Opportunities

This national agreement outlines the process and criteria for upgrading qualifications within the education sector.

Who it is for:

educators seeking qualification upgrades

How to act on it:

Apply for qualification upgrade according to the terms of National Agreement No. 2 of 2025

This form enables an applicant to request forgiveness for late submission of a document or application due to exceptional circumstances.

Who it is for:

parties missing filing deadlines

How to act on it:

Submit Form E2 with supporting evidence to the Education Labour Relations Council

This form allows a party to seek forgiveness for late filing of a rescission application, providing a reason for delay.

Who it is for:

parties who missed the deadline for rescission

How to act on it:

Complete and submit Form E6 with explanation to the Education Labour Relations Council

This addendum updates the Quality Management System for school-based education therapists.

Who it is for:

school-based education therapists

How to act on it:

Follow the updated QMS standards as per National Agreement No. 2 of 2024

This form is used to initiate an expedited process for resolving a dispute, ensuring faster outcomes.

Who it is for:

parties requiring rapid resolution

How to act on it:

Submit Form E17 to the Education Labour Relations Council to trigger expedited procedures

This form allows parties involved in a labour dispute to formally refer their case for conciliation or request arbitration through the Education Labour Relations Council.

Who it is for:

employees, trade unions, employer representatives

How to act on it:

Complete and submit Form E1 to the Education Labour Relations Council

This form is used to request forgiveness for an unfair labour practice (ULP) that was not reported on time.

Who it is for:

parties alleging delayed ULP reporting

How to act on it:

Submit Form E15 to the Education Labour Relations Council with justification

This document establishes a standard pay date for all educators across South Africa, ensuring consistency in salary disbursement. It applies to all public school educators and related education service providers.

Who it is for:

public school educators, education service providers, trade unions representing educators

How to act on it:

This is a binding national agreement; no application or submission is required. Educators and institutions are expected to comply with the established pay date.

This collective agreement establishes rules and procedures for the recruitment and placement of educators across South African schools, ensuring fair processes and equitable access to positions based on qualifications, experience, and employment needs.

Who it is for:

educators seeking appointment or placement in schools

How to act on it:

Educators must apply through their respective education departments or school governing bodies, following the procedures outlined in this agreement.

Educators currently employed on temporary contracts may be converted into permanent employees under this policy. This opportunity is available to eligible educators who meet the criteria set out in the national agreement.

Who it is for:

educators on contract in the public education sector

How to act on it:

Eligible educators must apply through their employer or designated authority in accordance with the implementation guidelines provided by the Education Labour Relations Council.

This form reports the outcome of a conciliation session, including whether a settlement was reached or not.

Who it is for:

parties and officials involved in conciliation

How to act on it:

Complete Form B and submit it to the Education Labour Relations Council

This form allows parties to request faster handling of their arbitration case, which may be necessary in urgent matters affecting education staff or operations.

Who it is for:

parties in dispute requiring urgent arbitration

How to act on it:

Complete Form E14 and submit it to the Education Labour Relations Council