Job Openings at The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA)

Purpose

• To provide a management support role to the Provincial Senior Commissioner in the KwaZulu Natal Province and to assist with the statutory functions of the commission in order to ensure all efficiencies and statutory requirements are always met.

Key Performance Areas: –

• Management of the dispute resolution and case management systems and functions
• Management of/Oversee the Mediation and Collective Bargaining function
• Management of/Oversee the dispute management and prevention function
• Monitor Conciliation/ Arbitration hearings
• Management of Commissioners
• Management of Reviews Rescissions and Enforcements
• Provide support in managing support services
• People Management
• Reporting
• Provincial/Regional Operational Plan

Key Requirements:

• Unless a candidate can demonstrate suitability through experience of not less than 10 years, an appropriate
• Bachelor’s degree or Equivalent is required.
• 8 – 10 years’ experience in dispute resolution and 2 – 3 years’ experience at Management Level
• Training on Labour legislation
• Commissioner Training
• Training on the CCMA policies and procedures
• Management and Leadership

Closing date: 20 January 2026

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Purpose: 

• To effectively and efficiently handle queries and assist the public with regard to appropriate processing procedures, screening of cases in terms of relevant legislation and CCMA guidelines.

Key Performance Areas: –

• Case Advice
• Case Screening
• Case Capturing
• Schedule and screen documentation
• Process outcome and finalise cases
• Venue Administration
• Pre-Conciliation

Key Requirements:

• Unless a candidate can demonstrate suitability through relevant experience of not less than three (3) years in an Employment Laws/ Trade Union environment/Bargaining Council/ Labour Inspector or Human Resources role, a Matric and Diploma in Labour Relations (NQF 6)
• One (1) to three (3) years relevant working experience in a case management service/ HR/ Legal/ Employment Laws environments/ Trade Union environment/Bargaining Council/Labour Inspector.
• At least 2 African languages is an advantage (Oral/Read/Write).

Closing date: 20 January 2026

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Purpose: 

• To assist the CCMA Commissioners and structures by providing interpreter services to facilitate successful outcomes of CCMA activities.

Key Performance Areas:-

• Verbal interpretations during hearings.
• Administrative support functions.

Key Requirements:

• Matric Certificate
• Relevant certificate NQF 5 (Communication/Languages)
• One (1) to three (3) years relevant working experience as an Interpreter
• At least three South African languages (Oral/Read/Write)
• Languages: IsiXhosa, English and Afrikaans.

Closing date: 20 January 2026

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Purpose: 

• To source and ensure that the necessary resources required to fulfil the needs identified are procured in the most cost-effective and efficient manner and are in line with government procurement guidelines. 

Key Performance Areas:-

• Demand Management
• Contract Management
• Provision of bid process administration
• Management and Reporting of SCM Registers
• Management of Secretariat of Committees
• Team Support and Development
• Provision of Supply Chain Management Compliance
• Supplier Performance Evaluation
• Reporting

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Finance, or related field with strong Supply Chain Management/ Procurement/ Sourcing/ Demand Management and SCM compliance expertise
• At least 5 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management, of which 2 years is at a supervisory level

Closing date: 19 January 2026

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Purpose: 

• To record, safeguard and manage all case files to ensure that files are easily traced and / or retrieved for use by relevant parties.

Key Performance Areas:-

• Case File Capturing
• Case File Management
• Storage and Retrieval of Case Files

Key Requirements:

• Grade 12
• 1 year experience in General Administration#

Closing date: 19 January 2026

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Purpose: 

• To effectively and efficiently handle queries and assist the public with regard to appropriate processing procedures, screening of cases in terms of relevant legislation and CCMA guidelines.

Key Performance Areas: –

• Case Advice
• Case Screening
• Case Capturing
• Schedule and screen documentation
• Process outcome and finalise cases
• Venue Administration
• Pre-Conciliation

Key Requirements:

• Unless a candidate can demonstrate suitability through relevant experience of not less than three (3) years in an Employment Laws/ Trade Union environment/Bargaining Council/ Labour Inspector or Human Resources role, a Matric and Diploma in Labour Relations (NQF 6)
• One (1) to three (3) years relevant working experience in a case management service/ HR/ Legal/ Employment Laws environments/ Trade Union environment/Bargaining Council/Labour Inspector.
• At least 2 African languages is an advantage (Oral/Read/Write).

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Purpose: 

• To assist the CCMA Commissioners and structures by providing interpreter services to facilitate successful outcomes of CCMA activities.

Key Performance Areas:-

• Verbal interpretations during hearings.
• Administrative support functions.

Key Requirements:

• Matric Certificate
• Relevant certificate NQF 5 (Communication/Languages)
• One (1) to three (3) years relevant working experience as an Interpreter
• At least three South African languages (Oral/Read/Write)
• Languages: IsiZulu, Xitsonga and Sepedi / Setswana.​​​​​​​

Closing date: 19 January 2026

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Purpose: 

• To enhance the delivery of timeous and quality services of the Legal Services Unit of the CCMA by providing support to the Litigation sub-unit within the Unit.  

Key Performance Areas:-

• Management of Reviews and other litigation processes
• Court Appearances
• Drafting and service of instructions and legal documents
• Litigation Administration and record keeping
• Reporting
• Communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Monitoring outcomes of review judgments pertaining to the CCMA

Key Requirements:

• LLB degree or equivalent
• Admission as attorney preferable
• 1-3 years’ relevant working experience in a Legal environment
• Functional knowledge of the South African Labour Law

Closing date: 19 January 2026