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Elrc Constitution Part C Dispute Resolution Procedures Basic Education And Tvet

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 Part C of the Education Labour Relations Council's Constitution, which sets out formal procedures for resolving disputes in the basic education and TVET sectors. It outlines a range of standardized forms that parties can use to initiate or manage dispute resolution processes such as conciliation, arbitration, appeals, and applications for condonation or variation. The procedures are available to all relevant stakeholders including educators, trade unions, and employers in the education sector.

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expedited dispute noticeOngoing

Expedited Dispute Resolution Notice

A party may issue a notice to initiate expedited dispute resolution when urgency is required.

Who it is for
parties needing fast-track resolution
How to act on it
Submit Form E17, Expedited Dispute Resolution Notice, to the ELRC.
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FORM E17 – EXPEDITED DISPUTE RESOLUTION NOTICE
dispute referral processOngoing

Referring a Dispute for Conciliation or Request for Arbitration

Individuals or organisations can refer a dispute to the Education Labour Relations Council for conciliation or arbitration under the procedures outlined in Part C of the Constitution.

Who it is for
educators, trade unions, employers in basic education and TVET
How to act on it
Complete and submit Form E1, the Referring a Dispute for Conciliation or Request for Arbitration, to the ELRC.
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FORM E1 – REFERRING A DISPUTE FOR CONCILIATION OR REQUEST FOR ARBITRATION
senior panelist appointment requestOngoing

Application to Appoint Senior Panelist to Arbitrate

A party may apply to appoint a senior panelist to arbitrate a dispute, particularly in complex or high-level cases.

Who it is for
parties in complex disputes requiring senior arbitrator involvement
How to act on it
Submit Form E9, Application to Appoint Senior Panelist to Arbitrate, to the ELRC.
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FORM E9 – APPLICATION TO APPOINT SENIOR PANELIST TO ARBITRATE
late filing condonation requestOngoing

Application for Condonation for Late Filing of Rescission Application

A party may apply for condonation if they have missed the deadline for filing a rescission application, providing justification for the delay.

Who it is for
parties who missed a filing deadline for rescission
How to act on it
Submit Form E6, Application for Condonation for Late Filing of Rescission Application, to the ELRC.
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FORM E6 – APPLICATION FOR CONDONATION FOR LATE FILING OF RESCISSION APPLICATION
award variation requestOngoing

Application for Variation of Ruling/Arbitration Award

A party may apply to vary an existing ruling or arbitration award if there is a significant error or new evidence.

Who it is for
parties affected by a ruling or award seeking modification
How to act on it
Submit Form E5, Application for Variation of Ruling/Arbitration Award, to the ELRC.
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FORM E5 – APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF RULING/ARBITRATION AWARD
withdrawal noticeOngoing

Notice of Withdrawal

A party may formally withdraw from a dispute resolution process by submitting a notice of withdrawal.

Who it is for
parties wishing to withdraw from a dispute process
How to act on it
Submit Form E16, Notice of Withdrawal, to the ELRC.
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FORM E16 – NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL
ULP compliance condonation requestOngoing

Application for Condonation for ULP

A party may apply for condonation if they failed to comply with a requirement related to an Unfair Labour Practice (ULP) claim.

Who it is for
parties involved in ULP claims who missed deadlines
How to act on it
Submit Form E15, Application for Condonation for ULP, to the ELRC.
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FORM E15 – APPLICATION FOR CONDONATION FOR ULP
award rescission requestOngoing

Application for Rescission of Ruling/Arbitration Award

A party may apply to rescind a ruling or arbitration award if it was made in error or due to procedural irregularity.

Who it is for
parties challenging a ruling or award
How to act on it
Submit Form E4, Application for Rescission of Ruling/Arbitration Award, to the ELRC.
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FORM E4 – APPLICATION FOR RESCISSION OF RULING/ARBITRATION AWARD
costs taxation requestOngoing

Request for Taxation

A party may request taxation of costs incurred during arbitration proceedings.

Who it is for
parties involved in arbitration seeking cost assessment
How to act on it
Submit Form E11, Request for Taxation, to the ELRC.
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FORM E11 – REQUEST FOR TAXATION
urgent arbitration requestOngoing

Application for Expedited Arbitration

A party may apply for expedited arbitration if the dispute requires urgent resolution, following the prescribed procedure.

Who it is for
parties to a dispute requiring fast-track resolution
How to act on it
Submit Form E14, Request for Expedited Arbitration, to the ELRC.
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FORM E14 – REQUEST FOR EXPEDITED ARBITRATION

Key Takeaways

  • Part C
  • Dispute Resolution Procedures
  • Basic Education and TVET
  • ELRC Constitution
  • Form E1
  • Form E14
  • Form E15
  • Form E16
  • Form E17
  • Form E4
  • Form E5
  • Form E6
  • Form E9
  • Form E11
  • Education Labour Relations Council