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SOUTH AFRICAN SCHOOLS ACT

Education Labour Relations Council

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Source domain: elrc.org.za

Collected on 22 August 2026

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What this means

This document is a compilation of dispute referral forms and national agreements issued by the Education Labour Relations Council under the South African Schools Act. It includes templates for arbitration, conciliation, and dispute resolution, as well as key collective agreements governing vote weights, educator remuneration, quality systems, and the appointment of temporary educators. These resources are publicly accessible and continuously available for use by educators, unions, and schools.

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dispute resolution formOngoing

Dispute Referral Forms

The Education Labour Relations Council provides a set of standard forms for referring disputes to conciliation or arbitration, including attendance registers, application forms, notices, subpoenas, and outcome reports.

Who it is for
educational institutions, teachers, trade unions, and other parties involved in employment disputes in schools
How to act on it
Download and complete the relevant form from the ELRC website and submit it according to the instructions provided
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DISPUTE REFERRAL FORMS 20 FORM C – ARBITRATION OUTCOME REPORT FORM B – CONCILIATION OUTCOME REPORT FORM A – ATTENDANCE REGISTER FORM E17 – EXPEDITED DISPUTE RESOLUTION NOTICE FORM E16 – NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL FORM E15 – APPLICATION FOR CONDONATION FOR ULP FORM E14 – REQUEST FOR EXPEDITED ARBITRATION FORM E12 – INQUIRY BY ARBITRATOR FORM E11 – REQUEST FOR TAXATION FORM E10 – SUBPOENA FORM E9 – APPLICATION TO APPOINT SENIOR PANELIST TO ARBITRATE FORM E8 – LRA 7.18A FORM E7 – APPLICATION IN TERMS OF S142A FORM E6 – APPLICATION FOR CONDONATION FOR LATE FILING OF RESCISSION APPLICATION FORM E5 – APPL
collective agreementOngoing

National Agreements on Trade Union Vote Weights

The Council publishes national agreements that define vote weights for trade unions participating in the Education Labour Relations Council, influencing decision-making power in collective bargaining processes.

Who it is for
trade unions in the education sector represented in the ELRC
How to act on it
Access the official document on the ELRC website to review or apply the agreed vote weights
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No. 1 of 2026 – VOTE WEIGHTS FOR TRADE UNIONS No. 2 of 2025 – UPGRADING OF THE QUALIFICATIONS No. 1 OF 2025 – VOTE WEIGHTS FOR THE TRADE UNIONS THAT ARE PARTIES TO COUNCIL

Key Takeaways

  • South African Schools Act
  • Education Labour Relations Council
  • dispute referral forms
  • national agreements
  • vote weights
  • QMS for school-based educators
  • appointment of temporary educators
  • collective agreement
  • 2026
  • 2025
  • Education Labour Relations Council