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14 August 2006 Pses 669 05 06 Kzn

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 publication by the Education Labour Relations Council listing multiple national agreements and amendments effective from 2025 down to 2017. It includes policies on qualification upgrading, vote weights for unions, quality management systems for educators, appointment of temporary staff, and other labor-related frameworks. The document serves as a reference for current agreements in the South African education sector.

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constitutional amendmentOngoing

Amendments to Part C of the ELRC Constitution

This amendment modifies the constitutional provisions of the Education Labour Relations Council related to its internal governance.

Who it is for
members and officials of the ELRC
How to act on it
No specific access route is described; this is an internal procedural change.
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No. 1 of 2023 – AMENDMENTS TO PART C OF THE ELRC CONSTITUTION
policy agreementNot applicable

Upgrading of the Qualifications

This agreement outlines the process and criteria for upgrading qualifications within the education sector, affecting educators who meet certain requirements.

Who it is for
educators seeking qualification upgrades
How to act on it
No specific access route is described; this appears to be a policy already in effect.
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No. 2 of 2025 – UPGRADING OF THE QUALIFICATIONS
employment contractOngoing

Collective Agreement

This collective agreement sets terms and conditions of employment negotiated between employers and trade unions in the education sector.

Who it is for
educational employees and employers
How to act on it
No specific access route is described; this is implemented through employer policies.
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No. 2 of 2022 – COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT
governance ruleOngoing

Vote Weights for Trade Unions that are Parties to Council

This agreement establishes the voting power distribution among trade unions participating in the Education Labour Relations Council.

Who it is for
trade unions party to the ELRC
How to act on it
No specific access route is described; this is a governance framework applied internally.
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No. 1 OF 2025 – VOTE WEIGHTS FOR THE TRADE UNIONS THAT ARE PARTIES TO COUNCIL
employment policyOngoing

Appointment and Conversion of Temporary Educators

This agreement sets out the conditions under which temporary educators may be appointed or converted into permanent positions.

Who it is for
temporary educators
How to act on it
No specific access route is described; this applies to HR processes within educational institutions.
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No. 2 of 2024 – THE APPOINTMENT AND CONVERSION OF TEMPORARY EDUCATORS
operational standardOngoing

Quality Management System (QMS) for School-Based Educators

This system establishes quality standards and procedures for school-based educators to ensure consistent service delivery.

Who it is for
school-based educators
How to act on it
No specific access route is described; this is part of institutional implementation.
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No. 2 of 2020 – QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (QMS) FOR SCHOOL-BASED EDUCATORS
funding allocationOngoing

FTSS Funds for Labour Management Partnership

This agreement allocates funds from the Fund for Training and Skills Development (FTSS) to support collaboration between labour and management in the education sector.

Who it is for
labour and management partners in education
How to act on it
No specific access route is described; this is a funding mechanism applied through institutional channels.
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No. 3 of 2022 – FTSS FUNDS FOR LABOUR MANAGEMENT PARTNERSHIP
quality standardOngoing

Addendum to QMS for School-Based Education Therapists

This addendum updates the Quality Management System for school-based education therapists, defining standards and procedures for their work.

Who it is for
school-based education therapists
How to act on it
No specific access route is described; this is part of an operational framework.
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No. 3 of 2024 – ADDENDUM TO No. 2 OF 2024: QMS FOR SCHOOL-BASED EDUCATION THERAPISTS
industrial action regulationOngoing

Picketing Rules

This agreement defines the rules and procedures governing lawful picketing actions by trade unions in the education sector.

Who it is for
trade unions and educators involved in industrial actions
How to act on it
No specific access route is described; this governs conduct during disputes.
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No. 1 of 2017 – PICKETING RULES

Facts

Places

KwaZulu-Natal

Key Takeaways

  • 14 August 2006
  • PSES 669/05/06 KZN
  • KZN
  • Education Labour Relations Council
  • 2025
  • 2024
  • 2023
  • 2022
  • 2020
  • 2017
  • Education Labour Relations Council
  • trade unions party to the ELRC
  • school-based educators
  • temporary educators
  • education therapists
  • lecturers
  • markers in national examinations