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This document is a list of dispute referral forms and national agreements issued by the Education Labour Relations Council (ELRC). It includes forms for arbitration, conciliation, appeals, and other procedural steps in labour dispute resolution. It also lists multiple national agreements covering topics such as qualification upgrading, vote weights for trade unions, quality management systems, collective agreements, and constitutional amendments. All items are available through the ELRC website and have been effective since 1 January 1997.

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collective agreementOngoing

National Agreements on Upgrading Qualifications

This agreement outlines procedures for upgrading qualifications of educators in the South African education system.

Who it is for: educators and institutions involved in qualification upgrading
How to act on it: Access via the ELRC website

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No. 2 of 2025 – UPGRADING OF THE QUALIFICATIONS

document of outcomeOngoing

Certificate of Outcome

This form certifies the result of a dispute resolution process conducted by the Education Labour Relations Council.

Who it is for: parties involved in a resolved dispute
How to act on it: Obtain Form E3 from the Education Labour Relations Council

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FORM E3 – CERTIFICATE OF OUTCOME

report formOngoing

Arbitration Outcome Report

This form documents the outcome of an arbitration process handled by the Education Labour Relations Council.

Who it is for: arbitrators and parties involved in arbitration
How to act on it: Submit Form C after completing arbitration

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FORM C – ARBITRATION OUTCOME REPORT

form for appealOngoing

Application for Condonation for ULP

This form allows a party to seek forgiveness for an Unfair Labour Practice (ULP) if it was committed due to extenuating circumstances.

Who it is for: parties accused of unfair labour practices
How to act on it: Submit Form E15 to the Education Labour Relations Council

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FORM E15 – APPLICATION FOR CONDONATION FOR ULP

request for appointmentOngoing

Application to Appoint Senior Panelist to Arbitrate

This form is used to request the appointment of a senior panelist to handle an arbitration case within the Education Labour Relations Council.

Who it is for: parties involved in arbitration needing a senior arbitrator
How to act on it: Submit Form E9 to the Education Labour Relations Council

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FORM E9 – APPLICATION TO APPOINT SENIOR PANELIST TO ARBITRATE

inquiry formOngoing

Inquiry by Arbitrator

This form is used by an arbitrator to initiate a formal inquiry into a matter during a dispute resolution process.

Who it is for: arbitrators conducting a dispute inquiry
How to act on it: Submit Form E12 to the Education Labour Relations Council

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FORM E12 – INQUIRY BY ARBITRATOR

quality assurance agreementOngoing

Quality Management System (QMS) for School-Based Educators

This agreement establishes quality standards and processes for school-based educators.

Who it is for: school-based educators and management bodies
How to act on it: Access via the ELRC website

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No. 2 of 2020 – QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (QMS) FOR SCHOOL-BASED EDUCATORS

legal enforcement documentOngoing

Subpoena

This form is used to compel the appearance of a person or the production of documents during a dispute resolution process.

Who it is for: any individual or entity required to testify or provide evidence
How to act on it: Issue Form E10 during proceedings

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FORM E10 – SUBPOENA

form for appealOngoing

Application for Rescission of Ruling/Arbitration Award

This form allows a party to formally request that a previously issued ruling or arbitration award be cancelled or overturned.

Who it is for: parties dissatisfied with a prior ruling or award
How to act on it: Submit Form E4 to the Education Labour Relations Council

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FORM E4 – APPLICATION FOR RESCISSION OF RULING/ARBITRATION AWARD

dispute referralOngoing

Referring a Dispute for Conciliation or Request for Arbitration

This form is used to formally refer a labour dispute to the Education Labour Relations Council for conciliation or arbitration.

Who it is for: individuals or organisations with unresolved labour disputes in education
How to act on it: Submit Form E1 to the Education Labour Relations Council

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FORM E1 – REFERRING A DISPUTE FOR CONCILIATION OR REQUEST FOR ARBITRATION

notice for fast-track processOngoing

Expedited Dispute Resolution Notice

This form initiates a fast-track process for resolving a labour dispute through the Education Labour Relations Council.

Who it is for: parties seeking rapid resolution of a dispute
How to act on it: Submit Form E17 to the Education Labour Relations Council

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FORM E17 – EXPEDITED DISPUTE RESOLUTION NOTICE

cost review requestOngoing

Request for Taxation

This form is used to request a review of costs incurred during a dispute resolution process.

Who it is for: parties involved in a dispute who wish to challenge cost claims
How to act on it: Submit Form E11 to the Education Labour Relations Council

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FORM E11 – REQUEST FOR TAXATION

record-keeping formOngoing

Attendance Register

This form records attendance at meetings or hearings conducted by the Education Labour Relations Council.

Who it is for: participants in council meetings or hearings
How to act on it: Use Form A at council meetings or hearings

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FORM A – ATTENDANCE REGISTER

form for appealOngoing

Application for Condonation for Late Filing of Rescission Application

This form allows individuals or parties to request forgiveness for late submission of a rescission application in a labour dispute case, as governed by the Education Labour Relations Council.

Who it is for: parties involved in a labour dispute who missed a filing deadline
How to act on it: Submit Form E6 to the Education Labour Relations Council

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FORM E6 – APPLICATION FOR CONDONATION FOR LATE FILING OF RESCISSION APPLICATION

constitutional amendmentOngoing

Amendment of Clause 9.3.1 of the ELRC Constitution

This amendment updates a specific clause in the constitution of the Education Labour Relations Council.

Who it is for: members of the ELRC and affiliated institutions
How to act on it: Access via the ELRC website

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No. 2 of 2016 – AMENDMENT OF CLAUSE 9.3.1 OF THE ELRC CONSTITUTION AS CERTIFIED BY THE REGISTRAR

governance agreementOngoing

Vote Weights for Trade Unions Party to Council

This agreement defines the voting power of trade unions participating in the Education Labour Relations Council.

Who it is for: trade unions registered with the ELRC
How to act on it: Access via the ELRC website

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No. 1 OF 2025 – VOTE WEIGHTS FOR THE TRADE UNIONS THAT ARE PARTIES TO COUNCIL

request for accelerated processOngoing

Request for Expedited Arbitration

This form is used to ask for faster processing of an arbitration case related to a labour dispute in the education sector.

Who it is for: parties seeking urgent resolution of a dispute
How to act on it: Submit Form E14 to the Education Labour Relations Council

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FORM E14 – REQUEST FOR EXPEDITED ARBITRATION

form for appealOngoing

Application for Variation of Ruling/Arbitration Award

This form enables a party to request changes to an existing ruling or arbitration award made by the Education Labour Relations Council.

Who it is for: parties affected by a previous ruling or award
How to act on it: Submit Form E5 to the Education Labour Relations Council

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FORM E5 – APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF RULING/ARBITRATION AWARD

collective agreementOngoing

Collective Agreement for Educators

This agreement sets terms and conditions of employment for educators across the country.

Who it is for: educators and educational institutions
How to act on it: Access via the ELRC website

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No. 1 of 2020 – COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT

consent documentOngoing

Consent for Arbitration

This form is used to formally agree to arbitration as a method of resolving a dispute.

Who it is for: parties agreeing to arbitrate a dispute
How to act on it: Submit Annexure A to the Education Labour Relations Council

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ANNEXURE A – CONSENT FOR ARBITRATION

Key Takeaways

1 January 1997
PSES 6005 NP
Education Labour Relations Council
Form E1
Form E2
Form E3
Form E4
Form E5
Form E6
Form E7
Form E8
Form E9
Form E10
Form E11
Form E12
Form E14
Form E15
Form E16
Form E17
Annexure A
No. 2 of 2025
No. 1 of 2025
No. 2 of 2020
No. 1 of 2020
No. 2 of 2016
No. 1 of 2016
Education Labour Relations Council
Form E1
Form E2
Form E3