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List of national agreements and dispute referral forms published by the Education Labour Relations Council on 1 January 1997

Listed as “1 January 1997 Car 000214”

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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 list of national agreements and dispute referral forms published by the Education Labour Relations Council on 1 January 1997. It includes templates for legal proceedings, voting rights for unions, quality systems for educators, appointment policies, and employment contracts. The materials are available indefinitely through the ELRC website and apply to educators, unions, and institutions in South Africa's education sector.

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collective agreement on union representation rightsOngoing

National Agreements on Vote Weights for Trade Unions

The council publishes national agreements that define vote weights for trade unions participating in the council, affecting their influence in decision-making processes.

Who it is for
trade unions in the education sector that are parties to the council
How to act on it
Access the agreement documents via the ELRC website under the 'National Agreements' section
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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 No. 3 of 2024 – ADDENDUM TO No. 2 OF 2024: QMS FOR SCHOOL-BASED EDUCATION THERAPISTS
employment contract templateOngoing

Generic Contract of Employment for Post Level 1 Lecturers

A standardized employment contract for post level 1 lecturers in higher education institutions.

Who it is for
lecturers at post level 1 and universities
How to act on it
Retrieve the contract from the ELRC website under national agreements
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No. 1 of 2013 – GENERIC CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT FOR POST LEVEL 1 LECTURERS
legal forms for dispute resolutionOngoing

Dispute Referral Forms

The Education Labour Relations Council provides a set of standard forms for referring disputes to conciliation or arbitration, including forms for attendance, outcomes, applications for condonation, expedited arbitration, subpoenas, and more.

Who it is for
trade unions, educators, employers, and representatives involved in labour disputes in the education sector
How to act on it
Download or access the forms from the ELRC website under the 'Dispute Referral Forms' section
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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
document confirming agreement termsOngoing

Record of Understanding in Respect of Collective Agreement

A formal record documenting mutual understanding between parties regarding a collective agreement.

Who it is for
parties to collective agreements in the education sector
How to act on it
Access the record via the ELRC website under national agreements
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No. 2 of 2011 – RECORD OF UNDERSTANDING IN RESPECT OF COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT
quality assurance framework for educatorsOngoing

Quality Management System (QMS) for School-Based Educators

A quality management system is established for school-based educators to ensure standards in service delivery and professional conduct.

Who it is for
school-based educators and educational institutions
How to act on it
Access the QMS document through the ELRC website under national agreements
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No. 2 of 2020 – QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (QMS) FOR SCHOOL-BASED EDUCATORS No. 1 of 2020 – COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT 1 OF 2020 – CONCESSIONS FOR EDUCATORS
employment contract for educatorsOngoing

Collective Agreement for Educators

A collective agreement detailing terms and conditions of employment for educators, including concessions and benefits.

Who it is for
educators and educational institutions
How to act on it
Access the agreement via the ELRC website under 'National Agreements'
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No. 1 of 2020 – COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT 1 OF 2020 – CONCESSIONS FOR EDUCATORS
specialized employment policyOngoing

Occupation Specific Dispensation (OSD) for Education Therapists

A specific dispensation providing terms and conditions tailored for education therapists working in schools.

Who it is for
education therapists in school-based roles
How to act on it
Access the OSD document via the ELRC website
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No. 1 of 2012 – OCCUPATION SPECIFIC DISPENSATION (OSD) FOR EDUCATION THERAPISTS

Key Takeaways

  • 1 January 1997
  • CAR 000214
  • Education Labour Relations Council
  • dispute referral forms
  • vote weights
  • QMS for school-based educators
  • appointment of temporary educators
  • collective agreement
  • generic contract for lecturers
  • OSD for education therapists
  • Education Labour Relations Council
  • trade unions
  • educators
  • temporary educators
  • school-based therapists
  • lecturers
  • universities
  • educational institutions