CCMA Guidelines
Preparing for a disciplinary hearing at the CCMA is never pleasant but there are crucial CCMA processes to follow which you should prepare for. We have created simple CCMA guidelines to assist you with your hearing.
Useful CCMA guidelines
- Prepare yourself for a settlement. Section 138 (3) of the Act allows for conciliation during the arbitration process. To avoid a lengthy CCMA hearing, conciliation is encouraged throughout the process.
- Prepare all documentation and statement of your case. Be sure to compile all relevant documents, including copies for the arbitrator and the applicant. Submit your case two weeks in advance of the hearing; explaining the nature of the dispute, supporting evidence and the number of witnesses to be called.
- Have a pre-arbitration meeting. Discuss dispute in detail and main issues of the case. Collate documents and materials to be used in arbitration. Submit the minutes of this meeting to the CCMA at least 7 days prior to arbitration.
- Choose appropriate witnesses. A top CCMA guideline is to ensure that witnesses are available for the hearing, and avoid asking the CCMA to request unnecessary witnesses.
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