CCMA ANNUAL REPORT

Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration Annual Report 2022/23

5.9. W HETHER SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS ARE IN PLACE The SCM function of the CCMA has approved Standard Operating Procedures and Policies used in day-to day operations to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and legislations. 5.10. CHALLENGES EXPERIENCED AND HOW IT IS RESOLVED In recent times, poor economic growth, the COVID-19 Pandemic, civil unrest and floods have brought to bear further constraints on the budget. Comparison of the 2022/23 financial budget to the prior year indicates an increase of five-point two percent (5.2%). Despite experiencing these challenges, during the budget preparation process for the 2022/23 financial year, one (1) of the measures the CCMA enhanced to address the impact of budget reductions was to increase the number of pre-conciliations. This is in response to the continuous and expected increases in caseload of the organisation. Furthermore, the CCMA negotiated with suppliers for a reduction of contract costs on the essential contracts and embarked on the review of office space to reduce rental and related costs. 5.11. AUDIT REPORT MATTERS IN THE PREVIOUS YEAR AND HOW THEY WOULD BE ADDRESSED The organisation maintained a clean administration in the 2022/23 financial year. The Board has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to entrench continued good governance within the organisation. Audit findings raised by Internal and External Auditors are monitored for timely implementation of Management’s corrective action plans.

5.12. OUTLOOK/PLANS FOR THE FUTURE TO ADDRESS FINANCIAL CHALLENGES The additional funding of R95.6 million over the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) allocation was made available to the CCMA. The funding will be utilised to respond to the socio-economic challenges and impact of continuous increases in the CCMA’S caseload. 5.13. EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING DATE The CCMA did not have any events after the reporting date. 5.14. ECONOMIC VIABILITY Strategies have been put in place to ensure that the CCMA remains a going concern. 5.15. WORDS OF APPRECIATION I would like to thank the Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour, the Honourable Minister, the Honourable Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour, the Director General (DG) of the DEL, the DEL entities, the CCMA Governing Body and Committees, social and strategic partners, for their leadership, guidance and support. I must express my deep gratitude to the Senior Management Team, Commissioners, the Commission Staff Association (CSA) and all employees for their unwavering support and dedication as they work under extraordinary times in order to execute their duties.

________________________________ ADV. CAMERON SELLO MORAJANE CCMA DIRECTOR

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