvin Jim)  IrvinJ@numsa.org.za                (DGS: Karl Cloete)  KarlC@numsa.org.za           mavisd@numsa.org.za                    normac@numsa.org.za

website:      www.numsa.org.za

Postal address:      P.O. Box  260483, Excom, 2023

Physical address:   NUMSA Head Office, 153 Lilian Ngoyi street, Newtown, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/2/101

Registered on 13/05/1958

 

Noordelike Bouwerkersvakbond  (NBV)

Die Algemene Sekretaris

Tel:    (012) 346 9898   / 082 927 6884                                         

Faks: (012) 346 9899

e-pos:          kobusvj@gmail.com

Posadres:          Posbus  1482, Pretoria, 0001

Fisiese adres:    Brooklyn Office Park, Unit B13, 107 Nicolson Street, Brooklynn, 2001

LR2/6/2/111

Registered on 21/01/1969

 

Electronic, Allied  and Metal Workers Union of South Africa  (EAMWUSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (021) 930 9237/67                                   

Fax: (021) 930 9226

e-mail:      bellap@telkomsa.net

Postal address:      P.O.Box 1587, Parow, 7499

Physical address:   Prima Park, Suite No 17, Kind Edward Street, Parow, 7500

LR2/6/2/116

Registered on 02/12/1992

 

Federated Mining and Allied Industries Union

The General Secretary

Tel:   (014) 592 5658    / 082 369 7322                                    

Fax:   (086) 667 7508    (014) 597 2241

e-mail:       fmuorg@telkomsa.net

Postal address:      P.O. Box  2645, Rustenburg, 0300

Physical address:   Frans Vos Building, 1st Flr, Room 8 & 9, 32 Nelson Mandela Drive, Rustenburg, 0299

LR2/6/2/121

Registered on 23/01/1980

 

(FEDUSA Affiliate)

 

 

Professional Transport and Allied Workers’ Union of South Africa (PTAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (011) 333  0904  / 492 3022/3   /  079 497 6340

Fax: (086) 691 7873  /   (011) 492 3024  /  333 1448

e-mail:      headoffice@ptawu.co.za       rcksnbaloyi6@gmail.com      ptawu1@telkomsa.net

website:    www.ptawu.co.za

Postal address:     P.O. Box   31415, Braamfontein, 2017

Physical address:  107 Market Str, Elephant House, Office No. 219, 2nd Floor, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/2/123

Registered on 19/11/1980

 

(NACTU Affiliate)

 

 

South African Chemical Workers Union  (SACWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (011) 838 86581/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9  / 072 029 9235 / 072 479 0361                                        

Fax: (011) 838 6622

e-mail:      athalia@sacwu.co.za                       legalunit@sacwu.co.za

Postal address:       P.O. Box 236,  Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:   35 Pritchard Street, cnr Harrison Steetr, 3rd Floor, 1066 Building, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/2/128

Registered on 23/10/1989

 

(COSATU Affiliate)

 

Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers Union   (SACTWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (021) 447 4570                                        

Fax: (021) 447 2194 / 4593

e-mail:      headoffice@sactwu.org.za    hazelj@sactwu.org.za     andrek@sactwu.org.za

                  charlenea@sactwu.org.za

website:    www.sactwu.org.za

Postal address:    P.O. Box  1194, Woodstock, 7915

Physical address: Industria House, 3rd Floor, 350 Victoria Road, Salt River, 7925

LR2/6/2/130

Registered on 30/04/1981

 

(NACTU Affiliate)

 

 

Transport and Allied Workers Union of South Africa  (TAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (011) 838 3848 /9/ 52     / 073 214 9453  / 083 507 5714                                  

Fax: (011) 838 4452

e-mail:       headoffice.admin@tawusa.org.za     zack@tawusa.org.za   Limpopo.admin@tawusa.org.za

Postal address:      P.O. Box  4469, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:   14 New Street South, 5th Floor, Bono House, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/2/133

Registered on 02/06/1983

 

National Sugar and Refining and Allied Industries Employees’ Union (NASARU(EU)

The General Secretary

Tel:   (035) 474 4492                                      

Fax:  (035) 474 4493

Postal address:      P.O. Box 1068, Eshowe, 3815

Physical address:   Eshowe Centre, 77 Osborne Road, Office No 117, Eshowe

LR2/6/2/134

Registered on 26/11/1980

 

(NACTU Affiliate)

 

 

National Service and Allied Workers Union  (NASAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (011) 333 1082      / 083 969 5683 /  078 957 6224                                   

Fax: (086) 556 8315

e-mail:       tsndou@webmail.co.za

Postal address:      P.O. Box  1585, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:   Ottawa Mall Building, 94 President Str, 3rd Floor, Johannsburg, 2001

LR2/6/2/135

Registered on 28/11/1981

 

(COSATU Affiliate)

 

South African Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers Union  (SACCAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (011) 403 8333/ 8327/ 0306                     

Fax: (011) 403 0309 / 086 235 7054

e-mail:      bzskulu@saccawu.org.za  

website:    www.saccawu.org.za

Postal address:      P.O. Box  10730, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:   SACCAWU House, 2nd Floor, 11 Leyds Street, Braamfontein 2017

LR2/6/2/139

Registered on 05/04/1982

 

(NACTU Affiliate)

 

 

Hotel, Liquor, Catering Commercial &Allied Workers Union  of S.A. (HOTELICCA)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (011) 838 5263/ 3816/ 3433 / 0830 / 082 538 5279                     

Fax: (011) 838 3688

e-mail:      info@hotelicca.org.za           admin@hotelicca.org.za                plaatjie.hotelicca@iburst.co.za    carolinerakgotsoka@yahoo.co.za

Postal address:      P.O. Box 9873, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:   3rd Floor, Hunts Corner, 16-20 New Street South, Ghandi Square No 409, JHB, 2001

LR2/6/2/140

Registered on 06/10/1981

 

(NACTU Affiliate)

 

 

Building, Construction & Allied Workers Union  (BCAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:   (011) 333 4898 / 9180/2  / 082 924 5945 / 073 469 9347                              

Fax:  (011) 333 9944 / 086 240 1756

e-mail:      bcawu@netactive.co.za       gs@nactu.org.za      

website:    www.bcawu.co.za

Postal address:    P.O. Box  96, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address: Standard Bank Galleries, 4th Floor, 81 Market Str, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/2/159

Registered on 23/01/1997

 

Building Allied Mining and Construction  Workers Union (BAMCWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:   (011) 833 1542 / 3       or (011) 833 8551/25     / GS - 0836949855

Fax:  (011) 833 6306

e-mail:       bamcwu@telkomsa.net      miekiemuister@gmail.com

Postal address:     P.O. Box  6683, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:  12TH Floor, Office 1210, 20 Albert Street, Braamfisher Towers,  Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/2/161

Registered on 24/06/1983

 

Richards Bay Employee’s Union (RBEU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (031) 901 3411                                     

Fax: (031) 901 3411 / 086 716 9242

e-mail:      alistaire.sweetman@rbm.co.za     nlaubscher@rbct.co.za

Postal address:     P.O. Box  1316, Richards Bay, 3900

LR2/6/2/165

Registered on 18/05/1984

 

(CONSAWU Affiliate)

 

Laundry and Allied Workers’ Union of South Africa  (LAWUSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (021) 448 5055                

Fax: (021) 448 6424 / 086 602 5055

e-mail:      lcd@mweb.co.za           

Postal address:      P.O. Box  12946, Mowbray, 7705

Physical address:   Premier Centre, Office 602, 451 Main Road, Observatory, 7925

LR2/6/2/180

Registered on 26/02/1993

 

(NACTU Affiliate)

 

 

Federal Council of Retail and Allied Workers  (FEDCRAW)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (011) 838 3332/3          or 492 2720/1/2/                (011) 331 6135/3101   / 084 789 8812     

Fax: (011) 836 5982    /   331 3100 / 492 2723 / 086 732 1203

e-mail:      admin@fedcraw.org.za              nkosibomyu@fedcraw.org.za          eseitei@fedcraw.org.za

Postal address:      P.O. Box  2974, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:   132 Fox Street, OPH Bld, 6th Floor, Suite 2, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/2/214

Registered on 14/07/1995

 

(COSATU Affiliate)

 

National Education Health and Allied Workers Union  (NEHAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (011) 833 2902/836 5614        /  082 455 2732

Fax: (011) 833 0757 / 834 3416  / 836 9447 / 086 696 3974

e-mail:      thulani@nehawu.org.za   stuart@nehawu.org.za   sthembiso@nehawu.org.za SecretariatPA@nehawu.org.za            

website:    www.nehawu.org.za

Postal address:     P.O. Box 10812, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:  NEHAWU House, 56 Marshall Street, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2000

LR2/6/2/221

Registered on 20/03/1989

 

General Industries Workers’ Union of South Africa (GIWUSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (011) 873  4804     /  072 513 9851                               

Fax: (011) 873 0921  /  086 535 5181

e-mail:      peter.giwusaa@gmail.com

Postal address:      P.O. Box 1713, Germiston, 1400

Physical address:   Melody Centre, 5th Floor, Office 508, 159 Meyer Street, Germiston, 1401

LR2/6/2/254

Registered on 28/05/1991

 

(CONSAWU

Affiliate)

 

National Union of Hotel Restaurant Catering Commercial Health and Allied Workers  (NUHRCCHAW)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (012) 324 8265 / 083 765 1419  / 072 269 4183                 

Fax: (012) 324 8265

e-mail:       nuhrcchaw@gmail.com      simonsonyane2@gmail.com

Postal address:     P.O. Box  12004, Tramshed, 0126

Physical address:  Karlkling Building, 262 Madiba Street, 3rd Floor, Room 342-345, Pretoria, 0002

LR2/6/2/265

Registered on 30/06/1992

 

 

South African Cleaners, Security and Allied Workers’ Union (SACSAAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (012) 326 1569 / 079 2075 354                                      

Fax: (012) 325 2048  /  086 570 9839

e-mail:      sacsaawu@iburst.co.za

Postal address:      P.O. Box  12126, Tramshed, 0126

Physical address:  Centenary Building, East Wing, Suite 617-620, 6th Floor, 23 Bureau Lane, Pretoria, 0002

LR2/6/2/273

Registered on 18/06/1992

 

Air Line Pilots’ Association of South Africa  (ALPA-SA)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (011) 394 5310                                       

Fax: (011) 970 1357

e-mail:       alpasa@mweb.co.za               alpasa@iafrica.com

website:    www.alpasa.co.za

Postal address:        P.O. Box  796, Kempton Park, 1620

Physical address:    10 Blockhouse Street, Kempton Park. 1619

LR2/6/2/275

Registered on 31/10/1994

 

(FEDUSA Affiliate)

South African Communications Union  (SACU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (021) 914 2562  / 701 1106/  082 377 5837 / 086 100 7228 

Fax: (021) 914 5883   / (086) 600 3342 / 086 600 1234

e-mail:       harem@telkom.co.za    sacuho@cybersmart.co.za

website:     www.sacu.co.za

Postal address:       P.O. Box 38094, Gatesville, 7766

Physical address:   3B Canal Edge, Fountain Road, Bellville, 7530

LR2/6/2/320

Registered on 03/06/1994

 

(FEDUSA Affiliate)

 

Health and Other Service Personnel Trade Union of South Africa  (HOSPERSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (012) 664 6302/53                         

Fax: (012) 664 6366

e-mail:     officegs@hospersa.co.za    noel@hospersa.co.za   kwazulunatal@hospersa.co.za     agsadmin@hospersa.co.za    admyolandie@hospersa.co.za

website:    www.hospersa.co.za

Postal address:    Head Office: P.O. Box 17474, Lyttleton, Pretoria, 0140

Physical address: Head Office: Building C, 242 Jean Ave, Die Hoewes, Centurion, 0157                          

LR2/6/2/328

Registered on 11/01/1995

 

 

National Construction Building and Allied Workers Union (NACBAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (012) 341 1793/7        / 012-320 8691                           

Fax: (012) 440 1412 / 086 573 5233  / 012-320 1601

e-mail:      nacbawu@worldonline.co.za    

Postal address:     P.O. Box 28583, Sunnyside, 0132

Physical address:  NACBAWU House, 15 Innez Street, Sunnyside, 0132

LR2/6/2/336

Registered on 08/12/1994

 

Security Officers Civil Rights and Allied Workers Union  (SOCRAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (011) 331 5997 / 071 358 6735                                   

Fax: (011) 331 5998 / 011-838 9936

Postal address:      P.O. Box 30930, Braamfontein, 2017

Physical address:   132 Fox Street, 3rd Floor, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/2/370

Registered on 13/09/1995

 

United Chemical Industries Mining Electrical State Health and Aligned Workers Unions  (UCIMESHAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (011) 336 9002  /          (011-682 0575 -Mr B Buthelezi – President)

Cell: 072 177 1303 / 072 822 6131  (Mr M.E.Ngubane – General Secretary)                          

Fax: (011) 336 9002

e-mail:      ucimeshawu12@gmail.com

Postal address:     P.O. Box  6383, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:  Mansion House, 132 Market Str, 6th Floor, Room 606, 607 & 608, Johannesburg, 2001                         

LR2/6/2/371

Registered on 02/05/1995

 

National Security Workers Union (NASWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (031) 309 3881                             

Fax: (031) 309 3881/ 2538

e-mail:       nonduh192@gmail.com                           naswu@telkomsa.net

Postal address:        P O Box  61638, Bishopsgate, 4008

Physical address:     Teachers Centre, Suite 702, 113 Albert Street, Durban, 4001

LR2/6/2/376

Registered on 06/09/1995

 

(COSATU Affiliate)

 

South African Football Players Union  (SAFPU)

The General Secretary

Tel:   (011) 339 1906  / 082 520 1434

Fax:  (011) 339 3694 

e-mail:       thulayo@gmail.com  (GS)   info@safpu.org.   

website:     www.safpu.org.

Postal address:     P O Box 1019, Braamfontein, 2017

Physical address:  110 Jorrisen and Cnr Simmons Street, COSATU House, Braamfontein, 2001

LR2/6/2/442

Registered on 18/03/1997

 

(CONSAWU

Affiliate)

 

Thor Transport Action Retail & General Workers Union  (THOR)

The General Secretary

HO Tel:  (031) 301 2557      

HO Fax: (031) 305 8862

e-mail:      thor1@telkomsa.net           azania@telkomsa.net

Postal address:      P.O. Box  5685,Durban, 4000

Physical address:   Suite 206, 2nd Floor, Protea House, 332 Dr Prixley kaSeme (West) street, Durban, 4001

LR2/6/2/446

Registered on 11/10/1996

 

South African Museum Workers’ Association (SAMWA)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (021) 481 3800/30                                        

Fax: (021) 481 3993

e-mail:      amayekiso@iziko.org.za            

Postal address:      P.O. Box 61, Cape Town, 8000

Physical address:   25 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town, 8001

LR2/6/2/474

Registered on 17/12/1996

National General Workers Union  (NAGEWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (031) 307 7016    /  076 208 1774                                   

Fax: (031) 303 3346

e-mail:      nagewu@worldonline.co.za

Postal address:      P.O. Box  62880, Bishopsgate, 4008

Physical address:   Denor House. Suite 801, 8th Floor, 356 Smith Street, Durban, 4001

LR2/6/2/482

Registered on 17/12/1996

 

(FEDUSA Affiliate)

 

Independent Commercial Hospitality and Allied Workers Union (ICHAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  HO -(044) 874 2209           /             Cape Town Office -(021) 447 2554                (GS) 083 729 7311                                 

Fax: HO -(044) 874 2710           /             Cape Town Office - (021) 447 2892

e-mail:      dalefish@telkomsa.net

Postal address:      P.O. Box  9721, George, 6530

Physical address:   97 Shamrock Place, Office 34, York street, George, 6529

LR2/6/2/483

Registered on 11/11/1996

 

South African Policing Union (SAPU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (086) 192 7278                                   

Fax: (086) 604 8996   / (012) 804 3017

e-mail:      nationaloffice@sapu.org.za        noel@sapu.co.za          Janine@sapu.co.za

website:    www.sapu.org.za

Postal address:     Private Bag  X900, Pretoria, 0001

Physical address:  85 & 87 Rauch Street, Georgeville, Pretoria, 0002

LR2/6/2/509

Registered on 11/11/1996

Society of State Advocates and Prosecutors of South Africa  (SSAPSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (011) 220 4039  / 074 891 3888

Fax: (012) 843 3336

e-mail:      johanbadenhorst88@gmail.com       jbadenhorst@npa.gov.za                

website:     www.stateadvocate.org

Postal address:       Private Bag x 8, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:    Inner Court Building, 74 Kerk Street, cnr Pritchard & Von Brandis str, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/2/512

Registered on 11/11/1996

 

(COSATU Affiliate)

 

Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union  (POPCRU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (011) 242 4600                                        

Fax: (086) 625 3054 / 011-726 8834

e-mail:       gs@popcru.org.za

website:    www.popcru.org.za

Postal address:      P.O. Box  8657, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:   POPCRU House, 1 Marie Road, Auckland Park, 2000

LR2/6/2/513

Registered on 11/11/1996

 

(COSATU Affiliate)

 

 

South African Medical Association (SAMA)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (012) 481 2000 / 2029                                    

Fax: (012) 481 2100 / 2107 

e-mail:      jeanettes@samedical.org             Phalanem@samedical.org

website:    www.samedical.org

Postal address:     P.O. Box  74789, Lynnwood  Ridge, 0040

Physical address: Block F, Castle Walk Office Park, Nossob Street, Erasmuskloof, Ext 3, Pretoria, 0183

LR2/6/2/518

Registered on 11/11/1996

 

(COSATU Affiliate)

 

Public and Allied Workers Union of South Africa  (PAWUSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (021) 424 2055 / Share call = 0860 109 426     / GS 082 828 5208                            

Fax: (021) 424 6804/06

e-mail:      gensec@pawusa.co.za     gavinjood@vodamail.co.za     services@pawusa.org.za

website:     www.pawusa.org.za

Postal address:     P.O. Box  2759, Cape Town, 8000

Physical address:  5 Buiten Street, 3rd Floor, Graphic Centre, Unit 3B, Cape Town, 8001

LR2/6/2/531

Registered on 23/01/1997

 

(FEDUSA Affiliate)

 

Suid Afrikaanse Onderwysers Unie  (SAOU)

Die Algemene Sekretaris

Tel:    (012) 436 0900 / 436 0902 / 348 9641 / 086 072 6843 (Call Centre)

Faks: (012) 348 9658 / 086 557 1017

e-pos:          Regsdienste@saou.co.za        saou@saou.co.za      pdelport@saou.co.za       jprinsloo@saou.co.za   zeldar@saou.co.za      CKlopper@saou.co.za

Webtuiste:   www.saou.co.za

Pos adres:        P.O. Box  90120, Garsfontein, 0042

Fisiese adres:   Serene Street 278, Garsfontein, 0042

LR2/6/2/533

Registered on 20/03/1997

 

 

Independent Municipal and Allied Trade Union  (IMATU)

The General Secretary

Tel:   (012) 460 6276 / 7 / 8 / 9                         

Fax:  (086) 611 8948  /    (012) 460 8444

e-mail:       johan@imatu.co.za              stephanie@imatu.co.za             trix@imatu.co.za

website:     www.imatu.org.za

Postal address:      P.O. Box  35343, Menlo Park, 0102

Physical address:   47 Selati Street, Ashlea Gardens, Pretoria, 0081

LR2/6/2/536

Registered on 28/01/1997

Combined Staff Association of the University of Durban-Westville  (COMSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (031) 260 7231 / 8154 / 8671  / 7080                               

Fax: (031) 260 7161

e-mail:      comsa@ukzn.ac.za    khanyileza@ukzn.ac.za      cebekhulue@ukzn.ac.za

Postal address:      COMSA Office,  Private Bag  X 54001, Durban, 4000

Physical address:   COMSA Office, Lower Library Level, University of KZN, Westville Campus, Westville                           

LR2/6/2/538

Registered on 03/04/1997

 

Professional Employees Trade Union of South Africa  (PETUSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (021) 551  5058                                         

Fax: (086) 672  0471

e-mail:     

website:    www.petusa.co.za

Postal address:      P.O. Boc 1731, Milnerton, 7435

Physical address:   4 Disa Road, Milnerton, 7441

LR2/6/2/551

Registered on 08/04/1998

 

(FEDUSA Affiliate)

 

United National Public Servants Association of South Africa and Allied Workers Union (UNIPSAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (015) 812 3455 / 4962 / 073  443 3544

Fax: (015) 812 3455

e-mail:      

Postal address:     P.O. Box  904, Giyani, 0826

Physical address:  Stand 1609, Section A, near Mangombe Butchery, Giyani Old Post Office BLD, Giyani, 0826

LR2/6/2/553

Registered on 06/03/1997

 

(COSATU Affiliate)

 

 

Communication Workers Union (CWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (011) 720 0360/1                   082 710 5666 & 083 317 3584

Fax: (086) 547 0498  /  086 607 5040

e-mail:      tebo23koru@gmail.com        mogalanet@gmail.com          nomim@cwu.org.za

website:    www.cwu.org.za

Postal address:     P.O. Box 10248, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address: Transnet Building, No 222 Smith Street, 20th Floor, Braamfontein. 2017

LR2/6/2/575

Registered on 06/06/1997

 

 

 

Commission Staff Association (CSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (011) 377 6763 / Cell 083 399 0937

Fax: (086) 569 4983

e-mail:       MduduziK@CCMA.org.za               maleselaM@CCMA.org.za            

website:    www.csa.org.za

Postal address:        P.O. Box 61367, Marshalltown, 2107

Physical address:     28 Harrison Street, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2000

LR2/6/2/580

Registered on 04/08/1998

 

 

National Teachers Union  (NATU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (035) 772 1608/792 3148                     

Fax: (035) 772 1651

e-mail:      info@natu.org.za               hsntuli@natu.org.za

website:    www.natu.org.za

Postal address:      P.O. Box  716, Empangeni, 3880

Physical address:   NATU Centre, 47-57 Biyela Street, Empangeni, 3880

LR2/6/2/592

Registered on 24/06/1997

 

(NACTU Affiliate)

 

 

National Union of Food, Beverage, Wine, Spirit and Allied Workers  (NUFBWSAW)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (011) 833 1140 1/ 2            GS- 073 502 0298                                   

Fax: (086) 549 7209       /           (011) 833 1503

e-mail:       info@foodbev.org.za                  generalsecretary@foodbev.org.za

website:    www.foodbev.org.za

Postal address:      P O Box 5718, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:   VUSA House, 4th Floor, 8 New Street South, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/2/597

Registered on 29/10/1998

 

(CONSAWU & NACTU Affiliate)

 

Professional Educators Union (P. E. U.)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (011) 403 2990/1      / 079 515 1165    /  082 904 6843                          

Fax: (011) 339 8246 / 086 724 7620

e-mail:      gs@peuoffice.com             pres@peuoffice.com               finance@peuoffice.com    

website:    www.peu.org.za

Postal address:       P.O. Box  32838, Braamfontein, 2017

Physical address:    1st Floor, PEU House, 79 De Korte Street, Braamfontein, 2017

LR2/6/2/619

Registered on 12/12/1997

Academic and Professional Staff of the University of South Africa (APSA-UNISA)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (012) 429 8728  / 6212 / Cell 083 326 9802                                 

Fax: (086)  535 3907

e-mail:      apsa@unisa.ac.za          apsaunisa@gmail.com

Postal address:      P.O. Box  392, Pretoria, 0003

Physical address:   TVW Building 5-181, UNISA Campus, Pretoria, 0002

LR2/6/2/633

Registered on 14/10/1997

South African National Security and Allied Workers’ Forum (SANSAWF)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (012) 321 9845

Fax: (086) 609 8686

Postal address:      P.O. Box  13597, Tramshed, 0126

Physical address:   216 Sediba House, 173 Bosman Street, Pretoria, 0002

LR2/6/2/642

Registered on 0/11/1997

 

Gauteng Meat Traders Employees Union

The General Secretary

Tel:   (011) 673 0980                                      

Fax:  (011) 673 1052

e-mail:       faniekok@corpdial.co.za

website:     www.redmeatsa.co.za

Postal address:        P.O. Box 1488, Florida Hills, 1716

Physical address:     25 Gebhardt Avenue, Bergbron, Roodepoort, 1709

LR2/6/2/643

Registered on 23/03/1998

South African Rugby Players Association  (SARPA)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (021) 887 5786  / 082 563 3336                                    

Fax: (086) 606 2728

e-mail:      info@sarpa.net  

website:    www.sarpa.net

Postal address:       P O Box 44380, Claremont, 7738

Physical address:  Ground Flr, Table Bay Building, Tygerberg Office Park, 163 Uys Krige Drive, Plattekloof, 7500

LR2/6/2/648

Registered on 23/03/1998

 

 

Free State Taxi Drivers’ Trade Union

The General Secretary

Tel:  (057)  352 1951                                      

Fax:  (057) 353 2309

e-mail:

Postal address:     P.O. Box  4967, Welkom, 9460

Physical address:  Bok Street, Medex Building. 3rd Floor, Welkom, 9460

LR2/6/2/672

Registered on 21/09/1998

National Domestic Security Agriculture and Allied Workers Union (NDOSAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (013) 764 1820  / 082 966 8818 (GS)  / 083 598 2911 (President)             

Fax: (013) 764 1820

e-mail:      ndosawu@telkomsa.net

Postal address:     P.O. Box  775, Sabie, 1260   (Head Office)

Physical address:  Sabie Shopping Centre, Shop No 9A,  Sabie

LR2/6/2/681

Registered on 08/04/1998

 

 

Natal General Allied Workers Union (NGAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (031) 305 1090  / 071 152 4808                                      

Fax: (031) 301 1736

e-mail:      ngawu@telkomsa.net

Postal address:        P.O. Box 4303, Durban, 4000

Physical address:    347 West str (Dr Pixley Kaseme), Suite 1001-3, Tower C, Salisbury Centre, Durban, 4000         

LR2/6/2/682

Registered on 24/02/1998

 

(COSATU Affiliate)

 

Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa  (DENOSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (012) 343 2315/6/7             Cell 079 524 2227                    

Fax: (012) 344 0750  /  086 216 3188

e-mail:      paulo@denosa.org.za      thembekag@denosa.org.za    thulesiles@denosa.org.za

website:    www.denosa.org.za

Postal address:      P.O. Box 1280, Pretoria, 0001

Physical address:   605 Church Street, Pretoria, 0002

LR2/6/2/688

Registered on 26/03/1998

University of KwaZulu-Natal Staff Union  (UKSU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (031) 260 3296  / 1429   / 078 772 4325                                

Fax: (031) 260 3296

e-mail:      (GS)-   manion@ukzn.ac.za        dlaminim7@ukzn.ac.za      parkiesr@ukzn.ac.za     Uksu@ukzn.ac.za

website:     www.uksu.ukzn.ac.za

Postal & Physical Address:     Room E220, Level 2 Shepstone BLD, Univesity of KwaZulu-Natal,  Durban. 4041

LR2/6/2/723

Registered on 13/08/1998

 

(CONSAWU Affiliate)

 

National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers  (NUPSAW)

The General Secretary

Tel:   (012) 342 1674                                         

Fax:  (086) 672 4354 / 012-328 6410

e-mail:       generalsecretary@nupsaw.co.za        smataitsane@nupsaw.co.za

website:     www.nupsaw.co.za

Postal address:         P.O. Box  11459, Tramshed, 0126

Physical address:      NUPSAW House, 814 Church Street, Eastwood, Pretoria, 0001

LR2/6/2/726

Registered on 07/07/1998

 

(NACTU Affiliate)

 

 

National Public Service Workers Union  (NPSWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (031) 304 7563  / 083 445 9600 / 083 445 9609                       

Fax: (031) 307 3306 / 304 6380

e-mail:      npswu@mweb.co.za   patience@npswu.org   veni@npswu.org   vela@npswu.org

website:    www.npswu.org.za

Postal address:       P.O. Box  1100, Durban, 4000

Physical address:  22 Davenport Avenue, Glenwood, Durban, 4001

LR2/6/2/738

Registered on 14/09/1998

 

(FEDUSA Affiliate)

 

National Security and Unqualified Workers Union  (NASUWU)

The General Secretary:  

Tel:  (031) 305 9320/1                                    

Fax: (031) 305 9621

e-mail:      

Postal address:      P.O. Box  63015, Bishopsgate, Durban, 4008

Physical address:   Absa Building, 58 Field Street, 10th Floor, Durban, 4001

LR2/6/2/759

Registered on 14/01/2000

Staff Association of the National Bargaining Council of the Leather Industry of S.A.

The General Secretary

Tel:  (041) 484 1550                                        

Fax: (041) 484 1658

Postal address:     P.O. Box  3959, North End, Port Elizabeth, 6056

Physical address:  Silver Oaks Building, 1st Floor, North Street, North End, PE, 6056

LR2/6/2/765

Registered on 15/04/1999

Medunsa United Staff Union (MUSU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (012) 521 5834  /  012 521 5723   012 521 4995                  

Fax: (012) 521 3991

e-mail:      edward@medunsa.ac.za

Postal address:      P.O. Box  78, Medunsa, 0204

Physical address:   Basic Medical Science Building, BMS N216, Medunsa

LR2/6/2/775

Registered on 17/03/1999

Democratic Union of Security Workers  (DUSWO)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (021) 423 6976 / 7062                                 

Fax: (021) 422 3175 / 086 613 1894

e-mail:      mabaso@duswo.co.za          mabongo@duswo.co.za          headoffice@duswo.co.za

Postal & Physical address:   Dumbarton House, 10th Floor No. 1 Church Street, Cape Town, 8001

LR2/6/2/776

Registered on 14/06/1999

 

(NACTU Affiliate)

 

National Security Commercial and General Workers Union  (NASECGWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (053) 298 1527/ 2906  / 078 368 8727 (GS)

Fax: (053) 298 2906  / 

e-mail:      nasecgwu.32@gmail.com    nasecgwuct@telkomsa.net

Postal address:      P.O. Box  230, Douglas, 8730

Physical address:   177 Arnot Street,  Douglas, 8730

LR2/6/2/833

Registered on 12/09/1999

 

(COSATU Affiliate)

 

Chemical, Energy, Paper, Printing, Wood and Allied Workers’ Union  (CEPPWAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:   (011) 712 0300

Fax:  (011) 403 0262

e-mail:       secretariat@ceppwawu.org.za   chief@ceppwawu.org.za    clement@ceppwawu.org.za    thulasizwe@ceppwawu.org.za

website:     www.ceppwawu.org.za

Postal address:    P.O. Box 3528, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address: 8-9th Flr, Kopano House, 2 Melle street, cnr Smith &Wolmarans  Str, Braamfontein, JHB,  2001

LR2/6/2/859

Registered on 02/02/2000

 

Millennium Workers Union   (MWU)

The General Secretary  

Tel:  (013) 737 7309                                        

Fax: (013) 737 7310

e-mail:     milleniumwu@yahoo.co.za

Postal address:       P.O. Box  816, Hazyview, 1242

Physical address:    Kai City Centre, Office No 4, Arend Street, Hazyview, 1242

LR2/6/2/876

Registered on 20/09/2000

EL Shadaai Workers’ Union of South Africa

The General Secretary

Tel:  (031) 690 3371 / 1007                           

Fax: (013) 656 2077

e-mail:       elshadaai.eswusa@gmail.com                 

Postal address:     P.O. Box  1278, Witbank, 1035

Physical address:  Office 102C – 1ST Floor, Witbank Centre, 36 Mandela & Delville Str, Witbank, 1035                    

LR2/6/2/894

Registered on 20/09/2000

 

(CONSAWU Affiliate)

Building Wood and Allied Workers Union of South Africa   (BWAWUSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (021) 948 2664/1       / 082 341 0221                      

Fax: (021) 948 3385 / 086 666 0822

e-mail:      bwawusa@workmail.co.za        theo@bwawusa.org.za           wponi@bwawusa.org

website:    www.bwawusa.org.za

Postal address:      P.O. Box  561, Bellville, 7535

Physical address:   No. 101 RKA Centre , 1st Floor, cnr Voortrekker & Rhos Road, Bellville, 7530

LR2/6/2/901

Registered on 06/10/2000

 

 

United Workers Front ( U.W.F)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (021) 864 1179           GS – 076 140 5815                           

Fax: (021) 864 1162

e-mail:      utussa@telkomsa.net      online14340@telkomsa.net

Postal address:      P.O. Box  1221, Wellington, 7654

Physical address:  100 Knoop Street, Wellington, 7654

LR2/6/2/909

Registered on 21/02/2001

NACCUSA

The General Secretary

Tel:  (012) 324 3007 / / 083 761 6317 

Fax: (012) 324 3007

e-mail:      richardjacobmahlangu@gmail.com             snaccusa@yahoo.com

website:    www.naccusatradeunion.co.za

Postal address:       P.O. Box 2733, Pretoria, 0001

Physical address:    Van Erkom Building, Room 347, 217 Pretorius Street, Pretoria, 0002

LR2/6/2/914

Registered 23/10/2000

 

(COSATU Affiliate)

 

South African Transport and Allied Workers Union   (SATAWU)

The General Secretary (Zenzo Mahlangu)

Tel:  (011) 403 2077   /  072 613 1332

Fax: (011) 403 2021

e-mail:      Phala@satawu.org.za      Mosai@satawu.org.za               bukie@satawu.org.za          

website:    www.satawu.org.za

Postal address:      P.O. Box  9451, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:   SATAWU House, 117 De Korte Street, Braamfontein , 2001

LR2/6/2/918

Registered on 08/11/2000

 

(FEDUSA Affiliate)

 

Joint Affirmative Management Forum  (JAMAFO)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (011) 333  0107/8                                   

Fax: (011) 333 0120

e-mail:    jamafo@icon.co.za     info@jamafo.org.za    jzaca@iburst.co.za    jmphahlele@iburst.co.za

website:    www.jamafo.org.za

Postal address:      P.O. Box  62646, Marshalltown, 2107

Physical address:  132 Market Str, Cnr. Von Brandies, Mansion House, 7 th Flr, Suite 701, Marshalltown, 2001

LR2/6/2/924

Registered on 12/03/2001

Workers Against Regression  (WAR)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (021) 021-531 4273       / 082 780 2573(GS) 

Fax: (086) 684 8625

e-mail:      mwganief@mweb.co.za       warunion@mweb.co.za       

Postal & Physical Address:      1A Forest Place, Pinelands, 7405

LR2/6/2/935

Registered on 20/10/2000

 

(COSATU Affiliate)

South African State and Allied Workers Union  (SASAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (011) 403 1753 / (011) 403  5631/ (011) 339 7012/1362  / 083 659 4441 (GS)                                      

Fax: (011) 339 3406 / 086 543 8321

e-mail:       Mike.Ngqolowa@labour.gov.za  (GS)       basjant@edu.fs.gov.za  

website:     www.sasawu.org.za

Postal address:       P.O. Box  30654, Braamfontein, 2017

Physical address:    Cosatu House, 6th Floor, 110 Jorrison,  cnr Simmonds Street, Braamfontein, 2017

LR2/6/2/945

Registered on 06/03/2001

University of Cape Town Employees Union

The General Secretary

Tel:  (021) 650 2380  / 2418  / 082 553 1833                           

Fax: (021) 650 4836

e-mail:      Yasmin.fazel-ellahi@uct.ac.za            

website:    www.employeesunion.uct.ac.za

Postal address:       Private Bag, Rondebosch, 7701

Physical address:  Graduate School in Humanities Bld, Rm 2. 02. 3, University Ave, Upper Campus, UCT, CT

LR2/6/2/961

Registered on 28/06/2001

Hospitality, Catering and Farm Workers Union   (HOCAFAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (013) 795 5915 /               (GS) 073 645 0115                     

Fax: (013) 795 5915

e-mail:      lthocawu@gmail.com

Postal address:      P.O. Box  1080, Acornhoek, 1360

Physical address:   Acornhoek Main Road, opposite Mbebe Building, Transnet House No 2, Office 2, Acornhoek, 1360

LR2/6/2/971

Registered on 11/07/2001

Society Development Trade Union

The General Secretary

Tel:  (023) 342 6346  / 074 687 2249 / 073 002 2311                       

Fax: (023) 342 6346

e-mail:      sdtu@live.co.za 

Postal address:     P.O. Box 128, Worcester, 6849

Physical address:  U Save Building, 77 Porter Street, Worcester, 6850

LR2/6/2/974

Registered on 04/07/2001

 

(NACTU Affiliate)

Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU)

The General Secretary

Tel:   (013) 590 1440  /  656 5111/5

Fax:  (013) 656 0015 / 086 652 8004

e-mail:        headoffice@amcu.co.za                 mabenaem@amcu.co.za    

website:     www.amcu.co.za     

Postal Address:      P.O Box 920, River Crescent. Witbank, 1035

Physical Address:   PFS Building, Neven Street, Witbank, 1035

LR2/6/2/1002

Registered on 16/01/2002

 

(COSATU Affiliate)

 

National Union of Mineworkers  (NUM)

The General Secretary       

Tel:  (011) 377 2000/1   (Direct line – 011-377 2091)                                   

Fax: (086) 560 0329   /   086 732 4517 / 011-836 6051

e-mail:      nrakau@num.org.za    fmadihlaba@num.org.za    (PA)   Zmaduna@num.org.za

website:    www.num.org.za

Postal address:      P.O. Box 2424, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:   7 Rissik Street, cnr Frederick Street, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/2/1053

Registered on 31/10/2002

 

(NACTU Affiliate)

 

South Africa Private Security Workers’ Union  (SAPSWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (011) 953 6829 / 079 530 2331 / 083 639 8325 / 079 530 2331
Fax: (011) 953 6906 / 086 660 3932

e-mail:       sapswu@gmail.com

Postal address:      P.O. Box  840, Krugersdorp, 1740

Physical address:  20 Monument Str, Optometrist Bld, 5th Flr, Office No. 2,  Krugersdorp, 1740

LR2/6/2/1057

Registered on 25/04/2003

Wood Electrical Printing Union  (WEPU)

The General Secretary

Tel : (012) 321 3100         

Fax: (012) 323 0996 / 086 662 0996

e-mail:      wepu.union@gmail.com

Postal address:        P.O. Box  12385,  Tramshed, 0128

Physical address:    217 Pretorius street, Van Erkom Building, Office 338 & 339,  Pretoria, 0002

LR2/6/2/1058

Registered on 05/04/2004

Tirisano Transport and Services Workers Union (TASWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:   (011) 331 6575               

Fax:  (011) 331 7093

e-mail:       gauteng@tirisanowu.org.za    lindiwe@tirisanowu.org.za

website:     www.tirisanoworkersunion.co.za

Postal address:     P O Box 62126, Johannesburg, 2107

Physical address:  7th Flr, Office 701, 130 Romi-Lee BLD, cnr Eloff & Marshall str, Johannesburg, 2107

LR2/6/2/1061

Registered on 02/10/2002

 

(NACTU Affiliate)

 

 

Labour Equity General Workers Union of South Africa  (LEWUSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (011) 845 3797 /             GS – 083  478  0184

Fax: (011) 421 7308

e-mail:       lewusa.benoni@gmail.com    albertentshitse@gmail.com

website:    www.lewusaunion.com

Postal address:       P.O. Box  1169, Benoni, 1500

Physical address:    Kitchner Building, 57 Ampthill Avenue, 1st Floor, Office No.6&7, Benoni, 1501

LR2/6/2/1082

Registered on 07/04/2003

 

 

National Democratic Change and Allied Workers Union  (NDCAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (011) 492 2934  / 073 194 6359 

Fax: (086) 585 2201 /  086  541 1005 

e-mail:      pholwana@gmail.com    

Postal address:        P.O. Box  61010, Marshalltown, 2107

Physical address:     53 Eloff str, His Majesty BLD, Office 306, cnr Ellof and Commissioner str,JHB, 2001

LR2/6/2/1097

Registered on 19/03/2003

 

(CONSAWU

Affiliate)

 

Mine, Engineering and Distributors Workers Union of South Africa  (MEDWUSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (011) 660 7826  /  083 771 5514 (GS)                           

Fax: (011) 660 7827

e-mail:      admin@medwusa.co.za        gsebola@medwusa.co.za

Postal address:      P.O. Box  09, Randfontein, 1760

Physical address:   ABSA Building, 3rd Floor, cnr Human & Kruger street, Krugersdorp, 1740

LR2/6/2/1106

Registered on 11/12/2002

The South African Cricketers Association  (SACA)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (021) 462 0438    / 083 777 5355                               

Fax: (021) 462 5139

e-mail:      tony@saca.org.za         

website:    www.saca.org.za

Postal address:     P.O. Box  1796, Cape Town, 8000

Physical address:  The Coach House, 117 Hatfield Street, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001

LR2/6/2/1152

Registered on 23/05/2006

 

Security, Cleaning, Manufacturing and Allied Workers Union (SCMAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:    (011) 333 6958

Fax:   (086) 605 5975

e-mail:        scmawu@webmail.co.za 

Postal address:     P.O. Box 4138, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:  126-128 Albertina Sisulu Rd, Mr Price BLD, Office 313,  Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/2/1157

Registered on 17/07/2003

 

South African Equity Workers Association (SAEWA)

The General Secretary

Tel:  082 305 3888    /    (011) 827  5353

Call Centre:  086  077 2392

Fax: (086) 686 9103    / (011) 824 1154

e-mail:       headoffice@saewa.co.za                 cape@saewa.co.za

website:    www.saewa.co.za

Postal address:       Lambton, P O Box 874, Germiston, 1400

Physical address:    6 Cachet Road, Lambton, Germiston, 1401

LR2/6/2/1195

Kungwini Amalgamated Workers Union (Kawu)

The General Secretary

 

 

 

LR2/6/2/1211

Registered on 17/01/2005

Pelindaba Workers Union

The General Secretary

Tel:  (012) 305 6567                                        

Fax: (012) 305 6218

e-mail:      pwu@vodamail.co.za

Postal address:     P O Box 582, Pretoria, 0001

Physical address:  Government Building, Room 1001, Pelindaba, Brits, 0250

LR2/6/2/1226

Registered on 05/12/2003

 

(FEDUSA Affiliate)

 

Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (011) 476 3920 / 1      / 011-678 6328 (Karen)                             

Fax: (086) 605 2736  /  (011) 678 4537

e-mail:   info@ms.org.za    Karen.schoonraad@ms.org.za  ddev@ms.org.za    koosolivier9@gmail.com

website:    www.misa.org.za

Postal address:      P O Box 1604, Northcliff , 2115

Physical address:   201 Misa Centre, 12 Fir Drive, Northcliff Ext 2, Johannesburg, 2115

LR2/6/2/1231

Registered on 09/03/2005

 

(FEDUSA Affiliate)

 

Tertiary Education National Union of South Africa (TENUSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (031) 373  5438                        

Fax:  (031) 373 5698

e-mail:      sentoona@dut.ac.za       tenusa@dut.ac.za          alvinn@dut.ac.za

Postal address:    P.O. Box 4436, Durban, 4000

Physical address: Durban Univercity of Technology, 41-43 M.L. Sultan Rd, Durban, 4001

LR2/6/2/1253

Registered on 17/06/2004

 

 

Solidariteit / Solidarity

The General Secretary

Tel:  (012) 644 4300 / 94                                       

Fax: (012) 664 1302 / 664 1198

e-mail:      nica@solidariteit.co.za       paulize@solidariteit.co.za         danet@solidariteit.co.za 

website:    www.solidarity.co.za 

Postal address:     P O Box 11760, Centurion, 0046

Physical address:  Cnr DF Malan & Eendracht street, Kloofsig, Centurion, 0157

LR2/6/2/1262

Registered on 01/11/2004

University of Pretoria Workers Organisation (UPWO)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (012) 420 4518 / 2411     / 083 282 7456 (Treasurer)                         

Fax: (012) 420 4213        

e-mail:       jo-anne.adams@up.ac.za             

website:     www.web.up.ac.za

Postal address:      University of Pretoria, P.O. Box 13841, Hatfield, 0028

Physical address:  Univercity of Pretoria, Rm 2/3, Huis and Haard Bld, cnr Lunnon, & Tindall Str, Hillcrest, Pretoria, 0002

LR2/6/2/1272

Registered on 01/09/2005

Cape Peninsula University Employees Union   (CPUEU)

The General Secretary

Tel:   (021) 959 6163 / 6280                          

Fax:  (086) 6960 8032

e-mail:        davidsr@cput.ac.za    bassonj@cput.ac.za

website:      www.cpeue.org

Postal address:      P O Box 285, Kasselsvlei, 7530

Physical address:   Symphony Way, Bellville, 7530

LR2/6/2/1348

Registered on 10/04/2007

 

(COSATU Affiliate)

Food and Allied Workers Union  (FAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (021) 637 9040                                        

Fax: (021) 637 9190/ 637 6164

e-mail:      nicoleen@fawu.org.za   landuv@telkomsa.net   

website:    www.fawu.org.za

Postal address:       P.O. Box 1234, Woodstock, 7915

Physical address:    Vuyisile Mini Centre, Cnr NY1 and NY110, Guguletu, 7750

LR2/6/2/1409

Registered on 21/02/2006

 

Public Servants Association of South Africa  (PSA)

The Secretary / General Manager: (012) 303 6546

PA: Yasmine.Kherekar@psa.co.za   (012) 303 6656

Tel:  (012) 303-6500/ 95 / 96                        

Fax: (012) 303-6652/3/ 40

e-mail:      manie.declercq@psa.co.za    Maggie.watermeyer@psa.co.za            elena.botha@psa.co.za

website:     www.psa.co.za

Postal address:      P.O. Box  40404, Arcadia, 0007

Physical address:   PSA Head Office Building, 563 Belvedere Street, Arcadia, 0007

LR2/6/2/1483

Registered on 16/07/2007

United Herzlia Schools Teachers Association (UHSTA)

The General Secretary

Tel:   (021) 464 3300 / 3393                                    

Fax:  (021) 461 8839 / 3394

e-mail:        maxinehorwitz@gmail.com      colleenf321@gmail.com

website:      www.herzlia.com

Postal address:      P.O. Box 3508, Cape Town, 8000

Physical address:   M.H. Goldschmidt avenue, Highlands Estate, Cape Town, 8001

LR2/6/2/1492

Registered on 25/07/2007

Commercial, Stevedoring, Agricultural and Allied Workers' Union (CSAAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:   (021) 917 1924 / 083 546 2911

Fax:  (021) 917 1497

e-mail:       csaawutav@gmail.com

Postal address:      P.O. Box 485, Kasselsvlei, 7533

Physical address:   Regkam Building, 4th Floor, Bellville, 7530

LR2/6/2/1493

Registered on 01/11/2006

National Professional Teachers’ Associations of South Africa (NAPTOSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (012) 324 1365 / 5214                

Fax: (012) 324 1366 / 5233

e-mail:      info@naptosa.org.za     

website:    www.naptosa.org.za

Postal address:     P.O. Box  572, Pretoria, 0001

Physical address:  NAPTOSA House, 270 Prince's Park Avenue, Pretoria, 0002

LR2/6/2/1499

Registered on 23/0/1998

 

(FEDUSA Affiliate)

 

UASA – The Union

The General Secretary

Tel:   (011) 472  3600   Ext. 106     

Fax:  (011) 674 4057 / (086) 504 0968

e-mail:       jplbez@uasa.org.za    admin@uasa.org.za    pa.ceo@uasa.org.za    

website:     www.uasa.org.za

Postal address:      P O Box 565, Florida, 1710

Physical address:   42 Goldman Street, Florida, 1709      

LR2/6/2/1519

Registration on 26/09/2007

 

(FEDUSA Affiliate)

 

South African Abet Educators Union (SAAEU)

The General Secretary

Tel:   (051) 447 5365  / 083 767 4561                                      

Fax:  (051) 447 5365 / 434 1191        

e-mail:       lefalatsa@saaeu.co.za          kplefalatsa@gmail.com               

Postal address:      P.O. Box 466, Bloemfontein, 9300

Physical address:   NBS Building, 3rd Floor, Elizabeth Street, Bloemfontein, 9301

LR2/6/2/1552

Registered on 19/02/2008

South African Emergency Personnel's Union (SAEPU)

The General Secretary

Tel:   (013) 265 3007

Fax:  (086) 636 3523

e-mail:       info@saepu.co.za

website:     www.saepu.co.za

Postal address:      P.O. Box 17, Jane Furse, 1085

Physical address:   Stand No 07, Jane Furse New Hospital Road, Jane Furse, 1085

LR2/6/2/1606

Registered on 15/10/2008

 

(FEDUSA Affiliate)

 

South African Parastatal and Tertiary Institutions Union (SAPTU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (012) 807 4798   / 348 1180  

Fax: (012) 807 4797

e-mail:       info@saptu.co.za     

website:    www.saptu.co.za

Postal address:     P.O. Box 1952, Wapadrand, 0050

Physical address:  Wapadrand Office Park, Suite No.6, Office 61, 90 Kingbolt Crescent, Wapadrand, PTA, 0500

LR2/6/2/1631

Registered on 11/09/2008

The University of Cape Town Academics' Union (UCTAU)

The General Secretary

Tel:   (021) 650 2418                         

Fax:  (021) 650 2418

e-mail:         Shirifa.Hellaby@uct.ac.za

 website:     www.au.uct.ac.za

Postal address:      University of Cape Town, Private Bag, Rondebosch, 7701

Physical address:   PD Hahn LD, 4th level, Rm 4.18, North Lane, Upper Campus, UCT, Rondebosch 7701

LR2/6/2/1662

Registered on 03/08/2009

BAWSI Agricultural Workers Union of South Africa (BAWUSA)

The Secretary

Tel:   (021) 870 1746                            Acting GS- 083 391 2487

Fax:  (021) 872 1746 / 0356

e-mail:    andrea@bawusa.co.za     admin@bawsi.org.za    mandrews@bawsi.org.za    justinep@bawsi.org.za       

Postal address:       P.O. Box 3512, Paarl, 7620

Physical Address:    JFC Building, 1st Floor, 367 Main Street, Paarl, 7646

LR2/6/2/1672

Registered on 27/05/2009

South African Postal Worker's Union (SAPWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:   (012) 320 7625  012-320 3443

Fax:  (086) 516 4608  / 012-320 8406

e-mail:       ho_sapwu@yahoo.com            david.mangena@postoffice.co.za

website:     www.sapwu.org

Postal address:      P.O. Box 3667, Pretoria, 0001

Physical address:   Room 218 & 219, Prime Towers, cnr van der Walt & Francis Baard street.  Pretoria, 0002

LR2/6/2/1674

Registered on 11/05/2009

 

(FEDUSA Affiliate)

 

Congregated and Allied Workers Union of South Africa (CAWUSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:    (011)  892 3692

Fax:   (088) 011 892 3692

e-mail:         cawusa@telkomsa.net

website:       www.cawusa.co.za

Postal & Physical address:   69 Market Street, KIMAX Building, 1st Floor, Office 7, Boksburg, 1459

LR2/6/2/1675

Registered on 21/10/2009

Hospitality, Industrial, Catering, Retail & Allied Workers Union (HICRAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:   (012) 328 2002

Fax:   (086) 603 3638  / 012-328 2001

e-mail:        hicrawu@gmail.com          modise.martin@gmail.com

Postal Address:     P.O. Box 9011, Pretoria, 0001

Physical Address:  Karl Kling Building, 7th Floor,  Room 704, 262 Vermeulen Street, Pretoria, 0002                  

LR2/6/2/1677

Registered on 01/03/2010

Socialist Organised Workers’ Union (SOWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:   (011) 492 0886 / 078 286 9132

Fax:  (011) 492 0886

e-mail:        workersunion@outlook.com               trumanluphindo@yahoo.com    

Postal Address:      P.O. Box 7602, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical Address: Office No 1007, Renaissance Centre, 10th Flr, 16-20 New str South, Ghandi Square, JHB,  2000                                      

LR2/6/2/1694

Registered on 14/05/2009

National Contact Centre Union (NCCU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (078) 802 5874  / 011-849 2383

Fax:  (086) 664 4898

e-mail:    

website:    www.nccu.co.za

Postal Address:       Suite 465, Private Bag x043, Benoni, 1500

Physical Address:    57 Kanna Street, Northmead, Ext 4, Benoni, 1500

LR2/6/2/1700

Registered on 27/10/2009

 

(NACTU Affiliate)

 

 

Banking, Insurance, Finance and Assurance Workers Union (BIFAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:   (011) 836-4564/5                     GS- Cell 072 969 0016 / Cell 073 632 3515

Fax:   (011) 834-6513 / 086 689 2841

e-mail:       mphahlelesk@gam.co.za

website:     www.bifawu.co.za

Postal Address:     P.O. Box 61196, Marshalltown, 2107

Physical Address: His Majesty Building, 7th Floor, Room 705-706, 22 Joubert street, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/2/1725

Registered on 26/05/2010

Transport, Retail & Amalgamated Workers Union SA (TRAWUSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:    (011) 075 5445 / 082 214 4905

Fax:   (086) 613 9275

e-mail:        trawusa@gmail.com

Postal address:      Postal address to follow

Physical Address:   Office 403, 4th Floor, 87 Market Street, Regent House, JHB, 2000

LR2/6/2/1733

Registered on 31/08/2009

South African Correctional Services Workers’ Union (SACOSWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:   (043) 722 2378

Fax:  (043) 722 5641 / 726 0014 /

e-mail:       sacoswu@telkomsa.net

Postal Address:      P .O. Box 1060, East London, 5200

Physical Address:   Office 10, 2nd Flr, Central Square, 44 Union Str, East London, 5241

LR2/6/2/1736

Registered on 21/10/2009

Academic Staff Association of Wits University (ASAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:    (011) 717 1150

Fax:   (011) 717 1159

e-mail:     asawu@wits.ac.za         Vincent.kgosana@wits.as.za

website:      www.asawu.org.za

Postal address:      Senate House 2004, Private Bag x 3, Wits, 2050

Physical Address:  Senate House 2004,Rm 2029,WITS, Jorissen Str, Braamfontein, 2001

LR2/6/2/1739

Registered on 21/10/2009

Administrative, Library and Technical Staff Association (ALTSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:    (011) 717 1499

Fax:   (011) 717 1492

e-mail:        mark.pringle@wits.ac.za     nalose.langa@wits.ac.za      Sharon.vergie@wits.ac.za

Postal address:      P.O. Box 176, WITS, 2050

Physical Address: Senate House 2029, University of the Witwatersrand, 1 Jan Smuts  Ave, Braamfontein, 2001

LR2/6/2/1746

Registered on 01/06/2010

Chemical, Wood and Allied Workers Union (CWAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:   (011) 744 0359

Fax:  (011) 744 5040

e-mail:       cwawu@telkomsa.net

Postal address:      P.O. Box 768, Brakpan, 1541

Physical Address:   2nd Floor,  Shefreel House, 339 Prince George Avenue, Brakpan, 1541

LR2/6/2/1761

Registered on 11/02/2010

Metal, Farming, Entertainment, Retail, Electrical, Building and Allied Workers Union (M.F.E.R.E.B.U)

The General Secretary

Tel:   (014) 596 7535                    GS- 072 257 9363

Fax:  (086) 234 5620

e-mail:       mferebu@vodamail.co.za 

Postal address:         P.O. Box 382, Tamposstad, 2890

Physical Address:      Shop 12A, Clicks Centre, Nelson Mandela Street, Rustenburg, 0299

LR2/6/2/1769  

Registered on 25/02/2010

National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (041) 365 1486                (GS) 083-4396363                                

Fax: (086) 5522536  /  041-365 1487

e-mail:       gensec@nteu.org.za                 office@nteu.org.za        nteuadmin@nteu.org.za

website:     www.nteu.org.za

Postal address:     P.O. Box  7147, Newton Park, Port Elizabeth, 6055

Physical address:  41 A King Edward street, Newton Park, Port Elizabeth, 6055

LR2/6/2/1792

Registered on 09/11/2010

South African United Workers' Liberation Movement (SAUWOLIMO)

The General Secretary

Tel:     (021) 946 3247 / Cell 072 558 2269

Fax :   (021) 946 5160 / 086 511 4101

e-mail:         lefa1960@gmail.com

Postal Address:      P.O. Box 1800, Bellville, 7535

Physical Address:   No 1 Kort Street, Regkam Building, 4th Floor, Office No 401, Bellville, 7535

LR2/6/2/1809

Registered on 20/10/2010

Basebenzi Union Of South Africa (BUSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:     (073) 182 4487

Fax :   (086) 621 3532

e-mail:         nkadies@gmail.com

Postal & Physical Address:   R10, Sanlam Building, 26 Bhimy Damane Street, Middelburg, 1050

LR2/6/2/1813

Registered on 23/09/2010

United Private Sector Workers Union (UPSWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:     (012) 323 4917  /  082 864 6466 (GS)

Fax :   (012) 323 4916

e-mail:         upswu@telkomsa.net

Postal Address:      P.O.Box 11772, The Tramshed, 0126

Physical Address:   420 & 401 Centenary Building, 23, Bureau Lane, Pretoria, 0002

LR2/6/2/1833

Registered on 11/03/2011

South African Amalgamated and Intergrated Workers Union (SAA&IWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:     (033) 212 3935 /           GS - 076 176 8661

Fax :    (086) 225 3339

e-mail:      shokoa@vodamail.co.za               shokoa@saaiwu.co.za

Postal Address:       P.O. Box 1191, Richmond, 3780

Physical Address:   Office 2-A, Lot 183, Harding Street, Richmond, 3780

LR2/6/2/1840

Registered on

04/02/2011

 

Abanqobi Workers Union (AWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:     (031) 301 4482 /          (GS)-Cell 083 512 1600    / 073 564 6143

Fax :   (031) 304 9769

e-mail:         abanqobiworkersunion@gmail.com

Postal & Physical Address:    Suite 1206-7, Sangro House, 12th Flr, 417 Anton Lambede Str, Durban, 4001

LR2/6/2/1850

Registered on 19/07/2011

 

(NACTU Affiliate)

Inqubelaphambili Trade Union (ITU)

The General Secretary

Tel:    (011) 492 2204/  079 205 9225

Fax:   (011) 492 2999 / 2204

e-mail:        inqubelaphambili.tradeunion@gmail.com

Postal Address:       P.O.Box 62676, Marshalltown, 2017

Physical Address:   21 Kruis Building, 5th Floor, cnr Kruis & Marshall streets,Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/2/1859

Registered on 08/0/2012

African Meat Industry & Allied Trade Union (AMITU)

The General Secretary

Tel:     (031) 301 7251/ 822 3012 / Cell 083 973 3611

Fax :   (086) 566 1616  / (031) 301 6693

e-mail:         amitu@telkomsa.net                         

Postal & Physical Address:  Suite 2020, 20th Floor, Commercial City Building, 40 Commercial Street, Durban, 4001

LR2/6/2/1864

Registered on 14/10/2011

Union for National Democratic Equity Workers (UNADEWO)

The General Secretary

Tel:   (047) 491 2456 /  072 464 4395  / 074 655 4774

Fax : (086) 513 1245  / 086 714 9598

e-mail:       unadewo@gmail.com      unadewogeorge@gmail.com

Postal Address:      P.O. Box 232, Butterworths, 4960

Physical Address:  Office No 205A, 2ND Floor, 101 York Centre, 101 York Street,  George,6530

LR2/6/2/1865

Registered on 18/04/2011

United Democratic Food & Combined Workers' Union

The General Secretary

Tel:     (042) 291 0641  /                     GS-081 385 1918 / 076 699  5796

Fax :   (086) 610 6185

e-mail:         udfcwu01@gmail.com

Postal Address:      P.O. Box 14471, Sidwell, Port Elizabeth, 6061

Physical Address:   42 Alexander Street, Humansdorp,6300

LR2/6/2/1884

Registered on 30/08/2011

Adult Educators Progressive Union (AEPU)

The General Secretary

Tel:     (073) 481 7296

Fax :   (086) 612 5008  

e-mail:         szhloma@gmail.com    aepu.ec@gmail.com

Postal & Physical Address:  3498 Kanana Location, Fort Beauford, Eastern Cape, 5720

LR2/6/2/1891

Registered on 15/04/2011

Meat and Allied Workers Union

The General Secretary

Tel:     (011) 891 7279  /  079 2152 3871

Fax :   (011) 646 3566

Postal & Physical Address:      19 Church Street, Boksburg, 1460

LR2/6/2/1893

Registered on 02/11/2011

Yarona Kopano Workers Union of South Africa (YKWUSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:   (011) 970 1368

Fax : (011) 970 1485

Postal & Physical Address:     51 Pretoria Road, Kempton Park, 1620

LR2/6/2/1895

Registered on 14/10/2011

 

(FEDUSA Affiliate)

South African Furniture and Allied Workers Union (SAFAWU)

The Secretary

Tel:   (021) 447 4209 / 3875     /  074 077 9902 (GS)

Fax : (021) 447 4208

e-mail:       safawu@telkomsa.net

website:     www.safawu.webs.com

Postal & Physical Address:    1 Malta Road, Palace House, Room 110, 1st Floor, Salt River, 8001

LR2/6/2/1908

Registered on 16/02/2012

IMBUMBA Workers' Union (IWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:    (021) 422 2452  / 071 092 3744

Fax:   (086) 519 5459

e-mail:        enocknxumalo45@gmail.com

Postal & Physical Address:      55 Short Market Street, 3rd Floor, Office No; 5, Cape Town, 8001

LR2/6/2/1913

Registered on 23/01/2012

National Associated Municipal Trade Union (NAMTU)

The General Secretary

Tel:     (031) 824 0466

Fax :   (086) 715 1315

e-mail:        

website:       www.namtu.org

Postal Address:       P.O. Box 28036, Malvern, 4055

Physical Address:   St Johns Building, 129 KeMasinga Road (Old Fort Rd), Entrance Durnford Rd,Durban, 4000

LR2/6/2/1939

Registered on 05/10/2011

Union of Personnel of the University of the Free State (UVPERSU)

The General Secretary

Tel: Anita Lombard (HUB/CEO) 051- 401 2366 of 083 399 0896

Tel: Sarien Crous (Kantoorbestuurder/Office manager) 051 401 9574

Tel: Kobus Lazenby (Voorsitter van Bestuurskomitee/Chairperson of Management Committee) 051 401 2977

e-mail:         LombardA@ufs.ac.za         scrous@ufs.ac.za         spvdw@ufs.ac.za

website:       www.uvpersu.ufs.ac.za 

Postal Address:        P.O.Box 12489, Brandhof, 9324

Physical Address:    Campus of the UFS, Nelson Mandela Avenue, Bloemfontein 9301

LR2/6/2/1970

Registered on 25/04/2012

Building Construction Catering Hardware Hotel Liquor Transportation and Commercial Workers union of South Africa (BUTHOLICCA)

The General Secretary

Tel:    (011) 333 2449 / 076 216 5846

Fax:   (011) 333 2449

e-mail:        siphongxe@gmail.com         butholicca@vodamail.co.za

Postal address:       P.O. Box 61925, Marshalltown, 2107

Physical address:   Suite / Office 313, Royal Place, 85 Eloff street, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/2/1972

Registered on 15/05/2012

Information Communication Technology Union (ICTU)

The General Secretary

Tel:   (012) 320 8526/ 8509    /  082 505 8856 

Fax:  (012) 320 8526  /  086 617 5001

e-mail:        ictu@telkomsa.net

Postal address:     P.O. Box 11253, Swartkop, 0051

Physical address:  Prime Towers, 296 Francis Baard & van der Walt Str, Office 401, 4th Flr, Pretoria, 0002

LR2/6/2/1981

Registered on 31/08/2012

Agricultural Broadbase and Allied National Trade Union (ABANTU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (021) 908  0705                        GS - 076 614 5918

Fax:  (086) 637 7571

e-mail:       joandourie@gmail.com           0714544648@vodamail.co.za

Postal address:     65 King Arthur Street, Camelot, Kuilsriver, 7580

Physical address:  333 Main Road, Office 309, Tower Building, Paarl, 7646

LR2/6/2/1987

Registered on 31/05/2012

South African Cabin Crew Association (SACCA)

The General ecretary

Tel:  (011) 036 5916 / 076 379 9553

Fax:  (086) 651 4753 / 086 597

e-mail:       info@flysacca.co.za

Postal address:      P.O. Box 101, O.R. Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, 1623

Physical address:   5B Anna Bella Road, Bardene, Boksburg, 1459

LR2/6/2/2005

Registered on 13/08/2012

 

(NACTU Affiliate)

 

 

Future of South African Workers Union (FOSAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (011) 492 0394

Fax: (011) 492 0394

e-mail:      fosawu@telkomsa.net       fosawugaming@yahoo.com

Postal address:       P O Box 2668, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:    20 Albert Street, Braam Fisher Towers, 1st Floor, Suite  No 113, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/2/2006

Registered on 22/06/2012

 

(FEDUSA Affiliate)

 

United National Transport Union (UNTU)   

The General Secretary

Tel:  (011) 728 0120 /  082 566 5516                                     

Fax: (011) 728 8257/58

e-mail:      headoffice@untu.co.za     annemarie@untu.co.za     steve@untu.co.za      pieter@untu.co.za

website:    www.untu.co.za

Postal address:     P O Box 31100, Braamfontein, 2017

Physical address:  UTATU House, 182 Louis Botha Avenue, Houghton Estates, Johannesburg, 2198

LR2/6/2/2008

Registered on 12/11/2012

 

(COSATU Affiliate)

 

South African Democratic Teachers Union  (SADTU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (011) 334 4830/1/2/3/4/5  /  082 414 8799

Fax: (011) 334 4836  / 4838

e-mail:      sadtu@sadtu.org.za        tntshangase@sadtu.org.za    dduduzile031@gmail.com

nationaloffice@sadtu.org.za    thoko@sadtu/og.za

website:    www.sadtu.org.za

Bottom of Form 2

Postal address:      P.O. Box  6401, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:   Matthew Goniwe House, 49 Goud Street, cnr Marshall Street, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/2/2025

Registered on 27/09/2012

 

(NACTU Affiliate)

 

National Transport Movement (NTM)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (011) 394 8032  / 011-057  5965/ 5966     /  079 320 6669

Fax: (086) 609 2610 / 086 544 1833

e-mail:       

Postal  & Physical address:      Office 301, 3rd Floor, Trust Centre, Kempton Park, 1620

LR2/6/2/2029

Registered on 13/11/2012

 

 

South African Democratic Nurses Union (SADNU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (051) 448 7551  /  076 709 4380

Fax: (051) 448 6365   /  086 606 9710

e-mail:      sadnu.national@gmail.com                   sadnu@telkomsa.net             mfmohai@gmail.com

Postal  address:    P.O.Box 9637, Bloemfontein, 9300

Physical address:  39A Charlotte Maxeke Str, 4th Flr Office 402, Stabilitas Building, Bloemfontein, 9301

LR2/6/2/2040

Registered on 26/02/2013

 

 

Private Sector Workers Trade Union (PSWTU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (011) 036 6496 or (011) 492 4409  /  073 215 7422

Fax: (086) 650 5188 or (011) 492 4409

Postal & Physical address:           Suite 602, 6th Flr, 86 Focus House, cnr Loveday & Plein str, JHB, 2000

LR2/6/2/2074

Registered on 05/04/2013

 

 

 

South African Union of the Financial Industry (SAUFI)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (011) 915 8435 /  083 520 0609

Fax: (086) 639 6448

e-mail:      dlaminim.petrus@gmail.com

Postal  & Physical address:      26 Umkomazi Street, Leachville, Brakpan, 1541

LR2/6/2/2095

Registered on 23/05/2013

Broadcasting, Electronic Media and Allied Workers Union (BEMAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (080) 023 6298 / Cell 082 920 8669 / Cell 082 920 8672

Fax: (086) 671 5585

e-mail:      headoffice@bemawu.org.za

website:    www.bemawu.org.za

Postal  address:      P O Box 203, Wierda Park, 0149

Physical address:1 Display Gardens, Sarel Baard Crescent,Gateway Industrial Park, Rooihuiskraal, Centurion, 0157

LR2/6/2/2106

Registered on 20/06/2013

 

 

Veld and Forest Union of Workers VFU

The General Secretary

Tel:  (015) 307 3530 /         GS- 078 366 5515

e-mail:      gavin.VFU@gmail.com

Postal  & Physical Address:     Office 8, 2nd Floor, Central Mall, 73 Agatha Street, Tzaneen, 0850

LR2/6/2/2134

Registered 04/12/2013

South African Funeral Parlour and Allied Workers' Union

The General Secretary

Tel:   (013) 947 2722 / 074 342 3240

Fax : (013) 947 2722  /  086 770 7843

e-mail:       safpawu@gmail.com

Postal & Physical Address:     Office No F18, Amanda Building, Kwa-Mhlanga, 1022

LR2/6/2/2169

Registered on 11/12/2013

 

 

Media Workers Association of South Africa (MWASA)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (011) 337 1019  /  082 743 3867 (GS)

Fax: (011) 337 1806

e-mail:      tuwgum@yahoo.com   

website:    www.mwasa.org.za

Postal address:     P.O. Box 11136, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:  Office 701, Works@Market Building, 83 Albertina Sisulu street, Johannesburg, 2000

LR2/6/2/2174

Registered on 17/02/2014

Shosholoza Workers Union of South Africa  (SHOWUSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (017) 685 2653 / 073 037 1056

Fax:  (017) 685 3000 / 086 556 6605

e-mail:      showusa14@gmail.com

Postal Address:     P.O. Box 1891, Embalenhle, 2285

Physical Address: 9785 ext 6, 9 Small Business Centre, Ingwe Drive, Embalenhle, 2285

LR2/6/2/2186

Registered 24/02/2014

Workers Association Union (WAU)

The General Secretary

Tel:   (071) 512 1550  /  079 886 2864

Fax:  (086) 603 8920

e-mail:   info@workersassociationunion.co.za

Postal & Physical Address:  14 Bery Street, Rustenburg, 0300

LR2/6/2/2189

Registered on 05/05/2014

Agricultural, Food, Fishing and Retail Industry Workers Union (AFRIWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:   (021) 953 0107         (076) 521 9255

Fax:  (086) 512 1533

e-mail:       afriwu@gmail.com          afriwu@telkomsa.net

Postal address:         Varinda Close, Belhar, 7492

Physical Address:     Rhino Park Sports Stadium, Piketberg, 7320

LR2/6/2/2195

Registered on 31/03/2014

South African Pelagic Fishermen's Union (SAPFU)

The General Secretary

Tel:    (022) 736 1001              GS-  082 459 9651

Fax:   (086) 577 8802   

e-mail:       

Postal Address:      P.O. Box 512. St Helena Bay, 7390

Physical Address:   Shop 6B, Plot 68, Main Street, St Helena Bay, 7390

LR2/6/2/2209

Registered on 27/05/2014

Democratic Postal and Communications Union (DEPACU)

The General Secretary

Tel: (074) 289 2719  /  076 271 0177

Fax: (011) 4331070

e-mail:   siphogeorge2010@gmail.com          294depacu@gmail.com

Postal Address:       P.O.Box 1912, Southdale, 2135

Physical Address:   85 Eloff street, 5th Floor, Room 506 & 507, Royal Building House, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/2/2234

Registered on 29/09/2014

Metal, Building & General Workers Union of South Africa (MBGWUSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:    (071) 610 6115

Fax:   (086) 760 6162

e-mail:      elmohlala@gmail.com             mbgwsagp@gmail.com

Physical & Postal Address:       Room 207, 2nd Floor, Van Erkom Building, 219 Pretorius street, Pretoria, 0002

LR2/6/2/2279

Registered on 16/01/2015

Influential, Information and Communication Union of South Africa  (IICUOSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:   (071) 005 0854

Fax: 

e-mail:       ramoadig.icusa@gmail.com          

Postal & Physical address:   8th Flr, Renaissance Centre, 16-20 New South Str, Ghandi Square, JHB, 2001                                             

LR2/6/2/2284

Registered on 28/11/2014

Liberated Metalworkers Union of South Africa (LIMUSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:   (031) 301 1668

Fax:   (031) 301 1600

e-mail:    mawonga.madolo@limusa.org        sabelo.gina@gmail.com

Postal & Physical address:   Suite 503, Permanent Building, 5th Floor, 34 Joe Slovo Street, Durban, 4001

LR2/6/2/2322

Registered on 18/09/2015

Municipal and Allied Trade Union of South Africa (MATUSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:     (021) 851 6050          Act GS - 082 561 1178

Fax:    (086) 459 2844

e-mail:       Kurt.ziervogel@matusa.org.za      info@matusa.org.za

website:    www.matusa.org.za

Postal address:       P.O. Box 14425, Kenwyn, 7790

Physical address:   M05 Baker Square. De Beers Avenue, Paardevlei, Somerset-West, 7130

LR2/6/2/2347

Registered on 07/07/2015

Kutama-Sinthumule Correctional Workers Organisation (KSCWO)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (015) 519 4500

Fax: (086) 868 1450

e-mail:      

Postal address:        Private bag X 2006, 1 Sparrow Road, Makhado, 0920

Physical address:    1 Sparrow Road, Makhado, 0920

LR2/6/2/2359

Registered on 25/08/2015

National Union of Civil and Allied Workers (NUCAAW)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (031) 301 2000

Fax:  (031) 301 1189

E-mail:

Postal & Physical address:   22 Fenton House, Office No 401 E, Durban, 4001

LR2/6/2/2366

Registered on 14/08/2015

Amalungelo Workers’ Union (AWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (011) 420  0145

Fax:

e-mail:       collective@amalungelowu.co.za                bethuel.nkuna@outlook.com

Postal & Physical address:       Office No 25. 71 Woburn ASvenue, Benoni, 1501

LR2/6/2/2375

Registered on 14/08/2015

Private Schools and Allied Workers Union (PRISAWU)    

The General Secretary

Tel: (083) 5174106

Fax: (086) 6610557

e-mail

Postal & Physical address:   505 Klamson Towers, 149A & 151, Cnr Von Welligh & Commissioner Str, JHB, 2001                             

LR2/6/2/2391

Registered on 29/10/2015

South African Liberated Public Sector Workers Union (SALIPSWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:   (079) 625 0178

Fax:  (086) 595 1063

e-mail:        membership@sapsunion.org.za            sapsusecretariat@gmail.com

website:     www.sapsunion.org.za

Postal & Phyical address:         25 Solomon Mahlangu Drive, Monument Park, Pretoria, 0181

LR2/6/2/2410

Registered on 14/12/2015

Democratised Transport Logistics and Allied  Workers Union  (DETAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:   (011) 338 9077/8           GS – 083 536 5047

Fax:  (011)  338 9036

e-mail:        vusi@detawu.org.za            receptionist@detawu.org.za

website:     www.detawu.org.za

Postal address:      P.O Box 41461, Marshalltown, 2017

Physical address:  208-212 Jeppe Street, Marble Towers, 5th Floor, Office  09-12 , Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/2/2414

Registered on 14/12/2015

South African Forestry, Farming, Catering and Allied Workers Union (SAFFCAWU)    

The General Secretary

Tel:    (015) 962 0508

Fax:   (015) 960 8914

e-mail:

Postal address:       P.O Box 28, Masisi, 0989

Physical address:    Office No 1, 1077 Punda Maria Road, Thohoyandou

LR2/6/2/2420

Registered on 22/01/2016

Democratic Municipal and Allied Workers Union of South Africa (DEMAWUSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:        (011)  067 0120           GS 078 727 7176

Fax:       (   ) 

e-mail:      mohawu.mokgatla@gmail.com.      

website:   www.demawusa.wordpress.com    

Postal address:      Postnet Suite 1, Private Bag X1, Glenvista, 2058

Physical address:   124 Marshall Street, Lunga House, 1st Floor, Johannesbug, 2000

LR2/6/2/2439

Registered on 10/02/2016

National Trade Union Congress (NTUC)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (012) 757 6508           GS-072926 1023

Fax: (012 ) 433 6301

e-mail:       ntuc@webmail.co.za             sthmsiza@gmail.com     

website:    www.ntuc.co.za

Postal & Physical address:     Office 124 Centenary Building, 23 Bureau Lane, Pretoria 2001

LR2/6/2/2440

Registered on 10/02/2016

South African Revolutionary Allied Workers Union (SARAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:      (031) 201 2221  GS- 082427 4651

Fax:     (031) 201 2221

e-mail:         buthelezinhlanhla1@gmail.com

website:

Postal & Physical address: 46 Clark Road, Office Room 1, Caramio Mews Devenport, Durban, 4001

LR2/6/2/2452

Registered on 18/03/2016

Vision Integrated Workers Union (VIWU)         

The General Secretary

Tel:     (011) 037 1087

Fax:    (086) 617 7851

e-mail:

Postal & Physical Address: 41 Cecil Auret Street, Illiondale, Edenvale, 1690

LR2/6/2/2459

Registered on 18/05/2016

Revolutionary Transport Union of South Africa (RETUSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:   (011) 011 9024

Fax:   (011) 011 9099

Postal & Physical address:     The Pivot Block E, First Floor Montecasino Boulevard, Johannesburg, 2129

LR2/6/2/816

Registration cancelled 23/11/2017.

Court order to continue to operate until appeal is finalized

Retail and Allied Workers Union (RAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (012) 323 5879
Fax: (012) 323 5879

Postal address:    P O Box 77270, Mamelodi-West, 0101

Physical address: 4th Floor suite 445, Karl Kling Building, 262 Vermeulen street, Pretoria, 0002

LR2/6/2/973

Registration cancelled on 10/07/2008. 

Court Order to continue to operate until appeal case  is finalized

Togetherness Amalgamated Workers' Union of S.A. (TAWUSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (014) 592 6413

Fax: (014) 594 2551

e-mail:      emelda@tawusa.org.za

Postal address:       P.O. Box 7358, Rustenburg, 0300

Physical address:    Mosque Plaza, 1st Floor, Office 109, 53 Berg Str, Rustenburg, 0300

 

 

 

 

Desertion

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This question still baffles many employers - and not only employers, but let us say it baffles many people. The employee has "disappeared."  Up comes the question " the employee has deserted. When am I entitled to dismiss?" He has been absent from work for the past 5 days, 12 days, or whatever - and has not notified the employer of the reason for the absence. The employer has tried to make contact without success - the employee no longer are resides at the address on the employer's file.

   

Colleagues have been requested to try and locate the missing employee - but they either refuse, or say that they have been unsuccessful. The employer has to make a decision. He must decide whether or not this employee has deserted, and if so, does the employer have the right to terminate the contract of employment? It is not a decision to be made lightly - because even although the employee may appear to have deserted, thus repudiating the employment contract, or, if you like, places himself in breach of contract. The employer terminates the contract based on the employee's repudiation or breach.

                                          

Therefore, the employee does not "dismissed himself", and nor is it a resignation, but in fact the employer has  dismissed the employee. As a consequence, the door to a dispute of unfair dismissal is opened. It is this possibility - of being dragged off to the CCMA with an unfair dismissal dispute - is the reason why so many employers, under these circumstances, are simply afraid to ring that final bell. In Seabolo v Belgravia Hotel [1997] 6 BLLR 829 (CCMA), case number GA 1288,  the question of what constitutes desertion was addressed.

       

Briefly the applicant worked as a barman for the respondent. One evening, the applicant was informed that his mother was ill in Rustenburg, and that he should visit his mother.  The employer agreed to give him one day leave. Upon arrival in Rustenburg the employee found his mother in hospital and decided to take her to a traditional healer.  He returned to work some 6 days later (without, in the interim, having contacted the employer), only to be informed that he had been dismissed and another person employed in his job.

        

The question arose - under the circumstances of the matter, did this employee desert and abandon his employment? The employer knew the circumstances (the sick mother) , and the employee had permission to go off – albeit even only for one day. When the employee did not return to work after 1 day, should the employer not have considered the fact of the sick mother, and should she not have considered the possibility that the illness was serious, and thus his employee had been delayed ?

         

The issue that the applicant required the CCMA to consider was whether he had been unfairly dismissed, taking into account that there was no disciplinary enquiry, and that the reason for the dismissal was not a fair reason. Thus the question arose - did the applicant and desert, resulting in his dismissal? As is usual, there are always conflicting versions. The owner of the hotel did not have a relief barman to stand in for the employee when he went off to visit the sick mother. The employer's version was that she informed the employee that she had several other duties to attend to, but as soon as she had finished these tasks she would relieve him.

                                  

At about 4 pm, said the applicant, he packed away his liquor stock in his cupboard, cashed up, requested his customers to move to another bar, closed his bar, went to the employer's office and handed in his keys. According to the employer, the employee came to the office, threw his keys on the table, and said he wanted his money as he was leaving. The employer paid him and he left the office. While in Rustenburg attending his sick mother, and taking her to the traditional healer etc, the employee did not telephone his employer from the hospital, and nor did he send any messages.  His only explanation for not telephoning from the hospital was that he was "confused".

     

It was found that no evidence emerged at the arbitration to indicate that the employee and had no intention of returning to his shift the following day, as arranged with the employer. As we all know, normally "the intention not to return to work" is one of the essential elements in concluding that a desertion has taken place. The following is quoted in the arbitration award :  " desertion is distinguishable from absence without leave, in that the employee who deserts his or her post does so with the intention of not returning, or, having left his or her post, subsequently formulates the intention not to return. On the other hand, the AWOL employee is absent with the intention of resuming his or her employment."

        

The arbitrator observed further that "most deserters do not inform their employer that they are abandoning their job - they simply do not turn up for work." How then, does the employer establish whether or not the employee has the intention of returning to work? It was further observed that "there are those instances where the employee does inform the employer that he has no intention of returning to work." In our experience, this practice is becoming increasingly frequent, and is done under the "disguise" of the employee giving 24 hours notice to an employer, or giving what is now commonly known as " resignation with immediate effect."

        

Secondly," the employer can make this deduction (the intention of not returning to work) from the facts of the matter. Some of those facts might be a total lack of communication from the employee, and the duration of the period of absence. The arbitrator observed that in this particular instance, it seemed obvious that the employer did not inquire into the reasons for the prolonged absence of the employee, combined with what appeared to be her unwillingness to discuss the matter with him when he returned, reflects that she did not have any facts on which to base the conclusion that the employee had deserted.

           

Whilst appreciating the situation in which the employer found herself, and especially since she had not heard from the employee and did not know where to contact him, the arbitrator still felt that the employer or acted prematurely in assuming a desertion, and in employing another person.

               

The final outcome was that the employee was reinstated. The lesson here is again, as we have pointed out so many times, that each case is unique. Each case has its own set of circumstances, and therefore any decision to dismiss must be carefully deliberated, taking into account all the facts and circumstances of the matter. This would include affording the employee a fair hearing if he does return to work after such a period of absence. In the case under review the arbitrator stated that it is necessary to conduct an inquiry, however in formally, to determine if there has been a desertion.

 

Desertion – or abscondment – and the Right to be heard.

                                      

We all know that generally speaking, when an employee is dismissed, he has the right to be heard - he has the right to state his case. This applies even when a dismissal takes place in absentia - when the employee appears at work, is still has the right to state his case even know he has been dismissed. I came across an interesting case the other day - involving an employee who was dismissed because he made an application to take annual leave, the application was refused, but the employee - despite having been told that his application to take annual leave was refused, still went ahead and took his annual leave.

        

Evidence was led by the respondent employer that the applicant had applied for annual leave in accordance with procedure, but that his application had been refused and he had been telephonically informed of this refusal. Further evidence was led to show that another employee in the same establishment had tried to discourage the applicant from proceeding on annual leave. Further evidence led by the respondent was that the company procedure entailed the employee to complete an application for annual leave form, which had to be officially approved and signed by management before the leave could be taken.

       

The applicant was assisted at the arbitration by his union. The applicant's case was that since he commenced work with the respondent, he had always taken his leave in January of each year.  The applicant stated further that in the past, he had never been required to wait for official approval before proceeding on leave.  He stated that completing of the application for annual leave form, was sufficient because annual leave had never been refused.

         

Whilst the applicant was on annual leave, the respondent sent him a telegram instructing him to return to work immediately. The applicant stated that at the time he received a telegram, he was busy packing to proceed on annual leave, and he never read the telegram until a few days later. He said he was not in the least concerned about the content of the telegram because he firmly believed that he was entitled to take his annual leave, and he was under the impression that it had been approved.

      

The union stated that the dismissal was procedurally unfair because the applicant had not been informed of any verdict of guilt or innocence, that he had not been afforded an opportunity to state his case or plead mitigating circumstances, and furthermore the dismissal was substantively unfair because there had been no valid reason to dismiss him. The union stated further that the applicant had not been informed that is application for leave had been refused, and that in previous years the applicant had always merely completed the required form, and then proceeded on annual leave without waiting for any form of approval.  The union contended further that even if approval was required, this rule had not been consistently applied.

         

The applicant stated that he went on leave because he firmly believed he was entitled to do so. The outcome of this whole issue was that it was unreasonable of the applicant not to read a telegram, which would have alerted him to the fact that he was absent on leave without permission. The arbitrator found further that the applicant had decided that he was going to proceed on leave, whatever the cost and that the applicant's action in doing that amounted not only to a breach of contract, but also to a gross insubordination - this based on the fact that he ignored the content of the telegram, which was a clear and lawful instruction to return to work. The applicant ignored it.

     

Thus when the applicant returned to work ,the employer had already accepted his repudiation of the employment contract. The respondent was entitled to conclude that the applicant had no intention to continue with his contract of employment, and the respondent terminated the contract accordingly. The applicant in this case was told that he could not go on leave but he was determined to take the leave and he did so.

          

The employer issued an ultimatum in the form of the telegram, for him to return to work or face dismissal. By ignoring this ultimatum to return to work the applicant aggravated his misconduct and clearly displayed his intention not to return to work. The arbitrator concluded that because of the applicant's repudiation of the employment contract which was accepted by the employer, the dismissal was found to be procedurally and substantively fair.

    

An interesting aspect of this case is that the employee, upon his return to work, was not afforded an opportunity to state his case - he was merely told that he had been dismissed. This shows that periods of unauthorised absenteeism from the workplace need not necessarily be confined to treatment merely on the fact of "unauthorised absenteeism." The implications can go much deeper, involving a repudiation of contract by the errant employee, as well as charges of gross insubordination, justifying dismissal. (SACCAWU obo Fortuin / Lewis Stores (CCMA) case EC 10889. 1999)

Employee Status

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Nicolene Erasmus

 

IIt is important that the status of an employee be established from the beginning of the employment relationship – permanent, fixed term, temporary, and so on.


The Basic Conditions of Employment Act, in section 29, provides for certain written particulars of employment to be provided as a minimum, and every employer is legally obliged to provide all employees with these minimum particulars in writing not later than the first day of employment.

 

This minimum requirement, however, is not sufficient. Employers are well advised to enter into a written contract of employment with every employee. But what is the contract of employment, and what type of contracts can be used?

Definition: contract of employment

“A contract of employment is a reciprocal contract in terms of which an employee places his services at the disposal of another person or organisation, as employer, at a determined or determinable remuneration in such a way that the employer is clothed with authority over the employee and exercises supervision regarding the rendering of the employee’s services[1]

Definition: letting and hiring of piece work

The independent contractor contract is another method used by that certain class of employers to escape their legal obligations and to defraud the employee of his/her legal entitlement. The true independent contractor’s contract is not a contract of employment at all – it is a contract of work. This contract can be defined as follows:

 

“The letting/hiring of piece work is a reciprocal contract between an employer and an independent contractor in terms of which the latter undertakes to build, manufacture, repair or alter a corporeal thing within a certain period and the employer undertakes to pay the contractor a reward in return therefore[2].”

 

An example of a true independent contractor is the plumber you call in when your hot water geyser bursts – he comes in, quotes you for the job – you accept his quote (thus enter into a contract of work) he replaces your old geyser, you pay his invoice and the Contract is ended.

 

A true independent contractor:
  • will be a registered provisional taxpayer
  • will work his own hours
  • runs his own business
  • will be free to carry out work for more than one employer at the same time
  • will invoice the employer each month for his/her services and be paid accordingly
  • will not be subject to usual “employment” matters such as the deduction of PAYE or UIF from his invoice, will not receive a car allowance, annual leave, sick leave, 13th Cheque and so on.

Employers who outsource their labour requirements to a Labour Broker are not in contravention of the Act, but they must realize that they are not hiring “Independent Contractors.” The benefits provided for in the BCEA must be provided to these workers by the Labour Broker. More and more employers are going the route of outsourcing labour requirements. It solves a lot of problems, and in many cases can prove to be far more economical than employing labour. For example, the employer does not have to provide pension or medical aid, can easily reduce staff requirements during “valley” periods, increase staff during peak periods and level out staff requirements for the plateau periods. The increasing or decreasing of staff can be done without the employer becoming involved in any expensive retrenchment exercises or subsequent visits to the CCMA.

 

What is the status of your employees? Are they employees, fixed term contractors, independent contractors, temporary employees, or indeed, even probationers in disguise?

 

The dilemma continues – what category do you place your employees under?  And what is more, is the status of your employees fair and legal? Or are you “bucking the system?”

 

The employer says the working relationship is that of an independent contractor, and such persons don’t qualify for annual leave or sick leave, no 13th cheque and no pension or medical aid.

 

Or he says the relationship is that the employee is a ‘temp.’  The employer is the agency from whom the employee is hired and they must provide annual leave etc. Firstly, it must be understood that this dilemma applies only to those persons who earn below the threshold income of R172 000.00per annum (BCEA section 83A (2). There is as yet no definition of an employee or no presumption as to who is an employee in the Basic Conditions of Employment Act or the Labour Relations Act applicable to persons earning more than the threshold amount. There are, however, other tests such as the dominant impression test and other methods that can be applied to determine whether a person of that category is an employee or not.

 

Persons earning below the threshold amount may, if necessary, approach the CCMA for an advisory award as to whether that person is an employee or not. (see section 148 LRA) In other words, to establish whether the relationship is a contract of employment or a contract of work. (BCEA section 83A (3))

Definition: employee

Since only persons defined as “employees” are protected by legislation and have recourse to the dispute resolution provisions of the LRA, it is necessary to establish whether a person is an employee or not. The practice to describe an employee as an independent contractor was found by the courts to be not conclusive. The real “test” is whether the true relationship between the parties is that of an independent contractor or employee.

 

The LRA defines an employee as;

(a) any person, excluding an independent contractor, who works for another person or for the State and who receives, or is entitled to receive, any remuneration; and

(b) any other person who in any manner assists in carrying on or conducting the business of an employer.

Paragraph (b) of the definition was intended to prevent employers from evading the provisions of labour legislation by concluding contracts which would be considered as independent contractors contracts as opposed to employment contracts.

 

Employee or independent contractor?

  1. a.Dominant impression test:

 

In order to assist with the distinction between an employee and an independent contractor, the courts have formulated a number of tests, the dominant impression test which was accepted by the Labour Appeal Court in SABC v McKenzie:

 

Some of the important characteristics of the contract of employment and the contract of work, respectively, are:

 

  1. i.The object of the contract of service is the rendering of personal services by the employee to the employer. The services are the object of the contract. The object of the contract of work is the performance of a certain specified work or the production of a certain specified result.
  2. ii.According to a contract of service the employee will typically be at the beck and call of the employer to render his personal services at the behest of the employer. The independent contractor, by way of contrast, is not obliged to perform the work himself or to produce the result himself, unless otherwise agreed upon. He may avail himself of the labour of others as assistants or employees to perform the work or to assist him in the performance of the work.
  3. iii.Services to be rendered in terms of a contract of service are at the disposal of the employer who may in his own discretion subject, of course, to questions of repudiation decide whether or not he wants to have them rendered. The independent contractor is bound to perform a certain specified work or produce a certain specified result within a time fixed by the contract of work or within a reasonable time where no time has been specified.
  4. iv.The employee is subordinate to the will of the employer. He is obliged to obey the lawful commands, orders or instructions of the employer who has the right of supervising and controlling him by prescribing to him what work he has to do as well as the manner in which it has to be done. The independent contractor, however, is notionally on a footing of equality with the employer. He is bound to produce in terms of his contract of work, not by the orders of the employer. He is not under the supervision or control of the employer. Nor is he under any obligation to obey any orders of the employer in regard to the manner in which the work is to be performed. The independent contractor is his own master.
  5. v.A contract of service is terminated by the death of the employee whereas the death of the parties to a contract of work does not necessarily terminate it.
  1. vi.A contract of service terminates on expiration of the period of service entered into while a contract of work terminates on completion of the specified work or on production of the specified result.
  1. b.Additional criteria to assist in determining the true relationship between the parties:
  1. i.The contract itself:

Will usually state the intention of the two parties to the contract - meaning whether it is intended to be an employer/employee relationship or an independent contractor relationship? The courts will not simply accept a contract at face value. They will investigate the true nature and realities of the relationship, and will not bind themselves to what the parties have chosen to call the relationship.

 

Therefore, despite the fact that the contract may emphasise throughout that the relationship is that of an independent contractor, the courts will not simply accept that at face value. They will dig much deeper.

 

  1. ii.The entrepreneurial nature of self-employment:

The courts will examine the aspects of where the person appears to be a truly independent contractor, performing services for clients. Usually, an independent contractor will have an established business, such as a close corporation. He will have one or more clients on his books, and he himself takes the risk of profit and loss in his business.

 

An employee, on the other hand, is entirely economically dependent on the person for whom he is performing his services.

 

  1. iii.The risk of profits and losses:

A person who is an employee will not normally, or is unlikely to, invest money into the business of his employer, and be liable if the business crashes. However, many companies do have profit-sharing or profit-based bonuses for the employees. A person who is an independent contractor would certainly invest money in the equipment and resources of his own business.

 

  1. iv.The personal nature of services:

The employee renders his services personally to the employer. An employee would not send other people to the employer to provide the services that the employee has agreed to personally provide. In addition, the employer would probably not allow this. Generally, an independent contractor does not have to carry out the delivery of the agreed end result himself - he can use his employees to do that.

 

  1. v.Taxation:
  2. An employer is obliged by law to deduct tax from the earnings of his employees. He does not have the same obligation with respect to independent contractors. The independent contractor is responsible for his own tax liability. Thus, deduction of PAYE or SITE tax is a strong indicator of an employee/employer relationship. There may be exceptions to the rule - where an employee can elect to be responsible for his own tax liability or an independent contractor may prefer the client to deduct tax from his invoice. Such arrangements do exist.

 

  1. vi.The imposition of fixed working hours and controlling usage of annual leave:

Generally, an independent contractor would not have fixed working hours, and paid annual leave would not apply to him. He regulates his own usage of annual leave. The working of fixed hours is not in itself the only indicator of an employment relationship. Similarly, we controlled the usage of annual leave is also not in itself a sole indicator - it is another factor to be considered in the light of all the other factors surrounding the dispute. Next week we will look at the temporary employment services, and also consider what the Code states regarding the interpretation of labour legislation, and the interpretation of the definition of an employee in other labour legislation. The code addresses the all important issue of employees who are employed by temporary employment services. The LRA and the BCEA make specific provisions regulating agencies that employ persons who are in turn provided to a client.

 

A temporary employment service is defined as a person or business that procures or provides employees to perform work or in the services for a client, and those employees are remunerated by the person or business who supplies the employees to the client. Both elements must be present for the person providing or procuring the employees to fall within the definition of a temporary employment service – i.e. the person or business provides employees to a client and the person or business remunerates those employees - they are not remunerated by the client.

 

In determining the nature of the relationship between the employee and the temporary employment service, the above two factors will be taken into account, as well as other factors mentioned elsewhere in the Code. The actual working relationship between the employee and the client will also play a part. It is important to note that the client is jointly and severally liable for any contravention by a temporary employment service of terms and conditions of employment in any bargaining council collective agreement, arbitration award, sectoral determination, or provision of the BCEA or Employment Equity Act.

 

Code of Good Practice: who is an employee?

GN 1774 of 1 December 2006:  Code of Good Practice: Who is an Employee?

 

Disguised employment is a significant reality in the South African labour market and has been dealt with in a number of reported decisions. The Employment Relationship Recommendation, 2006 of the International Labour Organisation states that a “disguised employment” relationship occurs when the employer treats an individual as other than an employee in a manner that hides his or true legal status as an employee”.  It is an established principle of our law that the label attached to a contract is of no assistance where it is chosen to disguise the relationship.  A contract that designates an employee as an independent contractor, but in terms of which the employee is in a subordinate or dependent position, remains a contract of service.  In other cases, employers have claimed that a person who was formerly an employee has been “converted” into an independent contractor. If the person has previously performed the same or similar work as an employee, this is a very strong indication that he or she remains an employee. Likewise, the fact that other employees employed by the same employer, or by other employers in the same sector, to perform the same or similar work under similar conditions are classified as employees may be a factor indicating that the person is an employee.

 

It is consistent with the purposes of the LRA and other labour legislation to classify as employees, workers who have agreed to contracts purporting to classify them as independent contractors. The fact that a person provides services through the vehicle of a legal entity such as a company or a closed corporation does not prevent the relationship being an employment relationship covered by labour legislation. It is necessary to look beyond the legal structuring to ascertain the reality of the employment relationship and determine whether the purpose of the arrangement was to avoid labour legislation or other regulatory obligations.  However, where a person has made representations to an agency such as the SA Revenue Services that they are not an employee in order to gain tax benefits, it may be appropriate for a court or arbitrator to refuse to grant them relief on the basis that they have not instituted the proceedings with “clean hands”.

 

To assist with some of the answers, we published a series of newsletters based on the Code of Good Practice to assist employers in understanding this complex question. It is a fact that there are many employers - probably hundreds or even more - who hold to the notion that “he is a contractor - therefore he does not get annual leave for sick leave any other benefits.” It is a fact that they are many employers - and I repeat, probably hundreds or even more - who employ people on a contract headed “independent contractor contract of employment,” stating that “he is an independent contractor and therefore does not qualify for annual leave sick leave or any other benefits in the BCEA.”

 

I have said it before - and I say it again - that such employers are merely using this as an excuse to escape their obligations in terms of labour legislation, and in many cases to avoid having to provide that employee with other benefits such as pension and medical aid, which he does give to his “ permanent” employees.

Just as a matter of interest - an independent contractor cannot possibly be an employee. And an employee cannot possibly be an independent contractor. However - we now have some finality, we now have some answers, we now have legislated guidance, and I sincerely hope that what follows is going to put unscrupulous employers in their place, and will enable employees to be fairly treated.

 

The Code commences by setting out various guidelines, the main intention being to “promote clarity and certainty as to who is an employee for the purposes of the Labour Relations Act and other labour legislation.” Another purpose of the code is to ensure that a proper distinction is maintained between the employment relationship which is regulated by labour legislation, and independent contracting.” The preceding paragraph spells out quite clearly that an employment relationship and an independent contractor relationship are as far apart as the sun is from the earth. A further purpose is “to ensure that employees - who are in an unequal bargaining position in relation to the employer – are protected through labour law and are not deprived of those protections by contracting arrangements.” This indicates strongly that the legislature is aware that there are unscrupulous employers out there, who hide the true nature of the employment relationship in the disguise of a cleverly worded contract - thus depriving the employee of his legal right to fair treatment.

 

The Code further acknowledges that there does exist “a variety of employment relationships” in the labour market, including disguised employment, ambiguous employment relationships, non-standard employment, and triangular employment relationships.” Thus it is no secret, and those employers to whom such things apply will know who they are, and that they should know that their days are numbered. If the cap fits – wear it!

 

The code requires that any person who is interpreting or applying any of the following Acts, must take this code into account for the purpose of determining whether a particular person is an employee, in terms of the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (LRA); the Basic Conditions Of Employment Act 75 of 1997 (BCEA); the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 (EEA); or the Skills Development Act 97 of 1998 (SDA).

 

It is stated further that the code should (must??) also be taken into account in determining whether persons are employees in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 (OHSA) ; the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993 (COIDA) and the Unemployment Insurance Act 63 of 2001 (UIFA). It is pointed out that the definitions of an employee in the OHSA, COIDA and UIFA differ from the definitions contained in the LRA. However, the code points out that there are sufficient similarities for this code to be of considerable assistance in determining who is an employee in terms of the OHSA and COIDA.

 

The above is essentially what is covered in part 1 of the code. Any person applying or even interpreting those sections must take this code into account. We firstly define the term “rebuttable presumption.” A “rebuttable presumption” (Latin, praesumptio iuris tantum) in both common law and civil law (which is what we are dealing with here) is an assumption that is made that is taken to be true unless someone comes forward to contest it and prove otherwise. Most of what follows is quoted from the Code itself.


LRA: presumption as to who is an employee

The Labour Relations Act – section 200A and the BCEA – section 83A - were amended in 2002, and these amendments introduced a rebuttable presumption as to whether a person is an employee and therefore covered by the act. The section is only applicable to employees who earn less than the threshold amount determined from time to time by the Minister of Labour – presently R172 000.00per annum. On page 9 of the Code, paragraph 20, it is stated that in cases where the presumption is not applicable - because the person earns above the threshold amount - the factors listed in the presumption may be used as a guide for the purpose of determining whether a person is in reality in an employment relationship or is self-employed (independent contractor.) In this connection, the code refers to Denel (Pty) Ltd v Gerber 201 [2005] 9BLLR 849 (LAC).

 

A person is presumed to be an employee if any one of the 7 factors listed in the LRA – section 200A – or the BCEA section 83A - is present in the relationship between that person and the person for whom they work or to whom they render services. It must be emphasized that not all of these factors must be present – only one of them needs to be present. Subject to the earnings threshold, the presumption applies to any proceedings in terms of either the BCEA or the LRA in which a person alleges “I am an employee in terms of the LRA or BCEA”, and the other party disputes that allegation.

 

In order to be presumed to be an employee, any one of the following factors must be present:

  1. i.the person works for or renders services to the person or entities cited in the proceedings as the employer ; and
  2. ii.any one of the seven listed factors is present in their relationship with that person or entity.

A person who works for, or renders services to, any other person is presumed, until the contrary is proved, to be an employee, regardless of the form of contract, if any one or more of the following factors is present:

  1. i.the manner in which the person works is subject to the control or direction of another person
  2. ii.the persons hours of work are subject to the control or direction of another person.
  3. iii.[in the case of a person who works for an organization, the person is a part of that organization
  4. iv.the person has worked for that other person for an average of at least 40 hours per month over the last 3 months
  5. v.the person is economically dependent on the other person for whom that person works or renders services
  6. vi.the person is provided with tools of trade or work equipment by the other person; or
  7. vii.the person only works for or renders services to one person.

As far as this “presumption” is concerned, the arbitrator in Ganga / Grassroots Entrepreneurial Development (Pty) Ltd t/a Grassroots Scape Facilities [2010] 6 BALR 644 (CCMA) had the following to say:

 

In legal terms, a presumption is the acceptance of a fact or state of affairs as being true and correct. There are two types of presumption, a rebuttable presumption and an irrebuttable presumption. A rebuttable presumption means that the fact or state of affairs is presumed to be true and correct until it can be proved otherwise, whereas an irrebuttable presumption is a fact or state of affairs that cannot be disproved.

 

The presumption assists the party that claims it. This means that if an applicant to a dispute claims to be an employee because one or more of the 7 factors mentioned in section 200A(1) of the LRA exist, the onus or burden to rebut the presumption (to disprove the presumption) rests with the other party to the dispute (the employer). The presumption will only come into effect if the person claiming to be an employee earns less than the statutory minimum prescribed in terms of the BCEA which is currently R172 00.00 per annum. On the evidence before me, the only significant remuneration that the applicant claimed to have received was the R9 000 per month paid to him between November 2008 and November 2009. The applicant alluded to his own business as “doing badly” which was why he made the decision to leave for Port Elizabeth where his family could survive on the R9 000 paid to him by the respondent.

 

In order to be presumed to be an employee, the applicant must demonstrate (or it must be common cause) that he renders services to the person or entity cited in the proceedings, he earns under the threshold and one or more of the seven factors listed in section 200A exist. The presumption is triggered when these three criteria are met. These factors are not however requirements for being an employee. They merely create a rebuttable presumption that a person is an employee. In other words once these three factors are met, the onus shifts to the respondent to prove on a balance of probability that the applicant is an independent contractor and not an employee in terms of the definition set out in section 213 of the LRA.

 

It is also worthy of mention that the presumption applies regardless of the form of the contract or the absence thereof. If the respondent fails to lead sufficient evidence, the applicant must be held to be an employee. The applicant earned R108 000 per annum which is well below the current statutory threshold which is R172 000.00 per annum. It is also clear that there was an economically dependent relationship between the respondent and the applicant. I am therefore satisfied that there is a rebuttable presumption that the applicant is an “employee”.

 

However, I am satisfied that while the applicant was not always under the control of the respondent but was subject to Mr Madikani’s direction in that he was, inter alia, tasked with furnishing the respondent with feedback reports. The hours that the applicant kept were subject to the control of the respondent but only to the extent that he was required to sign the register to confirm that the employees under his control reported for work. Flexible working time arrangements are however not incompatible with an employment relationship.

 

When the applicant required more materials/gardening supplies, the respondent would meet the costs directly. It was not mentioned in evidence that the applicant worked more than 40 hours per month over a period of at least three months, save to say that he did render his services to the respondent for a period of twelve months and there is no apparent evidence that he worked elsewhere as he was away from home and without his own transport. The applicant did not assume the financial risk attached to the work he performed for the respondent and the R9 000 per month that was paid to him was a primary source of income for him.

 

An important indication that a person is genuinely self-employed is that he/she retains the capacity to contract with others to work or provide services. It is common cause that the applicant did not dissolve his business interests and was not prohibited from doing so by the respondent. No evidence was led to suggest that he actually rendered his services to another while he was working for the respondent. In terms of whose tools were used for the grounds, it is common cause that the applicant made use of, both, his own as well as the respondent’s equipment to maintain the grounds. However, this provision applies regardless of whether the tools or equipment are supplied free of cost or their cost is deducted from the applicant’s earnings or the applicant is required to re-pay the cost. It is not disputed that the applicant quoted the respondent for bush cutters and mowers and the respondent approved the quote.

 

There is no evidence that any contract existed between the parties and the applicant was not, by implication, permitted to appoint a replacement to perform the services he was hired to perform. The applicant was singled out specifically because the respondent had had previous dealings with him and was content with the standard of his past performance. It was also evident that the contract was intended to terminate on expiry of a period of service rather than on completion of a specific result.

 

After considering the factors set out in section 200A as well as applying the “Dominant Impression Test”, I conclude that the applicant was, on the balance of probabilities, an employee and not an in dependent contractor.

 

Persons earning above the threshold of R172 000.00 per annum further do not enjoy the full protection offered by the Basic Conditions of Employment Act or the Labour Relations Act. Some sections of the BCEA do apply to these persons, others not.

Fortunately, in the case of a dispute at the CCMA, that eminent body seldom questions the status of the applicant’s relationship with the respondent, unless the respondent draws attention to the fact of the earnings threshold and it’s consequences for the applicant. A wide awake employer may submit that since the applicant is not an employee in terms of the Act, the CCMA does not have jurisdiction to conciliate or arbitrate the matter.

 

If an employment relationship does exist (but only needs to be proved) then such action would seem to hold little advantageous consequence for the employer, other than to buy some time.

 

However, if the nature of the relationship is in genuine doubt, then the nature of the relationship could be contested, perhaps to the advantage of the respondent.

There is a test that can (indeed is) applied in such cases, to determine the existence or otherwise of an employment relationship as opposed to that of the independent contractor. This is known as the “dominant impression test”, and in fact amounts to nothing more than requiring the arbitrator to arrive at a decision “on the balance of probability.” Very basically, the facts that indicate an employment relationship are listed in one column, and the facts that indicate an independent contractor (or the facts that do not indicate an employment relationship) relationship are listed in an adjacent column. The arbitrator must then weigh up the facts in both columns, and decide which list carries more weight. In other words, he must decide, on the balance of probability, which list constitutes the stronger indication of a relationship. Is the list of the employment indicators heavier than the list of independent contractor indicators?

 

If so, then an employment relationship exists and the dispute will fall under the jurisdiction of the CCMA (or Bargaining Council etc). If not, then the applicant is not an employee for the purposes of the Act, and the CCMA does not have jurisdiction to conciliate or arbitrate the matter. That being the case, the applicant could sue civilly for breach of contract, damages, and so on.

More about the seven factors mentioned above:

 

  • 1.The manner in which the person works:

The manner in which the person works is subject to the control or direction of another person. The factor of control or direction will be present if the person is required to obey the lawful and reasonable commands, orders or instructions of the employer or the employer's personnel, as to the manner in which they are to work. In other words, the person is required to obey the work performance instructions of the employer. This requirement is present in a relationship in which a person supplies only labour, and the other party directs the manner in which he or she works. Control and direction is not present if a person is hired to perform a particular task or produce a particular product and is entitled to determine the manner in which the task is to be performed or the product produced. For example, you call in a painting contractor to repaint your office block.

 

You do not tell him what scaffolding to use, or how to erect the scaffolding. You do not tell him how to scrape the old paint off the walls, nor do you tell him what undercoat to apply or how many coats of paint to apply. You will probably only have a say in the choice of colour, and perhaps the type of paint that you want - matte finish, glossy finish, eggshell enamel or whatever. But apart from that, the employer will have no say over how the job is done, or the materials used.

 

In an employment relationship, the "employer" has the right to choose which tools, staff, raw materials, work performance specifications, etc are to be used. Furthermore a strong indicator of an employment relationship is where the "employee" is subject to the employer's disciplinary code, company policies and procedures.

 

  • 2.The person's hours of work are subject to the control or direction of another person:

 

If the person's hours of work are stipulated, usually in a contract or letter of appointment and the contract permits the employer to determine the hours of work, then this will be a strong indicator of an employment relationship. The absence of stipulated hours of work in a contract will not necessarily mean that it is not a contract of employment. Sufficient control or direction may be present if the employer is entitled to determine the number of hours that the person is required to work within a specified period - per day, per week or whatever. Flexible working time arrangements are also found to be present in an employment relationship.

 

  • 3.In the case of a person who works for an organization, the person forms part of that organization:

This will probably apply in respect of any employer that is a corporate entity. It would not apply for example to a person employing a domestic worker - although in such instances, the domestic worker is obviously an employee. The factor will be present if the employee's services form an integral part of the employer's organisation or operations. A person who works for or supplies services to an employer as part of conducting his own business interests does not form part of the employer's organization. Therefore, a person who, for example, has a registered close corporation (cc) and who renders services to another organization, does not form part of that other person's organization. Indications that the person operates his own business are that they bear risks such as bad workmanship, poor performance, price increases and so on. In the case of an employment relationship, the employer will typically bear these risks, and not the employee.

 

  • 4.The person has worked for the other person for an average of at least 40 hours per month over the last three months. This is self-explanatory.
  • 5.The person is economically dependent on the other person for whom he or she works or renders services.

This means that the person for whom the employee is working, is generally the sole source for the supply of work, and will be the employee’s sole source or principal source of income. Economic dependence will not normally be present if the person is genuinely self-employed or is running his/her own business. An important indicator to self-employment is that the person is free to contract with other companies or persons to do work for them or to provide services to them.

 

The fact that a self-employed person might only have one “client” does not necessarily mean that they are an employee of that client. If other factors are present, such as some of those mentioned, it will not necessarily form an employee-employer relationship. Part time workers - the fact that a part-time worker is able to work for another employer during those periods in which he is not working, does not change his status as an employee. The same would apply to a full-time employee who has an after–hours, supplementary income-producing job. He remains an employee of the employer.

 

  • 6.The person is provided with the tools of trade or work equipment by the other person:

 

It is of no consequence whether the tools or equipment is supplied to the employee free of charge, or whether the employee pays for them. This provision includes equipment such as the provision of telephones, computers etc.

 

  • 7.The person only works for or renders services to one person.

 

Obviously, this condition will not be present in the case of a self-employed person, because such a person is free to do work for or supply services to any number of other persons or organizations. Very importantly, the Code states that it is not relevant whether that work is permitted in terms of the employment relationship, or whether it involves "moonlighting" contrary to the terms of the relationship.

 

It is important to note that if any one (and not necessarily all) of the above factors is present, then the person is presumed to be an employee until the employer or other person proves otherwise. The employer will be required to lead evidence concerning the nature of the working relationship. When looking deeper into the rebuttable presumption, one might conclude that it is sufficient for any one of the seven listed factors to be present in the employment relationship to conclude that the applicant is an employee.

 

Or one might conclude that provided the contract states that “this is not a contract of employment, but is a independent contractor contract,” would be sufficient to establish that the relationship is an independent contractor arrangement. Or perhaps the contract states words like “it is acknowledged by both parties that the person is not an employee, but remains an independent contractor, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this contract.”

 

Unfortunately, the Code has anticipated such happenings – and it states clearly in paragraph 16 that “a statement in a contract that the applicant is not an employee or is an independent contractor must not be taken as conclusive proof of the status of the applicant.” The Code states further that “The fact that an applicant satisfies the requirements of the presumption by establishing that one of the listed factors is present in the relationship does not establish that the applicant is an employee.” “However, the onus then falls on the “employer” to lead evidence to prove that the applicant is not an employee and that the relationship is in fact one of independent contracting.

 

If the respondent fails to lead satisfactory evidence, the applicant must be held to be an employee.” Thus, an employee can show that one of the seven factors applies - it is then up to the employer to lead evidence to prove that despite the existence of one of the factors, the applicant is in fact not an employee but an independent contractor. If the employer cannot prove that, then the applicant will be ruled to be an employee. From the above, it becomes obvious that there are no “grey areas” in this matter - there are definite lines that have been drawn.

Other factors to assist in distinguishing between an employee and an independent contractor

It is necessary to look beyond the legal structuring to ascertain the reality of the employment relationship, and to determine whether the purpose of the arrangement was to avoid labour legislation or other regulatory obligations. The Appellate Division has listed six factors to distinguish a contract of employment (employee) from a contract for services (independent contractor). These factors are frequently cited in judgments, but they are not a definitive listing of the differences between the two types of contract.

 

  • 1.Rendering of personal services.

An employee renders personal services. An independent contractor produces a specified result. The object of a contract of employment is the provision of Labour. The object of a contract of service (Independent contractor) is to deliver a completed product. The Code informs us that the author Brassey described the difference as follows: “an employee is a person who makes over his or her capacity to produce to another; an independent contractor is a person whose commitment is the production of a given result by his or her Labour.” This definition has been approved by the Supreme Court of Appeal. The object of the contract remains one of the factors to be taken into account. To put it more simply, an employee says to the employer “I hereby offer you my labour’’ - tell me how you wish to use it. The independent contractor says “what task do you wish me to perform, and by when must it be completed?”

 

Therefore, a person who has been engaged to perform a specified task - to deliver a specified result - may still be classified as an employee if other aspects of the relationship indicate that the true nature of the contract is an employment relationship. This might be indicated where, for example, the ‘ independent contractor’ pays PAYE/SITE tax, and is given membership of the company medical aid and pension, a 13th cheque or performance bonus, and so on.

 

  • 2.Employee must perform services personally

One of the key factors, states the code, is that in a contract of employment, the employee is required to perform the services himself in his personal capacity when required to do so by the employer. Therefore, the employee cannot send someone else to do the work, nor can he employ someone else to do the work. The employee remains at the “beck & call” of the employer.

 

On the other hand, an independent contractor does not necessarily need to perform the work himself - he can send his own staff to do the work, or he can employ somebody to do the work, unless the contract specifically states otherwise. Therefore, a contract that requires a contractor to perform personally does not necessarily mean that it is a contract of employment. By the same token, the fact that an employee may be permitted or required to arrange for somebody else to do the work during his absence, also does not necessarily mean that he is an independent contractor. The fact that a person is entitled to employ, or does employ, other people to assist him in performing the contractual tasks is not always inconsistent with an employment relationship, but it will be a strong indicator that the relationship is one of Independent contractor or a strong indication that the intention of the relationship was to be an independent contractor relationship.

 

The code states that in some sectors of the economy (it does not say which sectors) it is the practice for subcontractors to be engaged to work and is required to recruit other workers to assist them. The code states further that this requirement does not in itself exclude the subcontractors from the possibility of being classified as employees - in other words, all other factors must be considered - no single factor can be considered in isolation - it must be considered in the context of all other factors.

 

  • 3.Employer may choose when to make use of services of employee

The courts hold that the employer has the right to determine whether or not

to require an employee to work. On the other hand, an independent contractor is bound to perform or produce a result specified by the contract. Put differently, an employee says to the employer “I am here to provide you with my labour - tell me how you wish to use that labour.”

 

The employer will then decide at what times he wants the employee to work, when he wants him to work, and what he wants him to do. For example, the employer would be entitled to say to the employee “I have no work for you at present - go and sit down somewhere and read a book.” Obviously in most instances the employer will still be liable to pay that employee, even if he does not require the employee to actually perform in the work.

 

  • 4.Employee obliged to perform lawful commands and instructions of employer

The employer has the right of control and supervision over the employee. The employee is subject to the direction and control of the employer. The independent contractor is usually subject to his own direction and control, and not that of the employer, but obviously in terms of the specifications in the contract. Those specifications might include that the required work must have reach a certain stage of completion by the end of each day or each week. With an employee, the employer decides what work the employee would do and how he will perform that work.

 

With an independent contractor, the contract stipulates what work is required - and the independent contractor decides how he will perform that work, or he will perform as specified in the contract. We are informed that the right of control is a very significant indicator of an employment relationship - the greater the degree of supervision and control to be exercised, the greater the probability that the relationship is one of employment.

 

We are informed further that the right of control may be present even where it is not exercised. In other words, the fact that an employer does not exercise control over an employee, but allows him to work largely or entirely unsupervised, does not necessarily mean that it is an independent contractor relationship.

  • 5.Contract terminates on death of employee

Usually, when an employee passes away, any contract of employment will obviously terminate. The death of an independent contractor will not necessarily terminate the contract - the employees of the independent contractor can continue to perform the work in terms of the contract. The death of the owner of a business does not necessarily mean that the business also dies. If the independent contractor is a person who has no employees, and performs all the work himself, then of course with his death the contract will also terminate because there is no one else to carry on the work in terms of that specific contract.

 

  • 6.Contract also terminates on expiry of period of service in contract

A contract of service - employee - terminates on the expiration of the period of service. The employee or the employer can also terminate the contract for various other reasons, such as resignation or dismissal. A fixed term contract would normally state a termination date, or a temporary contract of employment would state details of a specific event that would bring about termination of the contract, or a project contract of employment would say to that upon completion of the project, termination would occur.

 

A contract of work - independent contractor - terminates on completion of the relevant work or task as specified in the contract, or upon delivery of the specified and required result. This is regarded as a minor point of consideration. These six factors listed by the appellate division is not an exhaustive list, and must not be solely relied upon as the only factors to be considered in determining the nature of the relationship.

 

Remuneration would be another factor to be considered in determining employee status. Generally, an employee would receive a fixed salary or fixed amount, paid on the same day each month or each week, irrespective of the employees output or level of competency. The remuneration need not necessarily be a fixed amount - it could fluctuate according to commission earned, or payment for overtime worked. It may also fluctuate because of the payment of bonuses which depend on output, productivity, attendance bonuses and so on Fixed or fluctuating remuneration would not normally apply to persons who are genuinely self-employed. Membership of the employer’s pension or Provident fund, or other retirement funding facility, or medical aid is usually a strong indicator of an employee/employer relationship.

 

Other indicators that may be included in the contract of employment is the provision of payment in kind - such as food allowance, accommodation allowance, or even the provision of transport between the employee's place of residence and place of work. Such things will not usually be provided to an independent contractor.

 

Among such indicators would be the provision of daily or weekly rest periods, paid annual leave, paid sick leave, and other benefits provided for in the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, which would not normally be provided to a genuine independent contractor or self-employed person. The provision of a benefit designed to reward the employee for years of service with the employer is another strong indicator of the employer/employee relationship. The fact that that person does not receive a conventional fixed salary or wage package, or does not have the same benefits such as medical aid or pension as other employees have, cannot however, be used as the sole indicator that an employer/employee relationship does not exist.

 

  • 7.Other applicable factors:

There are times when employers do structure remuneration package in such a way that it creates the appearance or an impression that the relationship is that of an independent contractor. In such arrangements, there will always be loopholes that, combined with other factors, will prove otherwise.

  1. i.The provision of training:

 

If an employer provides training to a person, in connection with the employer’s methods or systems, that is usually a strong indicator of an employment relationship. An employer will not normally provide training to an independent contractor. A self-employed person is responsible for ensuring his own training and for ensuring that he is competent to perform the services that he offers. As with all the other factors, the provision of training to a person does not necessarily exclude an independent contractor relationship. The provision of training cannot be used as a deciding factor in itself.

 

  1. ii.The place of work:

 

This is another factor that may sometimes be taken into consideration. The fact that the person works at only one place may be an indication of an employment relationship - the fact that a person does not work only at the employers premises does not indicate the absence of an employment relationship. It is becoming more frequent these days in certain industries that employees work from home - the employer provides all the necessary computer equipment, and any other office equipment.

 

But the fact that the employees working from home - and very often regulating their own working hours - does not exclude the employment relationship. Factors that would point to an employment relationship in such circumstances would be that the employee is still subject to the direction and control of the employer. The determination by a court as to whether a person is an employee or an independent contractor is an important decision, and could have a dramatic effect on the person concerned. For example, if declared an independent contractor, then that person has no protection under labour legislation. The Code states that “determinations by the courts must be made based on the dominant impression gained from considering all relevant factors that emerge from an examination of the realities of the parties’ relationship.”



[1] Du Plessis & Fouche, 2006. A Practical Guide to Labour Law, 9

[2] Du Plessis & Fouche, 2006. A Practical Guide to Labour Law, 9


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A complaint that often arises from employees is that the employer has made some or other unilateral change to the original terms and conditions of employment.

The change made may be in the form of a sudden reduction in salary for some or other reason, changes to commission structure or a reduction in the amount of commission paid,  the removal of or reduction in some other benefits such as a bonus, or something of that nature.

It may also include the sudden unilateral introduction of additional terms and conditions of employment, such as a condition that the salesperson will not be paid his commission until the client has paid for the goods sold.

It is possible that some of these unilateral changes could also fall under the heading of unfair labour practice, but that is the subject of another article.

It seems that sometimes employers bring about these unilateral changes in an effort to upset the employee to the extent where he will resign, and some of the tactics employed include setting unattainable and unrealistic sales targets, and things of that nature.

Employers would do well to remind themselves that any significant variation in the terms and conditions of employment of an employee may well constitute a dismissal in terms of section 186 of the Labour Relations Act.

Put differently, by enforcing unilateral changes, the existing contract of employment is effectively terminated, and substituted by a new contract. This does not mean that every unilateral amendment of employment terms and conditions will be seen as a dismissal, but rather that the employer wishes to continue the employment relationship but on altered terms, which have not been agreed to by the employee and where the employer has not consulted with the employee on the changes.

Generally, changes to terms and conditions of employment cannot be made without prior consultation with the employee on the proposed changes, and the employee's agreement obtained. This is because of the very simple reason that a Contract of Employment constitutes an agreement between two people, and the one party to the agreement cannot change the terms of that agreement without the consent of the other party. To do so would place the party making the change in breach of contract.

What remedies are available to the employee?  Section 64 (4) of the LRA suggests that the employee can refer the dispute to the CCMA or a bargaining council, and the referring party may require the employer not to unilaterally implement the change to the terms and conditions of employment, or, if the employer has already implemented the change unilaterally, the referring party may require the employer to restore the terms and conditions of employment that applied before the change.

Therefore, apart from being a "matter of mutual interest", where the remedy available to the employees is to engage in protected strike action, the unilateral variation or change also constitutes a breach of contract. 

That being the case, the breach of contract constitutes a civil action, and the employees have the right to sue for damages, or sue the employer for due performance - in other words force the employer to comply with the original contract.

If the terms and conditions of the original employment contract are to be changed because of changed operational requirements of the employer, it is possible that, upon refusal of the employees to acccept the changes, the employer may, under certain circumstances, be entitled to embark on retrenchment procedures.

However, that does not mean that it is a simple matter of a refusal of acceptance by the employees, immediately followed by retrenchment of those employees. As in all cases,  specific procedures are to be followed. Employers who force unilateral changes in an effort to cause an employee to resign, or who force unilateral changes to try and get an employee to toe the line, are playing with fire. There are specific procedures for addressing such matters.

As can be seen, changes to terms and conditions of employment is not a matter to be approached without careful forethought and planning, if the employer wishes to avoid the employees concerned exercising their right in terms of referring a dispute to the CCMA.

 

For further information, contact advice@labourguide.co.za

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Absenteeism

By André Claassn

 

What is absent or absenteeism? What does it mean and can I overlook it or should I deal with it? What will happen if I don't deal with it? What harm can it do if an employee is a few minutes late? Questions, questions and more questions - but the most dominant consideration is usually that "we better leave it - just give him a verbal warning - we don't want to end up at the CCMA."  Or sometimes - "have a chat to him about it." And so the problem is ignored, pushed aside, and eventually it is too late to do anything.

 

Absent does not only mean not being at work. Absent also means:      

  • Arriving late (or poor timekeeping, if you like. It is still absent as long as the employee is not at work.)
  • Leaving early (again, if you like, poor timekeeping. It is still absent if he is not at work)
  • Extended tea or lunch breaks - the employee is not at the workstation, and therefore absent.
  • Attending to private business during working hours - the employee is at work, but is
  • not attending to his/her duties in terms of the employment contract - and is therefore absent.
  • Extended toilet breaks - same as extended lunch or tea breaks.
  • Feigned illness - thus giving rise to unnecessary visits to the on-site clinic, or take time off to "visit the doctor" - which they never do, because they don't need a medical certificate for less than 2 days off.
  • Undue length of time in fetching or carrying (tools from the tool room, for example, or drawings from the drawing office, etc)
  • Other unexplained absences from the workstation or from the premises.

 

There are a number of remedies- a large number, in fact - that can be used to combat this scourge.

 

The duty of the employee to be at work

The very basis of the employment contract (whether written or not) is that the employee has to:

[a] come to work, and

[b] be on time

 

In order to perform the duties which he/she has been hired to do, and he/she must remain at the workstation for the contracted number of hours per day in order to perform the requisite duties. If the employee does not do that, he/she cannot fulfill his/her contractual obligation, and is therefore in breach of contract. This obligation - to come to work and stay on the job whilst at work - does not only come out of the Employment Contract. It arises also from three other sources - Common Law, Statutes, and Company Rules and Regulations.

 

Common Law

Common Law is not laws that have been legislated by Parliament, but rather arise mainly from Court judgments and general practice and precedent. It is law that has developed over the years, and is what people have come to accept as recognized norms and standards, and which are enforced by our Courts. An employee has a number of obligations under common law which he/she must meet, and it should be noted that these obligations exist even if they are not specifically stated in the Contract of Employment:

[a] to provide the employer with his labor - i.e. to be at work.

[b] to obey reasonable and lawful instructions.

[c] to act in good faith. [ to protect his employer's interests.]

[d] not to misconduct himself/herself. [to behave properly according to the accepted norms of society]

[e] to perform his duties.[to work in a satisfactory manner] 

 

For the purpose of this subject, the most important is the first Common Law rule - to provide the employer with his labour.

 

To do this, the employee must not only come to work - he/she must come to work on time, and be at the workstation during the agreed hours - even if the employer has no work for him to do. That may sound a bit strange, but remember that the employer is paying the employee to come to work and be at the workstation, even if the employer has no work for him/her to do. If the employee was paid only for work done then he/she would be entitled to leave the workstation if there was no work to be done. But that is not usually the case.

 

If the employee does not do these things, he/she may well be in breach of his/her Common Law conditions of his/her employment contract and is potentially an ex-employee. There is a further legal concept that bears mention this is the Principle of Unjust Enrichment. What it means, very simply, is that "nobody may be enriched at the expense of another". The contract of employment provides  (perhaps not in as many words, but certainly by implication) that the employee shall offer his/her services and that the employer shall pay him/her for such services.

 

If the employee does not provide those services (because of absenteeism) then it is unfair for the employer to have to pay for something that is his contractual right to receive.  It is equally unfair for the employee to benefit by means of being paid for something he/she did not do in terms of the Employment Contract. Put differently, it means very simply: no work - no pay.

 

Statute Law

Statute law differs from Common Law in that Statute Law is law that has been legislated by Parliament or some other law making body. Statute Law usually prescribes limits, sets levels and specifies minimum standards, and specifies contractual terms not covered by Common Law. The statutes which concern us are the Labour Relations Act, The Basic Conditions of Employment Act, the Employment Equity Act, the Skills Development Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Wage Determinations, various Industrial Council Main Agreements, Collective Agreements and so on.

 

The difference is this - under Common Law, you could probably enter into an Employment Contract whereby the employee would have to work 15 hours a day, take 10 minutes for lunch, work 7 days a week, get 5 days leave a year, and not be paid for any sick leave, and be fired any time you feel like it. However, because of the protective effect of Statute Law, such a contract would be illegal even if the employee agreed to it.

 

You cannot enter into any agreement or contract that contains any condition less favorable to any party to the agreement than the corresponding condition contained in any relevant Statute. Any such contract or agreement is unenforceable, as many employers have discovered to their cost. Statute Law in general sets out to protect the employee and ensure that the employer does not take advantage of him/her.

 

Statute Law is important when dealing with unauthorized absenteeism, because it specifies when an employee may legally absent himself/herself from the workplace, irrespective of any condition contained in the Employment Contract or Company Rules and Regulations.

 

Company Policies, Procedures and Regulations

 

This is a set of rules which apply to your own Company only, and may not conflict with the conditions of any Statute unless the Company rule is more favorable to the employee than the corresponding condition in the Statute. For example, the BCEA stipulates a minimum of 15 days paid leave per annum. The Company can give 20 days per annum if they wish, but they may not give only 10 days.

 

So how do we combat unauthorized absenteeism?

 

We do it using the tools at our disposal:

  • The Employment Contract - employers are petrified of issuing a written Employment Contract. ALL Employment Contracts should be in writing. It is the best way, the only way.
  • The Labour Relations Act
  • The Basic Conditions of Employment Act. 
  • Common Law

 

Company Rules and Regulations. 

There are some important rules to remember:  

[a] always record any interviews with offenders in writing.

[b] the onus is on the employee to prove that the absence was justified.

[c] the employee may produce reasons, and a reason may even be valid - but despite being valid, it can still be unacceptable.

 

For example, if an employee is late every day for a week because the trains are late due to stolen cables, this may well be true - perhaps the cables were stolen, so the reason for being late is valid. But you do not have to accept it as justification for being late and thus excuse the late-coming. The rule is that the Company has certain working hours - how the employee gets to work is his/her problem, not yours.

 

Absence from Work 

Absence where the employee does not turn up for work at all can sometimes be the most difficult type of absenteeism to handle - simply because there can be a host of reasons for this, and you will have to make sure of the facts before deciding what action to take. Remember though that the employee must justify the absence.

 

This type of absence may be due to personal problems - sick wife, sick kids, urgent financial crisis, death in the family or death of a close relative, or some other domestic crisis that requires the employee to stay at home to handle it.

 

Under such circumstances, the employee should notify you by telephone, by a message delivered with another employee, by a telephone call from a friend to you, by a runner with a cleft stick, or some means. It is very seldom that there is just no means whatsoever of notifying the employer of the absence - the usual excuse (totally unacceptable) is that "there was no telephone."

 

However, should the employee fail to notify you of the reason for the absence within a reasonable time, the failure to do so only renders the absence more serious - and the employee, if absent for more than 3 days ( in some cases 5 days ) may well find that he/she has been dismissed for desertion. Note also that even if the employee does notify you that he will be absent for the day, such notification does not mean that the absence is now authorized. You may decide to treat the absence as authorized and pay the employee for the period absent, or you may decide to authorize it but treat it as unpaid leave. It will depend on the circumstances.

 

Whatever happens, the event must be recorded in the employee's file, you must have a short counseling session with the employee (again recorded) and you must follow Company disciplinary procedures, if any. If the reason advanced for the absenteeism is unacceptable to you, then issue a written warning to that effect and make the warning valid for 12 months. The record keeping is vital in the event that the employee becomes a habitual absentee, and you need to dismiss at some future stage. The absence could also be due to some uncontrollable event - heavy rains flood his house, or even the entire village, a tornado or cyclone (not uncommon these days in certain parts of the R.S.A.), roads washed away, telephones out of order, rail strike, etc.

 

However, with such events you will almost certainly know about them because they will be reported in the media, so the reason for the absence is obviously valid and acceptable. Despite this, you still are not obliged to pay the employee - you must decide on that.Remember the principles of no work - no pay, and also "how you get to work is your problem" But be reasonable and fair.  For example, there may be other employees who live in the same stricken area, but who did come to work - albeit late. In that case, you would take a more unsympathetic view of any who stayed away altogether.

 

Unrest, Violence and political stay-away is becoming more infrequent these days - but calls by the Unions for national strikes and stay-aways are not so. A good policy to adopt is that quite simply, any absence because of unrest, violence, political stay-away or national strike or stay-away will be treated as unpaid leave. Deliberate and willful absenteeism is when the employee does not come to work because he just feels like a day off - no other reason. There is usually a pattern, such as the employee is always absent on payday or the day after payday - or is always absent on a Monday or a Friday (not necessarily every Friday and every Monday, but when he/she is absent it is on a Friday or a Monday.)

 

Willful and deliberate absence is a very serious offence because the employee has deliberately and willfully chosen to ignore his/her contractual duty to present himself/herself for work, and is therefore in breach of contract. This type of absenteeism calls for severe discipline - even to the extent of suspending the employee for say one week without pay, or a final written warning valid for 12 months.  Obviously, proper disciplinary procedures must be followed.

 

Absence after permission has been refused  

This does happen - the employee requests to be excused from work the following day or on a particular day, and with very good reason the request is refused because the reason offered by the employee for requesting the absence is not valid.

 

It may also be that it is vital that the employee be on the job at that time, or that the company may suffer some loss if the employee is not at work.  Whatever the case, make absolutely certain that you explain very carefully to the employee why you are refusing his/her request, and use an interpreter if necessary. Then confirm the refusal in writing and place a copy in the employee's file, also recording that a meeting was held, that you explained the matter fully in the presence of xxxxxx witness and xxxxx interpreter.

 

If the employee does absent himself after refusal (provided the refusal is fair and equitable) then it is a very serious offence which could even result in summary dismissal.  The employee can in fact now be charged with unauthorized absenteeism, gross insubordination, and refusing to obey reasonable and lawful instructions. Whatever the case, remember that the employee must justify the absence and in addition, you must hear his story and check all the facts before you impose disciplinary action or sanction.

 

Imagine the mess you will be in if the employee is able to prove, for example, that Company attendance records have been inaccurately kept, or are not up to date, or even worse - are not kept at all. What if the employee is able to show that he was unavoidably detained in hospital through no fault of his own? 

 

Check the facts and listen to the other side - it is vital 

Suspect ill health/sickness.

Employee absence due to ill health or sickness - same thing I suppose - is one of the most difficult types of absenteeism to control - to do so requires very careful record keeping and careful & detailed disciplinary records. 

 

Why?? 

 

Simply because it is the employee's right to go off sick, and what's more the employee is protected by legislation.  The Basic Conditions of Employment Act, which regulates sick leave provisions, describes sick leave as "incapacity" - put differently, the employee is incapable of carrying out his/her contractual obligations because of illness .The Act further entitles the employee to a certain number of days sick leave over a 3 year cycle, it entitles the employee to take the permitted number of days at any time during the 3 year cycle, and imposes only one minor responsibility on the employee - that of being obliged to produce a valid and acceptable medical certificate under certain conditions.

 

Every employee can take a full two days off work without having to produce a medical certificate, and what's more he can do this repeatedly. Therefore - in the case of the lead slinger - your record keeping of the number of days taken off, what day of the week is habitually taken, and how often advantage is taken of the 2 day provision by the employee is vital to assist you in imposing disciplinary action / sanction.

 

For example, if the employee takes off more than twice during any 8 week period, you do not have to pay the employee for the third occasion off - this usually discourages a repeat performance, but it may not. If there is a pattern - say always absent on a Friday or a Monday, or on payday, or regularly every 9 weeks (just outside the 8 week rule), then a disciplinary hearing is called for. The employee must be told straight out that his absence due to illness is no longer acceptable, and unless his/her health undergoes a vast improvement, dismissal may result. If handled properly, you can dismiss on grounds of incapacity due to ill health - so the employee's "sickness" will backfire against him/her.

 

Desertion 

A deserter is an employee who is absent from work for more than 3 days, without notifying you of the reason for the absence, and you can show that he/she has no intention of returning to work. Remember that the intention to desert - the intention not to return to work - must be present. Therefore you cannot dismiss for desertion an employee who has been off sick for 10 days without notification and who returns to work with a valid medical certificate. He had no intention to desert - he was sick. You must be able to prove that you have attempted to contact the absent employee, by telephone, or better still by means of a telegram sent to his last known address.

 

If an employee does not report for duty without having been granted prior permission to be absent, you are entitled to remove him from the payroll after a reasonable period of time has elapsed. There is no statutory definition of "a reasonable time" but it is generally considered that 3 to 5 days fulfills the definition. Quite obviously, you must follow disciplinary procedures (in absentia if necessary) before dismissing the employee. Equally obviously, if he/she arrives suddenly say after even 3 months absence, he/she is entitled to put his/her case to you - however, you are not obliged to re-employ. Remember that this person is no longer an employee, but rather an ex-employee.

 

Absence from overtime work

It happens that an employee does not pitch up to work previously agreed overtime. The employee states that because it is overtime, he/she does not have to work it if he/she does not want to, despite having agreed to work the overtime. This is incorrect - where an employee has specifically agreed to work a specific shift of overtime, then that employee is contractually bound to work the agreed overtime.

 

Once the employee has agreed to work the overtime, it is then no longer voluntary, but becomes a contractual obligation. Disciplinary action is the same as for absence without permission or unauthorized absenteeism.

 

F.A.Q

Q: If an employee arrives for work after the shift has started, can I send him home  without pay for that day? 

A: Even though the employee is late, he has still tendered his services and to send him home without pay could be viewed as imposing the sanction of suspension without pay without a disciplinary hearing. This could land you in hot water. However, what if the shift begins at 7 am and he arrives at 1 pm? Can he then say "I have tendered my services therefore you can't send me home without pay?"

Certainly not. It is best that you build into the employment contract a deadline - for example, "Should you arrive at work later than 1 hour after commencement of the shift, you will be sent home and you will forfeit that days wages. In all instances of late coming, the principle of no work-no pay shall apply." Then should the instance arise, you can listen to the reasons advanced for the late coming, and make a decision in terms of your disciplinary procedures.

 

Q: How do we handle the employee who is always late, but always has a real and valid Excuse? 

A: A real and valid acceptable excuse does not mean that the late coming is acceptable. Although you may be sympathetic to the circumstances and may even try to assist in some way, the ultimate responsibility to get to work on time rests with the employee. It is his/her problem - not yours. If the employee cannot carry out this contractual obligation - i.e., to be at work on time, then he/she may be in line to become and ex-employee.  

 

Q: If an employee arrives late, can they be made to "work in" the time lost or can I take from overtime hours worked and offset this against any shortage on normal time not worked?

A: The answer is that the employee can "work the time in" but only if he agrees to do so. You can take overtime and offset it against normal time lost, but again only by agreement and on the basis of like-for-like. In other words, if the normal time is say short by 4 hours, and the employee has in fact worked 6 hours overtime (at 1 ½) you can't take 4 hours at 1 ½ and add the 4 hours to the normal time. Remember 4 hours at 1 ½ is in fact 6 hours normal time.

 

If you calculate correctly, you would deduct 2.66 hours at 1 ½ to make up 4 hours normal time. So if the employee has worked 41 hours normal time and 6 hours overtime at 1 ½, you pay him 45 hours normal time and 3,34 hours at 1 /2. But again, the employee must agree to this. However, experience has shown that the best way is that if an employee has been late during the week, you do not allow him to work any overtime for that week. He must clock out at the end of the shift and go home. In this way, he feels his late coming in a very material way - namely a shortage on his wages for that week.

 

By paying him normal time worked and then allowing him to make up any normal time shortage with overtime really achieves nothing. The employee in fact gains substantially, because instead of being paid normal rates for the 4 hours short on normal time, he makes up fir it in overtime and is in fact enjoying the benefit of working only 41 hours normal time and thereafter overtime rates apply, instead of having to work 45 hours normal time before overtime rates kick in. 

 

Q: What if the employee is late back from leave and claims he/she was sick?

A: Sick leave rules apply - the employee must justify the reason for the absence.

If a sick note cannot be produced, ask for the name of the doctor or hospital where treatment was obtained. Other wise treat it as unpaid leave or impose disciplinary action for unauthorized absenteeism.     

 

Q: What if an employee requests to work his lunch break and leave early. 

A: Strictly speaking, you cannot allow this because you would be breaking the law.

The law requires that the employee have at least a 30 minute break after 5 hours work.

 

Q: What if the employee arrives at work but is clearly unfit for duty - perhaps with influenza for example :

A: It is clear from legislation that the employee is not only required to present himself for work - he is also required to present himself in a fit condition to do that work.

Therefore if he comes to work too sick to do the job, or smelling of liquor or clearly under the influence of liquor, he should be sent home. Obviously disciplinary procedures can be invoked where required. 

 

Q: What of the employee clocking someone else's card for him with the knowledge of the other person who is absent?

A: Clearly this is fraud and must be handled accordingly. Both parties would be subject to disciplinary investigation, and where justified, disciplinary action and sanction. .

A final word - some case law :

NUMSA and others Vs Free State Cons. Gold Mines : case 1996 (1) SA 422 (A)

" The recommended penalty for absenteeism is : 

  • first offence - verbal warning.
  • Second offence - final written warning.  
  • Third offence - dismissal."

 

Namib Wood Industries  v Mutiltha and another - case 1992 (1) SA 276 (Nm) A

The employee, a factory manager, had absented himself for an entire afternoon on 3 consecutive days despite having been refused permission to do so. Ruled that the first instance would have justified dismissal, and the dismissal was upheld.

 

Meerholz v Norman - case 1916 TPD 332

The conclusion was " Where an employer chooses to appoint certain definite hours for work and the employee accepts that contract, then the employer is entitled to require that those hours be adhered to. It is not a requirement that the employer have to show that those hours are necessary for the running of the business. Where the employee fails repeatedly to keep those hours, the employer is entitled to dismiss him."

 

For more information contact advice@labourguide.co.za

 

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Code of good practice on pregnancy and afterbirth



1.Introduction

1.1 Many women work during pregnancy and many return to work while they are still breast-feeding.
1.2 The objective of this code is to provide guidelines for employers and employees concerning the protection of the health of women against potential hazards in their work environment during pregnancy, after the birth of a child and while breast-feeding.

 


2.Application of the code
2.1 This code is issued in terms of section 87(1)(b) of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) 75 of 1997.
2.2 It is intended to guide all employers and employees concerning the application of section 26(1) of the BCEA which prohibits employers from requiring or permitting pregnant- or breast-feeding employees to perform work that is hazardous to the health of the employee or that of her child.
2.3 Workplaces may be affected differently depending upon the type of business and sector they are engaged in and the physical, chemical and biological hazards to which employees may be exposed in the workplace.
2.4 The norms established by this code are general and may not be appropriate for all workplaces. A departure from the code may be justified in the proper circumstances. For example, the number of employees employed in an establishment may warrant a different approach.




3. Contents
3.1This code: sets out the legal requirements relevant to the protection of the health and safety of pregnant and breast-feeding employees;
3.2 sets out a method for assessing and controlling the risks to the health and safety of pregnant and breast-feeding employees;
3.3 lists the principal physical, ergonomic, chemical and biological hazards to the health and safety of pregnant and breast-feeding employees and recommends steps to prevent or control these risks. These are listed in Schedules One to Four, which are included for guidance and are not exhaustive.




4. Legal Requirements
4.1The Constitution protects the right to bodily and psychological integrity, which includes the right to make decisions concerning reproduction [section 12(2)] and gives every person the right to health services, including reproductive health care [section 27(1)(a).
4.2 No person may be discriminated against or dismissed on account of pregnancy. The relevant provisions establishing this right are section 9(3) and (4) of the Constitution; section 187(1) of the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 and section 6 of the Employment Equity Act of 1998.
4.3 Employers are required to provide and maintain a work environment that is safe and without risk to the health of employees. This includes risks to the reproductive health of employees. These duties are established in terms of both the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) 85 of 1993 and the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) 27 0f 1996. Key aspects of these Acts are –

4.3.1 employers must conduct a risk assessment, which involves identifying hazards, assessing the risk that they pose to the health and safety of employees and recording the results of the risk assessment.
4.3.2 employers must implement appropriate measures to eliminate or control hazards identified in the risk assessment;
4.3.3 employers must supply employees with information about and train them in the risks to their health and safety and the measures taken to eliminate or minimise them;
4.3.4 elected worker health and safety representatives and committees are entitled to participate in the risk assessment and control of hazards;
4.3.5 employees have a duty to take reasonable steps to protect their own health and safety and that of other employees.




5. Protecting the health of pregnant and breast – feeding employees
5.1 Section 26(1) of the BCEA prohibits employers from requiring or permitting a pregnant employee or an employee who is breast-feeding to perform work that is hazardous to the health of the employee or the health of her child. This requires employers who employ women of childbearing age to assess and control risks to the health of pregnant or breast-feeding employees and that of the foetus or child.
5.2 Employers should identify, record and regularly review –

5.2.1 potential risks to pregnant or breast-feeding employees within the workplace;
5.2.2 protective measures and adjustments to working arrangements for pregnant or breast-feeding employees.

5.3 Where appropriate, employers should also maintain a list of employment positions not involving risk to which pregnant or breast-feeding employees could be transferred.2
2. In terms of section 26(2) of the BCEA an employer must offer suitable alternative employment to an employee during pregnancy if her work poses a danger to her health or safety or that of her child or if the employee is engaged in night work (between 18:00 and 06:00, unless it is not practicable to do so. Alternative employment must be on terms that are no less favourable than the employee's ordinary terms and conditions of employment.
5.4 employers should inform employees about hazards to pregnant and breast feeding employees and of the importance of immediate notification of pregnancy.
5.5 Workplace policies should encourage women employees to inform employers of their pregnancy as early as possible to ensure that the employer is able to identify and assess risks and take appropriate preventive measures.
5.6 The employer should keep a record of every notification of pregnancy.
5.7 When an employee notifies an employer that she is pregnant her situation in the workplace should be evaluated. The evaluation should include -

5.7.1 an examination of the employee's physical condition by a qualified medical professional;
5.7.2the employee's job,
5.7.3workplace practices and potential workplace exposures that may affect the employee.

5.8 If the evaluation reveals that there is a risk to the health or safety of the pregnant employee or the foetus, the employer must –

5.8.1 inform the employee of the risk;
5.8.2 after consulting the employee and her representative, if any, determine what steps should be taken to prevent the exposure of the employee to the risk by adjusting the employee's working conditions.

5.9 The employee should be given appropriate training in the hazards and the preventive measures taken.
5.10 If there is any uncertainty or concern about whether an employee's workstation or working conditions should be adjusted, it may be appropriate in certain circumstances to consult an occupational health practitioner. If appropriate adjustments cannot be made, the employee should be transferred to an alternative position in accordance with section 26(2) of the BCEA.
5.11 Employers must keep the risk assessment for expectant or new mothers under regular review. The possibility of damage to the health of the foetus may vary during the different stages of pregnancy. There are also different risks to consider for workers who are breast-feeding.
5.12 Arrangements should be made for pregnant and breast-feeding employees to be able to attend antenatal and postnatal clinics as required during pregnancy and after birth.
5.13 Arrangements should be made for employees who are breast-feeding to have breaks of 30 minutes twice per day for breast-feeding or expressing milk each working day for the first six months of the child's life.
5.14 Where there is an occupational health service at a workplace, appropriate records should be kept of pregnancies and the outcome of pregnancies, including any complications in the condition of the employee or child.




6. The indentification and assessment of Hazards
6.1 Physical hazards
The control of physical hazards in the workplace includes the recognition, evaluation and control of

6.1.1 exposure to noise, vibration, radiation, electric and electromagnetic fields and radioactive substances;
6.1.2 work in extreme environments;
6.1.3 control of the thermal environment (heating and air conditioning).
Schedule One describes the extent to which certain of these physical agents may constitute a hazard to the health and safety of pregnant and breast-feeding employees and suggests methods to prevent or control these hazards.

6.2 Ergonomic hazards
The application of ergonomics involves ensuring that work systems are designed to meet the employee's needs for health, safety and comfort. A range of ergonomic risk factors may pose hazards to the health and safety of pregnant and breast-feeding employees and should be identified and assessed as part of the risk assessment programme. These include -

6.2.1 heavy physical work;
6.2.2 static work posture;
6.2.3 frequent bending and twisting;
6.2.4 lifting heavy objects and movements requiring force;
6.2.5 repetitive work;
6.2.6 awkward postures;
6.2.7 no rest;
6.2.8 standing for long periods;
6.2.9 sitting for long periods.

Schedule Two describes the extent to which some of these factors may constitute a hazard to the health and safety of pregnant and breast-feeding employees and suggests methods to prevent or control these hazards.

6.3 Chemical hazards contact with harmful chemical substances may cause infertility and foetal abnormalities. Some chemicals can be passed to the baby during breast feeding and could possibly impair the health and the development of the child.


The Hazardous Chemical Substances Regulations, 1995, issued under OHSA apply to all employers who carry out activities, which may expose people to hazardous chemical substances. These employers must assess the potential exposure of employees to any hazardous chemical substance and take appropriate preventive steps. The Regulations set maximum exposure levels for some 700 hazardous chemical substances.


The Hazardous Chemical Substances Regulations require employers to inform and train employees about, and in any substance to which they are or may be exposed. This must include information on any potential detrimental effect on the reproductive ability of male or female employees.



Regulation 7(1) of the General Administrative Regulations, 1996, under OHSA requires manufacturers, importers, sellers and suppliers of hazardous chemical substances used at work to supply a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) which must include information on any reproductive hazards. Every employer who uses a hazardous chemical substance must be in possession of the relevant MSDS and must make it available on request to affected persons.


With the exception of the Lead Regulations, there are no regulations, which set maximum exposure levels of specific applications for women of childbearing age or pregnant women.3 In view of the absence of occupational health standards for the exposure of pregnant or breast-feeding women to chemical substances, care should be taken to minimise exposure to chemicals, which can be inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through the skin. Where this cannot be achieved, employees should be transferred to other work in accordance with section 26(2) of the BCEA.
3 European Council Directive 92/32/EEC classifies some 200 substances and preparations as falling into one of the following categories:


• possible risks of irreversible effects (R40)
• may cause cancer (R45)
• may cause heritable genetic damage (R46)
• may cause harm to the unborn child (R61)
• possible risk of harm to the unborn child (R63)
• may cause harm to breasted babies (R64)


The actual risk to health of these substances can only be determined following a risk assessment of a substance at a place of work, i.e. although the substances listed may have the potential to endanger health or safety, there may be no risk in practice. For example, if exposure is below the level that might cause harm.


Chemical substances that are known or suspected to constitute a hazard to pregnant or breast-feeding women and to the foetus or child are listed in Schedule Three below.


6.4 Biological hazards
Many biological agents, such as bacteria and viruses, can affect the unborn child if the mother is infected during pregnancy. Biological agents may also be transferred through breast-feeding or by direct physical contact between mother and baby. Health workers, including service workers in health-care facilities and workers looking after animals or dealing with animal products are more likely to be exposed to infection than other workers. Employees who have close contact with young children, such as teachers and ecu-care workers, are at increased risk of exposure to rubella (German measles) and varicella (chicken pox).


Universal hygiene precautions are required to prevent disease. These include high standards of personal hygiene, surveillance of staff in high-risk areas, appropriate sterilisation and disinfecting procedures, designation of person to be responsible for health and safety, the use of protective clothing and gloves and the avoidance of eating or smoking in laboratories or other risk areas.


Some of the biological agents that are known to constitute a hazard to the health of breast-feeding or pregnant women are listed in Schedule Four.


7. Aspects of Pregnancy that may affect work
Employers and employees should be aware of the following common aspects of pregnancy that may affect work:
7.1 As a result of morning sickness employees may be unable to perform early shift work. Exposure to nauseating smells may also aggravate morning sickness.
7.2 Backache and varicose veins may result from work involving prolonged standing or sitting. Backache may also result from work involving manual handling.
7.3 More frequent visits to the toilet will require reasonable access to toilet facilities and consideration of the employee's position if leaving the work she performs unattended poses difficulties.
7.4 The employee's increasing size and discomfort may require changes of protective clothing, changes to work in confined spaces and changes to her work where manual handling is involved. Her increasing size may also impair dexterity, agility, co-ordination, speed of movement and reach.
7.5 The employee's balance may be affected making work on slippery or wet surfaces difficult.
7.6 Tiredness associated with pregnancy may affect the employee's ability to work overtime and to perform evening work. The employer may have to consider granting rest periods.



SCHEDULE ONE

PHYSICAL HAZARDS



HAZARD:
Vibration and mechanical shocks




WHAT IS THE RISK:
Long-term exposure to vibrations may increase the risk of miscarriage and stillbirth. Exposure to shocks or whole body vibrations in the later stages of pregnancy can result in premature labour




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
It is advised that pregnant workers and those that have recently given birth avoid work that is likely to involve uncomfortable, whole body vibrations, especially at low frequencies, or where the abdomen is exposed to shocks or jolts.



HAZARD:

Extreme heat




WHAT IS THE RISK:
The exposure of pregnant and breast-feeding employees to extreme heat may lead to dizziness and faintness, particularly in the case of women performing standing work. Lactation may be impaired by heat dehydration.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Employers should limit the exposure of pregnant and breast-feeding workers to extreme heat. Arrangements for access to rest facilities and refreshments should be made in conditions of extreme heat.

 


HAZARD:

Extreme cold




WHAT IS THE RISK:
Work in extremely cold conditions such as cold storage rooms has been associated with problems in pregnancy.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Employees must be supplied with thermal protective clothing and their exposure to cold limited in terms of regulation 2 of the Environmental Regulations for Workplaces, made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).



HAZARD:

Noise




WHAT IS THE RISK:
Prolonged exposure to noise can elevate the blood pressure of pregnant women and lead to tiredness.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Employers should ensure compliance with regulation 7 of the Environmental Regulations for Workplaces, OHSA.



HAZARD:

Ionising radiation




WHAT IS THE RISK:
Significant exposure to ionising radiation is known to be harmful to the foetus. Working with radioactive liquids or dusts can result in exposure of the foetus (through ingestion or via contamination of the mother's skin) or a breast-fed baby to ionising radiation.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Work procedures should be designed to keep exposure of pregnant women as low as reasonably practicable and below the statutory dose limit for a pregnant woman. Pregnant women or breast-feeding mothers should not work where there is a risk of radioactive contamination. Employers of registered radiation workers, including radiographers, must comply with the regulations controlling the use of electronic products issued under the Nuclear Energy Act 131 of 1993.



HAZARD:

Non-ionising (electromagnetic) radiation




WHAT IS THE RISK:
It has not been established that the levels of non-ionising electromagnetic radiation likely to be generated by video display units (VDU's) or other office equipment constitutes a risk to human reproductive health.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Women who are pregnant or who are planning children and are worried about working with VDU's should discuss their concerns with an occupational health practitioner. The following practical measures can be adopted to limit exposure to electromagnetic fields in offices (emfs):

- Workers should sit at arm's length from the computer (70cm) and about 120cm from the backs and sides of co-workers ' monitors.
- Workers should have regular breaks from VDU work, as this reduces exposure time.
- Radiation-reducing glare screens (or shields) can reduce the electrical component of the emfs. However, shields that distort the image on the monitor should not be used.


HAZARD:

Work in compressed air and diving




WHAT IS THE RISK:
People who work in compressed air are at risk of developing the bends. It is not clear whether pregnant women are more at risk of getting the bends but potentially the foetus could be seriously harmed by gas bubbles.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Pregnant workers should not work in compressed air because of potential harm to (he foetus from gas bubbles. For those who have recently given birth there is a small increase in the risk of the bends. The Diving Regulations, 1991, under OHSA, must be complied with.



SCHEDULE TWO

ERGONOMIC HAZARDS




HAZARD:
Physical and mental strain




WHAT IS THE RISK:
Excessive physical or mental pressure may cause stress and give rise to anxiety and raised blood pressure during pregnancy.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Employers should ensure that hours of work and the volume and pacing of work are not excessive and that, where practical, employees have some measure of control over how their work is organised. Seating should be available where appropriate. Longer or more frequent rest breaks will help to avoid or reduce fatigue.



HAZARD:

Physically strenuous work




WHAT IS THE RISK:
Employees whose work is physically strenuous should be considered to be at increased risk of injury when pregnant or after the birth of a child.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Heavy physical exertion, including the lifting or handling of heavy loads, should be avoided from early pregnancy onwards.



HAZARD:

Prolonged sitting or standing




WHAT IS THE RISK:
Sitting or standing for long periods during pregnancy can have serious health consequences. Standing for long unbroken periods can result in complications during pregnancy such as deep vein thrombosis, varicose veins, premature labour and even miscarriage.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Workstations should be adjustable to allow for necessary changes in posture. Pregnant employees who sit for long periods should be provided with a proper chair with lumbar support rest to prevent lower back pain. A footrest could alleviate pain and discomfort in the case of both sitting and standing workers.




Pregnant employees who work in a stationary position should be given frequent rest breaks. Mobility during breaks should be encouraged to help prevent swelling of the ankles and improve blood circulation. Where work organisation permits task rotation, this should be done to allow the worker to do tasks that involve standing, sitting and moving.



SCHEDULE THREE

CHEMICAL HAZARDS


HAZARD:
Anaesthetic gases




WHAT IS THE RISK:

Exposure to anaesthetic gases during pregnancy can lead to miscarriage.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Exposure to high concentrations of anaesthetic gases should be avoided during pregnancy.



HAZARD:

Carbon monoxide




WHAT IS THE RISK:
Risks arise when engines or appliances using petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas are operated in enclosed areas. Carbon monoxide can result in the foetus being starved of oxygen.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Occupational exposure to carbon monoxide should be avoided during pregnancy and breast-feeding.



HAZARD:

Antimitotic (Cytotoxic) drugs




WHAT IS THE RISK:
Exposure to antimitotic drugs, which are used for treating cancer, damages genetic information in human sperm and egg cells. Some of these drugs can cause cancer. Absorption is by inhalation or through the skin.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Workers involved in the preparation and administration of antimitotic drugs should be afforded maximum protection. Direct skin contact can be avoided by wearing suitable gloves and gowns. Pregnant employees potentially exposed to cancer drugs should be offered the option of transfer to other duties.



HAZARD:

Ethylene oxide




WHAT IS THE RISK:
Ethylene oxide is used mainly in sterilising procedures in hospital. Exposure may occur when sterilised goods are transferred to the aerator after the cycle is complete and when changing the gas tanks.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Health risks can be minimised by reducing worker exposure during transfer when the steriliser door is opened Pregnant employees exposed to ethylene oxide above the acceptable level should be transferred to other duties.



HAZARD:

Lead




WHAT IS THE RISK:
Exposure of pregnant and breast-feeding employees to lead affects the nervous system of young children and is detrimental to child development.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Contact with lead should be avoided during pregnancy and breast-feeding. The Lead Regulations issued under OHSA must be complied with. These Regulations specify levels at which employees must be withdrawn from exposure to lead.



HAZARD:

Mercury and mercury derivatives




WHAT IS THE RISK:
Organic and inorganic mercury compounds can have adverse effects on the mother and foetus.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Women of childbearing age should not be exposed to mercury compounds.



HAZARD:

Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)




WHAT IS THE RISK:
PCBs can cause deformities in the child. Maternal exposure before conception can also affect foetal development as PCBs




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
No pregnant women should be exposed to PCBs at work.



HAZARD:
Organic solvents




WHAT IS THE RISK:
Exposure to organic solvents including aliphatic hydrocarbons, toluene and tetrachloroethylene can lead to miscarriage and have a detrimental effect on the foetus.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Pregnant women should be protected to exposure against these organic solvents.



HAZARD:

Pesticides and herbicides




WHAT IS THE RISK:
Exposure to certain pesticides and herbicides is associated with an increased risk of miscarriage and can adversely affect the development of the child.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK: Exposure to pesticides and herbicides should be avoided or minimised.



HAZARD:

Alcohol




WHAT IS THE RISK:
Foetal alcohol syndrome can lead to physical and mental abnormalities in children. Workers in the beverage, catering and associated industries, including wine farming, are particularly at risk.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Where appropriate, employees should be informed of and counselled in the hazards associated with foetal alcohol syndrome.



HAZARD:
Tobacco smoke




WHAT IS THE RISK: Tobacco smoke contains carbon monoxide and carcinogenic and other harmful substances. Smoking and the inhalation of environmental smoke affects foetal blood supply and can lead to retarded growth and development and more early childhood diseases. Smoking carries an increased risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Care should be taken to ensure that women employees are able to work without being exposed to tobacco smoke.

 



SCHEDULE FOUR

BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS




HAZARD:
Cytomegalovirus




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Employees should be required to maintain high standards of personal hygiene, wash their hands after each patient contact and use gloves when handling potentially contaminated wastes in order to minimise the risk of infection.



HAZARD:

Hepatitis




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
General precautions must be taken for all forms of hepatitis. Vaccination is the most effective means available of preventing hepatitis B. Workers must take particular care to avoid mucous membranes and skin coming into contact with potentially contaminated blood or other secretions.



HAZARD:

HIV



HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Universal precaution is important for workers potentially exposed to HIV. Health care workers should take precautions to prevent needle stick injuries and exercise care when handling the blood, tissues or mucosal areas of all patients.



HAZARD:

Rubella (German measles)




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Rubella vaccine is the most effective means of preventing the disease, and susceptible employees should be immunised. Pregnancy measles should be avoided for 3 months after vaccination.



HAZARD:

Varicella (chicken pox)




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
It is advisable to identify employees who have not previously had chicken pox. Pregnant employees who are known not to be immune to chicken pox and who are exposed to an active case should report to a physician.



HAZARD:

Toxoplasmosis gondi




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK: Control measures against toxoplasmosis gondii for women of reproductive age include high standards of personal and environmental hygiene; the sanitary disposal of cat faeces and avoiding contamination by cat faeces of soil to be tilled for agriculture.

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ETQAs /SETAs Contact Lists

Provided by the South African Qualifications Authority? (SAQA)

 

Name of Institution

Contact Person

Postal Address

Contact Details

AGRISETA

Agriculture Sector Education and Training Authority

Mr. Machiel Van Niekerk (CEO)
Machiel@agriseta.co.za

Mr. Fanny Phetla
(ETQA Manager)
fanny@agriseta.co.za

P.O. Box 26024
ARCADIA
0007
Tel:  (012) 325-1655
Fax: (012) 325-1677

BANKSETA

Banking Sector Education and Training Authority

Mr. Max  Makhubalo (CEO)
temp@bankseta.org.za

Ms. Daphne Hamilton
(ETQA Manager)
daphneh@bankseta.org.za

Christine Fritz
(Learnership Manager)
christinef@bankseta.org.za

P.O. Box 11678
VORNA VALLEY
1686
Tel:  (011) 805-9661
Fax: (011) 805-8348

CETA

Construction Education and Training Authority

Mr. Teboho Thejane (CEO)
ceo@ceta.co.za

Mr. Robert Simelane
(ETQA Manager)
QAM@ceta.co.za

Mr. William Ntsoane
(Learnership Manager)
SDM@ceta.co.za

P.O. Box 1955
HALFWAY HOUSE
1685
Tel:  (011) 265-5900/5904/5912
Fax: (011) 265-5924/25

CHE

Council on Higher Education

Dr. Mala Singh
(Interim CEO)
singh.m@che.ac.za

Dr. Lis Lange 
(Executive Director: HEQC)
lange.l@che.ac.za

Mercy Sondlo
Sondlo.m@che.ac.za

Mr. Theo Bhengu
Director: Accreditation
Bhengu.t@che.ac.za

The Tramshed
P.O. Box 13354
PRETORIA
0126
Tel:  (012) 392-9100/9126
Fax: (012) 392-9110/20

 

Tel:  (012) 392 9121
Fax: (012) 392 9110

Tel:  (012) 392 9159
Fax: (012) 392 9130/9179

 

Tel:  (012) 392 9149

CHIETA

Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority

Ms Kelebogile Dilotsotlhe (CEO)
ceo@chieta.org.za

Ms Ayesha Itzkin
(Executive Manager: ETDQA)
aitzkin@chieta.org.za

Ms Tshidi Magonare
(Quality Assurance Manager)
tmagonare@chieta.org.za

Ms Mirriam Christopher
(Learnership Manager)
Mchristopher@chieta.org.za

P.O. Box 961
AUCKLAND PARK
2006
Tel:  (011) 726-4026 X 204
Fax: (011) 726-7777

CTFL

Clothing, Textiles, Footwear and Leather Sector Education and Training Authority

Dr. Hoosen Rasool (CEO)
hoosen@ctflseta.org.za

Mr PK Naicker
(ETQA Manager)
pknaicker@ctflseta.org.za

Mariana Dreyer
(Learnership Manager - KZN Province)
mariana@ctflseta.org.za

Roger Hendicott
(Learnership Manager)
projects@ctflseta.org.za

P.O. Box 935
PINETOWN
3600
Tel:  (031) 702-4482
Fax: (031) 702-4113

ESETA

Energy Sector Education and Training Authority

Mr. Bafana Ngwenya (CEO)
bafanan@eseta.org.za

Mr. Johan Swanepoel
(ETQA Manager)
johans@eseta.org.za

Mr. Tebogo Motla
(Learnership Manager)
tebogom@eseta.org.za

P.O. Box 5983
JOHANNESBURG
2000
Tel:  (011) 689 5300
Fax: (011) 689 5340
Fax: (011) 689 5342/3

ETDP

Education, Training and Development Practices

Ms. Nombulelo Nxesi (CEO)
nombulelon@etdpseta.org.za

Ms Valentia Mashego
(ETQA Manager)
valentiam@etdpseta.org.za

Dr. Burton Malgas
(Learnership Manager)
burtonm@etdpseta.org.za

Private Bag X105
MELVILLE
2109
Tel:  (011) 628 5000
Fax: (011) 482 6419

ETQA Fax:
(011) 482 6375
086 619 2752

Learnerships
Fax: (011) 482 5748

FASSET

Financial and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority

Ms. Cheryl James (CEO)
cheryl.james@fasset.org.za

Ms. Nawaal Patel
(ETQA/Learnership Manager)
nawaal.patel@fasset.org.za

P.O. Box 6801
CRESTA
2118
Tel:  (011) 476-8570
Fax: (011) 476-5756

FIETA

Forest Industries Education and Training Authority

Mr. Simangaliso Mkhwanazi (CEO)
simangalisom@fieta.org.za

Mr. Herman Letoka
(ETQA Manager)
hermanl@fieta.org.za

P.O. Box 31276
BRAAMFONTEIN
2017
Tel:  (011) 712-0600/1
Fax: (011) 339-1160/66

 

FOODBEV

Food and Beverages Manufacturing Industry Sector Education and Training Authority

Mr. Ravin Deonarain (CEO)
ravind@foodbev.co.za

Mr. Krappie Eloff
(ETQA Manager)
krappie@foodbev.co.za

Ms. Blanche Engelbrecht
(Learnership Manager)
blanche@foodbev.co.za

P.O. Box 245
GALLO MANOR
2052
Tel:  (011) 253 7300
Fax: (011) 253 7333

HPCSA

Health Professions Council of SA

Adv Boyce M Mkhize
(Registrar)
registrar@hpcsa.co.za

Dr. Themba Mosiah
(Professional Board Manager / ETQA Manager)
thembam@hpcsa.co.za

P.O. Box 205
PRETORIA
0001

 

Secretary: Mrs Sanet v/d Merwe

Tel:  (012) 338-9300
Fax: (012) 328-4862


Tel:  (012) 338 9492

Tel:  (012) 338 9390

HWSETA

Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority

Mr. R. J. Rakgoane
(Acting CEO)
ceo@hwseta.org.za

Mr. Bheki Zulu
(Executive Manager: ETDQA)
bhekiz@hwseta.org.za

Mr. Vuyani Nkalitshana
(Learnership Manager)
vuyanin@hwseta.org.za

Private Bag X15
GARDEN VIEW
2047
Tel:  (011) 607-6900
Fax: (011) 616-8939

 

ETQA Fax
011 607 6937

INSETA

Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority

Mr Mike Abel
(CEO)
mikea@inseta.org.za

Ms Shirley Steenekamp
(ETQA Manager)
shirleys@inseta.org.za

Mr. Setlakalane Mokou
(Learnership Manager)
setlakalanem@inseta.org.za

P.O. Box 32035
BRAAMFONTEIN
2017
Tel:  (011) 544-2000 Ext. 2032
Fax: (011) 484-0862


ETQA Fax:
(011) 484 9878

ISETT

Information Systems, Electronics and Telecommunication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority

Mr. Oupa Mopaki (CEO)
oupa.mopaki@isettseta.org.za

Mr Charlton Philiso
(Senior ETQA Manager)
charlton.philiso@isettseta.org.za

Mr Jabu Sibeko
(Learnership Manager)
jabu.sibeko@isettseta.org.za

P.O. Box 5585
HALFWAY HOUSE
1685
Tel:  (011) 207 2600
Fax: (011) 805 6833

LGSETA

Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority

Mr. Sidwell Mofokeng (CEO)
sidwellm@lgseta.co.za

Mr. Zithulele  Zondi
(ETQA Manager)
zithulelez@lgseta.co.za

Mr Peter Gerstlauer
(Acting Learnership Manager)
peterg@lgseta.co.za

P.O. Box 1964
BEDFORDVIEW
2008
Tel:  (011) 456-8579
Fax: (011) 450-4948

MAPPP SETA

Media, Advertising, Publishing, Printing and Packaging Sector Education and Training Authority

Ms  Sekgana Makhoba
(Acting CEO)
sekgana@mappp-seta.co.za

Mr. Ralph Williamson
(LETQA Manager) Cape Province
Williamson@mappp-seta.co.za

Ms Avisha Ramdutt
(LETQA Manager)
KZN Province
avisha@mappp-seta.co.za

Mr. George Olivier
(Acting ETQA Manager) Gauteng Province
george@mappp-seta.co.za

P.O. Box 5821
TYGERVALLEY
7536

P.O. Box 1258
PINETOWN
3600

P.O. Box 199
RIVONIA
2128
Tel:  (021) 910 3001
Fax: (021) 910 3080


Tel:  031 566 2790
Fax: 031 566 1874


Tel:  (011) 234 2311
Fax: (011) 234 2350

MERSETA

Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority

Dr. Raymond Patel (CEO)
rpatel@merseta.org.za

Mr Wayne Adams
(General Manager: LETQA)
wadams@merseta.org.za

Ms Michelle Olivier
(Quality Assuror)
molivier@merseta.org.za

P.O. Box 61826
MARSHALLTOWN
2107
Tel:  (011) 484-9310
Tel:  (011) 544 1300
Fax: (011) 484-9318

ETQA Fax: (011) 484 4599
ETQA Fax: 0866 702 608

MQA

Mining Qualifications Authority

Mr Livhuwani Nengovhela (CEO)
livhun@mqa.org.za

Mr. Ratsietsi James Monare
(ETQA Manager)
ratsietsim@mqa.org.za

Mr. Xolisa Njikelana
(Learnership Manager)
xolisan@mqa.org.za

Private Bag X118
Marshalltown
2107

 

Tel:  (011) 832 1022
Fax: (011) 832 1027/1041

 

ETQA Fax: (011) 838 5400

PAB

Professional Accreditation Body

Mr. Harold Spencer
(ETQA Director)
harolds@bsd-pty.co.za

Ms. Elize Naude
(ETQA Manager)
office@pab.org.za

Postnet Suite 180
Private Bag x06
WATERKLOOF
0145
Tel:  (012) 665 5227
Fax: (012) 665 1667

 

Tel:  (012) 665 1007

PSETA

Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority

Mr. Clive Mtshisa  (CEO)
clive@pseta.gov.za

Mr. Zamo Khuzwayo
(Acting ETQA Manager)
zamo@pseta.gov.za

Ms. Mamello Mahomed
(Learnership Manager)
mamello@pseta.gov.za

Private Bag X916
PRETORIA
0001
Tel:  (012) 314 7104/7490
Fax: (012) 314 7502

Tel:  (012) 314 7322
Fax: 086 665 3873
Fax: (012) 314 7502

Tel:  (012) 314 7561

SABPP

SA Board for Personnel Practice

Ms. Huma Van Rensburg (CEO)
sabpp@mweb.co.za
huma@sabpp.co.za

Dr Sunette van der Walt
(ETQA Consultant)
jsunette@netactive.co.za

Ms Karine Henrichs
(ETQA Consultant)
maximisingpeople@iafrica.com

P.O. Box 2450
HOUGHTON
2041
Tel:  (011) 773-6222
Fax: (011) 773-6224

SAICA

SA Institute of Chartered Accountants

Mr. Ignatius Sehoole (CEO)
ignatiuss@saica.co.za

Ms. Adri Kleinhans
(ETQA Manager)
adrik@saica.co.za

Mr Geoffrey Ngonyama
(Training Regulations Manager)
geoffreyn@saica.co.za

P.O. Box 59875
KENGRAY
2100
Tel:  (011) 621-6600
Fax: (011) 622-3321


Fax: (011) 621 6763

SANC

SA Nursing Council

Mrs. Thandi Manganye
 (Acting Registrar)
tmanganye@sanc.co.za

Ms S Mchunu
(Deputy Registrar)
smchunu@sanc.co.za

P.O. Box 1123
PRETORIA
0001
Tel:  (012) 420-1000
Fax: (012) 343-5400

SAPC

South African Pharmacy Council

Mr Amos Masango
(Registrar)
amos@pharmcouncil.co.za

Ms Hlone Masiza
(Manager: Pharmacy Education)
hlone@pharmcouncil.co.za

Mr. Lindile Mabuya
(Assistant. Manager: Education)
lira@pharmcouncil.co.za

P O Box 40040
ARCADIA
0007
Tel:  (012) 319-8500
Fax: (012) 321-1492

 

Tel:  (012) 319 8513

 

Tel:  (012) 319 8516

SASSETA

Safety and Security Sector Education & Training Authority

Mr. Themba Mabuya
 (Acting CEO)
tmabuya@sasseta.org.za

Ms Naledi Nkula
(HOD: ETQA)
nnkula@sasseta.org.za

Ms Lovey Malele
Senior Learnership Practitioner
lmalele@sasseta.org.za

P.O. Box 7612
HALFWAY HOUSE
1685
Tel:   (011) 347 0200
Fax: (011) 805-6630/6632

 

Fax: 086 604 4009

SERVICES SETA

Services Sector Education and Training Authority

Mr. Ivor Blumenthal (CEO)
ivorb@serviceseta.org.za

Ms. Marie-Therese Portolan
(ETQA Manager)
marie-theresep@serviceseta.org.za

Dr. Altie Kriel
(Learnership Manager)
altik@serviceseta.org.za

Ms Nozipho Zondo
(Manager: Learnership and Skills Programme Registrar)
noziz@serviceseta.org.za

P.O. Box 3322
HOUGHTON
2041
SETA
Tel:  (011) 715 1800
Fax: (011) 726 4416

ETQA
Fax: 011 482 8358

CEO
Tel:  (011) 276 9600
Fax: (011) 276 9650

TETA

Transport Education and Training Authority

Dr. Piet Bothma (CEO)
piet@teta.org.za

Ms. Melissa Erra
(ETQA Manager)
Melissa@teta.org.za

Mr. Willem Schutte
(Learnership / Skills Development Manager)
willem@teta.org.za

Private Bag X10016
RANDBURG
2125
Tel:  (011) 781 1280
Fax: (011) 781 0200
Fax: (011) 886 2502

Fax: (011) 504 9252

THETA

Tourism Hospitality and Sport Education and Training Authority

Mr Mike Tsotetsi (CEO)
mike@theta.org.za

Mr. Ebrahim Boomgaard
(ETQA Manager)
ebrahim@theta.org.za

Mr. William Chuene
(Learnership Manager)
william@theta.org.za

P.O. Box 1329
RIVONIA
2128
Tel:  (011) 783 7235
Fax: (086) 505 3348

Fax: 086 505 3349

UMALUSI

Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training

Dr. Peliwe Lolwana (CEO)
peliwe@umalusi.org.za

Dr. Ronel Blom
(Senior Manager: Accreditation)
ronel@umalusi.org.za

Vijayen Naidoo
(Senior Manager: Quality Assurance of Assessment)
vijayen@umalusi.org.za

Postnet Suite 102
Private Bag X1
QUEENSWOOD
0121
Tel:  (012) 349-1510
Fax: (012) 349-1511


Tel:  (012) 349 1510 ext. 244
Fax: (012) 349 2187

 

W&RSETA

Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority

Mr. Joel Dikgole (CEO)
jdikgole@wrseta.org.za

Mr.Rees Lechet
ETQA Manager
rlechet@wrseta.org.za

Mr. Tebogo Mogabudi
(Learnership Manager)
Tmogabudi@wrseta.org.za

Ms Ankie Kemp
(Executive Manager: Qualifications)
ankiek@wrseta.org.za

P.O. Box 9809
CENTURION
0046
Tel:  (012) 676 9000
Fax: (012) 665 2559
Call Centre: 0860 270 027

 

DoL – SETA Support

Rebecca Matsheni
(PA to the Director)
rebecca.matsheni@labour.gov.za

Mr. Shafiq Fredericks
(Learnership Manager)
shafiq.fredericks@labour.gov.za

Ms Tsholofelo Mokotedi
(ETQA Manager)
tsholofelo.mokotedi@labour.gov.za

Ms Lettie Mbewe
(Assistant in the Director's Office)
lettie.mbewe@labour.gov.za

P.O. Box X 117
Pretoria
001
Tel: (012) 309 4500
Fax: (012) 320 0792

Tel: (012) 309 4899

 


Tel: (012) 309 4455

Tel: (012) 309 4325
Fax: (012) 320 0792

CHE - HEQC

Ms Tamara Bezuidenhout
(Project Administrator: Accreditation)

Mr. Sam Setati
(Project Manager: Accreditation)

  Tel:  (012) 392 9129

 

Tel:  (012) 392 9167

Employer Organisations

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REGISTERED EMPLOYERS’ ORGANIZATIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA

Updated – March 2017

 

Information provided by the Department of Labour: For more information please visit www.labour.gov.za

 

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR OF LABOUR RELATIONS

LABORIA HOUSE

 

Private Bag x117, Pretoria, 0001 / 215 Schoeman Street, Pretoria, 0002

 

 

LIST OF REGISTERED EMPLOYERS’ ORGANIZATIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA

FOR MARCH 2017

 

 

 

Registration Number

NAME OF EMPLOYERS’ ORGANISATION AND CONTACT DETAILS

LR2/6/3/422

Registered on 13/02/2001

AD Finem: Construction, Engineering and Allied Employers Organization

The Secretary

Tel:        (016) 933 6266/7   / 976 8441                          

Fax:        (016) 933 7479

Postal address:                  P.O. Box 5302, Vanderbijlpark, 1900

Physical address:              13 Chrome Street, CE 6, 4 Rustmore Building, Vanderbijlpark, 1911

LR2/6/3/475

Registered on 29/01/2001

AHI Werkgewersorganisasie

Die Sekretaris

Tel:         (012) 348 5440                                  

Faks:      (012) 348 8771

e-pos:               werkorg@ahi.co.za                  marietavz@ahi.co.za

Webtuiste:        www.ahi.co.za

Posadres:                      Posbus 35100, MenloPark, 0012

Fisiese adres:               1ste Vloer, Lynwood Galleries, 354 Rosemary Rylaan, Lynnwood, 0081

LR2/6/3/499

Registered on 08/10/2002

Airlines Association of Southern Africa

The Secretary

Tel:         (011) 609 0050                               

Fax:        (086)  511 2332  / (011) 609 0169

e-mail:              aasa@global.co.za

Postal address:            P.O. Box 7049, Bonaero Park, 1622

Physical address:        Greenstone Hill Office Park, 1st Floor, Building 13, Emerald Boulevard, Greenstone Hill, Modderfontein, 1645

LR2/6/3/925

Registered on 27/09/2013

Allied Business Association (ABA)

The General Secretary

Tel:        (012) 361 4500  /  (086) 6 42 1109

Fax:       (012) 361 4932

e-mail:            nico@ababusiness.co.za                      info@ababusiness.co.za 

Postal address:             P.O.Box 38728, Garsfontein East,0060

Physical address:         558 Keeshond Street, Garsfontein, Pretoria , 0081

LR2/6/3/277

Registered on 14/12/1995

Amalgamated Employers Association

The Secretary

Tel:       (031) 208  0019 / 082 636 0157                                 

Fax:       (031) 312 5005

e-mail:            info@aea.org.za

website:         www.aea.org.za

Postal address:                P.O. Box 47284, Greyville, 4023

Physical address:            37 Claribel Road, Morningside, Durban, 4001

LR2/6/3/951

Registered on 24/06/2014

Amalgamated Fishing Employers' Organisation (AFEO)

The Secretary

Tel:       (021) 425 2727 / 082 880 9183

Fax:      (021) 425 4734

e-mail:           Ulrich@iafrica.com     

Postal Address:          P.O. Box 2066, Cape Town, 8000

Physical Address:       7 Martin Hammerschlag Way, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001

LR2/6/3/788

Registered on 20/10/2009

Apparel and Textile Association of South Africa (ATASA)

The Secretary

Tel:       (031) 201 2407 

Fax:       (086) 608 8022

e-mail:            admin@atasa.org.za     

Postal address:                  P.O. Box 1956, Port Shepstone, 4240

Physical address:              11 Currie Road, Unit 11A, Berea, Durban,4001   (Head Office)

LR2/6/3/476

Registered on 23/10/2000

Association for Retailers’ Manufacturers and Service Providers (A.R.M.S)

The Secretary

Tel:          (021) 591 5400   / 083 716 3211                              

Fax:         (086) 716 9242

e-mail:             cfma@telkomsa.net

Postal address:                 39 Kleinbosch Crescent, Kleinbosch, 7500

Physical address:             245 Voortrekker Road, Trevenna Centre, Room 103, 1st Floor, Goodwood, 7460

LR2/6/3/126

Registered on 24/06/1955

Association of Electric Cable Manufacturers of South Africa

The Secretary

Tel:         (011) 865 0546                       

Fax:        (011) 865 0547

e-mail:             aecmsa@iafrica.com

Postal address:              P.O. Box 1241, Alberton, 1450

Physical address:          The Terrace Building, 2nd Floor, No 1 Eaton Terrace Road, New Redruth, Alberton, 1449

LR2/6/3/187

Registered on 05/03/1979

Association of Metal Service Centres of South Africa

The Secretary

Tel:       (011) 298 9420 / 083 444 1365                                  

Fax:       (011) 298 9520

e-mail:           christa@seifsa.co.za

Postal address:                P.O. Box 1338, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:             Metal Industries House, 42 Anderson Street, Johannesburg, 2001                  

LR2/6/3/226

Registered on 29/08/1984

Association of South African Manufacturers of Luggage, Handbags and General Goods

The Secretary

Tel:         (011) 563 3812                                 

Fax:        (011) 234 4363

e-mail:             tc-heffer@softhome.net

Postal address:                 PostNet Suite # 34, Private Bag x51, Rivonia, 2128

Physical address:             11-13 Sprintz Street, Village Main, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/3/48

Registered on 29/12/1972

Automobile Manufacturers Employers Organization (AMEO)

The Secretary

Tel:          (012) 323 2980/1        or 323 2003                        

Fax:          (012) 326 3232 / (086)  570 8837

e-mail:               naamsa@iafrica.com

website:            www.naamsa.co.za

Postal address:                 P.O. Box 40611, Arcadia, 0007

Physical address:              1st Floor, Nedbank Plaza, Cnr Church and Beatrix Streets, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083

LR2/6/2/948

Registered on 31/03/2014

BEECA Cleaning Association

The Secretary

Tel:          (011) 06 4253

Fax:         (086) 528 6814                         

Postal & Physical Address:                 32  Steele Street, Steeledale, Johannesburg, 2197

LR2/6/3/325

Registration cancelled on 28/05/2010.

Court Order to continue to operate until appeal case is finalized

Benefits Group Employer Organisation (BGEO)

The Secretary

Tel:        (011)  453 8670

Fax:        (011) 453 8292

Postal address:                   P.O. Box 801, Bedfordview, 2008

Physical address:               70 First Avenue, Dunvegan, Edenvale, 1610

LR2/6/3/246

Registered on 27/06/1990

Boland Meesterbouers en Aanverwante Bedrywe Vereniging

Die Sekretaris

Tel:            (021) 863 3330                                    

Faks:          (021) 863 3331 / (086) 617 8797

e-pos:                  mbainfo@mbaboland.org.za 

webtuiste:          www.mbaboland.org.za

Posadres:                    Posbus 1402, Suider-Paarl, 7624

Fisiese adres:             23 Corcordia Street, Suider-Paarl, 7646

LR2/6/3/893

Registered on 13/12/2012

Border Industrial Employers' Association

The Secretary

Tel :        (043) 701 5836 / 5800

Fax:        (043) 745 2603

e-mail:             ahalls@floorworx.co.za

Postal address:               P.O. Box 157, Beacon Bay, 5205     /       P.O. Box 1141, East London, 5200

Physical address:            Bert Kipling Street, Wilsonia, East London, 5201

LR2/6/3/170

Registered on 01/04/1976

 

Bou Industrië Assosiasie Wes-Boland

Die Sekretaris

Tel:         (022) 772 2251                                  

Faks:      (022) 772 2457

e-mail:             philbotha2@wmail.co.za

Posadres:                   Posbus 336, Langebaan. 7357

Fisiese adres:            Harpuisbos street no 1, Langebaan, 7357

LR2/6/3/489

Registered on 14/12/2000

Canvas Employers Organization

The Secretary

Tel:         (011) 334 4229                                   

Fax:        (011) 334 2801

Postal address:              P.O. Box 9890, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:          14 Nugget Street, City and Suburban, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/3/12

Registered on 02/08/1934

Cape Engineers’ and Founders Association

The Secretary

Tel:          (021) 425 2627 / 418  4300 / 082 331 1871                               

Fax:         (021) 425 2627 / 418 2100

e-mail:              colin@capeengineers.co.za

website:           www.capeengineers.com

Postal address:                 P.O. Box 568, Cape Town, 8000

Physical address:              Cape Chamber House, 19 Louis Gradner Street, Cape Town, 8001

LR2/6/3/13

Registered on 19/11/1925

Cape Furniture Manufacturers’ Association

The Secretary

Tel:          (021) 591 5400 / 083 651 3211                               

Fax:          (021) 591 5357 / 086 716 9242

e-mail:              cfma@telkomsa.net

Postal address:                39 Kleinbosch Crescent, Kleinbosch, 7500

Physical address:            245 Voortrekker Road, Trevenna Centre, Room 103, 1ST Floor, Goodwood, 7460

LR2/6/3/31

Registered on 05/04/1928

Cape Town and District Laundry, Cleaners and Dyers’ Association

The Secretary

Tel:       (021) 448 8000 / 083 287 6688                                  

Fax:       (021) 448 8001 / (086)7166156

e-mail:            harrycohen@iafrica.com              accounts@laundrybc.co.za

Postal address:                  P.O. Box 109, Observatory, 7935

Physical address:               Suite 107, 451 Premier Centre, Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925

LR2/6/3/709

Registered on 12/04/2007

 

CATA Employers' Organisation

The Secretary

Tel:        (013) 790 1527                                 

Fax:       (013) 790 0676 / (086) 684 3861

e-mail:             cataemployers@mweb.co.za

Postal address:                P.O. Box 1024, Malalane, 1320

Physical address:            23 Park Street, Malelane, 1320

LR2/6/3/24

Registered on 13/02/1941

CATRA

The Secretary

Tel:       (011) 672 3440 / 5337 / 082 902 2261                   

Fax:       (086) 428 4823   / (011) 672 7623

e-mail:            info@catra.co.za            michaelides@catra.co.za

website:         www.catra.co.za

Postal address:                P.O. Box 917, Florida Hills, 1716

Physical address:             Prosperitas Centre, 11 Goudvis Avenue, Florida North, 1734

LR2/6/3/02

Registered on 27/03/1925

 

Chamber of Mines of South Africa

The Secretary

Tel:       (011) 498 7100 / 7476      

Fax:      (011) 834 1884

e-mail:           gbez@chamberofmines.org.za            info@chamberofmines.org.za

website:        www.chamberofmines.org.za     

Postal address:               P.O. Box 61809, Marshalltown, 2107

Physical address:            5 Hollard Street, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/3/407

Registered on 29/01/2001

 

Chamber of South African Private Security (COSAPS)

The Secretary

Tel:       (079) 249 9942/ 083 419 4422           

Fax:      (015) 223 1480 / (086) 716 6286

Postal address:                   P.O. Box 55185, Polokwane, 0700

Physical address:                No 19 Grobler Street, Dada House, 5th Floor, Office  551B, Polokwane, 0699

LR2/6/3/887

Registered on 12/10/2012

Collision Repairers  Association (CRA)

The Secretary

Tel        (011) 465 2964    / 082 456 4837 (GS - Mr Kessel)

Fax       (086) 768 6940

e-mail:          steve.kessel@crasa.org.za        lisa-marie@crasa.org.za                 aleeshen.kisten@crasa.org.za

website:       www.crasa.org.za

Postal address:                   Postnet Suite #188, Private Bag x033, Rivonia, 2128

Physical address:                Turnberry Building, Fourways Golf Park, 32 Roos Road,  Fourways, 2192

LR2/6/3/847

Registered on 22/02/2012

Commuter Bus Employers Organisation (COBEO)

The Secretary

Tel:       (021) 507 8813

Fax:       (086) 689 5883

e-mail:            barrygie@mweb.co.za

Postal address:                   P.O. Box 1795, Cape Town, 8000

Physical address:               103 Bofors Circle, Epping Industria, Goodwood, 7460

LR2/6/3/377

Registered on 20/11/1998

 

Consolidated Employers Organisation

The Secretary

Tel:       (012) 880 0294 / 079 883 4776

Fax:      (086) 697 0584

e-mail:            gregwright@ceosa.org.za         annelien@ceosa.org.za                admin@ceosa.org.za                       

website:         www.ceosa.org.za

Postal & Physical address:               Unit 24, 5 Bauhinia Street, Cambridge Office Park Unit 24, Centurion.

LR2/6/3/52

Registered on 16/09/1936

Constructional Engineering Association (South Africa)

The Secretary

Tel:        (011) 298 9412                                  

Fax:       (011) 298 9512

e-mail:            christa@seifsa.co.za

website:          www.cea.co.za

Postal address:                   P.O. Box 1338, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:                Metal Industries House, 6th Floor, 42 Anderson Street, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/3/305

Registration cancelled on 11/09/2006.

Court Order to continue to operate until appeal case is finalized

CTL Management Forum

The Secretary

Tel:        (011)  794 8425

Fax:       (086)  655 3407

Postal address:              P.O. Box 76288, Lynnwoodridge, 0040

Physical address:          Unit 5, Bushill Office Park, cnr Christian de Wet & Dolfyn street, Honeydew, 2040

LR2/6/3/647

Registered on 10/03/2006

Eagle Employers Organisation (EEO)

The Secretary 

Tel:          (013) 656 5334                                  

Fax:         (013) 656 5334

Postal & Physical address:               35 Kipling Street, Leraatsfontein, Witbank, 1038

LR2/6/3/05

Registered on 22/04/1982

East Cape Master Builders’ and Allied Industries Association

The Secretary

Tel:        (041) 365 1835                

Fax:       (041) 364 1676

e-mail:             ecmba@global.co.za            gregsteele@global.co.za                greg@ecmba.org.za

website:           www.ecmba.org.za

Postal address:                P.O. Box 7086, Newton Park, Port Elizabeth, 6055

Physical address:            82 Worraker Street, Newton Park, Port Elizabeth, 6045

LR2/6/3/135

Registered on 12/02/1926

Eastern Cape Engineering and Allied Industries Association (ECEAIA)

The Secretary

Tel:           (041) 581 0410           GS -  (083 233 2900)                                    

Fax:          (086) 518 5606

e-mail:          keith@ostratahr.com             Theresa@seifsa.co.za

Postal address:                 P.O. Box 6001, Walmer, 6065

Physical address:              Nelson Mandela Logistics Park, Uitenhage, 6230

LR2/6/3/59

Registered on 14/04/1938

Eastern Province Clothing Manufacturers’ Association

The Secretary

Tel:        (041) 378 1942                                   

Fax:       (041) 378 1942

e-mail:            gltait@tiscali.co.za

Postal address:                 P.O. Box 15373, Emerald Hill, Port Elizabeth, 6011

Physical address:              MCI Building, 22 Grahamstown Road, Port Elizabeth, 6001

LR2/6/3/111

Registered on 11/08/1950

Electrical Contractors’ Association (South Africa) ECA (SA)

The Secretary

Tel:        (011) 392 0000  

Fax:        (011) 974 9402

e-mail:             florence@ecasa.co.za                        info@ecasa.co.za                      adminpe@ecasa.co.za

website:           www.ecasa.co.za

Postal address:                 P.O. Box 9683, Edenglen, 1613

Physical address:              ECA National Office,  91 Newton Road, Meadowdale Ext.2, Germiston, 1401

LR2/6/3/53

Registered on 16/09/1936

Electrical Engineering and Allied Industries Association

The Secretary

Tel:            (011) 298 9412 / 083 444 1365                                  

Fax:            (011) 298 9520

e-mail:                 christa@seifsa.co.za

Postal address:                P.O. Box 1338, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:            Metal Industries House, 6th Floor, 42 Anderson Street, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/3/331

Registered on 30/06/1997

Electrical Manufacturers’ Association of South Africa (EMASA)

The Secretary

Tel:            (011) 298 9434 / 083 444 1365                              

Fax:           (011) 298 9534

e-mail:                   christa@seifsa.co.za

Postal address:               P.O. Box 1338, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:            Metal Industries House, 6th floor, 42 Anderson Street, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/3/793

Registered on 12/04/2010

 

Employers Association of Afro Hairdressing and Cosmetology of South Africa (EAAHCSA)

The Secretary

Tel:        (012) 756 4551  /  072 149 5870  /  082 493 7217

Fax:       (086) 266 7202

e-mail:            eaahcsaafro@yahoo.com

website:         www.eaahcsa.wozaonline.co.za

Postal  & Physical Address:                 213  Schubart Street, Pretoria, 0002

LR2/6/3/878

Registered on 08/08/2012

Employers' Organisation for Retailers and Allied Trades

The Secretary

Tel         (011) 740 1462 / 073 364 0222

Fax         (086)  690 4313

e-mail:              bongasiba@gmail.com

Postal address:               P.O. Box 2057, Brakpan, 1541

Physical address:           Office W 4, No: 45 Lemmer Road, Brakpan, 1450

LR2/6/3/428

Registered on 26/11/1999

Employers’ Association for the Pulp and Paper Industry of South Africa

The Secretary

Tel:         (011) 407 8282                                  

Fax:        (011) 339 8144

e-mail:              vuyo.bahlekazi@sappi.com                  matome.matloga@sappi.com

website:           www.sappi.com

Postal address:                  P.O. Box 31560, Braamfontein, 2017

Physical address:               6th Floor Sappi East, 48 Ameshoff  Street, Braamfontein, 2001

LR2/6/3/430

Registered on 26/11/1999

Employers’ Association for the Sawmilling Industry of South Africa

The Secretary

Tel:        (012) 361 4500                                 

Fax:        (012) 361 4932

e-mail:             m.mogale@reatim.co.za               epm@xsinet.co.za

Postal address:                 P.O. Box 38728, Garsfontein East, 0060   and/or  P O Box 31650, Braamfontein, 2017

Physical address:              558 Keeshond Street, Garsfontein East, 0060

LR2/6/3/189

Registered on 22/12/1980

Employers’ Organization for Hairdressing, Cosmetology and Beauty

The Secretary

Tel:           (012) 332 5889                                 

Fax:          (012) 332 2366

e-mail:               cobus@eohcb.com      cgrobler@global.co.za   

website:             www.eohcb.co.za

Postal address:               P.O. Box 31422, Totiusdal, Pretoria, 0134

Physical address:            24 Rhodes Office Park, Rhodes street, Florida

LR2/6/3/335

Registered on 22/05/1997

Employers’ Organization of Mzanzi

The Secretary

Tel:          (013) 752 7337                              

Fax:         (013) 752 7270  /  086 594 5897

e-mail:               eom@netactive.co.za

Postal address:                P.O. Box 2818, Nelspruit, 1200

Physical address:             No: 3 Chereson Office Park, 36 Murray Street, Nelspruit, 1201

LR2/6/3/435

Registered on 23/11/1999

 

Employers’ Service Organization of South Africa (ESOSA)

The Secretary

Tel:              (021) 531 7494 / 5                            

Fax:             (021) 531 7496

e-mail:                  ukenny@icon.co.za;  

Postal address:          P.O. Box 153, Plumstead, 7801

Physical address:       Cape Market, Main Admin Building, 1st Floor, Suite 9, Gunners Circle, Epping Industria 1, 7460

LR2/6/3/289

Registered on 04/09/1997

Explosives Industry Employers’ Association

The Secretary

Tel:           (011) 498 7683  / 082 490 3922           

Fax:           (011) 834 1884

e-mail:                gbez@chamberofmines.org.za 

Postal address:               P.O. Box 61554, Marshalltown, 2107

Physical address:           Chamber of Mines Building, 5 Hollard Street, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/3/386

Registered on 16/11/1998

 

Federated Employers Organization of South Africa (FEOSA)

The Secretary

Tel:          (017) 634 8760 / (017) 631 3221                             

Fax:         (017) 634 8809

e-mail:               feosa@secunda.co.za           gert.vandeventer@feosa.co.za             admin@feosa.co.za

website:             www.feosa@secunda.co.za

Postal address:                 Suite 15, Private Bag x9055, Secunda, 2302

Physical address:              Hiz Place, cnr Kiewiet & Mossie Street, Lake Umuzi Waterfront, Secunda, 2302

LR2/6/3/152

Registered on 12/05/1965

Ferro Alloy Producers’ Association

The Secretary

Tel:          (011) 298 9434 / 083 444 1365                             

Fax:         (011) 298 9534

e-mail:              christa@seifsa.co.za

Postal address:                  P.O. Box 1338, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:               Metal Industries House, 42 Anderson Street, JHB, 2001                   

LR2/6/3/296

Registered on 27/09/1996

Fertilizer Industry Employers’ Association

The Secretary

Tel:          (012) 349 1450                                  

Fax:          (086) 211 6857  /  (012) 349 1463

e-mail:               general@fertasa.co.za

Postal address:                 P.O. Box 75510, Lynnwood Ridge, 0040

Physical address:              Building No 19, CSIR, Meiring Naude Road, Brummeria, Pretoria, 0002

LR2/6/3/544

Registered on 02/12/2002

Frontiers Employers’ Association

The Secretary

Tel:             (011) 831 9800                                   

Fax:             (086) 111 3544

Postal address:                 P.O. Box 2523, Northriding, 2162

Physical address:              Unit D3 & D4, Cascades Office Park, Wasbank Street, Little Falls, Roodepoort, 1735

LR2/6/3/270

Registered on 08/12/1995

Fuel Retailers’ Association of Southern Africa

The Secretary

Tel:           (011) 886 2664   /   078 178 6319                          

Fax:           (011) 787 8719

e-mail:                  caroline.blyth@fra.org.za                 reggie.sibiya@fra.org.za

website:                www.fuelretailers.co.za 

Postal address:                 P.O. Box 4816, Randburg, 2125

Physical address:              MIBCO Building, 276 Oak Avenue, Ferndale, Randburg, 2194

LR2/6/3/11

Registered on 02/07/1936

Furniture, Bedding and Upholstery Manufacturers’ Association for the Greater Northern Region  (FBUMA)

The Secretary

Tel:           (012) 361 4500    /       SG-083 635 7040                           

Fax:           (012) 361 4932

e-mail:                epm@xsinet.co.za            nico@fbuma.co.za

website:              www.fbuma.co.za

Postal address:                P.O. Box 38728, Garsfontein East, 0060

Physical address:             558 Keeshond Street, Garsfontein East, 0081

LR2/6/3/58

Registered on 08/09/1937

Garden Route Employers Association

The Secretary

Tel:               (044) 874 7905 / 082 336 1826                                   

Fax:              (086) 650 0294  / (044) 874 7905

e-mail:      nico@bedsnbunks.co.za    jjv@telkomsa.net

Postal address:               P.O. Box 3010, George Industria, 6536

Physical address:           Tommy Joubert Building South, 129A Courtenay street, George, 6529

LR2/6/3/247

Registered on 05/02/1991

Garment Manufacturers Association of the Western Cape

The Secretary

Tel:           (021) 556 1754

Fax:          (086) 715 5811    

e-mail:                corne@gmaemployers.co.za                             

Postal address:                  P.O. Box 60720, Table View,7439

Physical address:               6 Porterfield Road, Bloubergrand, 7441

LR2/6/3/47

Registered on 16/06/1944

Gate and Fence Association

The Secretary

Tel:            (011) 298 9419                                    

Fax:           (011) 298 9510

e-mail:                khumo@seifsa.co.za

Postal address:               P.O. Box 1338, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:            Metal Industries House, 7th Floor, 42 Anderson Street, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/3/311

Registration cancelled on 27/07/2010.

Court Order to continue to operate until appeal case is finalized

General, Domestic and Professional Employers' Organisation

The Secretary

Tel:            (044) 877 0405

Fax:           (086) 560 3741

e-mail:                norman@gdpo.co.za                  Tkassel@mweb.co.za

Postal address:                       P.O. Box 233, Wildernis,6560

Physical address:                   Unit 36, The Waves, South Street, Wildernis, 6529

LR2/6/3/297

Registered on 21/10/1997

Glass Industry Employers’ Association

The Secretary

Tel:               (011) 663 0450        (011) 855 1324

Fax:              (086) 602 4058        (086) 270 8308

e-mail:                    giea@novas.co.za                       gertbezuidenhout@novas.co.za

Postal address:                    P.O. Box 3549, Edenvale, 1610

Physical address:                No 2 St. Joseph Road, Hurlyvale, Edenvale, 1609

LR2/6/3/316

Registered on 29/05/1997

 

Guardian Employers Organization (GEO)

The Secretary

Tel:              (086) 143 6436  /  0846220021                                   

Fax:             (086) 143 6392

e-mail:                   sonja@geo.org.za                    liesl@geo.org.za                      elmien@geo.org.za

website:                www.geo.org.za

Postal address:                    P.O. Box 1190, Ruimsig, 1732

Physical address:                 334 Equestrian Road, Ruimsig, Roodepoort, 1724

LR2/6/3/114

Registered on 15/04/1987

Hand Tool Manufacturers’ Association (HATMA)

The Secretary

Tel:              (011) 2989419

Fax:              (011) 298 9519

e-mail:                  Theresa@seifsa.co.za

Postal address:                      P.O. Box 1338, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:                    Metal Industries House, 42 Anderson Street, Johannesburg, 2001          

LR2/6/3/211

Registered on 11/03/1986

 

Hot-Dip Galvanizers’ Association Southern Africa

The Secretary

Tel:         (011) 456 7960                                    

Fax:        (011) 454 6304

e-mail:             hdgasa@icon.co.za               nickv@africacellular.co.za

website:          www.hdgasa.o rg.za

Postal address:                    P.O. Box 2212, Edenvale, 1610

Physical address:                Quality House Unit U,  St. Christopher Road, St Andrews, Bedfordview, 2007

LR2/6/3/389

Registered on 24/02/1999

 

Independent Packaging Employers’ Association of South Africa

The Secretary

Tel:           (011) 699 3000                                  

Fax:          (011) 699 3010

e-mail:               pifsa@pifsa.org.za

website:            www.pifsa.org.za

Postal address:                 P.O. Box 1396, Gallo Manor, 2052

Physical address:             1050 Printech Avenue, Laser Park, Honeydew, 2040

LR2/6/3/51

Registered on 08/02/1967

Information Technology Association of South Africa (ITA)

The Secretary

Tel:            (011) 312 3040 / (086) 111 1350                                  

Fax:           (086) 693 3783

e-mail:                nisha@ita.org.za

website:              www.ita.org.za

Postal address:                  P.O. Box 6697, Halfway House, 1685

Physical address:               Stellenryk Building, Unit 25, 1st Floor, 16th Road, Constantia Square, Midrand

LR2/6/3/49

Registered on 16/09/1936

Iron and Steel Producers’ Association of South Africa (ISPA)

The Secretary

Tel:              (011) 298 9419                                  

Fax:             (011) 298 9519

e-mail:                  christa@seifsa.co.za

Postal address:                    P.O. Box 1338, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:                Metal Industries House, 42 Anderson Street, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/3/849

Registered on 09/12/2011

Kaapse Agri Werkgewersorganisasie / Cape Agri Employers’ Organisation      

The Secretary

Tel        (082) 698 8216 / 083 675 3498

Fax       (086) 243 4478

e-mail:            caeo2@maxitec.co.za                   

website:         www.caeo.co.za    

Postal address:                P.O. Box 2655, Paarl, 7620

Physical address:             57 Main Road, Paarl. 7646

LR2/6/3/34

Registered on 02/08/1929

Kwa Zulu Natal Laundry, Dry Cleaners' and Dyers' Employers' Association

The Secretary

Tel:            (082) 921 5988 / 083 777 1463                 

Fax:            (031) 500 9098 / 305 2326

e-mail:                 admin@laundrykzn.org.za         futhi@mayfields.co.za

Postal address:                   P.O. Box 8012, Phoenix Industrial Park, Phoenix, 4068

Physical address:                No 240 Aberdare Drive, Phoenix Industrial Park, Phoenix, 4068

LR2/6/3/21

Registered on 02/09/1943

KwaZulu-Natal Engineering Industries Association

The Secretary

Tel:        (031) 335 1000                                 

Fax:        (031) 332 1288  / 086 510 3539

e-mail:             kzneia@mweb.co.za                kylie@seifsa.co.za 

Postal address:                   P.O. Box 1506, Durban, 4000

Physical address:                Durban Chamber Office, Chamber Square, Lion Match Business Park, 892 Umgeni Road, Durban, 4001

LR2/6/3/20

Registered on 16/09/1943

KwaZulu-Natal Furniture Manufacturers' Association (KZNFMA)

The Secretary

Tel:       (031) 564 2829   / (086) 166 6160                              

Fax:       (086) 672 2479

e-mail:            secretary@kznfma.co.za                 paull@graftoneverest.co.za

Postal address:                P.O. Box 1554, Durban, 4000

Physical address:            6 Mount Argus Road, Umgeni Park, Durban North, 4051

LR2/6/3/75

Registered on 08/01/1979

 

KwaZulu-Natal Master Builders and Allied Industries Association

The Secretary

Tel:       (031) 266 7070                                  

Fax:      (031) 266 6348

e-mail:            info@masterbuilders.co.za

website:         www.masterbuilders.co.za

Postal address:                  P.O. Box 582, Westville, 3630

Physical address:              40 Essex Terrace, Westville, 3629

LR2/6/3/921

Registered on 16/08/2013

 

LABCO Employers' Organisation

The Secretary

Tel:            (086) 152 2529

Fax:           (086) 535 7244

e-mail:      admin@1labco.co.za

Postal address:              P.O. Box 1602, Groenkloof, 0027

Physical address:          Office 21-23, Block 3, Atterbury Estate, 19 Frikkie de Beer street, Menlyn, Pretoria, 2001

LR2/6/3/815

Registered on 15/11/2010

Labour Affairs Association of the  Pharmaceutical Industry (LAAPI)

The Secretary

Tel:           (011) 663 0450

Fax:          (011) 663 0451   /   (086) 6 024 058

e-mail:                laapi@novas.co.za    admin@novas.co.za

website:             www.novas.co.za

Postal Address:                P.O. Box 3459, Edenvale, 1610

Physical address:             2 St Joseph Street, Hurleyvale, Edenvale, 1609

LR2/6/3/183

Registered on 31/10/1980

Lawn Mower Association of South Africa

The Secretary

Tel:          (013) 665 3192 

Fax:         (086) 550 0206

e-mail:              secretary@oppasa.co.za

website:           www.oppasa.co.za

 Postal address:                P.O. Box 546, Delmas, 2210

Physical address:             19 Third Street, Delmas 2210

LR2/6/3/117

Registered on 22/11/1951

Lift Engineering Association of South Africa

The Secretary

Tel:           (011) 298 9419/ 9400                           

Fax:          (011) 298 9519/ 1522

e-mail:               Theresa@seifsa.co.za

Postal address:               P.O. Box 1338, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:            Metal Industries House, 42 Anderson Street, Johannesburg, 2001             

LR2/6/3/50

Registered on 17/11/1958

Light Engineering Industries Association of South Africa

The Secretary

Tel:          (011) 298 9419

Fax:         (011) 298 9519

e-mail:               khumo@seifsa.co.za 

Postal address:               P.O. Box 1338, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:            Metal Industries House, 42 Anderson Street, Johannesburg, 2001             

LR2/6/3/181

Registered on 24/05/1977

Locksmiths Association of South Africa (LASA)

The Secretary

Tel:            (011) 782 1404 /      076 861 7942 - (Mrs Dora Ryan.)            or  076 339 7035 

Fax:           (011) 782 3699  /  (086) 646 2370

e-mail:                 lasa@global.co.za

website                www.lasa.co.za

Postal address:              P.O. Box 4007, Randburg, 2125

Physical address:          Locksmith Association of SA, Pine Park Centre, Office No. 104. Dalmeny & Braam Fisher Street, Pine Park, Randburg, 2194

LR2/6/3/271

Registered on 14/07/1995

 

LWO Werkgewersorganisasie 

Die Sekretaris

Tel:              (012) 664 2703   / (086) 1 101 828                                                        

Faks:            (086) 1101 828   / (012) 664 2703                           

e-pos:                     info@lwo.co.za                  hb@lwo.co.za 

webtuiste:             www.lwo.co.za

Posadres:                          Privaatsak x121, Centurion, 0046

Fisiese adres:                    Unit 16, 1ste Vloer, Central Office Park, 257 Jean Rylaan, Centurion, 0157

LR2/6/3/327

Registered on 26/05/1997

 

Master Builders and Allied Trades Association (Free State) MBA (FS)

The Secretary

Tel:           (057) 352 6269                                  

Fax:           (057) 353 2402 / (086) 624 3398

e-mail:                masterbuilders@mbafs.co.za

website:             www.mbafs.co.za

Postal address:                         P.O. Box 542, Welkom, 9460

Physical address:                     6 Reitz Street, Doorn, Welkom, 9459

LR2/6/3/06

Registered on 20/07/1933

Master Builders and Allied Trades Association, Western Cape

The Secretary

Tel:                (021) 685 2625                                   

Fax:                (021) 685 2622

e-mail:                      info@mbawc.org.za                   margot@mbawc.org.za      

website:                   www.mbawc.org.za

Postal address:                      P.O. Box 382, Rondebosch, 7701

Physical address:                   Belmont Square, Belmont Road, Rondebosch, 7700

LR2/6/3/07

Registered on 10/08/1933

Master Builders Association North

The Secretary

Tel:                   (011) 805 6611 /   0861 MBA NORTH (622 667)

Fax:                  (011) 805 6718

e-mail:                        info@mbanorth.co.za             wesley@mbanorth.co.za

website:                     www.mbanorth.co.za

Postal address:             P.O. Box 4841, Halfway House, 1685

Physical address:         CMA Office & Conference Park, No 1- 2nd Road, (off 16th Road) Halfway House, Midrand, 1682

LR2/6/3/36

Registered on 02/07/1932

Meat Traders Association Gauteng

The Secretary

Tel:          (011) 646 0290                                  

Fax:         (011) 646 3566

e-mail:              empbielovich@worldonline.co.za

Postal address:                     Private Bag X3060, Randburg, 2125

Physical address:                 72A  Oxford Road, Riviera, Johannesburg, 2193

LR2/6/3/95

Registered on 02/10/1945

 

Meester Bouers Assosiasie Groter Boland (MBA Groter Boland)

The Secretary

Tel:              (023) 342 6964                                

Fax:             (023) 342 6964

e-mail:                  mbagb@telkomsa.net

website:               www.mbageaterboland.org.za

Postal address:                   P.O. Box 13, Worcester, 6849

Physical address:                Russell Street 116d, Worcester, 6850

LR2/6/3/74

Registered on 15/11/1960

 

Metal Recyclers Association of South Africa

The Secretary

Tel:              (011) 788 9587             

Fax:             (011) 788 9587

e-mail:                   info@mra.co.za                 jweldon@mweb.co.za 

website:                www.mra.co.za

Postal address:                   P.O. Box 1502,, Pinegowrie,2123

Physical address:               92 Buckingham Avenue, Craighall Park, 2196

LR2/6/3/17

Registered on 27/09/1926

Midland Furniture Manufacturers’ Association

The Secretary               GS - riekieroets@mweb.co.za

Tel:            (041) 461 1404 (Chairman)                   (041) 378 1942 (Bookkeeper Ms. Tait)                                  

Fax:           (041) 461 1269  (Chairman)                  (041) 378 1942  (Bookkeeper)

e-mail:              (Chairman) paul@sternwood.com                 (Bookkeeper) gltait@tiscali.co.za                                        

Postal address:                  P.O. Box 15373, Emerald Hill, Port Elizabeth, 6011 (Bookkeeper)

Physical address:              1 Chevrolet Street, Markman, Port Elizabeth, 6001

LR2/6/3/304

Registered on 20/05/1997

Narrow Fabric Manufacturers Employers Association

The Secretary

Tel:              (021) 795 5488  /     082 491 0386                           

Fax:             (021) 794 0545  /  (086) 671 1213

e-mail:                  morffersmith@sabias.co.za    

Postal address:                       P.O. Box 53197, Kenilworth,7745

Physical address:                   2nd Floor PSG Building, Alphen Park, Constantia, 7806

LR2/6/3/539

Registered on 07/10/2002

 

National Association of Worsted Textile Manufacturers

The Secretary

Tel:                 (043) 722 7526                                   

Fax:                (086) 528 8365

e-mail:                     pfswart@absamail.co.za

Postal & Physical Address:                   58  Foxglove Street, Paarl, 7646

LR2/6/3/302

Registered on 23/12/1996

National Base Chemical Employers’ Association (NBCEA)

The Secretary

Tel:                 (011) 663 0450                                  

Fax:                (011) 663 0451

e-mail:                      nbcea@novas.co.za             admin@novas.co.za

website:                   www.novas.co.za

Postal Address:                  P.O. Box 3459, Edenvale, 1610

Physical address:               2 St Joseph Street, Hurleyvale, Edenvale, 1609

LR2/6/3/229

Registered on 28/02/1985

 

National Contract Cleaners Association (NCCA)

The Secretary

Tel:            (011) 455 6243                                  

Fax:           (011) 455 6800   /  ( 086) 743 9191

e-mail:                 nccakzn@telkomsa.net                 gautengbranch@ncca.co.za                      floline@telkomsa.net 

website:               www.ncca.co.za

Postal address:              P.O. Box 46319, Orange Grove, 2119

Physical address:          Papilsky Hurwitz, 1st Floor, Palm Grove, 2 Osborn Road, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198

LR2/6/3/649

Registered on 01/08/2006

National Employers Labour Association (NELA)

The Secretary

Tel:                 (011) 450 0429     /     hotline: 082 822 3564                               

Fax:                (011) 450 0419   /    (086) 608 5174

e-mail:                     nela5@telkomsa.net

Postal address:                  P.O. Box 2783, Bedfordview, 2008

Physical address:               SAFCEC House, 12 Skeen Boulevard, Bedfordview, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/3/295

Registered on 09/12/1996

National Employers’ Association of South Africa (NEASA)

The Secretary

Tel:              (012) 622 8971                                 

Fax:             (012) 332 4347

e-mail:                   info@neasa.co.za             gerhardpapenfus@neasa.co.za

website:                www.neasa.co.za

Postal address:                P.O. Box 31089, Totiusdal, Pretoria, 0134

Physical address:             Brooklyn Bridge Office Park, Steven House, 3rd Floor, 570 Fehrsen street, Brooklyn,

                                            Pretoria, 0181

LR2/6/3/287

Registered on 06/05/1996

National Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Employers’ Association

The Secretary

Tel:             (011) 663 0450                                  

Fax:            (011) 663 0451

e-mail:                  fmcg@novas.co.za    admin@novas.co.za

website:               www.novas.co.za

Postal Address:                  P.O. Box 3459, Edenvale, 1610

Physical address:               2 St Joseph Street, Hurleyvale, Edenvale, 1609

LR2/6/3/301

Registered on 06/01/1997

National Manufactured Fibres Employers’ Association

The Secretary

Tel:               (021)  521 2271 / 082 902  5675

Fax:               (021) 557 6424

e-mail:                    julesmatt35@gmail.com                        

Postal address:                     P.O. Box 396, Table View, 7439

Physical address:                  Sati Road, Killarney Gardens, Milnerton, 7441

LR2/6/3/367

Registered on 18/01/1999

 

National Organization for Employers South Africa (NOESA)

The Secretary

Tel:                (086) 1009 906       / GS  082 453 8010

Fax:                (086) 6891 011

e-mail:                      noesa@webmail.co.za                admin@noesa.co.za

website:                   www.noesa.co.za

Postal address:                 P.O. Box 11812, Bendor, 0713

Physical address:             Unit 1, Pro Arc Building, 29 Bendor Drive, Polokwane, 0699

LR2/6/3/330

Registered on 27/10/1997

 

National Petroleum Employers Association

The Secretary

Tel:          (011) 498 7683                                   

Fax:          (011) 834 1884

e-mail:               gbez@bullion.org.za

Postal address:                     P.O. Box 61809, Marshalltown, 2107

Physical address:                 Chamber of Mines Building, 5 Hollard Street, Marshalltown, 2001

LR2/6/3/290

Registered 23/05/1996

National Speciality Chemicals Employers’ Association (NASCEA)

Tel:               (011) 663 0450                                  

Fax:               (011) 663 0451

e-mail:                    nascea@novas.co.za               admin@novas.co.za

website:                 www.novas.co.za

Postal Address:                     P.O. Box 3459, Edenvale, 1610

Physical address:                  2 St Joseph Street, Hurleyvale, Edenvale, 1609

LR2/6/3/97

Registered on 16/09/1947

National Textile Manufacturers’ Association

The Secretary

Tel:                 (021) 872 7526     All hours                             

Fax:                (086) 528 8365   All hours

e-mail:                     pfswart@absamail.co.za

Postal & Physical Address:                      58 Foxglove Street, Paarl, 7646

LR2/6/3/163

Registered on 26/08/1968

New Tyre Manufacturers Employers’ Association

The Secretary

Tel:                   (041) 378 1942      /  (041) 378 1942       (Marion Tait – bookkeeper)                            

Fax:                  (041) 378 1942

e-mail:                        gltait@tiscali.co.za             douw.vanderwalt@za.apollotyres.com

Postal address:                    P.O. Box 15373, Emerald Hill, Port Elizabeth, 6011

Physical address:                 LCI Building, 22 Grahams Town Road, Port Elizabeth, 6001

LR2/6/3/83

Registered on 19/10/1943

 

Non-Ferrous Metal Association of South Africa

The Secretary

Tel:               (011) 298 9434  / 083 444 1365                               

Fax:              (011) 298 9534

e-mail:                   christa@seifsa.co.za

Postal address:                    P.O. Box 1338, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:                Metal Industries House, 6th Floor, 42 Anderson Street, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/3/93

Registered on 18/07/1956

Noordkaap Meestersbouersvereniging en Aanverwante Bedrywe

Die Sekretaris

Tel:                (053) 832 1762 / 082 452 3749                           

Faks:              (053) 831 7243 / (053) 832 1368

e-pos:                      nc-mba@xsinet.co.za                 vicsmba@xsinet.co.za

webtuiste:              www.mbanc.org.za

Posadres:                        Posbus 819. Kimberley, 8300

Fisiese adres:                 MBA Gebou, Currey Straat, Kimberley, 8301

LR2/6/3/594

Registered on 06/04/2004

North West Employers’ Organization (NWEO)

The Secretary

Tel:               (014) 594 0577                                  

Fax:              (014) 594 2664

e-mail:                   nweo@lantic.net      nweo5@lantic.net

Postal address:                        P.O. Box 9718, Rustenburg, 0300

Physical address:                    156 Kruger Street, Rustenburg, 0299

LR2/6/3/459

Registered on 12/04/2000

Paper Packaging Employers Association

The Secretary

Tel:             (011) 287 1160                                  

Fax:            (011) 883 5975

e-mail:                 pifsa@pifsa.org

website:              www.pifsa.org

Postal address:                  P.O. Box 1396, Gallo Manor, 2052

Physical address:               The Braids, Ground Floor, Block D, 113 Bowling Avenue, Gallo Manor, 2191

LR2/6/3/106

Registered on 26/02/1948

Plastics Convertors’ Association of South Africa (PCASA)

The Secretary

Tel:            (011) 314 0019 / 653 4789                                  

Fax:           (011) 314 3765

e-mail:                johan@pcasa.co.za               carol@pcasa.co.za

website:              www.pcasa.co.za

Postal address:                  Private Bag X68, Halfway House, Midrand, 1685

Physical address:               C/O Plastics Federation Of South Africa, 18 Gazelle Ave, Corporate Park South, Midrand

LR2/6/3/160

Registered on 12/03/1968

Plumbers and Engineers Brassware Manufacturers’ Association

The Secretary

Tel:                (011) 298 9434   / 083 444 1365                                

Fax:               (011) 298 9534

e-mail:                    khumo@seifsa.co.za 

Postal address:                  P.O. Box 1338, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:               Metal Industries House, 42 Anderson Street, Johannesburg, 2001                  

LR2/6/3/180

Registered on 14/12/1978

Pressure Equipment Manufacturers Association of South Africa

The Secretary

Tel:               (011) 298 9434 / 072 803 6784 / 082 806 3310                                  

Fax:              (011) 836 6014

e-mail:                    kendewar@mweb.co.za

Postal address:                    P.O. Box 527, Crown Mines, 2025

Physical address:                 Metal Industries House, 42 Anderson Street, Johannesburg, 2001                  

LR2/6/3/503

Registered on 30/05/2001

Print Media SA

The Secretary

Tel:               (011) 551 9600                                   

Fax:              (011) 551 9650

e-mail:                    printmediasa@printmedia.org.za

website:                 www.printmediasa.org.za

Physical & Physical Address:                  Burnside Islands Office Park, Building No 8, 1st Floor, 410 Jan Smuts Avenue, Graighall Park, 2196

LR2/6/3/388

Registered on 24/02/1999

 

Printing Employers Association of South Africa

The Secretary

Tel:               (011) 794 3810                                   

Fax:              (011) 794 3964

e-mail:                   pifsa@pifsa.org

Website:               www.pifsa.org.za

Postal address:                     P.O. Box 1396, Gallo Manor, 2052

Physical address:                  The Braids, Ground Floor, Block D, 113-113 Bowling Avenue, Gallo Manor, 2191

LR2/6/3/65

Registered on 18/02/1965

Proactive Employers’ Association of South Africa (PEASA)

The Secretary

Tel:              (012) 751 3144  /  081 511 9057                                

Fax:             (086) 764 6462

e-mail:                   admin@pca-online.co.za          manfredsmidt@webmail.co.za

Postal address:                    P.O. Box 11536, Queenswood, 0121

Physical address:                22 Elandspoort, Koedoespoort. 0186

LR2/6/3/167

Registered on 10/09/1968

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Manufacturers’ and Suppliers’ Association  RAMSA

The Secretary

Tel:                (011) 298 9434 / 083 444 1365                           

Fax:               (011) 298 9534

e-mail:                     khumo@seifsa.co.za

Postal address:                    P.O. Box 1338, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:                 Metal Industries House, 6th floor, 42 Anderson Street, Johannesburg, 2001                  

LR2/6/3/385

Registration cancelled on 06/09/2011.

Court Order to continue to operate until appeal case is finalized

Regional Employers Organisation of South Africa

The Secretary

Tel:                  (051) 406 4900

Fax:                 (051) 406 4910

Postal address:                    P.O. Box 32107, Fichardt Park, Bloemfontein, 9317

Physical address:                 55 Wilcocks Street, Baywater, Bloemfontein, 9301

LR2/6/3/45

Registered on 12/08/1935

Retail Motor Industry Organisation – RMI

The Secretary

Tel:                (011) 886 6300 / 789 2542            082 552 7712     (Company Secretary: Jan Schoeman)                           

Fax:                (011) 789 4525 / 886 6700

e-mail:           rmi@rmi.org.za       jan.schoeman@rmi.org.za       jackie.olivier@rmi.org.za     gary.mccraw@rmi.org.za

website:            www.rmi.org.za

Postal address:                     P.O. Box 2940, Randburg, 2125

Physical address:                 330 Surrey Avenue, Surrey Square Office Park, Ferndale, Randburg, 2194

LR2/6/3/908

Registered on 19/03/2013

 

Road Freight Association (RFA)

The Secretary

Tel:             (011) 974 4399                                  

Fax:            (011) 974 4903

e-mail:                  mbrown@rfa.co.za;               clarkin@rfa.co.za                  management@rfa.co.za

website:                www.rfa.co.za

Postal address:                   P.O. Box 511, Isando, 1600

Physical address:                Unit E1, Isando Industrial Park, Cnr Gewel Street & Hulley Road, Isando

LR2/6/3/831

Registered on 03/06/2011

Security Association of South Africa (SASA)

The Secretary

Tel:               (086)  1100 680          /  GS  083 273 1373           PA   083 650 4981

Fax:               (086)  670 9209

e-mail:                      info@sasecurity.co.za               tony@sasecurity.co.za                 admin@sasecurity.co.za

website:                   www.sasecurity.co.za  

Postal Address:                  Suite 147, Postnet X2, Helderkruin, 1733

Physical address:               Block B, 153 Ontdekkers Road, cnr Crane & Crance, Horizon Park

LR2/6/3/436

Registered on 19/10/1999

 

Service and Manufacturing Industries Employers’ Organization (SMIEO)

The Secretary

Tel:           (011) 609 0941 / 082 328 7101                               

Fax:          (086) 677 7276

e-mail:               smieo@yourside.co.za         tanyab@yourside.co.za

Postal address:                 P.O. Box 8189, Edenglen, 1613

Physical address:             22A Ernest Opperheimer Avenue, Bruma, Johannesburg,2001

LR2/6/3/825

Registered on 14/02/2011

Small Employer's Association for the Squid Industry (SEASI)

The Secretary

Tel:               (042) 296 1127

Fax:               (042)

Postal Address:                  P.O. Box 15482, Emerald Hill, Port Elizabeth, 6000

Physical address:               64 Noorsekloof Avenue, Jeffreys Bay

LR2/6/3/14

Registered on 13/01/1943

South African Apparel Association (SAAA)

The Secretary

Tel:           (021) 531 2123/ 2130                            

Fax:          (086) 502 1754

e-mail:               info@capeclothing.co.za            edith@capeclothing.co.za

Postal address:                       P.O. Box 38694, Pinelands, 7435

Physical address:                   Unit SF06, 2nd Floor, Howard Centre, Cnr Pinelands & Howard drives, Pinelands, 7405

LR2/6/3/118

Registered on 01/08/1953

South African Association of Ship Builders and Repairers

The Secretary

Tel:                (031) 205 6391       /       083 653 4041                   

Fax:               (031) 205 1785

e-mail:                     info@saasr.co.za

Postal address:                     P.O. Box 29059, Maydon Wharf, 4057

Physical address:                 3 Clydebank Road, Bayhead 4057, Maydon Wharf, 4001 

LR2/6/3/836

Registered on 18/08/2011

South African Association of Water Utilities (SAAWU)

The Secretary

Tel:              (011) 455 0591 / 0176             Admin Manager Hazel Sithole - 073 239 3165

Fax:             (011) 455 0182 / (086) 696 4841

e-mail:                  info@saawu.org.za

website:                www.saawu.org.za

Postal address:              P.O. Box 775, Bedfordview, 2008

Physical address:          5 Skeen Boulevard, The Great Wall Group Building, 2ND Floor, Entrance A, Bedfordview, 2008

LR2/6/3/982

Registered on 22/01/2016

South African Automotive Component Suppliers Association (SAACSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:             (041)  581 0410   / 083 233 2900                         

Fax:             (011) 787 5898 

e-mail:                  keith@ostratahr.com

Postal address:                P.O Box 6001, Walmer, 6065

Physical address:            42 Botha Street, Despatch, 6220

LR2/6/3/602

Registered on 30/03/2004

South African Blanket Manufacturers Employers’ Organization

The General Secretary

Tel:             (021) 872 7526     All hours                             

Fax:            (086) 528 8365   All hours

e-mail:                 sabmeo@absamail.co.za                pfswart@absamail.co.za

Postal & Physical Address:                58 Foxglove Street, Paarl, 7646

LR2/6/3/279

Registered on 25/04/1997

South African Bus Employers’ Association (SABEA)

The General Secretary

Tel:              (011) 511 7641 /1454/ 2010                            

Fax:             (011) 511 1769/ 0007              Accounts (086) 645 3337

e-mail:                   rika@saboa.co.za              klhei@algoabus.co.za   

website:                www.saboa.co.za

Postal address:                      PostNet Suite #393, Private Bag x030, Rivonia, 2128

Physical address:                  The Pivot, Block B, 2ND Floor, cnr Witkoppen & Monte Casino Boulevard, Fourways, 2055

LR2/6/3/582

Registered on 18/02/2004

South African Carpet Manufacturing Employers Association

The Secretary

Tel:             (033) 897 7505      / 082 877 3510 (GS)                            

Fax:            (033) 897 7697  /  (086) 681 0318

e-mail:                 sundres.govindasamy@carpet.co.za

Postal address:                  P.O. Box 3228, Pietermaritzburg, 3200

Physical address:              20 Chesterfield Road, Willowton, Pietermaritzburg, 3201

LR2/6/3/42

Registered on 03/02/1936

South African Clothing Manufacturers’  Association  (SACMA)

The Secretary

Tel:           (083) 779 6007                                   

Fax:           (086) 689 2913

e-mail:                 len@ncma.co.za

Postal address:                      P.O.Box 793, Gillitts, KwaZulu-Natal, 3603

Physical address:                  19 Picardi, Le Domaine, 100 Acutts Drive, Hillcrest, 3626

LR2/6/3/275

Registered on 27/02/1996

South African Cotton Textile Processing Employers’ Association (SACTPEA)

The Secretary

Tel:                (021) 872 7526   / 871 1865                               

Fax:               (086) 528 8365

e-mail:                     pfswart@absamail.co.za               sactpea@absamail.co.za

Postal & Physical Address:                 58 Foxglove Street, Paarl, 7646

LR2/6/3/82

Registered on 08/03/1943

 

South African Diamond Manufacturers’ Association

The Secretary

Tel:              (011) 334 1930/1/2                            

Fax:             (011) 334 1933

e-mail:                   joyceb@diamonds.org.za                 diamonds@diamonds.org.za

Postal address:                    P.O. Box 16903, Doornfontein, 2028

Physical address:                 Suite 102- 1st Floor, SA Diamond Centre, 225 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/3/86

Registered on 27/03/1951

 

South African Electro–Plating Industries Association

The Secretary

Tel:                (011) 298 9419

Fax:               (011) 298 9519

e-mail:                     khumo@seifsa/co.za

Postal address:                   P.O. Box 1338, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:               Metal Industries House, 6th Floor, 42 Anderson Street, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/3/306

Registered on 24/01/1997

South African Employers’ Guild                                            

The Secretary

Tel:            (011) 967 2237 / (087) 750 7013/4/5                      

Fax:           (086) 622 9467

Postal address:                       P.O. Box 9696, Brentwood Park, 1505

Physical address:                   236 Orchard Road, Pomona Estates, Kempton Park, 1619

LR2/6/3/55

Registered on 07/12/1936

South African Engineers and Founders Association

The Secretary

Tel:             (011) 298 9419                                  

Fax:             (011) 298 9519

e-mail:                  Theresa@seifsa.co.za

Postal address:                 P.O. Box 1338, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:             Metal Industries House, 42 Anderson Street, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/3/124

Registered on 19/11/1954

South African Fasteners Manufacturers’ Association (SAFMA)

The Secretary

Tel:            (011) 298 9434                          

Fax:           (011) 298 9534

e-mail:                christa@seifsa.co.za

Postal address:                 P.O. Box 1338, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:             Metal Industries House, 42 Anderson Street, Johannesburg, 2001                

LR2/6/3/454

Registered on 15/06/2000

South African Fishing Industry Employers Organization (SAFIEO)

The Secretary

Tel:              (021) 425 2727  / GS- Henk de Beer  081 303 8706                               

Fax:             (021) 287 1179

e-mail:                   henkdeb@live.co.za                 innocent@ij.co.za              secretary@safieo.com     

Postal address:                P.O. Box 2066, Cape Town, 8000

Physical address:            2nd Floor, Harbour Place, 7 Martin Hamerschlag Way, Foreshore, Cape Town 8001

LR2/6/3/138

Registered on 26/07/1940

South African Forum of Civil Engineering Contractors (SAFCEC)

The Secretary

Tel:             (011) 409 0900 /04 / 409 0913  /  083 251 1326                             

Fax:             (011) 450 1715

e-mail:                  admin@safcec.org.za              belinda@safcec.org.za            jacqui@safcec.org.za

website:               www.safcec.org.za

Postal address:                   P.O. Box 644, Bedfordview, 2008

Physical address:               3rd Floor, SAFCEC House, 12 Skeen Boulevard, Bedfordview, 2007

LR2/6/3/166

Registered on 17/12/1968

South African Intruder Detection Services Association (SAIDSA)

The Secretary

Tel:                (011) 845 4870/ 086 1101 568                        

Fax:               (011) 845 4850

e-mail:                    saidsa@mweb.co.za

website:                 www.saidsa.co.za

Postal address:                 P.O. Box 17103, Benoni West, 1503

Physical address:             146 Newlands Avenue, Western Ext, Benoni, 1501

LR2/6/3/350

Registered on 22/05/1998

South African Local Government Association (SALGA)

The Secretary

Tel:               (012) 369 8000                                   

Fax:              (012) 369 8001

e-mail:                    info@salga.org.za      zndladla@salga.org.za

website:                 www.salga.net

Postal address:                   P.O. Box 2094, Pretoria, 0001

Physical address:               Menlyn Corporate Park, Block B, 175 Corobay Avenue, cnr Garsfontein & Corobay streets, Waterkloof Glen Ext 11, Pretoria

LR2/6/3/204

Registered on 24/05/1982

South African Motor Ferry Association (SAMFA)

The Secretary

Tel:             (028) 272 9766 / 083 414 0469          

Fax:             (086) 672 8300  

e-mail:                   larryp@iafrica.com

Postal address:                   P.O. Box 627, Betty’s Bay. 7141

Physical address:               46 Barnet Street, Gardens, 8001

LR2/6/3/216

Registered on 03/07/1983

South African National Security Employers Association (SANSEA)

The Secretary

Tel:              (011) 498 7468                                   

Fax:              (086) 570 8837

e-mail:                   info@sansea.co.za

website:                 www.sansea.co.za

Postal address:                     P.O. Box 42636, Marshalltown, 2107

Physical address:                  5 Felicia Street, Northvilla, Benoni, 1501

LR2/6/3/251

Registered on 18/02/1993

South African Post Tensioning Association (SAPTA)

The Secretary

Tel:               (011) 455 6321                                   

Fax:               (011) 455 6331

e-mail:                    Theresa@seifsa.co.zasa

Postal address:                    P.O. Box 1417, Bedfordview, 2008

Physical address:                 Construction Centre, 12 Skeen Boulevard, Bedfordview, 2007

LR2/6/3/195

Registered on 18/03/1981

South African Pump Manufacturers’ Association (SAPMA)

The Secretary

Tel:               (011) 298 9400  /  072 889 2789                             

Fax:              (086) 539 7045

e-mail:                    Theresa@seifsa.co.za           fiona.@sapsda.co.za

website:                  www.sapsda.co.za

Postal address:                  P.O. Box 1338, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:               Metal Industries House, 42 Anderson Street, Johannesburg, 2001                   

LR2/6/3/147

Registered on 18/01/1963

South African Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Contractors’ Association (SARACCA)

The Secretary

Tel:             (011) 622 3890 / 1                            

Fax:            (011) 622 2534 / (086)  540 6462

e-mail:                  saracca@icon.co.za      barney@saracca.co.za

website:               www.saracca.co.za

Postal address:                  P.O. Box 75912, Gardenview, 2047

Physical address:               Donmed House, 2nd Floor, Cambridge Place, Cnr Kirkby & Oxford Road, Bedford Gardens,  Bedfordview, 2007

LR2/6/3/80

Registered on 03/04/1944

South African Reinforced Concrete Engineers’ Association (SARCEA)

The Secretary

Tel:              (011) 445 6321                                  

Fax:             (011) 455 6331

e-mail:                  sarcea@iafrica.com

website:               www.sarcea.co.za

Postal address:                  P.O. Box 1417, Bedfordview, 2008

Physical address:              1st Floor Construction Centre, 12 Skeen Boulevard, Bedfordview, 2007

LR2/6/3/480

Registered on 20/09/2000

South African Rugby Employers’ Organization (SAREO)

The Chairman

Tel:                (012) 420 0701                                  

Fax:               (012) 343 9436

e-mail:                    barendvg@bluebull.co.za

Postal address:                      P.O. Box 27856, Sunnyside, 0132

Physical address:                   Loftus Versfeld, Kirkness Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria, 0002

LR2/6/3/91

Registered on 25/07/1946

South African Tanning Employers’ Organization (SATEO)

The Secretary

Tel:                  (041) 365 3131 / 082 881 1158                                  

Fax:                  (041) 365 3299

e-mail:                       mark@ohwinc.law.co              oosthaw@intekom.co.za

Postal address:                  P.O. Box 13404, Humewood, 6013

Physical address:               39A Pickering Street, Newton Park, Port Elizabeth, 6045

LR2/6/3/550

Registered on 15/08/2003

South African Trade Employers’ Association (SATEA)

The Secretary

Tel:            (021) 945 3605                

Fax:           (021) 945 3025

e-mail:                andre.ferreira@maxilube.co.za            info@saatea.org                       

website:              www.saatea.org

Postal address:                     P.O. Box 144, Bellville, 7535

Physical address:                  Suite 304, Tygerberg Centre, 16 Voortrekker Road, Bellville, 7530

LR2/6/3/404

Registration cancelled on 22/10/2009.

Court Order to continue to operate until appeal case is finalized

South African United Commercial and Allied Employers' Organisation  (SA)UEO

The Secretary

Tel:             (012) 661 1099  /         GS -082 458 2478 GS  / Rilene -079 529 7780 

Fax:            (012) 661 6963

e-mail:                  info@saueo.co.za            elise.coetser@saueo.co.za           andre.fourie@saueo.co.za       

website:                www.saueo.co.za

Postal address:                       P.O. Box 2273, Rooihuiskraal, Centurion, 0154

Physical address:                   188 Panorama Road, Rooihuiskraal, Centurion, 0154

LR2/6/3/185

Registered on 21/08/1980

South African Valve and Actuator Manufacturers’ Association (SAVAMA)

The Secretary

Tel:             (011) 298 9400/9419                 

Fax:            (011) 298 9500/9519

e-mail:                 christa@seifsa.co.za

website:               www.savama.co.za

Postal address:                 P.O. Box 1338, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:               Metal Industries House, 42 Anderson Street, Johannesburg, 2001                  

LR2/6/3/364

Registered on 07/07/1998

South African Wool and Mohair Processors’ Employers’ Organization (SAWAMPEO)

The Secretary

Tel:                 (041) 484 5252 

Fax:                 (041)  484 5629

Postal address:                    P.O. Box 2201, North End, Port Elizabeth, 6056

Physical address:                 Wool and Mohair Exchange Building, 16 Grahamstown Road, Port Elizabeth, 6001

LR2/6/3/225

Registered on 12/06/1984

Southern African Footwear and Leather Industries Association (SAFLIA)

The Secretary

Tel:            (031) 561 1617

Fax:           (031) 764 5639

e-mail:                footfed@iafrica.com            ina@saflia.co.za                info@saflia.co.za

website:             www.saflia.co.za

Postal address:                     P.O. Box 796, Kloof, 3640

Physical address:                 Suite 105, Ferham House, 9 Stanley Grace Crescent, Umhlanga Rocks, 4319.

LR2/6/3/102

Registered on 04/03/1947

Sugar Manufacturing and Refining Employers’ Association

The Secretary

Tel:            (031) 508 7300                                  

Fax:           (031) 508 7310

e-mail:                sasmal@sasa.org.za        kenlan@sasa.org.za

website:              www.sasa.org.za

Postal address:               P.O. Box 1000, Mount Edgecombe, Durban, 4300

Physical address:           Kwa–Shukela, 170 Flanders Drive, Mount Edgecombe, 4302

LR2/6/3/193

Registered on 20/11/1981

Surface Coatings Industry Employers Association

The Secretary

Tel:            (011) 455 2503                                   

Fax:            (086) 623 5121

e-mail:                  admin@surfacecoatings.org.za

website:                www.surfacecoatings.org.za

Postal address:                    P.O. Box 751605, Garden View, Johannesburg, 2047

Physical address:                 AMR Office Park, Building No 1, Ground Floor, Concorde Road East, Bedfordview, 2007

LR2/6/3/977

Registered on 14/08/2015

Technical and Vocational Education Training Colleges Governors' Council (TVETCGC)

The Secretary

Tel:                (012) 664 1140/      012-756 5188/5202                 GS – 081 333 3930

Fax:               (086) 530 5745

e-mail:                    info@tvetcgc.org                finance@tvetcgc.org          

website:                 www.tvetcgc.org

Postal address:                          P.O.Box 12096, Die Hoewes 2, Centurion, 0134

Physical address:                      244 Jean Avenue, Norma Jean Square, Office No 17, Centurion, 0134

LR2/6/3/587

Registered on 07/10/2003

The Employers’ Association for the Fibre and Particle Board Industry

The Secretary

Tel:                 (011) 236 1400                              

Fax:                (011) 656 2204

website:                   www.nbswps.org.za

Postal address:                    Postnet Suite 202, Private Bag X9, Benmore, 2010

Physical address:                148 Western Services Road, Woodmead, 2157

LR2/6/3/228

Registered on 06/12/1985

 

 

The Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa Employers Association (FEDHASA)

The Secretary

Tel:               (086) 133 3628 / (011) 482 2962

Fax:              (011) 482 9771

e-mail:                   cheryl@fedhasa.co.za       sbusiso@fedhasa.co.za    

website:                www.fedhasa.co.za

Postal & Physical address:                   3A Eton Road, Parktown, 2193

LR2/6/3/604

Registered on 17/03/2004

The South African Home Textiles Manufacturers Employers’ Organization

The Secretary

Tel:               (021) 872 7526                                  

Fax:              (086) 528 8365

e-mail:                   pfswart@absamail.co.za               hometex@absamail.co.za

Postal & Physical Address:                 58 Foxglove Street, Paarl, 7646

LR2/6/3/140

Registered on 11/08/1925

Transvaal Clothing Manufacturers’ Association

The Secretary

Tel:                 (011) 622 5499  / 083 269 7650                                 

Fax:                 (011) 622 5423 / (086) 658 8723

e-mail:                       tcma101@gmail.com

Postal address:                       P.O. Box 2303, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:                    6th Floor, 35 Siemert Road, New Doornfontein, Johannesburg, 2194

LR2/6/3/828

Registered on 02/08/2011

United Clothing and Textile Association (UCTA)

The Secretary

Tel:             (031) 304 5506/ 031-301 2680

Fax:             (031) 301 0231

e-mail:                   secretary@ucta.org.za                     ucta@telkomsa.net       

Postal Address:                    P.O. Box 18231, Dalbridge, 4014

Physical Address:                 61 Gale street, Durban, 4001

LR2/6/3/334

Registered on 19/06/1997

United Democratic Employers’ Organization of South Africa (UDESA)

The Secretary

Tel:                (031) 303  4378     /     031-462 4170              (GS 082 806 7913)

Fax:               (086) 617 5172     (031) 469 2202-GS

e-mail:                    udesa@polka.co.za

website:                 www.udesa.co.za

Postal address:                  P.O. Box 41052, Rossburgh, KwaZulu-Natal, 4072

Physical address:               E301a Hampden Court, 7 Hampden Road, Morningside, Durban, 4001

LR2/6/3/851

Registered on 02/05/2012

United Employers' Organisation of South Africa (UEOSA)

The Secretary

Tel:                 (011) 781 4417 / 082 445 9969

Fax:                (011) 781 4416

e-mail:                     silokazi@yahoo.com

Postal address:                              P.O. Box 784080, Sandton, 2146

Physical address:                           Suite 1, Anandi Office Park, 8 Burke Street, Kensington B, Randburg , 2194

LR2/6/3/774

Registered on 23/02/2010

United Security Service Providers Association

The Secretary

Tel:                 (031)  462 9556

Fax:                 (031) 462 5997  /   (086) 668 2425

Postal address:                    P.O. Box 149549, East End, 4018

Physical address:                1539 South Coast Road, BKB Building, KWB Place, Mobeni, 4060

LR2/6/3/266

Registered on 27/03/1995

Welfare Employers Organization of South Africa (WEO)

The Secretary

Tel:              (012) 460 3029                                   

Fax:              (012) 460 3064

e-mail:                   wwo@mweb.co.za

Postal address:                     P.O. Box 1094, Groenkloof, 0027

Physical address:                  Middel Street 153, Nieuw Muckleneuk, Pretoria, 0002

LR2/6/3/224

Registered on 12/04/1985

Werkgewersorganisasie vir die Graanbedryf

Die Sekretaris

Tel:              (018) 581 1291                                  

Faks:            (018) 581 1508

e-pos:                    thysn@suidwes.co.za              riaang@vkb.co.za

Posadres:                    Posbus 3, Leeudoringstad, 2640

Fisiese adres:             P/a Suidwes Landbou, Voortrekkerstraat, Leeudoringstad, 2640             

LR2/6/3/757

Registered on 20/02/2009

 

Wool and Mohair Brokers Employers Organisation of South Africa (WAMBEOSA)

The Secretary

Tel:             (041) 373 7434 / 082  881 1158

Fax:            (041) 373 7431

e-mail:                 mark@lex-icon.co.za 

Postal address:                     P.O. Box 13404, Humewood, 6013

Physical address:                  cnr Westbourne & Clevedon Roads, Central,, Port Elizabeth, 6000

 

Polygraphs

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Polygraph Testing
Provided by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA)



WHAT IS POLYGRAPH TEST

It is a test used to verify a person's truthfulness and is often called a 'Lie Detector Test.'
 


IS THERE ANY LAW CONTROLLING USE OF POLYGRAPH IN SOUTH AFRICA

Polygraph testing is a fairly new concept in South Africa, especially in disputes relating to employment relationships. There is no legislation at this point to control the use of the test or to protect the employee's right against the abuse of the test.
 


CAN ONE BE COMPELLED TO UNDERGO A POLYGRAPH TEST

It is against the Constitution of South Africa to compel a person to undergo a polygraph examination, unless she or he consents to it. The consent must be in writing.

  • The individual should be informed that—

  • the examinations are voluntary;

  • only questions discussed prior to the examination will be used;

  • he/she has a right to have an interpreter, if necessary;

  • should he/she prefer, another person may be present during the examination,

  • provided that person does not interfere in any way with the proceedings;



WHAT IS POLYGRAPH TEST

It is a test used to verify a person's truthfulness and is often called a 'Lie Detector Test.'



IS THERE ANY LAW CONTROLLING USE OF POLYGRAPH IN SOUTH AFRICA

Polygraph testing is a fairly new concept in South Africa, especially in disputes relating to employment relationships. There is no legislation at this point to control the use of the test or to protect the employee's right against the abuse of the test.



CAN ONE BE COMPELLED TO UNDERGO A POLYGRAPH TEST

It is against the Constitution of South Africa to compel a person to undergo a polygraph examination, unless she or he consents to it. The consent must be in writing. The individual should be informed that:

  • the examinations are voluntary;

  • only questions discussed prior to the examination will be used;

  • he/she has a right to have an interpreter, if necessary;

  • should he/she prefer, another person may be present during the examination, provided that person does not interfere in any way with the proceedings;

  • no abuse in whatever way will be allowed;

  • no discrimination will be allowed;

  • no threats will be allowed.



WHEN IS THE EMPLOYER PERMITTED TO USE POLYGRAPH

Generally, employers are permitted to use the polygraph to investigate specific incidents where—

  • Employees had access to the property which is the subject of the investigation;

  • There is a reasonable suspicion that the employee was involved in the incident;

  • There has been economic loss or injury to the employer's business like theft of company property;

  • The employer is combating dishonesty in positions of trust;

  • The employer is combating serious alcohol, illegal drugs or narcotics abuse and fraudulent behaviour within the company;

  • The employer is combating deliberate falsification of documents and lies regarding true identity of the people involved.



WHO GETS THE POLYGRAPH TEST RESULTS

Polygraph results cannot be released to any person but to an authorised person. Generally it is the person who has undergone the polygraph test (examinee), or anyone specifically designated in writing by the examinee, firm, corporation or government agency that requested the examination.



WHAT IS THE STATUS OF POLYGRAPH TEST AT CCMA

Polygraphists have been accepted as expert witnesses whose evidence needs to be tested for reliability. The duty of the commissioner is to determine the admissibility and reliability of the evidence. Polygraph test may not be interpreted as implying guilt but may be regarded as an aggravating factor especially where there is other evidence of misconduct. In other words, polygraph test results, on their own, are not a basis for a finding of guilt. It can be used only in support of other evidence.



Relevant Legislation

The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Chapter 2

 

For more information kindly visit www.ccma.org.za

 

 

 

 

Trade Unions in South Africa

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REGISTERED TRADE UNIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA

 

For March 2017

 

 

Information provided by the Department of Labour: For more information please visit www.labour.gov.za

 

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR OF LABOUR RELATIONS

LABORIA HOUSEs

 

Private Bag x117, Pretoria, 0001 / 215 Schoeman Street, Pretoria, 0002

                

 ALPHABETICAL LIST OF REGISTERED TRADE UNIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA AS ON  MARCH 2017

 

Registration Nr  & Date of Registration

NAME  OF  TRADE UNION  &  CONTACT DETAILS

 

LR2/6/2/1840

Registered on

04/02/2011

 

Abanqobi Workers Union (AWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:     (031) 301 4482 /          (GS)-Cell 083 512 1600    / 073 564 6143

Fax :   (031) 304 9769

e-mail:          abanqobiworkersunion@gmail.com

Postal & Physical Address:              Suite 1206-7, Sangro House, 12th Flr, 417 Anton Lambede Str, Durban, 4001

LR2/6/2/619

Registered on 12/12/1997

Academic and Professional Staff of the University of South Africa (APSA-UNISA)

The General Secretary

Tel:  (012) 429 8728  / 6212 / Cell 083 326 9802                                 

Fax: (086) 535 3907

e-mail:      apsa@unisa.ac.za          apsaunisa@gmail.com

Postal address:             P.O. Box  392, Pretoria, 0003

Physical address:         TVW Building 5-181, UNISA Campus, Pretoria, 0002

LR2/6/2/1736

Registered on 21/10/2009

Academic Staff Association of Wits University (ASAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:    (011) 717 1150

Fax:   (011) 717 1159

e-mail:         asawu@wits.ac.za         Vincent.kgosana@wits.as.za

website:      www.asawu.org.za

Postal address:              Senate House 2004, Private Bag x 3, Wits, 2050

Physical Address:          Senate House 2004,Rm 2029,WITS, Jorissen Str, Braamfontein, 2001

LR2/6/2/1739

Registered on 21/10/2009

Administrative, Library and Technical Staff Association (ALTSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:    (011) 717 1499

Fax:   (011) 717 1492

e-mail:        mark.pringle@wits.ac.za          nalose.langa@wits.ac.za           Sharon.vergie@wits.ac.za

Postal address:           P.O. Box 176, WITS, 2050

Physical Address:       Senate House 2029, University of the Witwatersrand, 1 Jan Smuts  Ave, Braamfontein, 2001

LR2/6/2/1859

Registered on 08/0/2012

African Meat Industry & Allied Trade Union (AMITU)

The General Secretary

Tel:     (031) 301 7251/ 822 3012 / Cell 083 973 3611

Fax :   (086) 566 1616  / (031) 301 6693

e-mail:         amitu@telkomsa.net                         

Postal & Physical Address:  Suite 2020, 20th Flr, Commercial City Building, 40 Commercial Str, Durban, 4001

LR2/6/2/1981

Registered on 31/08/2012

Agricultural Broadbase and Allied National Trade Union (ABANTU)

The General Secretary

Tel:   (021) 908  0705                        GS - 076 614 5918

Fax:  (086) 637 7571

e-mail:       joandourie@gmail.com           0714544648@vodamail.co.za

Postal address:           65 King Arthur Street, Camelot, Kuilsriver, 7580

Physical address:        333 Main Road, Office 309, Tower Building, Paarl, 7646

LR2/6/2/2189

Registered on 05/05/2014

Agricultural, Food, Fishing and Retail Industry Workers Union (AFRIWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:     (021) 953 0107         (076) 521 9255

Fax:    (086) 512 1533

e-mail:       afriwu@gmail.com             afriwu@telkomsa.net

Postal address:             6 VarinG Close, Belhar, 7493

Physical Address:         Rhino Park Sports Complex, Piketberg, 7320

LR2/6/2/273

Registered on 18/06/1992

 

Air Line Pilots’ Association of South Africa  (ALPA-SA)

The General Secretary

Tel:    (011) 394 5310                                      

Fax:   (011) 970 1357

e-mail:        alpasa@mweb.co.za               alpasa@iafrica.com

website:     www.alpasa.co.za

Postal address:            P.O. Box  796, Kempton Park, 1620

Physical address:        10 Blockhouse Street, Kempton Park. 1619

LR2/6/2/2520

Registered on 12/12/2016

 

Allied Workers and Transport Union (AWATU)

The General Secretary

Tel:     (011) 974 6050

Fax:

e-mail:

Postal & Physical Address:         No: 23 West Street,       Office No: 402,      4th Floor, Kempton Park, 1619

LR2/6/2/5

Registered on 15/12/1950

 

 

 

Amalgamated Union of Building Trade Workers of South Africa

The General Secretary

Tel:     (011) 434 0760/1                            

Fax:    (011) 434 0763

e-mail:         aubtwjhb@mweb.co.za

Postal address:            P.O. Box  5378, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:        106 Riveira Court, Donnelly Street, Turffontein, 2190

LR2/6/2/2366

Registered on 14/08/2015

Amalungelo Workers’ Union (AWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:        (011) 420  0145

Fax:

e-mail:             collective@amalungelowu.co.za                bethuel.nkuna@outlook.com

Postal & Physical address:              Office No 25. 71 Woburn ASvenue, Benoni, 1501

LR2/6/2/2537

Registered on 20/01/2017

African Peoples Trade Union (A.P.T.U)

The Gebneral Secretary

Tel:    (084) 989 8406

Fax:    (017) 632 3793

e-mail:

Postal address:             P.O.Box 182, Utrecht, 2980

Physical address:         58 Plein street, Utrecht, 2980

LR2/6/2/974

Registered on 04/07/2001

 

(NACTU Affiliate)

Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU)

The General Secretary

Tel:     (013) 590 1440  /  656 5111/5

Fax:     (013) 656 0015 / 086 652 8004

e-mail:          headoffice@amcu.co.za                 mabenaem@amcu.co.za    

website:       www.amcu.co.za     

Postal Address:             P.O Box 920, River Crescent. Witbank, 1035

Physical Address:          PFS Building, Neven Street, Witbank, 1035

LR2/6/2/90

Registered on 01/10/1960

 

Aviation Union of  Southern Africa

The General Secretary

Tel:     (011) 978 6508   / 3576 /86 /96                                   

Fax:     (011) 978 3616

e-mail:          info@ausa.co.za          ausa@flysaa.com

website:       www.ausa.co.za

Postal address:            P.O. Box  26794, East Rand, 1462

Physical address:        707 Annex Bld, Rm 205 Hangar 5, S.A.A. Technical Area, Jones  Rd, O.R. Tambo International Airport

LR2/6/2/1700

Registered on 27/10/2009

 

(NACTU Affiliate)

 

 

Banking, Insurance, Finance and Assurance Workers Union (BIFAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:     (011) 836-4564/5                     GS- Cell 072 969 0016 / Cell 073 632 3515

Fax:    (011) 834-6513 / 086 689 2841

e-mail:          mphahlelesk@gam.co.za

website:       www.bifawu.co.za

Postal Address:          P.O. Box 61196, Marshalltown, 2107

Physical Address:       His Majesty Building, 7th Floor, Room 705-706, 22 Joubert street, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/2/1809

Registered on 20/10/2010

Basebenzi Union Of South Africa (BUSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:      (073) 182 4487

Fax :    (086) 621 3532

e-mail:          nkadies@gmail.com

Postal & Physical Address:        Office number Room 10, 1st Floor, Sanlam Building, 26 Bhimy Damane Street, Middelburg, 1050

LR2/6/2/1662

Registered on 03/08/2009

BAWSI Agricultural Workers Union of South Africa (BAWUSA)

The Secretary

Tel:     (021) 870 1746                            Acting GS- 083 391 2487

Fax:    (021) 872 1747

e-mail:         andrea@bawusa.co.za             dgs@bawusa.co.za              

Postal address:            P.O. Box 3512, Paarl, 7620

Physical Address:        JFC Building, 1st Floor, 367 Main Street, Paarl, 7646

LR2/6/2/2095

Registered on 23/05/2013

Broadcasting, Electronic Media and Allied Workers Union (BEMAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:     (080) 023 6298 / Cell 082 920 8669 / Cell 082 920 8672

Fax:    (086) 671 5585

e-mail:         headoffice@bemawu.org.za

website:      www.bemawu.org.za

Postal  address:         P O Box 203, Wierda Park, 0149

Physical address:       1 Display Gardens, Sarel Baard Cresct,Gateway Industrial Park, Rooihuiskraal, Centurion, 0157

LR2/6/2/159

Registered on 23/01/1997

 

Building Allied Mining and Construction  Workers Union (BAMCWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:      (011) 833 1542 / 3       or (011) 833 8551/25     / GS - 0836949855

Fax:     (011) 833 6306

e-mail:           bamcwu@telkomsa.net      miekiemuister@gmail.com

Postal address:         P.O. Box  6683, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:     12th Floor, Office 1210, 20 Albert Street, Braamfisher Towers,  Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/2/1970

Registered on 25/04/2012

BUTHOLICCA Social Justice for All Workers Union (BUSJU)

The General Secretary

Tel:      (011) 333 2449 / 076 216 5846

Fax:     (011) 333 2449

e-mail:          siphongxe@gmail.com         butholicca@vodamail.co.za

Postal address:              P.O. Box 61925, Marshalltown, 2107

Physical address:          Suite / Office 313, Royal Place, 85 Eloff street, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/2/894

Registered on 20/09/2000

 

(CONSAWU Affiliate)

Building Wood and Allied Workers Union of South Africa   (BWAWUSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:     (021) 948 2664/1       / 082 341 0221                      

Fax:    (021) 948 3385 / 086 666 0822

e-mail:          bwawusa@workmail.co.za        theo@bwawusa.org.za           wponi@bwawusa.org

website:       www.bwawusa.org.za

Postal address:         P.O. Box  561, Bellville, 7535

Physical address:      No. 101 RKA Centre , 1st Floor, cnr Voortrekker & Rhos Road, Bellville, 7530

LR2/6/2/87

Registered on 21/08/1979

 

 

Building Workers’ Union

The General Secretary

Tel:     (021) 949 5585    /  083 317 4395                        

Fax:    (021) 949 5606  / 086 541 7817

e-mail:          mwbwu@mweb.co.za         roddamon@mweb.co.za

Postal address:          P.O. Box 2231, Bellville, 7535

Physical address:       Van der Stel Building, 6th Floor, 68 Durban Road, Bellville, 7530

LR2/6/2/140

Registered on 06/10/1981

 

(NACTU Affiliate)

 

 

Building, Construction & Allied Workers Union  (BCAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:      (011) 333 4898 / 9180/2  / 082 924 5945 / 073 469 9347                              

Fax:     (011) 333 9944 / 086 240 1756

e-mail:           bcawu@netactive.co.za       gs@nactu.org.za      

website:       www.bcawu.co.za

Postal address:         P.O. Box  96, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:      Standard Bank Galleries, 4th Floor, 81 Market Str, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/2/833

Registered on 12/09/1999

 

(COSATU Affiliate)

 

Chemical, Energy, Paper, Printing, Wood and Allied Workers’ Union  (CEPPWAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:      (011) 712 0300

Fax:     (011) 403 0262

e-mail:          secretariat@ceppwawu.org.za        chief@ceppwawu.org.za         clement@ceppwawu.org.za   

website:       www.ceppwawu.org.za

Postal address:            P.O. Box 3528, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:        8-9th Flr, Kopano House, 2 Melle str, cnr Smith &Wolmarans  Str, Braamfontein, JHB,  2001

LR2/6/2/1746

Registered on 01/06/2010

Chemical, Wood and Allied Workers Union (CWAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:      (011) 744 0359

Fax:     (086) 750 0267   /  011-744 5040

e-mail:          cwawu@telkomsa.net

Postal address:          P.O. Box 768, Brakpan, 1541

Physical Address:      2nd Floor,  Shefreel House, 339 Prince George Avenue, Brakpan, 1541

LR2/6/2/2506

Registered on 25/11/2016

College Workers Union of South Africa  (COWUSA)   

The General Secretary

Tel:   (083) 618 6727

Fax:

e-mail:        marukgobane@gmail.com

Postal address:          P.O. Box 93, Mabopane, 0190

Physical address:       147 Block N, Mabopane

LR2/6/2/1492

Registered on 25/07/2007

Commercial, Stevedoring, Agricultural and Allied Workers' Union (CSAAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:     (021) 917 1924 / 083 546 2911

Fax:    (021) 917 1497

e-mail:          csaawutav@gmail.com

Postal address:            P.O. Box 485, Kasselsvlei, 7533

Physical address:        Regkam Building, 4th Floor, Bellville, 7530

LR2/6/2/575

Registered on 06/06/1997

 

 

 

Commission Staff Association (CSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:      (011) 377 6763 / Cell 083 399 0937

Fax:      (086) 569 4983

e-mail:           MduduziK@CCMA.org.za               maleselaM@CCMA.org.za            

website:        www.csa.org.za

Postal address:              P.O. Box 61367, Marshalltown, 2107

Physical address:          28 Harrison Street, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2000

LR2/6/2/553

Registered on 06/03/1997

 

(COSATU Affiliate)

 

 

Communication Workers Union (CWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:      (011) 720 0360/1                   082 710 5666 & 083 317 3584

Fax:     (086) 547 0498  /  086 607 5040

e-mail:          tebo23koru@gmail.com        mogalanet@gmail.com          nomim@cwu.org.za

website:       www.cwu.org.za

Postal address:            P.O. Box 10248, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:        Transnet Building, No 222 Smith Street, 20th Floor, Braamfontein. 2017

LR2/6/2/1674

Registered on 11/05/2009

 

(FEDUSA Affiliate)

 

Congregated and Allied Workers Union of South Africa (CAWUSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:      (011) 892 3692

Fax:     (088) 011 892 3692

e-mail:          cawusa@telkomsa.net

website:       www.cawusa.co.za

Postal & Physical address:                 69 Market Street, KIMAX Building, 1st Floor, Office 7, Boksburg, 1459

LR2/6/2/2420

Registered on 22/01/2016

Democratic Municipal and Allied Workers Union of South Africa (DEMAWUSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:        (011)  067 0120           GS 078 727 7176

e-mail:             mohawu.mokgatla@gmail.com.      

website:          www.demawusa.wordpress.com    

Postal address:               Postnet Suite 1, Private Bag X1, Glenvista, 2058

Physical address:           124 Marshall Street, Lunga House, 1st Floor, Johannesbug, 2000

LR2/6/2/682

Registered on 24/02/1998

 

(COSATU Affiliate)

 

Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa  (DENOSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (012) 343 2315/6/7             Cell 079 524 2227                    

Fax:      (012) 344 0750  /  086 216 3188

e-mail:           paulo@denosa.org.za          thembekag@denosa.org.za        thulesiles@denosa.org.za

website:        www.denosa.org.za

Postal address:               P.O. Box 1280, Pretoria, 0001

Physical address:           605 Church Street, Pretoria, 0002

LR2/6/2/2209

Registered on 27/05/2014

Democratic Postal and Communications Union (DEPACU)

The General Secretary

Tel:         (074) 289 2719  /  076 271 0177

Fax:        (011) 4331070

e-mail:             siphogeorge2010@gmail.com          294depacu@gmail.com

Postal Address:             P.O.Box 1912, Southdale, 2135

Physical Address:          85 Eloff street, 5th Floor, Room 506 & 507, Royal Building House, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/2/775

Registered on 17/03/1999

Democratic Union of Security Workers  (DUSWO)

The General Secretary

Tel:      (021) 423 6976 / 7062                                 

Fax:     (021) 422 3175 / 086 613 1894

e-mail:          mabaso@duswo.co.za             mabongo@duswo.co.za             headoffice@duswo.co.za

Postal & Physical address:             Dumbarton House, 10th Floor No. 1 Church Street, Cape Town, 8001

LR2/6/2/2410

Registered on 14/12/2015

Democratised Transport Logistics and Allied  Workers Union  (DETAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (011) 338 9077/8           GS – 083 536 5047

Fax:      (011)  338 9036

e-mail:            vusi@detawu.org.za            receptionist@detawu.org.za

website:         www.detawu.org.za

Postal address:              P.O Box 41461, Marshalltown, 2017

Physical address:          208-212 Jeppe Street, Marble Towers, 5th Floor, Office  09-12 , Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/2/876

Registered on 20/09/2000

EL Shadaai Workers’ Union of South Africa

The General Secretary

Tel:       (031) 690 3371 / 1007                           

Fax:      (013) 656 2077

e-mail:           elshadaai.eswusa@gmail.com                 

Postal address:            P.O. Box  1278, Witbank, 1035

Physical address:        Office 102C – 1ST Floor, Witbank Centre, 36 Mandela & Delville Str, Witbank, 1035                    

LR2/6/2/111

Registered on 21/01/1969

 

Electronic, Allied  and Metal Workers Union of South Africa  (EAMWUSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (021) 930 9237/67                                   

Fax:      (021) 930 9226

e-mail:            bellap@telkomsa.net

Postal address:              P.O.Box 1587, Parow, 7499

Physical address:          Prima Park, Suite No 17, Kind Edward Street, Parow, 7500

LR2/6/2/68

Registered on 14/07/1989

 

(NACTU Affiliate)

 

 

Entertainment Catering Commercial and Allied Workers Union of South Africa (ECCAWUSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:        (011) 331 2626   / 083 348 6148 / 078 408 4720                                 

Fax:       (011) 331 8642/ 2595

e-mail:            eccawusa@iafrica.com

Postal address:               P.O. Box  7480, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:           134 Fox Street, Suite 1&3, 4th Floor, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/2/180

Registered on 26/02/1993

 

(NACTU Affiliate)

 

 

Federal Council of Retail and Allied Workers  (FEDCRAW)

The General Secretary

Tel:        (011) 838 3332/3          or 492 2720/1/2/                (011) 331 6135/3101   / 084 789 8812     

Fax:       (011) 836 5982    /   331 3100 / 492 2723 / 086 732 1203

e-mail:            admin@fedcraw.org.za              nkosibomyu@fedcraw.org.za          eseitei@fedcraw.org.za

Postal address:            P.O. Box  2974, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:         132 Fox Street, OPH Bld, 6th Floor, Suite 2, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/2/116

Registered on 02/12/1992

 

Federated Mining and Allied Industries Union

The General Secretary

Tel:         (014) 592 5658    / 082 369 7322                                    

Fax:        (086) 667 7508    (014) 597 2241

e-mail:             fmuorg@telkomsa.net

Postal address:               P.O. Box  2645, Rustenburg, 0300

Physical address:           Frans Vos Building, 1st Flr, Room 8 & 9, 32 Nelson Mandela Drive, Rustenburg, 0299

LR2/6/2/2507

Registered on 28/10/2016

Financial Sector & Allied Workers Union of South Africa   (FAWUSA)     

The General Secretary

Tel:        (011) 760 2021

Fax:       (011) 760 2021

Postal address:               P.O.Box 1618, Krugersdorp, 1739

Physical address:           Suite 108, City Centre, 8 Luttig street, Roodepoort, 1725

LR2/6/2/1348

Registered on 10/04/2007

 

(COSATU Affiliate)

Food and Allied Workers Union  (FAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (021) 637 9040                                       

Fax:      (021) 637 9190/ 637 6164

e-mail:            nicoleen@fawu.org.za         landuv@telkomsa.net   

website:         www.fawu.org.za

Postal address:              P.O. Box 1234, Woodstock, 7915

Physical address:          Vuyisile Mini Centre, Cnr NY1 and NY110, Guguletu, 7750

LR2/6/2/648

Registered on 23/03/1998

 

 

Free State Taxi Drivers’ Trade Union

The General Secretary

Tel:       (057)  352 1951                                      

Fax:       (057) 353 2309

Postal address:              P.O. Box  4967, Welkom, 9460

Physical address:          Bok Street, Medex Building. 3rd Floor, Welkom, 9460

LR2/6/2/2005

Registered on 13/08/2012

 

(NACTU Affiliate)

 

 

Future of South African Workers Union (FOSAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (011) 492 0394

Fax:      (011) 492 0394

e-mail:            fosawu@telkomsa.net          fosawugaming@yahoo.com

Postal address:              P.O. Box 2668, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:          20 Albert Street, Braam Fisher Towers, 1st Floor, Suite  No 113, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/2/642

Registered on 0/11/1997

 

Gauteng Meat Traders Employees Union

The General Secretary

Tel:        (011) 673 0980                                      

Fax:       (011) 673 1052

e-mail:             faniekok@corpdial.co.za

website:          www.redmeatsa.co.za

Postal address:               P.O. Box 1488, Florida Hills, 1716

Physical address:           25 Gebhardt Avenue, Bergbron, Roodepoort, 1709

LR2/6/2/221

Registered on 20/03/1989

 

General Industries Workers’ Union of South Africa (GIWUSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:        (011) 873  4804     /  072 513 9851                              

Fax:       (011) 873 0921  /  086 535 5181

e-mail:            peter.giwusaa@gmail.com

Postal address:             P.O. Box 1713, Germiston, 1400

Physical address:         Melody Centre, 5th Floor, Office 508, 159 Meyer Street, Germiston, 1401

LR2/6/2/320

Registered on 03/06/1994

 

(FEDUSA Affiliate)

 

Health and Other Service Personnel Trade Union of South Africa  (HOSPERSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:        (012) 664 6302/53                         

Fax:       (012) 664 6366

e-mail:            officegs@hospersa.co.za          noel@hospersa.co.za         kwazulunatal@hospersa.co.za     agsadmin@hospersa.co.za          admyolandie@hospersa.co.za

website:          www.hospersa.co.za

Postal address:           Head Office: P.O. Box 17474, Lyttleton, Pretoria, 0140

Physical address:        Head Office: Building C, 242 Jean Ave, Die Hoewes, Centurion, 0157                         

LR2/6/2/19

Registered on 24/06/1929

 

(FEDUSA  Affiliate)

 

Hospitality Industry & Allied Workers Union  (HIAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (031) 301 0288 / 3056579                                       

Fax:      (031) 301 0293

e-mail:            hiawu@pcnet.co.za

Postal address:           P.O. Box  290, Durban, 4000

Physical address:       KMS House, 4th Floor, 173 Yusuf Dadoo Street (Grey Str), Durban, 4001

LR2/6/2/961

Registered on 28/06/2001

Hospitality, Catering and Farm Workers Union   (HOCAFAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (013) 795 5915 /               (GS) 073 645 0115                     

Fax:      (013) 795 5915

e-mail:           lthocawu@gmail.com  

Postal address:             P.O. Box  1080, Acornhoek, 1360

Physical address:         Acornhoek Main Rd, opposite Mbebe Bld, Transnet House No 2, Office 2, Acornhoek, 1360

LR2/6/2/1675

Registered on 21/10/2009

Hospitality, Industrial, Catering, Retail & Allied Workers Union (HICRAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:        (012) 328 2002

Fax:        (086) 603 3638  / 012-328 2001

e-mail:             hicrawu@gmail.com          modise.martin@gmail.com

Postal Address:             P.O. Box 9011, Pretoria, 0001

Physical Address:          Karl Kling Building, 7th Floor,  Room 704, 262 Vermeulen Street, Pretoria, 0002                   

LR2/6/2/139

Registered on 05/04/1982

 

(NACTU Affiliate)

 

 

Hotel, Liquor, Catering Commercial &Allied Workers Union  of S.A. (HOTELICCA)

The General Secretary

Tel:        (011) 838 5263/ 3816/ 3433 / 0830 / 082 538 5279                     

Fax:        (011) 838 3688

e-mail:             info@hotelicca.org.za           admin@hotelicca.org.za                plaatjie.hotelicca@iburst.co.za    carolinerakgotsoka@yahoo.co.za

Postal address:             P.O. Box 9873, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:         3rd Floor, Hunts Corner, 16-20 New Street South, Ghandi Square No 409, JHB, 2001

LR2/6/2/1908

Registered on 16/02/2012

IMBUMBA Workers' Union (IWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (071) 092 3744

Fax:       (086) 519 5459

e-mail:           enocknxumalo45@gmail.com

Postal & Physical Address:                 55 Short Market Street, 3rd Floor, Office No; 5, Cape Town, 8001

LR2/6/2/482

Registered on 17/12/1996

 

(FEDUSA Affiliate)

 

Independent Commercial Hospitality and Allied Workers Union (ICHAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:          HO -(044) 874 2209           /             Cape Town Office -(021) 447 2554                (GS) 083 729 7311                                 

Fax:         HO -(044) 874 2710           /             Cape Town Office - (021) 447 2892

e-mail:            dalefish@telkomsa.net

Postal address:              P.O. Box  9721, George, 6530

Physical address:          97 Shamrock Place, Office 34, York street, George, 6529

LR2/6/2/533

Registered on 20/03/1997

 

 

Independent Municipal and Allied Trade Union  (IMATU)

The General Secretary

Tel:        (012) 460 6276 / 7 / 8                          

Fax:       (086) 611 8948  /    (012) 460 8444

e-mail:            johan@imatu.co.za              stephanie@imatu.co.za             trix@imatu.co.za

website:         www.imatu.org.za

Postal address:            P.O. Box  35343, Menlo Park, 0102

Physical address:        47 Selati Street, Ashlea Gardens, Pretoria, 0081

LR2/6/2/2279

Registered on 16/01/2015

Influential, Information and Communication Union of South Africa  (IICUOSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:      (071) 005 0854

e-mail:           ramoadig.icusa@gmail.com          

Postal & Physical address:         8th Flr, Renaissance Centre, 16-20 New South Str, Ghandi Square, JHB, 2001                                              

LR2/6/2/2478

Registered on 05/08/2016

Inqaba Transport Industries Mining and Allied Workers Union (ITIMAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:      (035) 772 2428

Fax:     (035) 772 2428

Postal address:           P.O Box 2560, Richards Bay, 3900

Physical address:       Office No 3 Yellowood Lodge, Turn Road Street, Empangeni, 3880

LR2/6/2/1850

Registered on 19/07/2011

 

(NACTU Affiliate)

Inqubelaphambili Trade Union (ITU)

The General Secretary

Tel:        (011) 492 2868/ 2540        

Fax:       (011) 492 2999 / 2204

e-mail:            inqubelaphambili.tradeunion@gmail.com

Postal Address:            P.O.Box 62676, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2017

Physical Address:        21 Kruis Building, 5th Floor, cnr Kruis & Marshall streets,Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/2/43

Registered on 05/02/1076

 

(FEDUSA Affiliate)

 

Insurance and Banking Staff Association  (IBSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:      (011) 782 0291 / 2 / 3                              

Fax:     (011) 782 0307

e-mail:          ibsa@global.co.za

website:        www.ibsa.org.za 

Postal address:           P.O. Box  5129, Cresta, 2118

Physical address:        Unit 11, Northcliff Office Park, 203 Beyers Naude Drive, Northcliff, 2195

LR2/6/2/918

Registered on 08/11/2000

 

(FEDUSA Affiliate)

 

Joint Affirmative Management Forum  (JAMAFO)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (011) 333  0107/8                                    

Fax:      (011) 333 0120

e-mail:           jamafo@icon.co.za     info@jamafo.org.za    jzaca@iburst.co.za    jmphahlele@iburst.co.za

website:        www.jamafo.org.za

Postal address:            P.O. Box  62646, Marshalltown, 2107

Physical address:        132 Market Str, Cnr. Von Brandies, Mansion House, 7 th Flr, Suite 701, Marshalltown, 2001

LR2/6/2/1195

Registered on

Kungwini Amalgamated Workers Union (Kawu)

The General Secretary

Tel:      (011) 333 6550/2752

Fax:     (011) 333 6551

Postal address:            P.O. Box 61848, Marshalltown, 2107

Physical address:        83 Market Str,1st Floor,Room 101-103, Works @ Market building, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/2/2347

Registered on 07/07/2015

Kutama-Sinthumule Correctional Workers Organisation (KSCWO)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (015) 519 4500

Fax:      (086) 868 1450

Postal address:             Private Bag X 2006, 1 Sparrow Road, Makhado, 0920

Physical address:         1 Sparrow Road, Makhado, 0920

LR2/6/2/1061

Registered on 02/10/2002

 

(NACTU Affiliate)

 

 

Labour Equity General Workers Union of South Africa  (LEWUSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (011) 845 3797 /             GS – 083  478  0184

Fax:      (011) 421 7308

e-mail:            lewusa.benoni@gmail.com    albertentshitse@gmail.com

website:         www.lewusaunion.com

Postal address:               P.O. Box  1169, Benoni, 1500

Physical address:           Kitchner Building, 57 Ampthill Avenue, 1st Floor, Office No.6&7, Benoni, 1501

LR2/6/2/165

Registered on 18/05/1984

 

(CONSAWU Affiliate)

 

Laundry and Allied Workers’ Union of South Africa  (LAWUSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (021) 448 5055                

Fax:      (021) 448 6424 / 086 602 5055

e-mail:           lcd@mweb.co.za           

Postal address:             P.O. Box  12946, Mowbray, 7705

Physical address:         Premier Centre, Office 602, 451 Main Road, Observatory, 7925

LR2/6/2/2284

Registered on 28/11/2014

Liberated Metalworkers Union of South Africa (LIMUSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:        (031) 305 305 5520 / 083 613 8610

Fax:       (031) 304 2217

e-mail:            mawonga.madolo@limusa.org        sabelo.gina@gmail.com

Postal & Physical address:                312 Anton Lembede Street, 3th  Floor SADTU House, Durban 4001

LR2/6/2/2493

Registered on 19/8/2016

Masters of Conflict Resolution in South Africa (MACRISA)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (072) 909 8460

Postal & Physical address:                 59 Diakonia Avenue, Industry House Building, Suit 313, Durban, 4001

LR2/6/2/1891

Registered on 15/04/2011

Meat and Allied Workers Union

The General Secretary

Tel:       (011) 891 7279  /  079 2152 3871

Fax :     (011) 646 3566

Postal & Physical Address:            19 Church Street, Boksburg, 1460

LR2/6/2/2169

Registered on 11/12/2013

 

 

Media Workers Association of South Africa (MWASA)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (011) 337 1019  /  082 743 3867 (GS)

Fax:      (011) 337 1806

e-mail:            tuwgum@yahoo.com   

website:         www.mwasa.org.za

Postal address:             P.O. Box 11136, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:         Office 701, Works@Market Building, 83 Albertina Sisulu street, Johannesburg, 2000

LR2/6/2/765

Registered on 15/04/1999

Medunsa United Staff Union (MUSU)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (012) 521 5834  /  012 521 5723   012 521 4995                  

Fax:       (012) 521 3991

e-mail:            edward@medunsa.ac.za

Postal address:              P.O. Box  78, Medunsa, 0204

Physical address:           Basic Medical Science Building, BMS N216, Medunsa

LR2/6/2/88

Registered on 14/10/1961

 

(NACTU Affiliate)

 

Metal and Electrical Workers Union of South Africa  (MEWUSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:        (011) 331 6739/40/41  /  011-336 1055/ 9369 / 084 602 8877/ 084 399 9900                              

Fax:       (011) 331 6719      /  086 776 5767

e-mail:            info@mewusa.org.za                    mthobejane@mewusa.org.za        

website:          www.mewusa.org.za

Postal address:              P.O. Box  3669, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:          145 Commissioner Str, Suite 701, East Wing, Nedbank Blding,  Small Str Mall, JJHB, 2001

LR2/6/2/2234

Registered on 29/09/2014

Metal, Building & General Workers Union of South Africa (MBGWUSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:        (071) 610 6115

Fax:       (086) 760 6162

e-mail:            elmohlala@gmail.com             mbgwsagp@gmail.com

Physical & Postal Address:            Room 207, 2nd Floor, Van Erkom Building, 219 Pretorius street, Pretoria, 0002

LR2/6/2/1761

Registered on 11/02/2010

Metal, Farming, Entertainment, Retail, Electrical, Building and Allied Workers Union (M.F.E.R.E.B.U)

The General Secretary

Tel:        (014) 596 7535                    GS- 072 257 9363

Fax:        (086) 234 5620

e-mail:             mferebu@vodamail.co.za 

Postal address:               P.O. Box 382, Tamposstad, 2890

Physical Address:            Shop 12A, Clicks Centre, Nelson Mandela Street, Rustenburg, 0299

LR2/6/2/859

Registered on 02/02/2000

 

Millennium Workers Union   (MWU)

The General Secretary  

Tel:       (013) 737 7309                                        

Fax:      (013) 737 7310

e-mail:           milleniumwu@yahoo.co.za

Postal address:            P.O. Box  816, Hazyview, 1242

Physical address:         Kai City Centre, Office No 4, Arend Street, Hazyview, 1242

LR2/6/2/1097

Registered on 19/03/2003

 

(CONSAWU

Affiliate)

 

Mine, Engineering and Distributors Workers Union of South Africa  (MEDWUSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (011) 660 7826  /  083 771 5514 (GS)                           

Fax:      (011) 660 7827

e-mail:            admin@medwusa.co.za        gsebola@medwusa.co.za

Postal address:           P.O. Box  09, Randfontein, 1760

Physical address:       ABSA Building, 3rd Floor, cnr Human & Kruger street, Krugersdorp, 1740

LR2/6/2/1226

Registered on 05/12/2003

 

(FEDUSA Affiliate)

 

Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (011) 476 3920 / 1      / 011-678 6328 (Karen)                             

Fax:      (086) 605 2736  /  (011) 678 4537

e-mail:            info@ms.org.za    Karen.schoonraad@ms.org.za  ddev@ms.org.za    koosolivier9@gmail.com

website:         www.misa.org.za

Postal address:            P O Box 1604, Northcliff , 2115

Physical address:        201 Misa Centre, 12 Fir Drive, Northcliff Ext 2, Johannesburg, 2115

LR2/6/2/42

Registered on 21/10/1948

 

(FEDUSA Affiliate)

 

Motor Transport Workers' Union of South Africa (MTWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (011) 403 1619                                      

Fax:      (011) 403 1852

e-mail:           mtwu@wirelessza.co.za           membership@mtwu.co.za        londiwe@mtwu.co.za                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Postal address:            P.O. Box  30925, Braamfontein, 2017

Physical address:        6th Floor, Samro House, 20 de Korte Street, Braamfontein, 2017

LR2/6/2/2322

Registered on 18/09/2015

Municipal and Allied Trade Union of South Africa (MATUSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:        (021) 851 6050          Act GS - 082 561 1178

Fax:        (086) 459 2844

e-mail:             Kurt.ziervogel@matusa.org.za      info@matusa.org.za

website:          www.matusa.org.za

Postal address:             P.O. Box 14425, Kenwyn, 7790

Physical address:          M05 Baker Square. De Beers Avenue, Paardevlei, Somerset-West, 7130

LR2/6/2/909

Registered on 21/02/2001

NACCUSA

The General Secretary

Tel:       (012) 324 3007 / / 083 761 6317 

Fax:      (012) 324 3007

e-mail:           richardjacobmahlangu@gmail.com             snaccusa@yahoo.com

website:        www.naccusatradeunion.co.za

Postal address:             P.O. Box 2733, Pretoria, 0001

Physical address:          Van Erkom Building, Room 347, 217 Pretorius Street, Pretoria, 0002

LR2/6/2/681

Registered on 08/04/1998

 

 

Natal General Allied Workers Union (NGAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (031) 305 0026  / 079 776 0681  / 081 844 4763                                    

Fax:      (086) 546 1237

e-mail:           ngawu502@gmail.com                                          

Postal address:              P.O. Box 4303, Durban, 4000

Physical address:          Office No 33, 41 Williams Road, Durban, 4001          

LR2/6/2/1913

Registered on 23/01/2012

National Associated Municipal Trade Union (NAMTU)

The General Secretary

Tel:        (031) 824 0466

Fax :       (086) 715 1315

website:          www.namtu.org

Postal Address:           P.O. Box 28036, Malvern, 4055

Physical Address:       St Johns Building, 129 KeMasinga Road (Old Fort Rd), Entrance Durnford Rd,Durban, 4000

LR2/6/2/73

Registered on 05/09/1947

 

(CONSAWU

Affiliate)

 

National Certificated Fishing and Allied Workers Union  (NCFAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (021) 838 2295     

Fax:      (086) 547 0444

e-mail:           mpandla@webmail.co.za 

website:        www.ncfawu.20fr.com

Postal & Physical address:                Premier Centre, Office `103,, 451 Main Road, 1st Floor, Observatory, 7925

LR2/6/2/328

Registered on 11/01/1995

 

 

National Construction Building and Allied Workers Union (NACBAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (012) 341 1793/7        / 012-320 8691                           

Fax:      (012) 440 1412 / 086 573 5233  / 012-320 1601

e-mail:            nacbawu@worldonline.co.za    

Postal address:            P.O. Box 28583, Sunnyside, 0132

Physical address:        NACBAWU House, 15 Innez Street, Sunnyside, 0132

LR2/6/2/1694

Registered on 14/05/2009

National Contact Centre Union (NCCU)

The General Secretary

Tel:        (078) 802 5874  / 011-849 2383

Fax:        (086) 664 4898

e-mail:             karen@nccu.co.za

website:          www.nccu.co.za

Postal Address:            Suite 465, Private Bag x043, Benoni, 1500

Physical Address:         57 Kanna Street, Northmead, Ext 4, Benoni, 1500

LR2/6/2/1082

Registered on 07/04/2003

 

 

National Democratic Change and Allied Workers Union  (NDCAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (011) 048 6160  or  (011) 056 9412               / GS 073 455 5393

Fax:      (086) 260 3500  or   086  443 2622 

e-mail:            admin@ndcawu.co.za              jhb@ndcawu.co.za                    pholwana@gmail.com    

Postal address:             P.O. Box  61010, Marshalltown, 2107

Physical address:          53 Eloff street, His Majesty Building, Office 405-7, Eloff & Commissioner, JHB, 2001

LR2/6/2/672

Registered on 21/09/1998

National Domestic Security Agriculture and Allied Workers Union (NDOSAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (013) 764 1820  / 082 966 8818 (GS)  / 083 598 2911 (President)             

Fax:      (013) 764 1820

e-mail:           ndosawu@telkomsa.net

Postal address:             P.O. Box  775, Sabie, 1260   (Head Office)

Physical address:         Sabie Shopping Centre, Shop No 9A,  Sabie

LR2/6/2/214

Registered on 14/07/1995

 

(COSATU Affiliate)

 

National Education Health and Allied Workers Union  (NEHAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (011) 833 2902/836 5614        /  082 455 2732

Fax:      (011) 833 0757 / 834 3416  / 836 9447 / 086 696 3974

e-mail:            thulani@nehawu.org.za          stuart@nehawu.org.za         sthembiso@nehawu.org.za SecretariatPA@nehawu.org.za             

website:          www.nehawu.org.za

Postal address:            P.O. Box 10812, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:         NEHAWU House, 56 Marshall Street, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2000

LR2/6/2/474

Registered on 17/12/1996

National General Workers Union  (NAGEWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (031) 307 7016    /  076 208 1774                                  

Fax:      (031) 303 3346

e-mail:            nagewu@worldonline.co.za

Postal address:             P.O. Box  62880, Bishopsgate, 4008

Physical address:         Denor House. Suite 801, 8th Floor, 356 Smith Street, Durban, 4001

LR2/6/2/1493

Registered on 01/11/2006

National Professional Teachers’ Associations of South Africa (NAPTOSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (012) 324 1365 / 5214                

Fax:       (012) 324 1366 / 5233

e-mail:            info@naptosa.org.za     

website:         www.naptosa.org.za

Postal address:           P.O. Box  572, Pretoria, 0001

Physical address:        NAPTOSA House, 270 Prince's Park Avenue, Pretoria, 0002

LR2/6/2/726

Registered on 07/07/1998

 

(NACTU Affiliate)

 

 

National Public Service Workers Union  (NPSWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (031) 304 7563  / 083 445 9600 / 083 445 9609                       

Fax:      (031) 307 3306 / 304 6380

e-mail:           npswu@mweb.co.za        patience@npswu.org         veni@npswu.org           vela@npswu.org

website:        www.npswu.org.za

Postal address:              P.O. Box  1100, Durban, 4000

Physical address:           22 Davenport Avenue, Glenwood, Durban, 4001

LR2/6/2/738

Registered on 14/09/1998

 

(FEDUSA Affiliate)

 

National Security and Unqualified Workers Union  (NASUWU)

The General Secretary:  

Tel:       (031) 305 9320/1                                    

Fax:      (031) 305 9621

Postal address:             P.O. Box  63015, Bishopsgate, Durban, 4008

Physical address:         Absa Building, 58 Field Street, 10th Floor, Durban, 4001

LR2/6/2/776

Registered on 14/06/1999

 

(NACTU Affiliate)

 

National Security Commercial and General Workers Union  (NASECGWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (053) 298 1527/ 2906  / 078 368 8727 (GS)

Fax:      (053) 298 2906  / 

e-mail:            nasecgwu.32@gmail.com           nasecgwuct@telkomsa.net

Postal address:              P.O. Box  230, Douglas, 8730

Physical address:          177 Arnot Street,  Douglas, 8730

LR2/6/2/371

Registered on 02/05/1995

 

National Security Workers Union (NASWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (031) 309 3881                             

Fax:       (031) 309 3881/ 2538

e-mail:            nonduh192@gmail.com                           naswu@telkomsa.net

Postal address:               P.O. Box  61638, Bishopsgate, 4008

Physical address:           Teachers Centre, Suite 702, 113 Albert Street, Durban, 4001

LR2/6/2/133

Registered on 02/06/1983

 

National Sugar and Refining and Allied Industries Employees’ Union (NASARU(EU)

The General Secretary

Tel:        (035) 474 4492                                      

Fax:       (035) 474 4493

Postal address:              P.O. Box 1068, Eshowe, 3815

Physical address:          Eshowe Centre, 77 Osborne Road, Office No 117, Eshowe

LR2/6/2/580

Registered on 04/08/1998

 

 

National Teachers Union  (NATU)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (035) 772 1608/792 3148                     

Fax:      (035) 772 1651

e-mail:            info@natu.org.za               hsntuli@natu.org.za

website:         www.natu.org.za

Postal address:             P.O. Box  716, Empangeni, 3880

Physical address:         NATU Centre, 47-57 Biyela Street, Empangeni, 3880

LR2/6/2/1769  

Registered on 25/02/2010

National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (041) 365 1486                (GS) 083-4396363                                

Fax:       (086) 5522536  /  041-365 1487

e-mail:            gensec@nteu.org.za                 office@nteu.org.za        nteuadmin@nteu.org.za

website:         www.nteu.org.za

Postal address:                 P.O. Box  7147, Newton Park, Port Elizabeth, 6055

Physical address:             41 A King Edward street, Newton Park, Port Elizabeth, 6055

LR2/6/2/2439

Registered on 10/02/2016

National Trade Union Congress (NTUC)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (012) 757 6508           GS-072926 1023

Fax:      (012 ) 433 6301

e-mail:            ntuc@webmail.co.za             sthmsiza@gmail.com     

website:         www.ntuc.co.za

Postal & Physical address:                Office 124 Centenary Building, 23 Bureau Lane, Pretoria 2001

LR2/6/2/2025

Registered on 27/09/2012

 

(NACTU Affiliate)

National Transport Movement (NTM)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (011) 394 8032  / 011-057  5965/ 5966     /  079 320 6669

Fax:      (086) 609 2610 / 086 544 1833

Postal  & Physical address:                 Office 301, 3rd Floor, Trust Centre, Kempton Park, 1620

LR2/6/2/2359

Registered on 25/08/2015

National Union of Civil and Allied Workers (NUCAAW)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (031) 301 2000

Fax:       (031) 301 1189

Postal & Physical address:               22 Fenton House, Office No 401 E, Durban, 4001

LR2/6/2/592

Registered on 24/06/1997

 

(NACTU Affiliate)

 

 

National Union of Food, Beverage, Wine, Spirit and Allied Workers  (NUFBWSAW)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (011) 833 1140 1/ 2            GS- 073 502 0298                                   

Fax:      (086) 549 7209       /           (011) 833 1503

e-mail:            info@foodbev.org.za                  generalsecretary@foodbev.org.za

website:         www.foodbev.org.za

Postal address:              P.O. Box 5718, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:          VUSA House, 4th Floor, 8 New Street South, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/2/89

Registered on 12/01/1962

 

National Union of Furniture & Allied Workers of South Africa  (NUFAWSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (021) 948 5872                

Fax:      (021) 948 4253

e-mail:            info@nufawsa.org.za      walter@nufawsa.orgf.za       thesecretary@nufawsa.org.za    nufawsa216@hotmail.co.za

website:          www.fbuma.co.za/nufawsa

Postal address:             P.O. Box  1543, Sanlamhof, Belville, 7530

Physical address:         9 Maritz Street, Kempenville, Belville, 7533

LR2/6/2/254

Registered on 28/05/1991

 

(CONSAWU

Affiliate)

 

National Union of Hotel Restaurant Catering Commercial Health and Allied Workers  (NUHRCCHAW)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (012) 324 8265 / 083 765 1419  / 072 269 4183                 

Fax:       (012) 324 8265

e-mail:             nuhrcchaw@gmail.com      simonsonyane2@gmail.com

Postal address:             P.O. Box  12004, Tramshed, 0126

Physical address:          Karlkling Building, 262 Madiba Street, 3rd Floor, Room 342-345, Pretoria, 0002

LR2/6/2/24

Registered on 16/03/1926

 

(FEDUSA Affiliate)

 

National Union of Leather and Allied Workers  (NULAW)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (031) 206 0105/ (011) 834 5691         / 083 258 4433                               

Fax:      (031) 206 0109 / (011) 834 8020  /  086 689 4920

e-mail:            nulawjhb@telkomsa.net         ashleybenjamin@nulaw.co.za           nulaw.mar@mweb.co.za          roshillarabikissoon@nulaw.co.za

website:          www.nulaw.org.za

Postal address:                P.O. Box  59088, Umbilo, 4075  or P.O. Box 839, Durban, 4000

Physical address:            33 Selbourne Road, Umbilo, Durban, 4075

LR2/6/2/91

Registered on 05/09/1968

 

(COSATU Affiliate)

 

National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa  (NUMSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (011) 689 1700/1/2/3/4          Legal Department Direct:  (011) 689 1745                

Fax:      (011) 838 4092 

e-mail:            (GS: Irvin Jim)  IrvinJ@numsa.org.za                (DGS: Karl Cloete)  KarlC@numsa.org.za          

website:          www.numsa.org.za

Postal address:               P.O. Box  260483, Excom, 2023

Physical address:           NUMSA Head Office, 153 Lilian Ngoyi street, Newtown, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/2/1002

Registered on 16/01/2002

 

(COSATU Affiliate)

 

National Union of Mineworkers  (NUM)

The General Secretary       

Tel:         (011) 377 2000/1   (Direct line – 011-377 2091)                                   

Fax:        (086) 560 0329   /   086 732 4517 / 011-836 6051

e-mail:             nrakau@num.org.za          fmadihlaba@num.org.za                  (PA)   Zmaduna@num.org.za

website:          www.num.org.za

Postal address:                 P.O. Box 2424, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:             7 Rissik Street, cnr Frederick Street, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/2/723

Registered on 13/08/1998

 

(CONSAWU Affiliate)

 

National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers  (NUPSAW)

The General Secretary

Tel:        (012) 342 1674                                          

Fax:       (086) 672 4354 / 012-328 6410

e-mail:            nom.hq@nupsaw.co.za        smataitsane@nupsaw.co.za

website:         www.nupsaw.co.za

Postal address:                P.O. Box  11459, Tramshed, 0126

Physical address:             NUPSAW House, 814 Stanza Bopape Street, Eastwood, Pretoria, 0083

LR2/6/2/101

Registered on 13/05/1958

 

Noordelike Bouwerkersvakbond  (NBV)

Die Algemene Sekretaris

Tel:        (012) 346 9898   / 082 927 6884                                         

Faks:      (012) 346 9899

e-pos:               kobusvj@gmail.com

Posadres:                    Posbus  1482, Pretoria, 0001

Fisiese adres:             Brooklyn Office Park, Unit B13, 107 Nicolson Street, Brooklynn, 2001

LR2/6/2/1211

Registered on 17/01/2005

Pelindaba Workers Union

The General Secretary

Tel:       (012) 305 6567   / 6218                                     

Fax:      (086) 548 8510

e-mail:           pwu@vodamail.co.za

Postal address:                P.O. Box 582, Pretoria, 0001

Physical address:             Elias Motsoaledi street Extension, (Church str Pretoria Extension) R 104 Pelindaba, Brits Magisterial District, Madibeng Municipality, North West Province, 0240

LR2/6/2/512

Registered on 11/11/1996

 

(COSATU Affiliate)

 

Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union  (POPCRU)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (011) 242 4600                                        

Fax:       (086) 625 3054 / 011-726 8834

e-mail:            gs@popcru.org.za

website:         www.popcru.org.za

Postal address:               P.O. Box  8657, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:           POPCRU House, 1 Marie Road, Auckland Park, 2000

LR2/6/2/2375

Registered on 14/08/2015

Private Schools and Allied Workers Union (PRISAWU)    

The General Secretary

Tel:       (011) 333 0351

Fax:       (086) 697 1261/  011-333 0351

Postal & Physical address:              Mansion House, Office No 0413 N, 132 Albertina Sisulu street, Johannesburg, 2001                             

LR2/6/2/2040

Registered on 26/02/2013

 

 

Private Sector Workers Trade Union (PSWTU)

The General Secretary

Tel:          (011) 036 6496 or (011) 492 4409  /  073 215 7422

Fax:         (086) 650 5188 or (011) 492 4409

Postal & Physical address:                Suite 602, 6th Flr, 86 Focus House, cnr Loveday & Plein str, JHB, 2000

LR2/6/2/597

Registered on 29/10/1998

 

(CONSAWU & NACTU Affiliate)

 

Professional Educators Union (P. E. U.)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (011) 403 2990/1      / 079 515 1165    /  082 904 6843                          

Fax:       (011) 339 8246 / 086 724 7620

e-mail:            gs@peuoffice.com             pres@peuoffice.com               finance@peuoffice.com    

website:          www.peu.org.za

Postal address:                P.O. Box  32838, Braamfontein, 2017

Physical address:            1st Floor, PEU House, 79 De Korte Street, Braamfontein, 2017

LR2/6/2/121

Registered on 23/01/1980

 

(FEDUSA Affiliate)

 

 

Professional Transport and Allied Workers’ Union of South Africa (PTAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (011) 333  0904  / 492 3022/3   /  079 497 6340

Fax:      (086) 691 7873  /   (011) 492 3024  /  333 1448

e-mail:            headoffice@ptawu.co.za       rcksnbaloyi6@gmail.com      ptawu1@telkomsa.net

website:         www.ptawu.co.za

Postal address:                P.O. Box   31415, Braamfontein, 2017

Physical address:            107 Market Str, Elephant House, Office No. 219, 2nd Floor, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/2/518

Registered on 11/11/1996

 

(COSATU Affiliate)

 

Public and Allied Workers Union of South Africa  (PAWUSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (021) 424 2055 / Share call = 0860 109 426     / GS 082 828 5208                             

Fax:      (021) 424 6804/06

e-mail:           gensec@pawusa.co.za                   services@pawusa.org.za

website:        www.pawusa.org.za

Postal address:            P.O. Box  2759, Cape Town, 8000

Physical address:        5 Buiten Street, 3rd Floor, Graphic Centre, Unit 3B, Cape Town, 8001

LR2/6/2/1409

Registered on 21/02/2006

 

Public Servants Association of South Africa  (PSA)

The Secretary / General Manager:        (012) 303 6546

PA: Yasmine.Kherekar@psa.co.za         (012) 303 6656

Tel:       (012) 303-6500/ 95 / 96                        

Fax:      (012) 303-6652/3/ 40

e-mail:           manie.declercq@psa.co.za       Maggie.watermeyer@psa.co.za            elena.botha@psa.co.za

website:        www.psa.co.za

Postal address:               P.O. Box  40404, Arcadia, 0007

Physical address:            PSA Head Office Building, 563 Belvedere Street, Arcadia, 0007

LR2/6/2/816

Registration cancelled 23/11/2017.

Court order to continue to operate until appeal is finalized

Retail and Allied Workers Union (RAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (012) 323 5879
Fax:      (012) 323 5879

Postal address:               P.O. Box 77270, Mamelodi-West, 0101

Physical address:           4th Floor suite 445, Karl Kling Building, 262 Vermeulen street, Pretoria, 0002

LR2/6/2/2459

Registered on 18/05/2016

Revolutionary Transport Union of South Africa (RETUSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:        (011) 011 9024

Fax:       (011) 011 9099

Postal & Physical address:                The Pivot Block E, First Floor Montecasino Boulevard, Johannesburg, 2129

LR2/6/2/161

Registered on 24/06/1983

 

Richards Bay Employee’s Union (RBEU)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (031) 901 3411                                     

Fax:      (031) 901 3411 / 086 716 9242

e-mail:            alistaire.sweetman@rbm.co.za     nlaubscher@rbct.co.za

Postal address:                  P.O. Box  1316, Richards Bay, 3900

LR2/6/2/10

Registered on 04/04/1925

 

(COSATU Affiliate)

 

SASBO: The Finance Union

The General Secretary

Tel:        (011) 467-0192                                     

Fax:       (011) 467 0188/9

e-mail:            research@sasbo.org.za      gizellec@sasbo.org.za

website:         www.sasbo.org.za

Postal address:                Private  Bag X 84, Bryanston, 2021

Physical address:             SASBO House, Fourmall Office Park West, Roos Road, Fourways, Johannesburg, 2055

LR2/6/2/336

Registered on 08/12/1994

 

Security Officers Civil Rights and Allied Workers Union  (SOCRAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:        (011) 331 5997 / 071 358 6735                                   

Fax:       (011) 331 5998 / 011-838 9936

Postal address:                 P.O. Box 30930, Braamfontein, 2017

Physical address:             132 Fox Street, 3rd Floor, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/2/1152

Registered on 23/05/2006

 

Security, Cleaning, Manufacturing and Allied Workers Union (SCMAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (011) 333 6958

Fax:      (086) 605 5975

e-mail:           scmawu@webmail.co.za 

Postal address:              P.O. Box 4138, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:           126-128 Albertina Sisulu Rd, Mr Price BLD, Office 313,  Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/2/2174

Registered on 17/02/2014

Shosholoza Workers Union of South Africa  (SHOWUSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (017) 685 2653 / 073 037 1056

Fax:       (017) 685 3000 / 086 556 6605

e-mail:           showusa14@gmail.com

Postal Address:                 P.O. Box 1891, Embalenhle, 2285

Physical Address:             9785 ext 6, 9 Small Business Centre, Ingwe Drive, Embalenhle, 2285

LR2/6/2/1677

Registered on 01/03/2010

Socialist Organised Workers’ Union (SOWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:        (011) 492 0886 / 078 286 9132

Fax:       (011) 492 0886

e-mail:            workersunion@outlook.com               trumanluphindo@yahoo.com   

Postal Address:              P.O. Box 7602, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical Address:          Office No 1007, Renaissance Centre, 10th Flr, 16-20 New str South, Ghandi Square, JHB,  2000                                      

LR2/6/2/971

Registered on 11/07/2001

Society Development Trade Union

The General Secretary

Tel:      (023) 347 7083  / 074 687 2249

Fax:      (023) 342 6346

e-mail:            sdtu@live.co.za 

Postal address:               P.O. Box 128, Worcester, 6849

Physical address:           U Save Building, 77 Porter Street, Worcester, 6850

LR2/6/2/509

Registered on 11/11/1996

Society of State Advocates and Prosecutors of South Africa  (SSAPSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:      (011) 220 4039  / 074 891 3888

Fax:      (012) 843 3336

e-mail:           johanbadenhorst88@gmail.com       jbadenhorst@npa.gov.za                

website:        www.stateadvocate.org

Postal address:               Private Bag x 8, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:            Inner Court Building, 74 Kerk Street, cnr Pritchard & Von Brandis str, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/2/1253

Registered on 17/06/2004

 

 

Solidariteit / Solidarity

The General Secretary

Tel:       (012) 644 4300 / 94                                       

Fax:      (012) 664 1302 / 664 1198

e-mail:            nica@solidariteit.co.za       paulize@solidariteit.co.za         danet@solidariteit.co.za 

website:         www.solidarity.co.za 

Postal address:              P.O. Box 11760, Centurion, 0046

Physical address:          Cnr DF Malan & Eendracht street, Kloofsig, Centurion, 0157

LR2/6/2/1053

Registered on 31/10/2002

 

(NACTU Affiliate)

 

South Africa Private Security Workers’ Union  (SAPSWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (011) 953 6829 / 079 530 2331 / 083 639 8325 / 079 530 2331
Fax:      (011) 953 6906 / 086 660 3932

e-mail:           sapswu@gmail.com

Postal address:               P.O. Box  840, Krugersdorp, 1740

Physical address:           20 Monument Str, Optometrist Bld, 5th Flr, Office No. 2,  Krugersdorp, 1740

LR2/6/2/1519

Registration on 26/09/2007

 

(FEDUSA Affiliate)

 

South African Abet Educators Union (SAAEU)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (051) 447 5365  / 083 767 4561                                     

Fax:       (051) 447 5365 / 434 1191        

e-mail:            lefalatsa@saaeu.co.za          kplefalatsa@gmail.com               

Postal address:              P.O. Box 466, Bloemfontein, 9300

Physical address:          NBS Building, 3rd Floor, Elizabeth Street, Bloemfontein, 9301

LR2/6/2/1833

Registered on 11/03/2011

South African Amalgamated and Intergrated Workers Union (SAA&IWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:        (033) 212 3935 /           GS - 076 176 8661

Fax :      (086) 225 3339

e-mail:            shokoa@vodamail.co.za               shokoa@saaiwu.co.za

Postal Address:             P.O. Box 1191, Richmond, 3780

Physical Address:         Office 2-A, Lot 183, Harding Street, Richmond, 3780

LR2/6/2/1987

Registered on 31/05/2012

South African Cabin Crew Association (SACCA)

The General ecretary

Tel:       (011) 978 5974/71

Fax:      (086) 651 4753 / 086 597

e-mail:           flysacca@gmail.com

Postal &  Physical address:               Room G25e, Block E Ground Floor, Airways Park, Kempton Park, Jones Road, 1660

LR2/6/2/123

Registered on 19/11/1980

 

(NACTU Affiliate)

 

 

South African Chemical Workers Union  (SACWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (011) 838 86581/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9  / 072 029 9235 / 072 479 0361                                        

Fax:      (011) 838 6622

e-mail:           athalia@sacwu.co.za                       legalunit@sacwu.co.za

Postal address:             P.O. Box 236,  Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:         35 Pritchard Street, cnr Harrison Steetr, 3rd Floor, 1066 Building, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/2/265

Registered on 30/06/1992

 

 

South African Cleaners, Security and Allied Workers’ Union (SACSAAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (012) 326 1569 / 079 2075 354                                      

Fax:      (012) 325 2048  /  086 570 9839

e-mail:           sacsaawu@iburst.co.za

Postal address:           P.O. Box  12126, Tramshed, 0126

Physical address:        Centenary Building, East Wing, Suite 617-620, 6th Floor, 23 Bureau Lane, Pretoria, 0002

LR2/6/2/135

Registered on 28/11/1981

 

(COSATU Affiliate)

 

South African Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers Union  (SACCAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (011) 403 8333/ 8327/ 0306                     

Fax:      (011) 403 0309 / 086 235 7054

e-mail:           bzskulu@saccawu.org.za  

website:        www.saccawu.org.za

Postal address:              P.O. Box  10730, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:           SACCAWU House, 2nd Floor, 11 Leyds Street, Braamfontein 2017

LR2/6/2/275

Registered on 31/10/1994

 

(FEDUSA Affiliate)

South African Communications Union  (SACU)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (021) 914 2562  / 701 1106/  082 377 5837 / 086 100 7228 

Fax:      (021) 914 5883   / (086) 600 3342 / 086 600 1234

e-mail:           harem@telkom.co.za    sacuho@cybersmart.co.za

website:        www.sacu.co.za

Postal address:            P.O. Box 38094, Gatesville, 7766

Physical address:        3B Canal Edge, Fountain Road, Bellville, 7530

LR2/6/2/1733

Registered on 31/08/2009

South African Correctional Services Workers’ Union (SACOSWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (043) 722 2378

Fax:      (043) 722 5641 / 726 0014 /

e-mail:           sacoswu@telkomsa.net

Postal Address:             P.O. Box 1060, East London, 5200

Physical Address:         Office 6 & 7. 3RD Floor, Central Square, 44 Union street, East London, 5200

LR2/6/2/2029

Registered on 13/11/2012

 

 

South African Democratic Nurses Union (SADNU)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (011) 354 0076 (Telefax)

Fax:      (011) 354 0076 (Telefax)

e-mail:            sadnu.national@gmail.com                   sadnu@telkomsa.net            

Postal  address:             P.O.Box 9027, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:          TFC Building, 3rd Floor, 32 von Brabdis street, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/2/2008

Registered on 12/11/2012

 

(COSATU Affiliate)

 

South African Democratic Teachers Union  (SADTU)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (011) 334 4830/1/2/3/4/5  /  082 414 8799

Fax:      (011) 334 4836  / 4838

e-mail:            sadtu@sadtu.org.za                  tntshangase@sadtu.org.za             dduduzile031@gmail.com

nationaloffice@sadtu.org.za    thoko@sadtu/og.za

website:          www.sadtu.org.za

Postal address:             P.O. Box  6401, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:         Matthew Goniwe House, 49 Goud Street, cnr Marshall Street, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/2/1552

Registered on 19/02/2008

South African Emergency Personnel's Union (SAEPU)

The General Secretary

Tel:        (013) 265 3007

Fax:       (086) 636 3523

e-mail:             info@saepu.co.za

website:          www.saepu.co.za

Postal address:                P.O. Box 17, Jane Furse, 1085

Physical address:             Stand No 07, Jane Furse New Hospital Road, Jane Furse, 1085

LR2/6/2/1157

Registered on 17/07/2003

 

South African Equity Workers Association (SAEWA)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (082) 305 3888    /    (011) 827  5353         Call Centre:  086  077 2392

Fax:      (086) 686 9103    / (011) 824 1154

e-mail:            headoffice@saewa.co.za                 cape@saewa.co.za

website:         www.saewa.co.za

Postal address:             Lambton, P O Box 874, Germiston, 1400

Physical address:           6 Cachet Road, Lambton, Germiston, 1401

LR2/6/2/376

Registered on 06/09/1995

 

(COSATU Affiliate)

 

South African Football Players Union  (SAFPU)

The General Secretary

Tel:        (011) 339 1906  / 082 520 1434

Fax:       (011) 339 3694 

e-mail:             thulayo@gmail.com  (GS)   info@safpu.org.   

website:          www.safpu.org.

Postal address:                P.O. Box 1019, Braamfontein, 2017

Physical address:             110 Jorrisen and Cnr Simmons Street, COSATU House, Braamfontein, 2001

LR2/6/2/2414

Registered on 14/12/2015

South African Forestry, Farming, Catering and Allied Workers Union (SAFFCAWU)    

The General Secretary

Tel:        (015) 962 0508

Fax:       (015) 960 8914

Postal address:                 P.O Box 28, Masisi, 0989

Physical address:             Office No 1, 1077 Punda Maria Road, Thohoyandou

LR2/6/2/2134

Registered 04/12/2013

South African Funeral Parlour and Allied Workers' Union

The General Secretary

Tel:        (013) 947 2722 / 074 342 3240

Fax :       (013) 947 2722  /  086 770 7843

e-mail:             safpawu@gmail.com

Postal & Physical Address:               Office No F18, Amanda Building, Kwa-Mhlanga, 1022

LR2/6/2/1895

Registered on 14/10/2011

 

(FEDUSA Affiliate)

South African Furniture and Allied Workers Union (SAFAWU)

The Secretary

Tel:        (021) 447 4209 / 3875     /  074 077 9902 (GS)

Fax :      (021) 447 4208

e-mail:            safawu@telkomsa.net

website:         www.safawu.webs.com

Postal & Physical Address:               1 Malta Road, Palace House, Room 110, 1st Floor, Salt River, 8001

LR2/6/2/2499

Registered on 28/10/2016

South African Industrial Commercial and Allied Workers Union (SAICWU)       

The General Secretary

Tel:        (072) 625 2173

Fax:       (086) 549 3090

Postal address:                    P.O.BOX 744, Randfontein, 1759

& Physical address:            19 Kiewiet Street, Helinkon Park, Randfontein, 1759

LR2/6/2/2391

Registered on 29/10/2015

South African Liberated Public Sector Workers Union (SALIPSWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:        (079) 625 0178

Fax:       (086) 595 1063

e-mail:            membership@sapsunion.org.za            sapsusecretariat@gmail.com

website:         www.sapsunion.org.za

Postal & Phyical address:               25 Solomon Mahlangu Drive, Monument Park, Pretoria, 0181

LR2/6/2/513

Registered on 11/11/1996

 

(COSATU Affiliate)

 

 

South African Medical Association (SAMA)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (012) 481 2000 / 2029                                    

Fax:      (012) 481 2100 / 2107 

e-mail:            jeanettes@samedical.org             Phalanem@samedical.org

website:         www.samedical.org

Postal address:               P.O. Box  74789, Lynnwood  Ridge, 0040

Physical address:           Block F, Castle Walk Office Park, Nossob Street, Erasmuskloof, Ext 3, Pretoria, 0183

LR2/6/2/56

Registered on 27/07/1942

 

(COSATU Affiliate)

 

South African Municipal Workers Union  (SAMWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (011) 492 2835/6

Fax:      (011) 492 2831 / 086 542 7473

   e-mail:           walter.theledi@samwu.org.za             claudia.mckenzie@samwu.org.za     moshidi.motlhamme@samwu.org.za

website:          www.samwu.org.za

Postal address:                 P.O. Box 2617, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:              SAMWU House, 84 Frederick street, cnr van Brandis street, Johannesburg, 2000

LR2/6/2/446

Registered on 11/10/1996

 

South African Museum Workers’ Association (SAMWA)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (021) 481 3868                                        

Fax:       (021) 481 3993

e-mail:            amayekiso@iziko.org.za            

Postal address:               P.O. Box 61, Cape Town, 8000

Physical address:           25 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town, 8001

LR2/6/2/633

Registered on 14/10/1997

South African National Security and Allied Workers’ Forum (SANSAWF)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (012) 321 9845

Fax:      (086) 609 8686

Postal address:               P.O. Box  13597, Tramshed, 0126

Physical address:           216 Sediba House, 173 Bosman Street, Pretoria, 0002

LR2/6/2/1606

Registered on 15/10/2008

 

(FEDUSA Affiliate)

 

South African Parastatal and Tertiary Institutions Union (SAPTU)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (012) 807 4798   / 348 1180  

Fax:       (012) 807 4797

e-mail:            info@saptu.co.za     

website:         www.saptu.co.za

Postal address:             P.O. Box 1952, Wapadrand, 0050

Physical address:         Wapadrand Office Park, Suite No.6, Office 61, 90 Kingbolt Crescent, Wapadrand, PTA, 0500

LR2/6/2/2195

Registered on 31/03/2014

South African Pelagic Fishermen's Union (SAPFU)

The General Secretary

Tel:        (022) 736 1001              GS-  082 459 9651

Fax:       (086) 577 8802   

Postal Address:              P.O. Box 512. St Helena Bay, 7390

Physical Address:           Shop 6B, Plot 68, Main Street, St Helena Bay, 7390

LR2/6/2/483

Registered on 11/11/1996

 

South African Policing Union (SAPU)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (086) 192 7278                                   

Fax:      (086) 604 8996   / (012) 804 3017

e-mail:            nationaloffice@sapu.org.za        noel@sapu.co.za          Janine@sapu.co.za

website:         www.sapu.org.za

Postal address:               Private Bag  X900, Pretoria, 0001

Physical address:            85 & 87 Rauch Street, Georgeville, Pretoria, 0002

LR2/6/2/1672

Registered on 27/05/2009

South African Postal Worker's Union (SAPWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:        (012) 320 7625  012-320 3443

Fax:        (086) 516 4608  / 012-320 8406

e-mail:             ho_sapwu@yahoo.com            david.mangena@postoffice.co.za

website:          www.sapwu.org

Postal address:                P.O. Box 3667, Pretoria, 0001

Physical address:            Room 218 & 219, Prime Towers, cnr van der Walt & Francis Baard street.  Pretoria, 0002

LR2/6/2/2440

Registered on 10/02/2016

South African Revolutionary Allied Workers Union (SARAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:         (031) 301 2676          

Fax:         (031) 302 2689  / 086 565 1463

e-mail:              sarawu@gmail.com                        buthelezinhlanhla1@gmail.com

Postal & Physical address:                 54 Cape Fair Building, 497 Anton Lembede street,, Durban, 4001

LR2/6/2/643

Registered on 23/03/1998

South African Rugby Players Association  (SARPA)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (021) 887 5786  / 082 563 3336                                    

Fax:      (086) 606 2728

e-mail:            info@sarpa.net  

website:         www.sarpa.net

Postal address:            P.O. Box 44380, Claremont, 7738

Physical address:        Ground Flr, Table Bay Building, Tygerberg Office Park, 163 Uys Krige Drive, Plattekloof, 7500

LR2/6/2/935

Registered on 20/10/2000

 

(COSATU Affiliate)

South African State and Allied Workers Union  (SASAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:      (011) 403 1753 / (011) 403  5631/ (011) 339 7012/1362  / 083 659 4441 (GS)                                      

Fax:      (011) 339 3406 / 086 543 8321

e-mail:           Mike.Ngqolowa@labour.gov.za  (GS)       basjant@edu.fs.gov.za    

website:        www.sasawu.org.za

Postal address:              P.O. Box  30654, Braamfontein, 2017

Physical address:           Cosatu House, 6th Floor, 110 Jorrison,  cnr Simmonds Street, Braamfontein, 2017

LR2/6/2/914

Registered 23/10/2000

 

(COSATU Affiliate)

 

South African Transport and Allied Workers Union   (SATAWU)

The General Secretary (Zenzo Mahlangu)

Tel:       (011) 403 2077   /  072 613 1332

Fax:       (011) 403 2021

e-mail:            Phala@satawu.org.za                  Mosai@satawu.org.za                      bukie@satawu.org.za          

website:         www.satawu.org.za

Postal address:               P.O. Box  9451, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:            SATAWU House, 117 De Korte Street, Braamfontein , 2001

LR2/6/2/8

Registered on 15/10/1924

 

(FEDUSA Affiliate)

 

South African Typographical Union  (SATU)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (012) 338 2021 / 2071                    

Fax:       (012) 326 4196

e-mail:            admin@satu.co.za          martind@satu.co.za           martind@transfin.co.za         edwardn@satu.co.za   

website:         www.satu.co.za

Postal address:                P.O. Box 1993, Pretoria, 0001

Physical address:             SATU House, 3rd Floor, 166 Visagie Street, Pretoria, 0002

LR2/6/2/2074

Registered on 05/04/2013

 

 

 

South African Union of the Financial Industry (SAUFI)

The General Secretary

Tel:         (011) 915 8435 /  083 520 0609

Fax:        (086) 639 6448

e-mail:            dlaminim.petrus@gmail.com

Postal  & Physical address:               26 Umkomazi Street, Leachville, Brakpan, 1541

LR2/6/2/1792

Registered on 09/11/2010

South African United Workers' Liberation Movement (SAUWOLIMO)

The General Secretary

Tel:     (021) 946 3247 / Cell 072 558 2269

Fax :    (021) 946 5160 / 086 511 4101

e-mail:          lefa1960@gmail.com

Postal Address:                 P.O. Box 1800, Bellville, 7535

Physical Address:              No 1 Kort Street, Regkam Building, 4th Floor, Office No 401, Bellville, 7535

LR2/6/2/128

Registered on 23/10/1989

 

(COSATU Affiliate)

 

Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers Union   (SACTWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (021) 447 4570                                        

Fax:       (021) 447 2194 / 4593

e-mail:            headoffice@sactwu.org.za                    andrek@sactwu.org.za                   charlenea@sactwu.org.za

website:         www.sactwu.org.za

Postal address:                P.O. Box  1194, Woodstock, 7915

Physical address:            Industria House, 3rd Floor, 350 Victoria Road, Salt River, 7925

LR2/6/2/759

Registered on 14/01/2000

Staff Association of the National Bargaining Council of the Leather Industry of S.A.

The General Secretary

Tel:        (041) 484 1550                                        

Fax:       (041) 484 1658

Postal address:                   P.O. Box  3959, North End, Port Elizabeth, 6056

Physical address:                Silver Oaks Building, 1st Floor, North Street, North End, PE, 6056

LR2/6/2/531

Registered on 23/01/1997

 

(FEDUSA Affiliate)

 

Suid Afrikaanse Onderwysers Unie  (SAOU)

Die Algemene Sekretaris

Tel:         (012) 436 0900 / 436 0902 / 348 9641 / 086 072 6843 (Call Centre)

Faks:      (012) 348 9658 / 086 557 1017

e-pos:              regsdienste@saou.co.za           saou@saou.co.za         pdelport@saou.co.za         jprinsloo@saou.co.za      Webtuiste:     www.saou.co.za

Pos adres:                        P.O. Box  90120, Garsfontein, 0042

Fisiese adres:                  Serene Street 278, Garsfontein, 0042

LR2/6/2/2513

Registered on 28/10/2016

Target Orientated Trade Union of South Africa (TOTRUSA)       

The General Secretary

Tel:        (072) 341 0448

Fax:       (086) 608 2899

Postal & Physical address:               No 15 Terminus street, N.B.S Building, Suite 518, 5th Floor, East London 5201

LR2/6/2/1231

Registered on 09/03/2005

 

(FEDUSA Affiliate)

 

Tertiary Education National Union of South Africa (TENUSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (031) 373  5438                        

Fax:       (031) 373 5698

e-mail:            sentoona@dut.ac.za       tenusa@dut.ac.za          alvinn@dut.ac.za

Postal address:               P.O. Box 4436, Durban, 4000

Physical address:            Durban Univercity of Technology, 41-43 M.L. Sultan Rd, Durban, 4001

LR2/6/2/1106

Registered on 11/12/2002

The South African Cricketers Association  (SACA)

The General Secretary

Tel:        (021) 462 0438    / 083 777 5355                               

Fax:       (021) 462 5139

e-mail:            tony@saca.org.za         

website:         www.saca.org.za

Postal address:               P.O. Box  44335, Rondebosch, 7701

Physical address:            Great Westernford Building, 240 Main Road, Rondebosch, 7700

LR2/6/2/1631

Registered on 11/09/2008

The University of Cape Town Academics' Union (UCTAU)

The General Secretary

Tel:        (021) 650 2418                         

Fax:       (021) 650 2418

e-mail:             Shirifa.Hellaby@uct.ac.za

 website:         www.au.uct.ac.za

Postal address:               University of Cape Town, Private Bag, Rondebosch, 7701

Physical address:            PD Hahn LD, 4th level, Rm 4.18, North Lane, Upper Campus, UCT, Rondebosch 7701

LR2/6/2/442

Registered on 18/03/1997

 

(CONSAWU

Affiliate)

 

Thor Transport Action Retail & General Workers Union  (THOR)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (031) 301 2557      

Fax:      (031) 305 8862

e-mail:            thor1@telkomsa.net                   azania@telkomsa.net

Postal address:                P.O. Box  5685,Durban, 4000

Physical address:             Suite 206, 2nd Floor, Protea House, 332 Dr Prixley kaSeme (West) street, Durban, 4001

LR2/6/2/1058

Registered on 05/04/2004

Tirisano Transport and Services Workers Union (TASWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:        (011) 331 6575               

Fax:       (011) 331 7093

e-mail:            gauteng@tirisanowu.org.za                 lindiwe@tirisanowu.org.za

website:          www.tirisanoworkersunion.co.za

Postal address:               P.O. Box 62126, Johannesburg, 2107

Physical address:           7th Floor, Office 701, 130 Romi-Lee Building, cnr Eloff & Marshall street, Johannesburg, 2107

LR2/6/2/973

Registration cancelled on 10/07/2008. 

Court Order to continue to operate until appeal case  is finalized

Togetherness Amalgamated Workers' Union of S.A. (TAWUSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (014) 592 6413

Fax:       (014) 594 2551

e-mail:            emelda@tawusa.org.za

Postal address:              P.O. Box 7358, Rustenburg, 0300

Physical address:           Mosque Plaza, 1st Floor, Office 109, 53 Berg Street, Rustenburg, 0300

LR2/6/2/6

Registered on 01/09/1989

 

(NACTU Affiliate)

 

 

Transport & Omnibus Workers Union (TOWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:        (021) 447 4750 / 1 /2                      GS -  079 021 7683 / 082 808 3875                             

Fax:       (021) 447 0795

e-mail:            tonyfranks.towu@kingley.co.za                  

Postal address:                 P.O. Box  13688, Mowbray, 7705

Physical address:              Suite 601, 6th Floor, Premier Centre, 451 Main Road, Observatory, 7925

LR2/6/2/130

Registered on 30/04/1981

 

(NACTU Affiliate)

 

 

Transport and Allied Workers Union of South Africa  (TAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (011) 838 3848 /9/ 52     / 073 214 9453  / 083 507 5714                                  

Fax:       (011) 838 4452

e-mail:            headoffice.admin@tawusa.org.za          zack@tawusa.org.za        Limpopo.admin@tawusa.org.za

Postal address:               P.O. Box  4469, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:           14 New Street South, 5th Floor, Bono House, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/2/1725

Registered on 26/05/2010

Transport, Retail & Amalgamated Workers Union SA (TRAWUSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (011) 075 5445   /   (082) 214 4905  / (015) 491 3845

Fax:       (086) 276 1376   / (015) 297 6096

e-mail:             trawusa@gmail.com

Postal address:                 P.O. Box 8326, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical Address:              Regent House, 87 Market street, Office 607, 6 th Floor, Johannesburg, 2001

LR2/6/2/67

Registered on 08/06/1944

 

(CONSAWU Affiliate)

 

Trawler and Line Fishermen’s Union (TALFU)

The General Secretary

Tel:        (021) 418  0479 / 076 878 3776

Fax:        (021) 425 4214

e-mail:             christiegert@ymail.com          christiegert@ymail.com

Postal address:                P.O. Box  6949, Roggebaai, 8012  / P.O.Box 31, Picbel Centre, Cape  Town, 8000

Physical address:            1011a  Picbel Centre, 58 Strand Street, 10th Floor, Cape Town, 8001

LR2/6/2/1499

Registered on 23/0/1998

 

(FEDUSA Affiliate)

 

UASA – The Union

The General Secretary

Tel:        (011) 472  3600   Ext. 106     

Fax:       (011) 674 4057 / (086) 504 0968

e-mail:            jplbez@uasa.org.za            admin@uasa.org.za            pa.ceo@uasa.org.za    

website:         www.uasa.org.za

Postal address:                  P.O. Box 565, Florida, 1710

Physical address:               42 Goldman Street, Florida, 1709      

LR2/6/2/1864

Registered on 14/10/2011

Union for National Democratic Equity Workers (UNADEWO)

The General Secretary

Tel:         (047) 491 2456 /        GS- 074 655 4774

Fax:        (086) 513 1245  / 086 714 9598

e-mail:             unadewo@gmail.com           unadewogeorge@gmail.com

Postal Address:              P.O. Box 232, Butterworths, 4960

Physical Address:           Office No 205A, 2nd Floor, 101 York Centre, 101 York Street, George, 6530

LR2/6/2/1939

Registered on 05/10/2011

Union of Personnel of the University of the Free State (UVPERSU)

The General Secretary

Tel:        (051)  401 2366  /  083 399 0896      Anita Lombard (HUB/CEO)  

Tel:        (051)  401 9574       Sarien Crous (Kantoorbestuurder/Office manager)   

Tel:        (051) 401 2540       Frans vd Watt (Voorsitter /Chairperson)

e-mail:             LombardA@ufs.ac.za              scrous@ufs.ac.za              spvdw@ufs.ac.za

website:           www.uvpersu.ufs.ac.za 

Postal Address:           P.O.Box 12489, Brandhof, 9324

Physical Address:       Union address:  Flippie Groenewoud Building, Block A, Senate Avenue North

                                      University address:, Campus of the University of the Free State, Nelson Mandela Avenue,  Bloemfontein 9301

LR2/6/2/370

Registered on 13/09/1995

 

United Chemical Industries Mining Electrical State Health and Aligned Workers Unions  (UCIMESHAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:        (011) 336 9002                                      

Fax:       (086) 610 2625

e-mail:            ucimeshawu12@gmail.com

Postal address:              P.O. Box  6383, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical address:          Mansion House, 6th Floor, Room 606 - 608, 132 Albertina Sisulu Street, Johannesburg, 2001                         

LR2/6/2/1865

Registered on 18/04/2011

United Democratic Food & Combined Workers' Union

The General Secretary

Tel:          (042) 291 0641  /                     GS-081 385 1918 / 076 699  5796

Fax :        (086) 610 6185

e-mail:             udfcwu01@gmail.com

Postal Address:             P.O. Box 14471, Sidwell, Port Elizabeth, 6061

Physical Address:          42 Alexander Street, Humansdorp,6300

LR2/6/2/1483

Registered on 16/07/2007

United Herzlia Schools Teachers Association (UHSTA)

The General Secretary

Tel:        (021) 464 3300 / 3393                                   

Fax:       (021) 461 8839 / 3394

e-mail:            maxinehorwitz@gmail.com           colleenf321@gmail.com

website:         www.herzlia.com

Postal address:               P.O. Box 3508, Cape Town, 8000

Physical address:            M.H. Goldschmidt avenue, Highlands Estate, Cape Town, 8001

LR2/6/2/551

Registered on 08/04/1998

 

(FEDUSA Affiliate)

 

United National Public Servants Association of South Africa and Allied Workers Union (UNIPSAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (015) 812 3455 / 4962 / 073  443 3544

Fax:      (015) 812 3455

e-mail:      

Postal address:         P.O. Box  904, Giyani, 0826

Physical address:      Stand 1609, Section A, near Mangombe Butchery, Giyani Old Post Office Building,, Giyani, 0826

LR2/6/2/2006

Registered on 22/06/2012

 

(FEDUSA Affiliate)

 

United National Transport Union (UNTU)   

The General Secretary

Tel:       (011) 728 0120 /  082 566 5516                                     

Fax:      (011) 728 8257/58

e-mail:            headoffice@untu.co.za          annemarie@untu.co.za           steve@untu.co.za           pieter@untu.co.za

website:          www.untu.co.za

Postal address:            P.O. Box 31100, Braamfontein, 2017

Physical address:         UTATU House, 182 Louis Botha Avenue, Houghton Estates, Johannesburg, 2198

LR2/6/2/1813

Registered on 23/09/2010

United Private Sector Workers Union (UPSWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:        (012) 323 4917  /  082 864 6466 (GS)

Fax :      (012) 323 4916

e-mail:            upswu@telkomsa.net

Postal Address:              P.O.Box 11772, The Tramshed, 0126

Physical Address:           420 & 401 Centenary Building, 23, Bureau Lane, Pretoria, 0002

LR2/6/2/901

Registered on 06/10/2000

 

 

United Workers Front ( U.W.F)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (021) 864 1179           GS – 076 140 5815                           

Fax:       (021) 864 1162

e-mail:            utussa@telkomsa.net             online14340@telkomsa.net

Postal address:             P.O. Box  1221, Wellington, 7654

Physical address:         100 Knoop Street, Wellington, 7654

LR2/6/2/2529

Registered on 21/12/2016

University and Allied Workers Union (UAWU)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (021) 638 6832            GS – 021 650 3161

Fax:      (021) 650 4911

e-mail:     

Postal & Physical address:              15 Breston Road, Silvertown, Athlone, 7764

LR2/6/2/945

Registered on 06/03/2001

University of Cape Town Employees Union

The General Secretary

Tel:       (021) 650 2380  / 2418  / 082 553 1833                           

Fax:       (021) 650 4836

e-mail:            Yasmin.fazel-ellahi@uct.ac.za            

website:          www.employeesunion.uct.ac.za

Postal address:             Private Bag, Rondebosch, 7701

Physical address:         Graduate School in Humanities Bld, Rm 2. 02. 3, University Ave, Upper Campus, UCT, CT

LR2/6/2/688

Registered on 26/03/1998

University of KwaZulu-Natal Staff Union  (UKSU)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (031) 260 3296  / 1429   / 078 772 4325                                

Fax:      (031) 260 3296

e-mail:            (GS)-  manion@ukzn.ac.za        dlaminim7@ukzn.ac.za      parkiesr@ukzn.ac.za     Uksu@ukzn.ac.za

website:         www.uksu.ukzn.ac.za

Postal & Physical Address:              Room E220, Level 2 Shepstone BLD, Univesity of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban. 4041

LR2/6/2/1262

Registered on 01/11/2004

University of Pretoria Workers Organisation (UPWO)

The General Secretary

Tel:       (012) 420 4518 / 2411     / 083 282 7456 (Treasurer)                         

Fax:       (012) 420 4213        

e-mail:            jo-anne.adams@up.ac.za             

website:         www.web.up.ac.za

Postal address:                   University of Pretoria, P.O. Box 13841, Hatfield, 0028

Physical address:                Univercity of Pretoria, Room 2/3, Huis and Haard Building, cnr Lunnon, & Tindall Street, Hillcrest, Pretoria, 0002

LR2/6/2/2106

Registered on 20/06/2013

 

 

Veld and Forest Union of Workers VFU

The General Secretary

Tel:        (015) 307 3530 /         GS- 078 366 5515

e-mail:            gavin.VFU@gmail.com

Postal & Physical Address:             Central Mall, Office 8, 2nd Floor, 73 Agatha Street, Tzaneen, 0850

LR2/6/2/2452

Registered on 18/03/2016

Vision Integrated Workers Union (VIWU)         

The General Secretary

Tel:         (011) 037 1087    / GS Cell -072 020 5127

Fax:        (086) 617 7851

e-mail:             smollzondo@gmail.com

Postal & Physical Address:                   41 Cecil Auret Street, Illiondale, Edenvale, 1690

LR2/6/2/924

Registered on 12/03/2001

Workers Against Regression  (WAR)

The General Secretary

Tel:          (021) 021-531 4273       / 082 780 2573(GS) 

Fax:         (086) 684 8625

e-mail:              mwganief@mweb.co.za              warunion@mweb.co.za       

Postal & Physical Address:                1A Forest Place, Pinelands, 7405

LR2/6/2/1893

Registered on 02/11/2011

Yarona Kopano Workers Union of South Africa (YKWUSA)

The General Secretary

Tel:         (011) 970 1368

Fax :       (011) 970 1485

Postal & Physical Address:             51 Pretoria Road, Kempton Park, 1620

 

 

 

 

 

 


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Dealing With Absconding / Deserting Employees in Public and Private Sectors

Magate Phala

 


Desertion and Abscondment refer to cases where an employee stays away from work for a longer period, but with the clear intention not to continue with employment, this intention being evident from the employee's conduct or communications.



In SABC v CCMA and Others (2002) 8 BLLR 693 (LAC). it was held that as ‘It is not desertion when an employee who is absent from work intends returning to work. Desertion necessarily entails the employee’s intention no longer to return to work. The employer would have to establish this intention in a fair process”



In SACWU vs DYASI 2001 7D LLR 731 (LAC). the court held that “Desertion on the other hand, requires the employer to infer an intention on the part of the employee, as a result of such employee’s conduct, that the employee has no intention to return to work”



The Labour Court in Jammin Retail (Pty) Ltd v Mokwane and Others (2010) 31 ILJ 1420 (LC), dealt specifically with the distinction between employees that have absconded in the public sector and those in the private sector.



It was held as follows at paragraph 13…..”with specific reference to public service employees: ‘The authorities are in agreement that such a termination is not a dismissal as the contract is not terminated by virtue of the decision of the employer but by the operation of law. In other words the employment contract is deemed to have been terminated due to absence from work by the employee and not the decision of the employer. This approach is generally applicable in the public sector and the same does not apply in the private sector.”



Section 17(5)(a) of the Public Service Act provides that ‘An officer, other than a member of the services or an educator or a member of the Agency or the Service, who absents himself or herself from his or her official duties without permission of his or her head of department, office or institution for a period exceeding one calendar month, shall be deemed to have been discharged from the public service on account of misconduct with effect from the date immediately succeeding his or her last day of attendance at his or her place of duty.’



Section 17(5)(b) then provides that ‘If an officer who is deemed to have been so discharged, reports for duty at any time after the expiry of the period referred to in paragraph (a), the relevant executing authority may, on good cause shown and notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any law, approve the reinstatement of that officer in the public service in his or her former or any other post or position.



In Hospersa & Another v MEC for Health (2003) 24 ILJ 2320 (LC) ,the Court held that where Section 17(5) of the Public Service Act applies:

‘Because the employees are discharged, they are deprived of all the rights and protections afforded by the unfair dismissal laws. As a discharge is deemed to be on account of misconduct, the employees are condemned before they have been given a hearing.



There may be reasons other than misconduct for their absence. After the employees have been deemed to be so discharged, and provided they, firstly, report for duty and, secondly, they show good cause, their reinstatement into their former or other positions may be approved subject to conditions (s 17(5)(b)).



When exercising their right to a hearing in terms of s 17(5)(b) the employees bear the onus of showing good cause. Section 17(5)(a) not merely restricts, but excludes the employees' right to a fair hearing before being found guilty and dismissed.’

 

In Grootboom v National Prosecuting Authority and Another10 (2010) 31 ILJ 1875 (LC) at para 56. the Court also dealt with Section 17(5) (b) and held that:

‘It is clear in my view that the requirement of good cause in terms of s 17(5)(b) of the Public Service Act entails the employee having to provide a reasonable explanation for his or her absence without authority. The duty is thus on the employee to provide the employer with a satisfactory explanation as to what were the reasons for being absent without authorization. The employer in considering whether or not to reinstate the employee has to exercise a discretion given by s 17(5)(b) of the Public Service Act. In this respect the decision by the employer has to be influenced by fairness and justiceThe key factor amongst others, which the employer has to take into account, is whether or not the unauthorized absence was wilful on the part of the employee.’



The Court in PAWUSA and Another v Department of Education, Free State Province and Others (2008) 29 ILJ 3013 (LC), dealt with the facts that need to be shown by an employer before the application on Section 17(5) of the Public Service Act can be relied on. It was held as follows at paragraphs 15 – 16:

‘The provisions of s 17(5)(a)(i) clearly contemplate the existence of certain facts before an officer shall be deemed to have been discharged from the public service. These facts are:
the officer,
absents himself or herself from his or her official duties,
without permission of his or her head of department, office or institution,
for a period exceeding one calendar month.

Written by Magate Phala, who specialises in Labour Law and writes in his private capacity. For more information, kindly contact Magate Phala at magatephala@gmail.com

 

 

Desertion – or abscondment – and the Right to be heard.

                                      

We all know that generally speaking, when an employee is dismissed, he has the right to be heard - he has the right to state his case. This applies even when a dismissal takes place in absentia - when the employee appears at work, is still has the right to state his case even know he has been dismissed. I came across an interesting case the other day - involving an employee who was dismissed because he made an application to take annual leave, the application was refused, but the employee - despite having been told that his application to take annual leave was refused, still went ahead and took his annual leave.

        

Evidence was led by the respondent employer that the applicant had applied for annual leave in accordance with procedure, but that his application had been refused and he had been telephonically informed of this refusal. Further evidence was led to show that another employee in the same establishment had tried to discourage the applicant from proceeding on annual leave. Further evidence led by the respondent was that the company procedure entailed the employee to complete an application for annual leave form, which had to be officially approved and signed by management before the leave could be taken.

       

The applicant was assisted at the arbitration by his union. The applicant's case was that since he commenced work with the respondent, he had always taken his leave in January of each year.  The applicant stated further that in the past, he had never been required to wait for official approval before proceeding on leave.  He stated that completing of the application for annual leave form, was sufficient because annual leave had never been refused.

         

Whilst the applicant was on annual leave, the respondent sent him a telegram instructing him to return to work immediately. The applicant stated that at the time he received a telegram, he was busy packing to proceed on annual leave, and he never read the telegram until a few days later. He said he was not in the least concerned about the content of the telegram because he firmly believed that he was entitled to take his annual leave, and he was under the impression that it had been approved.

      

The union stated that the dismissal was procedurally unfair because the applicant had not been informed of any verdict of guilt or innocence, that he had not been afforded an opportunity to state his case or plead mitigating circumstances, and furthermore the dismissal was substantively unfair because there had been no valid reason to dismiss him. The union stated further that the applicant had not been informed that is application for leave had been refused, and that in previous years the applicant had always merely completed the required form, and then proceeded on annual leave without waiting for any form of approval.  The union contended further that even if approval was required, this rule had not been consistently applied.

         

The applicant stated that he went on leave because he firmly believed he was entitled to do so. The outcome of this whole issue was that it was unreasonable of the applicant not to read a telegram, which would have alerted him to the fact that he was absent on leave without permission. The arbitrator found further that the applicant had decided that he was going to proceed on leave, whatever the cost and that the applicant's action in doing that amounted not only to a breach of contract, but also to a gross insubordination - this based on the fact that he ignored the content of the telegram, which was a clear and lawful instruction to return to work. The applicant ignored it.

     

Thus when the applicant returned to work ,the employer had already accepted his repudiation of the employment contract. The respondent was entitled to conclude that the applicant had no intention to continue with his contract of employment, and the respondent terminated the contract accordingly. The applicant in this case was told that he could not go on leave but he was determined to take the leave and he did so.

          

The employer issued an ultimatum in the form of the telegram, for him to return to work or face dismissal. By ignoring this ultimatum to return to work the applicant aggravated his misconduct and clearly displayed his intention not to return to work. The arbitrator concluded that because of the applicant's repudiation of the employment contract which was accepted by the employer, the dismissal was found to be procedurally and substantively fair.

    

An interesting aspect of this case is that the employee, upon his return to work, was not afforded an opportunity to state his case - he was merely told that he had been dismissed. This shows that periods of unauthorised absenteeism from the workplace need not necessarily be confined to treatment merely on the fact of "unauthorised absenteeism." The implications can go much deeper, involving a repudiation of contract by the errant employee, as well as charges of gross insubordination, justifying dismissal. (SACCAWU obo Fortuin / Lewis Stores (CCMA) case EC 10889. 1999)

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Code of Good Practice: who is an employee?

 

GN 1774 of 1 December 2006:  Code of Good Practice: Who is an Employee?

 

Disguised employment is a significant reality in the South African labour market and has been dealt with in a number of reported decisions. The Employment Relationship Recommendation, 2006 of the International Labour Organisation states that a “disguised employment” relationship occurs when the employer treats an individual as other than an employee in a manner that hides his or true legal status as an employee”.  It is an established principle of our law that the label attached to a contract is of no assistance where it is chosen to disguise the relationship.  A contract that designates an employee as an independent contractor, but in terms of which the employee is in a subordinate or dependent position, remains a contract of service.  In other cases, employers have claimed that a person who was formerly an employee has been “converted” into an independent contractor. If the person has previously performed the same or similar work as an employee, this is a very strong indication that he or she remains an employee. Likewise, the fact that other employees employed by the same employer, or by other employers in the same sector, to perform the same or similar work under similar conditions are classified as employees may be a factor indicating that the person is an employee.

 


It is consistent with the purposes of the LRA and other labour legislation to classify as employees, workers who have agreed to contracts purporting to classify them as independent contractors. The fact that a person provides services through the vehicle of a legal entity such as a company or a closed corporation does not prevent the relationship being an employment relationship covered by labour legislation. It is necessary to look beyond the legal structuring to ascertain the reality of the employment relationship and determine whether the purpose of the arrangement was to avoid labour legislation or other regulatory obligations.  However, where a person has made representations to an agency such as the SA Revenue Services that they are not an employee in order to gain tax benefits, it may be appropriate for a court or arbitrator to refuse to grant them relief on the basis that they have not instituted the proceedings with “clean hands”.

 

To assist with some of the answers, we published a series of newsletters based on the Code of Good Practice to assist employers in understanding this complex question. It is a fact that there are many employers - probably hundreds or even more - who hold to the notion that “he is a contractor - therefore he does not get annual leave for sick leave any other benefits.” It is a fact that they are many employers - and I repeat, probably hundreds or even more - who employ people on a contract headed “independent contractor contract of employment,” stating that “he is an independent contractor and therefore does not qualify for annual leave sick leave or any other benefits in the BCEA.”

 

I have said it before - and I say it again - that such employers are merely using this as an excuse to escape their obligations in terms of labour legislation, and in many cases to avoid having to provide that employee with other benefits such as pension and medical aid, which he does give to his “ permanent” employees.

 

Just as a matter of interest - an independent contractor cannot possibly be an employee. And an employee cannot possibly be an independent contractor. However - we now have some finality, we now have some answers, we now have legislated guidance, and I sincerely hope that what follows is going to put unscrupulous employers in their place, and will enable employees to be fairly treated.

 

The Code commences by setting out various guidelines, the main intention being to “promote clarity and certainty as to who is an employee for the purposes of the Labour Relations Act and other labour legislation.” Another purpose of the code is to ensure that a proper distinction is maintained between the employment relationship which is regulated by labour legislation, and independent contracting.” The preceding paragraph spells out quite clearly that an employment relationship and an independent contractor relationship are as far apart as the sun is from the earth. A further purpose is “to ensure that employees - who are in an unequal bargaining position in relation to the employer – are protected through labour law and are not deprived of those protections by contracting arrangements.” This indicates strongly that the legislature is aware that there are unscrupulous employers out there, who hide the true nature of the employment relationship in the disguise of a cleverly worded contract - thus depriving the employee of his legal right to fair treatment.

 

The Code further acknowledges that there does exist “a variety of employment relationships” in the labour market, including disguised employment, ambiguous employment relationships, non-standard employment, and triangular employment relationships.” Thus it is no secret, and those employers to whom such things apply will know who they are, and that they should know that their days are numbered. If the cap fits – wear it!

 

The code requires that any person who is interpreting or applying any of the following Acts, must take this code into account for the purpose of determining whether a particular person is an employee, in terms of the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (LRA); the Basic Conditions Of Employment Act 75 of 1997 (BCEA); the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 (EEA); or the Skills Development Act 97 of 1998 (SDA).

 

It is stated further that the code should (must??) also be taken into account in determining whether persons are employees in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 (OHSA) ; the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993 (COIDA) and the Unemployment Insurance Act 63 of 2001 (UIFA). It is pointed out that the definitions of an employee in the OHSA, COIDA and UIFA differ from the definitions contained in the LRA. However, the code points out that there are sufficient similarities for this code to be of considerable assistance in determining who is an employee in terms of the OHSA and COIDA.

 

The above is essentially what is covered in part 1 of the code. Any person applying or even interpreting those sections must take this code into account. We firstly define the term “rebuttable presumption.” A “rebuttable presumption” (Latin, praesumptio iuris tantum) in both common law and civil law (which is what we are dealing with here) is an assumption that is made that is taken to be true unless someone comes forward to contest it and prove otherwise. Most of what follows is quoted from the Code itself.


LRA: presumption as to who is an employee

The Labour Relations Act – section 200A and the BCEA – section 83A - were amended in 2002, and these amendments introduced a rebuttable presumption as to whether a person is an employee and therefore covered by the act. The section is only applicable to employees who earn less than the threshold amount determined from time to time by the Minister of Labour – presently R172 000.00per annum. On page 9 of the Code, paragraph 20, it is stated that in cases where the presumption is not applicable - because the person earns above the threshold amount - the factors listed in the presumption may be used as a guide for the purpose of determining whether a person is in reality in an employment relationship or is self-employed (independent contractor.) In this connection, the code refers to Denel (Pty) Ltd v Gerber 201 [2005] 9BLLR 849 (LAC).

 

A person is presumed to be an employee if any one of the 7 factors listed in the LRA – section 200A – or the BCEA section 83A - is present in the relationship between that person and the person for whom they work or to whom they render services. It must be emphasized that not all of these factors must be present – only one of them needs to be present. Subject to the earnings threshold, the presumption applies to any proceedings in terms of either the BCEA or the LRA in which a person alleges “I am an employee in terms of the LRA or BCEA”, and the other party disputes that allegation.

 

In order to be presumed to be an employee, any one of the following factors must be present:

  1. i.the person works for or renders services to the person or entities cited in the proceedings as the employer ; and
  2. ii.any one of the seven listed factors is present in their relationship with that person or entity.

A person who works for, or renders services to, any other person is presumed, until the contrary is proved, to be an employee, regardless of the form of contract, if any one or more of the following factors is present:

  1. i.the manner in which the person works is subject to the control or direction of another person
  2. ii.the persons hours of work are subject to the control or direction of another person.
  3. iii.[in the case of a person who works for an organization, the person is a part of that organization
  4. iv.the person has worked for that other person for an average of at least 40 hours per month over the last 3 months
  5. v.the person is economically dependent on the other person for whom that person works or renders services
  6. vi.the person is provided with tools of trade or work equipment by the other person; or
  7. vii.the person only works for or renders services to one person.

As far as this “presumption” is concerned, the arbitrator in Ganga / Grassroots Entrepreneurial Development (Pty) Ltd t/a Grassroots Scape Facilities [2010] 6 BALR 644 (CCMA) had the following to say:

 

In legal terms, a presumption is the acceptance of a fact or state of affairs as being true and correct. There are two types of presumption, a rebuttable presumption and an irrebuttable presumption. A rebuttable presumption means that the fact or state of affairs is presumed to be true and correct until it can be proved otherwise, whereas an irrebuttable presumption is a fact or state of affairs that cannot be disproved.

 

The presumption assists the party that claims it. This means that if an applicant to a dispute claims to be an employee because one or more of the 7 factors mentioned in section 200A(1) of the LRA exist, the onus or burden to rebut the presumption (to disprove the presumption) rests with the other party to the dispute (the employer). The presumption will only come into effect if the person claiming to be an employee earns less than the statutory minimum prescribed in terms of the BCEA which is currently R172 00.00 per annum. On the evidence before me, the only significant remuneration that the applicant claimed to have received was the R9 000 per month paid to him between November 2008 and November 2009. The applicant alluded to his own business as “doing badly” which was why he made the decision to leave for Port Elizabeth where his family could survive on the R9 000 paid to him by the respondent.

 

In order to be presumed to be an employee, the applicant must demonstrate (or it must be common cause) that he renders services to the person or entity cited in the proceedings, he earns under the threshold and one or more of the seven factors listed in section 200A exist. The presumption is triggered when these three criteria are met. These factors are not however requirements for being an employee. They merely create a rebuttable presumption that a person is an employee. In other words once these three factors are met, the onus shifts to the respondent to prove on a balance of probability that the applicant is an independent contractor and not an employee in terms of the definition set out in section 213 of the LRA.

 

It is also worthy of mention that the presumption applies regardless of the form of the contract or the absence thereof. If the respondent fails to lead sufficient evidence, the applicant must be held to be an employee. The applicant earned R108 000 per annum which is well below the current statutory threshold which is R172 000.00 per annum. It is also clear that there was an economically dependent relationship between the respondent and the applicant. I am therefore satisfied that there is a rebuttable presumption that the applicant is an “employee”.

 

However, I am satisfied that while the applicant was not always under the control of the respondent but was subject to Mr Madikani’s direction in that he was, inter alia, tasked with furnishing the respondent with feedback reports. The hours that the applicant kept were subject to the control of the respondent but only to the extent that he was required to sign the register to confirm that the employees under his control reported for work. Flexible working time arrangements are however not incompatible with an employment relationship.

 

When the applicant required more materials/gardening supplies, the respondent would meet the costs directly. It was not mentioned in evidence that the applicant worked more than 40 hours per month over a period of at least three months, save to say that he did render his services to the respondent for a period of twelve months and there is no apparent evidence that he worked elsewhere as he was away from home and without his own transport. The applicant did not assume the financial risk attached to the work he performed for the respondent and the R9 000 per month that was paid to him was a primary source of income for him.

 

An important indication that a person is genuinely self-employed is that he/she retains the capacity to contract with others to work or provide services. It is common cause that the applicant did not dissolve his business interests and was not prohibited from doing so by the respondent. No evidence was led to suggest that he actually rendered his services to another while he was working for the respondent. In terms of whose tools were used for the grounds, it is common cause that the applicant made use of, both, his own as well as the respondent’s equipment to maintain the grounds. However, this provision applies regardless of whether the tools or equipment are supplied free of cost or their cost is deducted from the applicant’s earnings or the applicant is required to re-pay the cost. It is not disputed that the applicant quoted the respondent for bush cutters and mowers and the respondent approved the quote.

 

There is no evidence that any contract existed between the parties and the applicant was not, by implication, permitted to appoint a replacement to perform the services he was hired to perform. The applicant was singled out specifically because the respondent had had previous dealings with him and was content with the standard of his past performance. It was also evident that the contract was intended to terminate on expiry of a period of service rather than on completion of a specific result.

 

After considering the factors set out in section 200A as well as applying the “Dominant Impression Test”, I conclude that the applicant was, on the balance of probabilities, an employee and not an in dependent contractor.

 

Persons earning above the threshold of R172 000.00 per annum further do not enjoy the full protection offered by the Basic Conditions of Employment Act or the Labour Relations Act. Some sections of the BCEA do apply to these persons, others not.

Fortunately, in the case of a dispute at the CCMA, that eminent body seldom questions the status of the applicant’s relationship with the respondent, unless the respondent draws attention to the fact of the earnings threshold and it’s consequences for the applicant. A wide awake employer may submit that since the applicant is not an employee in terms of the Act, the CCMA does not have jurisdiction to conciliate or arbitrate the matter.

 

If an employment relationship does exist (but only needs to be proved) then such action would seem to hold little advantageous consequence for the employer, other than to buy some time.

 

However, if the nature of the relationship is in genuine doubt, then the nature of the relationship could be contested, perhaps to the advantage of the respondent.

There is a test that can (indeed is) applied in such cases, to determine the existence or otherwise of an employment relationship as opposed to that of the independent contractor. This is known as the “dominant impression test”, and in fact amounts to nothing more than requiring the arbitrator to arrive at a decision “on the balance of probability.” Very basically, the facts that indicate an employment relationship are listed in one column, and the facts that indicate an independent contractor (or the facts that do not indicate an employment relationship) relationship are listed in an adjacent column. The arbitrator must then weigh up the facts in both columns, and decide which list carries more weight. In other words, he must decide, on the balance of probability, which list constitutes the stronger indication of a relationship. Is the list of the employment indicators heavier than the list of independent contractor indicators?

 

If so, then an employment relationship exists and the dispute will fall under the jurisdiction of the CCMA (or Bargaining Council etc). If not, then the applicant is not an employee for the purposes of the Act, and the CCMA does not have jurisdiction to conciliate or arbitrate the matter. That being the case, the applicant could sue civilly for breach of contract, damages, and so on.

More about the seven factors mentioned above:

 

  • 1.The manner in which the person works:

The manner in which the person works is subject to the control or direction of another person. The factor of control or direction will be present if the person is required to obey the lawful and reasonable commands, orders or instructions of the employer or the employer's personnel, as to the manner in which they are to work. In other words, the person is required to obey the work performance instructions of the employer. This requirement is present in a relationship in which a person supplies only labour, and the other party directs the manner in which he or she works. Control and direction is not present if a person is hired to perform a particular task or produce a particular product and is entitled to determine the manner in which the task is to be performed or the product produced. For example, you call in a painting contractor to repaint your office block.

 

You do not tell him what scaffolding to use, or how to erect the scaffolding. You do not tell him how to scrape the old paint off the walls, nor do you tell him what undercoat to apply or how many coats of paint to apply. You will probably only have a say in the choice of colour, and perhaps the type of paint that you want - matte finish, glossy finish, eggshell enamel or whatever. But apart from that, the employer will have no say over how the job is done, or the materials used.

 

In an employment relationship, the "employer" has the right to choose which tools, staff, raw materials, work performance specifications, etc are to be used. Furthermore a strong indicator of an employment relationship is where the "employee" is subject to the employer's disciplinary code, company policies and procedures.

 

  • 2.The person's hours of work are subject to the control or direction of another person:

 

If the person's hours of work are stipulated, usually in a contract or letter of appointment and the contract permits the employer to determine the hours of work, then this will be a strong indicator of an employment relationship. The absence of stipulated hours of work in a contract will not necessarily mean that it is not a contract of employment. Sufficient control or direction may be present if the employer is entitled to determine the number of hours that the person is required to work within a specified period - per day, per week or whatever. Flexible working time arrangements are also found to be present in an employment relationship.

 

  • 3.In the case of a person who works for an organization, the person forms part of that organization:

This will probably apply in respect of any employer that is a corporate entity. It would not apply for example to a person employing a domestic worker - although in such instances, the domestic worker is obviously an employee. The factor will be present if the employee's services form an integral part of the employer's organisation or operations. A person who works for or supplies services to an employer as part of conducting his own business interests does not form part of the employer's organization. Therefore, a person who, for example, has a registered close corporation (cc) and who renders services to another organization, does not form part of that other person's organization. Indications that the person operates his own business are that they bear risks such as bad workmanship, poor performance, price increases and so on. In the case of an employment relationship, the employer will typically bear these risks, and not the employee.

 

  • 4.The person has worked for the other person for an average of at least 40 hours per month over the last three months. This is self-explanatory.
  • 5.The person is economically dependent on the other person for whom he or she works or renders services.

This means that the person for whom the employee is working, is generally the sole source for the supply of work, and will be the employee’s sole source or principal source of income. Economic dependence will not normally be present if the person is genuinely self-employed or is running his/her own business. An important indicator to self-employment is that the person is free to contract with other companies or persons to do work for them or to provide services to them.

 

The fact that a self-employed person might only have one “client” does not necessarily mean that they are an employee of that client. If other factors are present, such as some of those mentioned, it will not necessarily form an employee-employer relationship. Part time workers - the fact that a part-time worker is able to work for another employer during those periods in which he is not working, does not change his status as an employee. The same would apply to a full-time employee who has an after–hours, supplementary income-producing job. He remains an employee of the employer.

 

  • 6.The person is provided with the tools of trade or work equipment by the other person:

 

It is of no consequence whether the tools or equipment is supplied to the employee free of charge, or whether the employee pays for them. This provision includes equipment such as the provision of telephones, computers etc.

 

  • 7.The person only works for or renders services to one person.

 

Obviously, this condition will not be present in the case of a self-employed person, because such a person is free to do work for or supply services to any number of other persons or organizations. Very importantly, the Code states that it is not relevant whether that work is permitted in terms of the employment relationship, or whether it involves "moonlighting" contrary to the terms of the relationship.

 

It is important to note that if any one (and not necessarily all) of the above factors is present, then the person is presumed to be an employee until the employer or other person proves otherwise. The employer will be required to lead evidence concerning the nature of the working relationship. When looking deeper into the rebuttable presumption, one might conclude that it is sufficient for any one of the seven listed factors to be present in the employment relationship to conclude that the applicant is an employee.

 

Or one might conclude that provided the contract states that “this is not a contract of employment, but is a independent contractor contract,” would be sufficient to establish that the relationship is an independent contractor arrangement. Or perhaps the contract states words like “it is acknowledged by both parties that the person is not an employee, but remains an independent contractor, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this contract.”

 

Unfortunately, the Code has anticipated such happenings – and it states clearly in paragraph 16 that “a statement in a contract that the applicant is not an employee or is an independent contractor must not be taken as conclusive proof of the status of the applicant.” The Code states further that “The fact that an applicant satisfies the requirements of the presumption by establishing that one of the listed factors is present in the relationship does not establish that the applicant is an employee.” “However, the onus then falls on the “employer” to lead evidence to prove that the applicant is not an employee and that the relationship is in fact one of independent contracting.

 

If the respondent fails to lead satisfactory evidence, the applicant must be held to be an employee.” Thus, an employee can show that one of the seven factors applies - it is then up to the employer to lead evidence to prove that despite the existence of one of the factors, the applicant is in fact not an employee but an independent contractor. If the employer cannot prove that, then the applicant will be ruled to be an employee. From the above, it becomes obvious that there are no “grey areas” in this matter - there are definite lines that have been drawn.

Other factors to assist in distinguishing between an employee and an independent contractor

It is necessary to look beyond the legal structuring to ascertain the reality of the employment relationship, and to determine whether the purpose of the arrangement was to avoid labour legislation or other regulatory obligations. The Appellate Division has listed six factors to distinguish a contract of employment (employee) from a contract for services (independent contractor). These factors are frequently cited in judgments, but they are not a definitive listing of the differences between the two types of contract.

 

  • 1.Rendering of personal services.

An employee renders personal services. An independent contractor produces a specified result. The object of a contract of employment is the provision of Labour. The object of a contract of service (Independent contractor) is to deliver a completed product. The Code informs us that the author Brassey described the difference as follows: “an employee is a person who makes over his or her capacity to produce to another; an independent contractor is a person whose commitment is the production of a given result by his or her Labour.” This definition has been approved by the Supreme Court of Appeal. The object of the contract remains one of the factors to be taken into account. To put it more simply, an employee says to the employer “I hereby offer you my labour’’ - tell me how you wish to use it. The independent contractor says “what task do you wish me to perform, and by when must it be completed?”

 

Therefore, a person who has been engaged to perform a specified task - to deliver a specified result - may still be classified as an employee if other aspects of the relationship indicate that the true nature of the contract is an employment relationship. This might be indicated where, for example, the ‘ independent contractor’ pays PAYE/SITE tax, and is given membership of the company medical aid and pension, a 13th cheque or performance bonus, and so on.

 

2.Employee must perform services personally

One of the key factors, states the code, is that in a contract of employment, the employee is required to perform the services himself in his personal capacity when required to do so by the employer. Therefore, the employee cannot send someone else to do the work, nor can he employ someone else to do the work. The employee remains at the “beck & call” of the employer.

 

On the other hand, an independent contractor does not necessarily need to perform the work himself - he can send his own staff to do the work, or he can employ somebody to do the work, unless the contract specifically states otherwise. Therefore, a contract that requires a contractor to perform personally does not necessarily mean that it is a contract of employment. By the same token, the fact that an employee may be permitted or required to arrange for somebody else to do the work during his absence, also does not necessarily mean that he is an independent contractor. The fact that a person is entitled to employ, or does employ, other people to assist him in performing the contractual tasks is not always inconsistent with an employment relationship, but it will be a strong indicator that the relationship is one of Independent contractor or a strong indication that the intention of the relationship was to be an independent contractor relationship.

 

The code states that in some sectors of the economy (it does not say which sectors) it is the practice for subcontractors to be engaged to work and is required to recruit other workers to assist them. The code states further that this requirement does not in itself exclude the subcontractors from the possibility of being classified as employees - in other words, all other factors must be considered - no single factor can be considered in isolation - it must be considered in the context of all other factors.

 

3.Employer may choose when to make use of services of employee

The courts hold that the employer has the right to determine whether or not

to require an employee to work. On the other hand, an independent contractor is bound to perform or produce a result specified by the contract. Put differently, an employee says to the employer “I am here to provide you with my labour - tell me how you wish to use that labour.”

 

The employer will then decide at what times he wants the employee to work, when he wants him to work, and what he wants him to do. For example, the employer would be entitled to say to the employee “I have no work for you at present - go and sit down somewhere and read a book.” Obviously in most instances the employer will still be liable to pay that employee, even if he does not require the employee to actually perform in the work.

 

4.Employee obliged to perform lawful commands and instructions of employer

The employer has the right of control and supervision over the employee. The employee is subject to the direction and control of the employer. The independent contractor is usually subject to his own direction and control, and not that of the employer, but obviously in terms of the specifications in the contract. Those specifications might include that the required work must have reach a certain stage of completion by the end of each day or each week. With an employee, the employer decides what work the employee would do and how he will perform that work.

 

With an independent contractor, the contract stipulates what work is required - and the independent contractor decides how he will perform that work, or he will perform as specified in the contract. We are informed that the right of control is a very significant indicator of an employment relationship - the greater the degree of supervision and control to be exercised, the greater the probability that the relationship is one of employment.

 

We are informed further that the right of control may be present even where it is not exercised. In other words, the fact that an employer does not exercise control over an employee, but allows him to work largely or entirely unsupervised, does not necessarily mean that it is an independent contractor relationship.

 

5.Contract terminates on death of employee

Usually, when an employee passes away, any contract of employment will obviously terminate. The death of an independent contractor will not necessarily terminate the contract - the employees of the independent contractor can continue to perform the work in terms of the contract. The death of the owner of a business does not necessarily mean that the business also dies. If the independent contractor is a person who has no employees, and performs all the work himself, then of course with his death the contract will also terminate because there is no one else to carry on the work in terms of that specific contract.

 

6.Contract also terminates on expiry of period of service in contract

A contract of service - employee - terminates on the expiration of the period of service. The employee or the employer can also terminate the contract for various other reasons, such as resignation or dismissal. A fixed term contract would normally state a termination date, or a temporary contract of employment would state details of a specific event that would bring about termination of the contract, or a project contract of employment would say to that upon completion of the project, termination would occur.

 

A contract of work - independent contractor - terminates on completion of the relevant work or task as specified in the contract, or upon delivery of the specified and required result. This is regarded as a minor point of consideration. These six factors listed by the appellate division is not an exhaustive list, and must not be solely relied upon as the only factors to be considered in determining the nature of the relationship.

 

Remuneration would be another factor to be considered in determining employee status. Generally, an employee would receive a fixed salary or fixed amount, paid on the same day each month or each week, irrespective of the employees output or level of competency. The remuneration need not necessarily be a fixed amount - it could fluctuate according to commission earned, or payment for overtime worked. It may also fluctuate because of the payment of bonuses which depend on output, productivity, attendance bonuses and so on Fixed or fluctuating remuneration would not normally apply to persons who are genuinely self-employed. Membership of the employer’s pension or Provident fund, or other retirement funding facility, or medical aid is usually a strong indicator of an employee/employer relationship.

 

Other indicators that may be included in the contract of employment is the provision of payment in kind - such as food allowance, accommodation allowance, or even the provision of transport between the employee's place of residence and place of work. Such things will not usually be provided to an independent contractor.

 

Among such indicators would be the provision of daily or weekly rest periods, paid annual leave, paid sick leave, and other benefits provided for in the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, which would not normally be provided to a genuine independent contractor or self-employed person. The provision of a benefit designed to reward the employee for years of service with the employer is another strong indicator of the employer/employee relationship. The fact that that person does not receive a conventional fixed salary or wage package, or does not have the same benefits such as medical aid or pension as other employees have, cannot however, be used as the sole indicator that an employer/employee relationship does not exist.

 

7.Other applicable factors:

There are times when employers do structure remuneration package in such a way that it creates the appearance or an impression that the relationship is that of an independent contractor. In such arrangements, there will always be loopholes that, combined with other factors, will prove otherwise.

  1. i.The provision of training:

 

If an employer provides training to a person, in connection with the employer’s methods or systems, that is usually a strong indicator of an employment relationship. An employer will not normally provide training to an independent contractor. A self-employed person is responsible for ensuring his own training and for ensuring that he is competent to perform the services that he offers. As with all the other factors, the provision of training to a person does not necessarily exclude an independent contractor relationship. The provision of training cannot be used as a deciding factor in itself.

 

  1. ii.The place of work:

 

This is another factor that may sometimes be taken into consideration. The fact that the person works at only one place may be an indication of an employment relationship - the fact that a person does not work only at the employers premises does not indicate the absence of an employment relationship. It is becoming more frequent these days in certain industries that employees work from home - the employer provides all the necessary computer equipment, and any other office equipment.

 

But the fact that the employees working from home - and very often regulating their own working hours - does not exclude the employment relationship. Factors that would point to an employment relationship in such circumstances would be that the employee is still subject to the direction and control of the employer. The determination by a court as to whether a person is an employee or an independent contractor is an important decision, and could have a dramatic effect on the person concerned. For example, if declared an independent contractor, then that person has no protection under labour legislation. The Code states that “determinations by the courts must be made based on the dominant impression gained from considering all relevant factors that emerge from an examination of the realities of the parties’ relationship.”



[1] Du Plessis & Fouche, 2006. A Practical Guide to Labour Law, 9

[2] Du Plessis & Fouche, 2006. A Practical Guide to Labour Law, 9

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A complaint that often arises from employees is that the employer has made some or other unilateral change to the original terms and conditions of employment.

The change made may be in the form of a sudden reduction in salary for some or other reason, changes to commission structure or a reduction in the amount of commission paid,  the removal of or reduction in some other benefits such as a bonus, or something of that nature.

It may also include the sudden unilateral introduction of additional terms and conditions of employment, such as a condition that the salesperson will not be paid his commission until the client has paid for the goods sold.

It is possible that some of these unilateral changes could also fall under the heading of unfair labour practice, but that is the subject of another article.

It seems that sometimes employers bring about these unilateral changes in an effort to upset the employee to the extent where he will resign, and some of the tactics employed include setting unattainable and unrealistic sales targets, and things of that nature.

Employers would do well to remind themselves that any significant variation in the terms and conditions of employment of an employee may well constitute a dismissal in terms of section 186 of the Labour Relations Act.

Put differently, by enforcing unilateral changes, the existing contract of employment is effectively terminated, and substituted by a new contract. This does not mean that every unilateral amendment of employment terms and conditions will be seen as a dismissal, but rather that the employer wishes to continue the employment relationship but on altered terms, which have not been agreed to by the employee and where the employer has not consulted with the employee on the changes.

Generally, changes to terms and conditions of employment cannot be made without prior consultation with the employee on the proposed changes, and the employee's agreement obtained. This is because of the very simple reason that a Contract of Employment constitutes an agreement between two people, and the one party to the agreement cannot change the terms of that agreement without the consent of the other party. To do so would place the party making the change in breach of contract.

What remedies are available to the employee?  Section 64 (4) of the LRA suggests that the employee can refer the dispute to the CCMA or a bargaining council, and the referring party may require the employer not to unilaterally implement the change to the terms and conditions of employment, or, if the employer has already implemented the change unilaterally, the referring party may require the employer to restore the terms and conditions of employment that applied before the change.

Therefore, apart from being a "matter of mutual interest", where the remedy available to the employees is to engage in protected strike action, the unilateral variation or change also constitutes a breach of contract. 

That being the case, the breach of contract constitutes a civil action, and the employees have the right to sue for damages, or sue the employer for due performance - in other words force the employer to comply with the original contract.

If the terms and conditions of the original employment contract are to be changed because of changed operational requirements of the employer, it is possible that, upon refusal of the employees to acccept the changes, the employer may, under certain circumstances, be entitled to embark on retrenchment procedures.

However, that does not mean that it is a simple matter of a refusal of acceptance by the employees, immediately followed by retrenchment of those employees. As in all cases,  specific procedures are to be followed. Employers who force unilateral changes in an effort to cause an employee to resign, or who force unilateral changes to try and get an employee to toe the line, are playing with fire. There are specific procedures for addressing such matters.

As can be seen, changes to terms and conditions of employment is not a matter to be approached without careful forethought and planning, if the employer wishes to avoid the employees concerned exercising their right in terms of referring a dispute to the CCMA.

 

For further information, contact advice@labourguide.co.za

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Absenteeism

By André Claassn

 

What is absent or absenteeism? What does it mean and can I overlook it or should I deal with it? What will happen if I don't deal with it? What harm can it do if an employee is a few minutes late? Questions, questions and more questions - but the most dominant consideration is usually that "we better leave it - just give him a verbal warning - we don't want to end up at the CCMA."  Or sometimes - "have a chat to him about it." And so the problem is ignored, pushed aside, and eventually it is too late to do anything.

 

Absent does not only mean not being at work. Absent also means:      

  • Arriving late (or poor timekeeping, if you like. It is still absent as long as the employee is not at work.)
  • Leaving early (again, if you like, poor timekeeping. It is still absent if he is not at work)
  • Extended tea or lunch breaks - the employee is not at the workstation, and therefore absent.
  • Attending to private business during working hours - the employee is at work, but is
  • not attending to his/her duties in terms of the employment contract - and is therefore absent.
  • Extended toilet breaks - same as extended lunch or tea breaks.
  • Feigned illness - thus giving rise to unnecessary visits to the on-site clinic, or take time off to "visit the doctor" - which they never do, because they don't need a medical certificate for less than 2 days off.
  • Undue length of time in fetching or carrying (tools from the tool room, for example, or drawings from the drawing office, etc)
  • Other unexplained absences from the workstation or from the premises.

 

There are a number of remedies- a large number, in fact - that can be used to combat this scourge.

 

The duty of the employee to be at work

The very basis of the employment contract (whether written or not) is that the employee has to:

[a] come to work, and

[b] be on time

 

In order to perform the duties which he/she has been hired to do, and he/she must remain at the workstation for the contracted number of hours per day in order to perform the requisite duties. If the employee does not do that, he/she cannot fulfill his/her contractual obligation, and is therefore in breach of contract. This obligation - to come to work and stay on the job whilst at work - does not only come out of the Employment Contract. It arises also from three other sources - Common Law, Statutes, and Company Rules and Regulations.

 

Common Law

Common Law is not laws that have been legislated by Parliament, but rather arise mainly from Court judgments and general practice and precedent. It is law that has developed over the years, and is what people have come to accept as recognized norms and standards, and which are enforced by our Courts. An employee has a number of obligations under common law which he/she must meet, and it should be noted that these obligations exist even if they are not specifically stated in the Contract of Employment:

[a] to provide the employer with his labor - i.e. to be at work.

[b] to obey reasonable and lawful instructions.

[c] to act in good faith. [ to protect his employer's interests.]

[d] not to misconduct himself/herself. [to behave properly according to the accepted norms of society]

[e] to perform his duties.[to work in a satisfactory manner] 

 

For the purpose of this subject, the most important is the first Common Law rule - to provide the employer with his labour.

 

To do this, the employee must not only come to work - he/she must come to work on time, and be at the workstation during the agreed hours - even if the employer has no work for him to do. That may sound a bit strange, but remember that the employer is paying the employee to come to work and be at the workstation, even if the employer has no work for him/her to do. If the employee was paid only for work done then he/she would be entitled to leave the workstation if there was no work to be done. But that is not usually the case.

 

If the employee does not do these things, he/she may well be in breach of his/her Common Law conditions of his/her employment contract and is potentially an ex-employee. There is a further legal concept that bears mention this is the Principle of Unjust Enrichment. What it means, very simply, is that "nobody may be enriched at the expense of another". The contract of employment provides  (perhaps not in as many words, but certainly by implication) that the employee shall offer his/her services and that the employer shall pay him/her for such services.

 

If the employee does not provide those services (because of absenteeism) then it is unfair for the employer to have to pay for something that is his contractual right to receive.  It is equally unfair for the employee to benefit by means of being paid for something he/she did not do in terms of the Employment Contract. Put differently, it means very simply: no work - no pay.

 

Statute Law

Statute law differs from Common Law in that Statute Law is law that has been legislated by Parliament or some other law making body. Statute Law usually prescribes limits, sets levels and specifies minimum standards, and specifies contractual terms not covered by Common Law. The statutes which concern us are the Labour Relations Act, The Basic Conditions of Employment Act, the Employment Equity Act, the Skills Development Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Wage Determinations, various Industrial Council Main Agreements, Collective Agreements and so on.

 

The difference is this - under Common Law, you could probably enter into an Employment Contract whereby the employee would have to work 15 hours a day, take 10 minutes for lunch, work 7 days a week, get 5 days leave a year, and not be paid for any sick leave, and be fired any time you feel like it. However, because of the protective effect of Statute Law, such a contract would be illegal even if the employee agreed to it.

 

You cannot enter into any agreement or contract that contains any condition less favorable to any party to the agreement than the corresponding condition contained in any relevant Statute. Any such contract or agreement is unenforceable, as many employers have discovered to their cost. Statute Law in general sets out to protect the employee and ensure that the employer does not take advantage of him/her.

 

Statute Law is important when dealing with unauthorized absenteeism, because it specifies when an employee may legally absent himself/herself from the workplace, irrespective of any condition contained in the Employment Contract or Company Rules and Regulations.

 

Company Policies, Procedures and Regulations

 

This is a set of rules which apply to your own Company only, and may not conflict with the conditions of any Statute unless the Company rule is more favorable to the employee than the corresponding condition in the Statute. For example, the BCEA stipulates a minimum of 15 days paid leave per annum. The Company can give 20 days per annum if they wish, but they may not give only 10 days.

 

So how do we combat unauthorized absenteeism?

 

We do it using the tools at our disposal:

  • The Employment Contract - employers are petrified of issuing a written Employment Contract. ALL Employment Contracts should be in writing. It is the best way, the only way.
  • The Labour Relations Act
  • The Basic Conditions of Employment Act. 
  • Common Law

 

Company Rules and Regulations. 

There are some important rules to remember:  

[a] always record any interviews with offenders in writing.

[b] the onus is on the employee to prove that the absence was justified.

[c] the employee may produce reasons, and a reason may even be valid - but despite being valid, it can still be unacceptable.

 

For example, if an employee is late every day for a week because the trains are late due to stolen cables, this may well be true - perhaps the cables were stolen, so the reason for being late is valid. But you do not have to accept it as justification for being late and thus excuse the late-coming. The rule is that the Company has certain working hours - how the employee gets to work is his/her problem, not yours.

 

Absence from Work 

Absence where the employee does not turn up for work at all can sometimes be the most difficult type of absenteeism to handle - simply because there can be a host of reasons for this, and you will have to make sure of the facts before deciding what action to take. Remember though that the employee must justify the absence.

 

This type of absence may be due to personal problems - sick wife, sick kids, urgent financial crisis, death in the family or death of a close relative, or some other domestic crisis that requires the employee to stay at home to handle it.

 

Under such circumstances, the employee should notify you by telephone, by a message delivered with another employee, by a telephone call from a friend to you, by a runner with a cleft stick, or some means. It is very seldom that there is just no means whatsoever of notifying the employer of the absence - the usual excuse (totally unacceptable) is that "there was no telephone."

 

However, should the employee fail to notify you of the reason for the absence within a reasonable time, the failure to do so only renders the absence more serious - and the employee, if absent for more than 3 days ( in some cases 5 days ) may well find that he/she has been dismissed for desertion. Note also that even if the employee does notify you that he will be absent for the day, such notification does not mean that the absence is now authorized. You may decide to treat the absence as authorized and pay the employee for the period absent, or you may decide to authorize it but treat it as unpaid leave. It will depend on the circumstances.

 

Whatever happens, the event must be recorded in the employee's file, you must have a short counseling session with the employee (again recorded) and you must follow Company disciplinary procedures, if any. If the reason advanced for the absenteeism is unacceptable to you, then issue a written warning to that effect and make the warning valid for 12 months. The record keeping is vital in the event that the employee becomes a habitual absentee, and you need to dismiss at some future stage. The absence could also be due to some uncontrollable event - heavy rains flood his house, or even the entire village, a tornado or cyclone (not uncommon these days in certain parts of the R.S.A.), roads washed away, telephones out of order, rail strike, etc.

 

However, with such events you will almost certainly know about them because they will be reported in the media, so the reason for the absence is obviously valid and acceptable. Despite this, you still are not obliged to pay the employee - you must decide on that.Remember the principles of no work - no pay, and also "how you get to work is your problem" But be reasonable and fair.  For example, there may be other employees who live in the same stricken area, but who did come to work - albeit late. In that case, you would take a more unsympathetic view of any who stayed away altogether.

 

Unrest, Violence and political stay-away is becoming more infrequent these days - but calls by the Unions for national strikes and stay-aways are not so. A good policy to adopt is that quite simply, any absence because of unrest, violence, political stay-away or national strike or stay-away will be treated as unpaid leave. Deliberate and willful absenteeism is when the employee does not come to work because he just feels like a day off - no other reason. There is usually a pattern, such as the employee is always absent on payday or the day after payday - or is always absent on a Monday or a Friday (not necessarily every Friday and every Monday, but when he/she is absent it is on a Friday or a Monday.)

 

Willful and deliberate absence is a very serious offence because the employee has deliberately and willfully chosen to ignore his/her contractual duty to present himself/herself for work, and is therefore in breach of contract. This type of absenteeism calls for severe discipline - even to the extent of suspending the employee for say one week without pay, or a final written warning valid for 12 months.  Obviously, proper disciplinary procedures must be followed.

 

Absence after permission has been refused  

This does happen - the employee requests to be excused from work the following day or on a particular day, and with very good reason the request is refused because the reason offered by the employee for requesting the absence is not valid.

 

It may also be that it is vital that the employee be on the job at that time, or that the company may suffer some loss if the employee is not at work.  Whatever the case, make absolutely certain that you explain very carefully to the employee why you are refusing his/her request, and use an interpreter if necessary. Then confirm the refusal in writing and place a copy in the employee's file, also recording that a meeting was held, that you explained the matter fully in the presence of xxxxxx witness and xxxxx interpreter.

 

If the employee does absent himself after refusal (provided the refusal is fair and equitable) then it is a very serious offence which could even result in summary dismissal.  The employee can in fact now be charged with unauthorized absenteeism, gross insubordination, and refusing to obey reasonable and lawful instructions. Whatever the case, remember that the employee must justify the absence and in addition, you must hear his story and check all the facts before you impose disciplinary action or sanction.

 

Imagine the mess you will be in if the employee is able to prove, for example, that Company attendance records have been inaccurately kept, or are not up to date, or even worse - are not kept at all. What if the employee is able to show that he was unavoidably detained in hospital through no fault of his own? 

 

Check the facts and listen to the other side - it is vital 

Suspect ill health/sickness.

Employee absence due to ill health or sickness - same thing I suppose - is one of the most difficult types of absenteeism to control - to do so requires very careful record keeping and careful & detailed disciplinary records. 

 

Why?? 

 

Simply because it is the employee's right to go off sick, and what's more the employee is protected by legislation.  The Basic Conditions of Employment Act, which regulates sick leave provisions, describes sick leave as "incapacity" - put differently, the employee is incapable of carrying out his/her contractual obligations because of illness .The Act further entitles the employee to a certain number of days sick leave over a 3 year cycle, it entitles the employee to take the permitted number of days at any time during the 3 year cycle, and imposes only one minor responsibility on the employee - that of being obliged to produce a valid and acceptable medical certificate under certain conditions.

 

Every employee can take a full two days off work without having to produce a medical certificate, and what's more he can do this repeatedly. Therefore - in the case of the lead slinger - your record keeping of the number of days taken off, what day of the week is habitually taken, and how often advantage is taken of the 2 day provision by the employee is vital to assist you in imposing disciplinary action / sanction.

 

For example, if the employee takes off more than twice during any 8 week period, you do not have to pay the employee for the third occasion off - this usually discourages a repeat performance, but it may not. If there is a pattern - say always absent on a Friday or a Monday, or on payday, or regularly every 9 weeks (just outside the 8 week rule), then a disciplinary hearing is called for. The employee must be told straight out that his absence due to illness is no longer acceptable, and unless his/her health undergoes a vast improvement, dismissal may result. If handled properly, you can dismiss on grounds of incapacity due to ill health - so the employee's "sickness" will backfire against him/her.

 

Desertion 

A deserter is an employee who is absent from work for more than 3 days, without notifying you of the reason for the absence, and you can show that he/she has no intention of returning to work. Remember that the intention to desert - the intention not to return to work - must be present. Therefore you cannot dismiss for desertion an employee who has been off sick for 10 days without notification and who returns to work with a valid medical certificate. He had no intention to desert - he was sick. You must be able to prove that you have attempted to contact the absent employee, by telephone, or better still by means of a telegram sent to his last known address.

 

If an employee does not report for duty without having been granted prior permission to be absent, you are entitled to remove him from the payroll after a reasonable period of time has elapsed. There is no statutory definition of "a reasonable time" but it is generally considered that 3 to 5 days fulfills the definition. Quite obviously, you must follow disciplinary procedures (in absentia if necessary) before dismissing the employee. Equally obviously, if he/she arrives suddenly say after even 3 months absence, he/she is entitled to put his/her case to you - however, you are not obliged to re-employ. Remember that this person is no longer an employee, but rather an ex-employee.

 

Absence from overtime work

It happens that an employee does not pitch up to work previously agreed overtime. The employee states that because it is overtime, he/she does not have to work it if he/she does not want to, despite having agreed to work the overtime. This is incorrect - where an employee has specifically agreed to work a specific shift of overtime, then that employee is contractually bound to work the agreed overtime.

 

Once the employee has agreed to work the overtime, it is then no longer voluntary, but becomes a contractual obligation. Disciplinary action is the same as for absence without permission or unauthorized absenteeism.

 

F.A.Q

Q: If an employee arrives for work after the shift has started, can I send him home  without pay for that day? 

A: Even though the employee is late, he has still tendered his services and to send him home without pay could be viewed as imposing the sanction of suspension without pay without a disciplinary hearing. This could land you in hot water. However, what if the shift begins at 7 am and he arrives at 1 pm? Can he then say "I have tendered my services therefore you can't send me home without pay?"

Certainly not. It is best that you build into the employment contract a deadline - for example, "Should you arrive at work later than 1 hour after commencement of the shift, you will be sent home and you will forfeit that days wages. In all instances of late coming, the principle of no work-no pay shall apply." Then should the instance arise, you can listen to the reasons advanced for the late coming, and make a decision in terms of your disciplinary procedures.

 

Q: How do we handle the employee who is always late, but always has a real and valid Excuse? 

A: A real and valid acceptable excuse does not mean that the late coming is acceptable. Although you may be sympathetic to the circumstances and may even try to assist in some way, the ultimate responsibility to get to work on time rests with the employee. It is his/her problem - not yours. If the employee cannot carry out this contractual obligation - i.e., to be at work on time, then he/she may be in line to become and ex-employee.  

 

Q: If an employee arrives late, can they be made to "work in" the time lost or can I take from overtime hours worked and offset this against any shortage on normal time not worked?

A: The answer is that the employee can "work the time in" but only if he agrees to do so. You can take overtime and offset it against normal time lost, but again only by agreement and on the basis of like-for-like. In other words, if the normal time is say short by 4 hours, and the employee has in fact worked 6 hours overtime (at 1 ½) you can't take 4 hours at 1 ½ and add the 4 hours to the normal time. Remember 4 hours at 1 ½ is in fact 6 hours normal time.

 

If you calculate correctly, you would deduct 2.66 hours at 1 ½ to make up 4 hours normal time. So if the employee has worked 41 hours normal time and 6 hours overtime at 1 ½, you pay him 45 hours normal time and 3,34 hours at 1 /2. But again, the employee must agree to this. However, experience has shown that the best way is that if an employee has been late during the week, you do not allow him to work any overtime for that week. He must clock out at the end of the shift and go home. In this way, he feels his late coming in a very material way - namely a shortage on his wages for that week.

 

By paying him normal time worked and then allowing him to make up any normal time shortage with overtime really achieves nothing. The employee in fact gains substantially, because instead of being paid normal rates for the 4 hours short on normal time, he makes up fir it in overtime and is in fact enjoying the benefit of working only 41 hours normal time and thereafter overtime rates apply, instead of having to work 45 hours normal time before overtime rates kick in. 

 

Q: What if the employee is late back from leave and claims he/she was sick?

A: Sick leave rules apply - the employee must justify the reason for the absence.

If a sick note cannot be produced, ask for the name of the doctor or hospital where treatment was obtained. Other wise treat it as unpaid leave or impose disciplinary action for unauthorized absenteeism.     

 

Q: What if an employee requests to work his lunch break and leave early. 

A: Strictly speaking, you cannot allow this because you would be breaking the law.

The law requires that the employee have at least a 30 minute break after 5 hours work.

 

Q: What if the employee arrives at work but is clearly unfit for duty - perhaps with influenza for example :

A: It is clear from legislation that the employee is not only required to present himself for work - he is also required to present himself in a fit condition to do that work.

Therefore if he comes to work too sick to do the job, or smelling of liquor or clearly under the influence of liquor, he should be sent home. Obviously disciplinary procedures can be invoked where required. 

 

Q: What of the employee clocking someone else's card for him with the knowledge of the other person who is absent?

A: Clearly this is fraud and must be handled accordingly. Both parties would be subject to disciplinary investigation, and where justified, disciplinary action and sanction. .

A final word - some case law :

NUMSA and others Vs Free State Cons. Gold Mines : case 1996 (1) SA 422 (A)

" The recommended penalty for absenteeism is : 

  • first offence - verbal warning.
  • Second offence - final written warning.  
  • Third offence - dismissal."

 

Namib Wood Industries  v Mutiltha and another - case 1992 (1) SA 276 (Nm) A

The employee, a factory manager, had absented himself for an entire afternoon on 3 consecutive days despite having been refused permission to do so. Ruled that the first instance would have justified dismissal, and the dismissal was upheld.

 

Meerholz v Norman - case 1916 TPD 332

The conclusion was " Where an employer chooses to appoint certain definite hours for work and the employee accepts that contract, then the employer is entitled to require that those hours be adhered to. It is not a requirement that the employer have to show that those hours are necessary for the running of the business. Where the employee fails repeatedly to keep those hours, the employer is entitled to dismiss him."

 

For more information contact advice@labourguide.co.za

 

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Code of good practice on pregnancy and afterbirth



1.Introduction

1.1 Many women work during pregnancy and many return to work while they are still breast-feeding.
1.2 The objective of this code is to provide guidelines for employers and employees concerning the protection of the health of women against potential hazards in their work environment during pregnancy, after the birth of a child and while breast-feeding.

 


2.Application of the code
2.1 This code is issued in terms of section 87(1)(b) of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) 75 of 1997.
2.2 It is intended to guide all employers and employees concerning the application of section 26(1) of the BCEA which prohibits employers from requiring or permitting pregnant- or breast-feeding employees to perform work that is hazardous to the health of the employee or that of her child.
2.3 Workplaces may be affected differently depending upon the type of business and sector they are engaged in and the physical, chemical and biological hazards to which employees may be exposed in the workplace.
2.4 The norms established by this code are general and may not be appropriate for all workplaces. A departure from the code may be justified in the proper circumstances. For example, the number of employees employed in an establishment may warrant a different approach.




3. Contents
3.1This code: sets out the legal requirements relevant to the protection of the health and safety of pregnant and breast-feeding employees;
3.2 sets out a method for assessing and controlling the risks to the health and safety of pregnant and breast-feeding employees;
3.3 lists the principal physical, ergonomic, chemical and biological hazards to the health and safety of pregnant and breast-feeding employees and recommends steps to prevent or control these risks. These are listed in Schedules One to Four, which are included for guidance and are not exhaustive.




4. Legal Requirements
4.1The Constitution protects the right to bodily and psychological integrity, which includes the right to make decisions concerning reproduction [section 12(2)] and gives every person the right to health services, including reproductive health care [section 27(1)(a).
4.2 No person may be discriminated against or dismissed on account of pregnancy. The relevant provisions establishing this right are section 9(3) and (4) of the Constitution; section 187(1) of the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 and section 6 of the Employment Equity Act of 1998.
4.3 Employers are required to provide and maintain a work environment that is safe and without risk to the health of employees. This includes risks to the reproductive health of employees. These duties are established in terms of both the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) 85 of 1993 and the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) 27 0f 1996. Key aspects of these Acts are –

4.3.1 employers must conduct a risk assessment, which involves identifying hazards, assessing the risk that they pose to the health and safety of employees and recording the results of the risk assessment.
4.3.2 employers must implement appropriate measures to eliminate or control hazards identified in the risk assessment;
4.3.3 employers must supply employees with information about and train them in the risks to their health and safety and the measures taken to eliminate or minimise them;
4.3.4 elected worker health and safety representatives and committees are entitled to participate in the risk assessment and control of hazards;
4.3.5 employees have a duty to take reasonable steps to protect their own health and safety and that of other employees.




5. Protecting the health of pregnant and breast – feeding employees
5.1 Section 26(1) of the BCEA prohibits employers from requiring or permitting a pregnant employee or an employee who is breast-feeding to perform work that is hazardous to the health of the employee or the health of her child. This requires employers who employ women of childbearing age to assess and control risks to the health of pregnant or breast-feeding employees and that of the foetus or child.
5.2 Employers should identify, record and regularly review –

5.2.1 potential risks to pregnant or breast-feeding employees within the workplace;
5.2.2 protective measures and adjustments to working arrangements for pregnant or breast-feeding employees.

5.3 Where appropriate, employers should also maintain a list of employment positions not involving risk to which pregnant or breast-feeding employees could be transferred.2
2. In terms of section 26(2) of the BCEA an employer must offer suitable alternative employment to an employee during pregnancy if her work poses a danger to her health or safety or that of her child or if the employee is engaged in night work (between 18:00 and 06:00, unless it is not practicable to do so. Alternative employment must be on terms that are no less favourable than the employee's ordinary terms and conditions of employment.
5.4 employers should inform employees about hazards to pregnant and breast feeding employees and of the importance of immediate notification of pregnancy.
5.5 Workplace policies should encourage women employees to inform employers of their pregnancy as early as possible to ensure that the employer is able to identify and assess risks and take appropriate preventive measures.
5.6 The employer should keep a record of every notification of pregnancy.
5.7 When an employee notifies an employer that she is pregnant her situation in the workplace should be evaluated. The evaluation should include -

5.7.1 an examination of the employee's physical condition by a qualified medical professional;
5.7.2the employee's job,
5.7.3workplace practices and potential workplace exposures that may affect the employee.

5.8 If the evaluation reveals that there is a risk to the health or safety of the pregnant employee or the foetus, the employer must –

5.8.1 inform the employee of the risk;
5.8.2 after consulting the employee and her representative, if any, determine what steps should be taken to prevent the exposure of the employee to the risk by adjusting the employee's working conditions.

5.9 The employee should be given appropriate training in the hazards and the preventive measures taken.
5.10 If there is any uncertainty or concern about whether an employee's workstation or working conditions should be adjusted, it may be appropriate in certain circumstances to consult an occupational health practitioner. If appropriate adjustments cannot be made, the employee should be transferred to an alternative position in accordance with section 26(2) of the BCEA.
5.11 Employers must keep the risk assessment for expectant or new mothers under regular review. The possibility of damage to the health of the foetus may vary during the different stages of pregnancy. There are also different risks to consider for workers who are breast-feeding.
5.12 Arrangements should be made for pregnant and breast-feeding employees to be able to attend antenatal and postnatal clinics as required during pregnancy and after birth.
5.13 Arrangements should be made for employees who are breast-feeding to have breaks of 30 minutes twice per day for breast-feeding or expressing milk each working day for the first six months of the child's life.
5.14 Where there is an occupational health service at a workplace, appropriate records should be kept of pregnancies and the outcome of pregnancies, including any complications in the condition of the employee or child.




6. The indentification and assessment of Hazards
6.1 Physical hazards
The control of physical hazards in the workplace includes the recognition, evaluation and control of

6.1.1 exposure to noise, vibration, radiation, electric and electromagnetic fields and radioactive substances;
6.1.2 work in extreme environments;
6.1.3 control of the thermal environment (heating and air conditioning).
Schedule One describes the extent to which certain of these physical agents may constitute a hazard to the health and safety of pregnant and breast-feeding employees and suggests methods to prevent or control these hazards.

6.2 Ergonomic hazards
The application of ergonomics involves ensuring that work systems are designed to meet the employee's needs for health, safety and comfort. A range of ergonomic risk factors may pose hazards to the health and safety of pregnant and breast-feeding employees and should be identified and assessed as part of the risk assessment programme. These include -

6.2.1 heavy physical work;
6.2.2 static work posture;
6.2.3 frequent bending and twisting;
6.2.4 lifting heavy objects and movements requiring force;
6.2.5 repetitive work;
6.2.6 awkward postures;
6.2.7 no rest;
6.2.8 standing for long periods;
6.2.9 sitting for long periods.

Schedule Two describes the extent to which some of these factors may constitute a hazard to the health and safety of pregnant and breast-feeding employees and suggests methods to prevent or control these hazards.

6.3 Chemical hazards contact with harmful chemical substances may cause infertility and foetal abnormalities. Some chemicals can be passed to the baby during breast feeding and could possibly impair the health and the development of the child.


The Hazardous Chemical Substances Regulations, 1995, issued under OHSA apply to all employers who carry out activities, which may expose people to hazardous chemical substances. These employers must assess the potential exposure of employees to any hazardous chemical substance and take appropriate preventive steps. The Regulations set maximum exposure levels for some 700 hazardous chemical substances.


The Hazardous Chemical Substances Regulations require employers to inform and train employees about, and in any substance to which they are or may be exposed. This must include information on any potential detrimental effect on the reproductive ability of male or female employees.



Regulation 7(1) of the General Administrative Regulations, 1996, under OHSA requires manufacturers, importers, sellers and suppliers of hazardous chemical substances used at work to supply a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) which must include information on any reproductive hazards. Every employer who uses a hazardous chemical substance must be in possession of the relevant MSDS and must make it available on request to affected persons.


With the exception of the Lead Regulations, there are no regulations, which set maximum exposure levels of specific applications for women of childbearing age or pregnant women.3 In view of the absence of occupational health standards for the exposure of pregnant or breast-feeding women to chemical substances, care should be taken to minimise exposure to chemicals, which can be inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through the skin. Where this cannot be achieved, employees should be transferred to other work in accordance with section 26(2) of the BCEA.
3 European Council Directive 92/32/EEC classifies some 200 substances and preparations as falling into one of the following categories:


• possible risks of irreversible effects (R40)
• may cause cancer (R45)
• may cause heritable genetic damage (R46)
• may cause harm to the unborn child (R61)
• possible risk of harm to the unborn child (R63)
• may cause harm to breasted babies (R64)


The actual risk to health of these substances can only be determined following a risk assessment of a substance at a place of work, i.e. although the substances listed may have the potential to endanger health or safety, there may be no risk in practice. For example, if exposure is below the level that might cause harm.


Chemical substances that are known or suspected to constitute a hazard to pregnant or breast-feeding women and to the foetus or child are listed in Schedule Three below.


6.4 Biological hazards
Many biological agents, such as bacteria and viruses, can affect the unborn child if the mother is infected during pregnancy. Biological agents may also be transferred through breast-feeding or by direct physical contact between mother and baby. Health workers, including service workers in health-care facilities and workers looking after animals or dealing with animal products are more likely to be exposed to infection than other workers. Employees who have close contact with young children, such as teachers and ecu-care workers, are at increased risk of exposure to rubella (German measles) and varicella (chicken pox).


Universal hygiene precautions are required to prevent disease. These include high standards of personal hygiene, surveillance of staff in high-risk areas, appropriate sterilisation and disinfecting procedures, designation of person to be responsible for health and safety, the use of protective clothing and gloves and the avoidance of eating or smoking in laboratories or other risk areas.


Some of the biological agents that are known to constitute a hazard to the health of breast-feeding or pregnant women are listed in Schedule Four.


7. Aspects of Pregnancy that may affect work
Employers and employees should be aware of the following common aspects of pregnancy that may affect work:
7.1 As a result of morning sickness employees may be unable to perform early shift work. Exposure to nauseating smells may also aggravate morning sickness.
7.2 Backache and varicose veins may result from work involving prolonged standing or sitting. Backache may also result from work involving manual handling.
7.3 More frequent visits to the toilet will require reasonable access to toilet facilities and consideration of the employee's position if leaving the work she performs unattended poses difficulties.
7.4 The employee's increasing size and discomfort may require changes of protective clothing, changes to work in confined spaces and changes to her work where manual handling is involved. Her increasing size may also impair dexterity, agility, co-ordination, speed of movement and reach.
7.5 The employee's balance may be affected making work on slippery or wet surfaces difficult.
7.6 Tiredness associated with pregnancy may affect the employee's ability to work overtime and to perform evening work. The employer may have to consider granting rest periods.



SCHEDULE ONE

PHYSICAL HAZARDS



HAZARD:
Vibration and mechanical shocks




WHAT IS THE RISK:
Long-term exposure to vibrations may increase the risk of miscarriage and stillbirth. Exposure to shocks or whole body vibrations in the later stages of pregnancy can result in premature labour




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
It is advised that pregnant workers and those that have recently given birth avoid work that is likely to involve uncomfortable, whole body vibrations, especially at low frequencies, or where the abdomen is exposed to shocks or jolts.



HAZARD:

Extreme heat




WHAT IS THE RISK:
The exposure of pregnant and breast-feeding employees to extreme heat may lead to dizziness and faintness, particularly in the case of women performing standing work. Lactation may be impaired by heat dehydration.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Employers should limit the exposure of pregnant and breast-feeding workers to extreme heat. Arrangements for access to rest facilities and refreshments should be made in conditions of extreme heat.

 


HAZARD:

Extreme cold




WHAT IS THE RISK:
Work in extremely cold conditions such as cold storage rooms has been associated with problems in pregnancy.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Employees must be supplied with thermal protective clothing and their exposure to cold limited in terms of regulation 2 of the Environmental Regulations for Workplaces, made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).



HAZARD:

Noise




WHAT IS THE RISK:
Prolonged exposure to noise can elevate the blood pressure of pregnant women and lead to tiredness.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Employers should ensure compliance with regulation 7 of the Environmental Regulations for Workplaces, OHSA.



HAZARD:

Ionising radiation




WHAT IS THE RISK:
Significant exposure to ionising radiation is known to be harmful to the foetus. Working with radioactive liquids or dusts can result in exposure of the foetus (through ingestion or via contamination of the mother's skin) or a breast-fed baby to ionising radiation.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Work procedures should be designed to keep exposure of pregnant women as low as reasonably practicable and below the statutory dose limit for a pregnant woman. Pregnant women or breast-feeding mothers should not work where there is a risk of radioactive contamination. Employers of registered radiation workers, including radiographers, must comply with the regulations controlling the use of electronic products issued under the Nuclear Energy Act 131 of 1993.



HAZARD:

Non-ionising (electromagnetic) radiation




WHAT IS THE RISK:
It has not been established that the levels of non-ionising electromagnetic radiation likely to be generated by video display units (VDU's) or other office equipment constitutes a risk to human reproductive health.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Women who are pregnant or who are planning children and are worried about working with VDU's should discuss their concerns with an occupational health practitioner. The following practical measures can be adopted to limit exposure to electromagnetic fields in offices (emfs):

- Workers should sit at arm's length from the computer (70cm) and about 120cm from the backs and sides of co-workers ' monitors.
- Workers should have regular breaks from VDU work, as this reduces exposure time.
- Radiation-reducing glare screens (or shields) can reduce the electrical component of the emfs. However, shields that distort the image on the monitor should not be used.


HAZARD:

Work in compressed air and diving




WHAT IS THE RISK:
People who work in compressed air are at risk of developing the bends. It is not clear whether pregnant women are more at risk of getting the bends but potentially the foetus could be seriously harmed by gas bubbles.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Pregnant workers should not work in compressed air because of potential harm to (he foetus from gas bubbles. For those who have recently given birth there is a small increase in the risk of the bends. The Diving Regulations, 1991, under OHSA, must be complied with.



SCHEDULE TWO

ERGONOMIC HAZARDS




HAZARD:
Physical and mental strain




WHAT IS THE RISK:
Excessive physical or mental pressure may cause stress and give rise to anxiety and raised blood pressure during pregnancy.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Employers should ensure that hours of work and the volume and pacing of work are not excessive and that, where practical, employees have some measure of control over how their work is organised. Seating should be available where appropriate. Longer or more frequent rest breaks will help to avoid or reduce fatigue.



HAZARD:

Physically strenuous work




WHAT IS THE RISK:
Employees whose work is physically strenuous should be considered to be at increased risk of injury when pregnant or after the birth of a child.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Heavy physical exertion, including the lifting or handling of heavy loads, should be avoided from early pregnancy onwards.



HAZARD:

Prolonged sitting or standing




WHAT IS THE RISK:
Sitting or standing for long periods during pregnancy can have serious health consequences. Standing for long unbroken periods can result in complications during pregnancy such as deep vein thrombosis, varicose veins, premature labour and even miscarriage.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Workstations should be adjustable to allow for necessary changes in posture. Pregnant employees who sit for long periods should be provided with a proper chair with lumbar support rest to prevent lower back pain. A footrest could alleviate pain and discomfort in the case of both sitting and standing workers.




Pregnant employees who work in a stationary position should be given frequent rest breaks. Mobility during breaks should be encouraged to help prevent swelling of the ankles and improve blood circulation. Where work organisation permits task rotation, this should be done to allow the worker to do tasks that involve standing, sitting and moving.



SCHEDULE THREE

CHEMICAL HAZARDS


HAZARD:
Anaesthetic gases




WHAT IS THE RISK:

Exposure to anaesthetic gases during pregnancy can lead to miscarriage.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Exposure to high concentrations of anaesthetic gases should be avoided during pregnancy.



HAZARD:

Carbon monoxide




WHAT IS THE RISK:
Risks arise when engines or appliances using petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas are operated in enclosed areas. Carbon monoxide can result in the foetus being starved of oxygen.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Occupational exposure to carbon monoxide should be avoided during pregnancy and breast-feeding.



HAZARD:

Antimitotic (Cytotoxic) drugs




WHAT IS THE RISK:
Exposure to antimitotic drugs, which are used for treating cancer, damages genetic information in human sperm and egg cells. Some of these drugs can cause cancer. Absorption is by inhalation or through the skin.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Workers involved in the preparation and administration of antimitotic drugs should be afforded maximum protection. Direct skin contact can be avoided by wearing suitable gloves and gowns. Pregnant employees potentially exposed to cancer drugs should be offered the option of transfer to other duties.



HAZARD:

Ethylene oxide




WHAT IS THE RISK:
Ethylene oxide is used mainly in sterilising procedures in hospital. Exposure may occur when sterilised goods are transferred to the aerator after the cycle is complete and when changing the gas tanks.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Health risks can be minimised by reducing worker exposure during transfer when the steriliser door is opened Pregnant employees exposed to ethylene oxide above the acceptable level should be transferred to other duties.



HAZARD:

Lead




WHAT IS THE RISK:
Exposure of pregnant and breast-feeding employees to lead affects the nervous system of young children and is detrimental to child development.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Contact with lead should be avoided during pregnancy and breast-feeding. The Lead Regulations issued under OHSA must be complied with. These Regulations specify levels at which employees must be withdrawn from exposure to lead.



HAZARD:

Mercury and mercury derivatives




WHAT IS THE RISK:
Organic and inorganic mercury compounds can have adverse effects on the mother and foetus.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Women of childbearing age should not be exposed to mercury compounds.



HAZARD:

Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)




WHAT IS THE RISK:
PCBs can cause deformities in the child. Maternal exposure before conception can also affect foetal development as PCBs




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
No pregnant women should be exposed to PCBs at work.



HAZARD:
Organic solvents




WHAT IS THE RISK:
Exposure to organic solvents including aliphatic hydrocarbons, toluene and tetrachloroethylene can lead to miscarriage and have a detrimental effect on the foetus.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Pregnant women should be protected to exposure against these organic solvents.



HAZARD:

Pesticides and herbicides




WHAT IS THE RISK:
Exposure to certain pesticides and herbicides is associated with an increased risk of miscarriage and can adversely affect the development of the child.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK: Exposure to pesticides and herbicides should be avoided or minimised.



HAZARD:

Alcohol




WHAT IS THE RISK:
Foetal alcohol syndrome can lead to physical and mental abnormalities in children. Workers in the beverage, catering and associated industries, including wine farming, are particularly at risk.




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Where appropriate, employees should be informed of and counselled in the hazards associated with foetal alcohol syndrome.



HAZARD:
Tobacco smoke




WHAT IS THE RISK: Tobacco smoke contains carbon monoxide and carcinogenic and other harmful substances. Smoking and the inhalation of environmental smoke affects foetal blood supply and can lead to retarded growth and development and more early childhood diseases. Smoking carries an increased risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Care should be taken to ensure that women employees are able to work without being exposed to tobacco smoke.

 



SCHEDULE FOUR

BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS




HAZARD:
Cytomegalovirus




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Employees should be required to maintain high standards of personal hygiene, wash their hands after each patient contact and use gloves when handling potentially contaminated wastes in order to minimise the risk of infection.



HAZARD:

Hepatitis




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
General precautions must be taken for all forms of hepatitis. Vaccination is the most effective means available of preventing hepatitis B. Workers must take particular care to avoid mucous membranes and skin coming into contact with potentially contaminated blood or other secretions.



HAZARD:

HIV



HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Universal precaution is important for workers potentially exposed to HIV. Health care workers should take precautions to prevent needle stick injuries and exercise care when handling the blood, tissues or mucosal areas of all patients.



HAZARD:

Rubella (German measles)




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
Rubella vaccine is the most effective means of preventing the disease, and susceptible employees should be immunised. Pregnancy measles should be avoided for 3 months after vaccination.



HAZARD:

Varicella (chicken pox)




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK:
It is advisable to identify employees who have not previously had chicken pox. Pregnant employees who are known not to be immune to chicken pox and who are exposed to an active case should report to a physician.



HAZARD:

Toxoplasmosis gondi




HOW TO AVOID THE RISK: Control measures against toxoplasmosis gondii for women of reproductive age include high standards of personal and environmental hygiene; the sanitary disposal of cat faeces and avoiding contamination by cat faeces of soil to be tilled for agriculture.

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