CCMA ANNUAL REPORT

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

software development, computer programming, data centre (server room) control and management, and how to access various avenues for financial and non-financial support (business plan compilation, website development and various processes for entrepreneurs) aimed at youth development. Youth empowerment and skill-building: The CCMA’s Provincial Offices and the National Office hosted girl-children under the “Cell C Take a Girl Child to Work” programme and boy-children under the “Tracker Tomorrow’s Man” programme, with the aim of empowering them to become responsible confident, and successful youngsters, who positively contribute to the advancements of their respective communities and greater society. As part of the respective initiatives, the children were workshopped on the CCMA operations and as part of experiential learning, the learners were paired with mentors for guidance, support and valuable insights into personal and professional growth. Further information on how to access scholarships, tertiary funding through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme and entrepreneurial opportunities were shared with the learners. Continuous professional development: The CCMA hosted the 2022 CCMA Indaba and Service Excellence Awards which provided a platform for CCMA Commissioners and invited staff to share the stage with industry experts, to deliberate on matters that affect the CCMA operational environment and the labour market. A Rules, Forms and New Award Template Training Session for CCMA Commissioners and bargaining council panellists was also held, providing an update on the amended CCMA rules. These sessions not only capacitated the stakeholders with industry knowledge but also fostered integrative thinking, facilitated improved decision-making, enhanced communication, and increased trust with internal stakeholders as part of the organisational brand and reputational management. Thought leadership: the CCMA hosted an Annual Labour Conference 2022 that served as capacity building for organised business, organised labour and community constituencies. The conference reflected and discussed current issues as well as envisioned the future. The conference further enabled robust social dialogue between local and international delegates and inputs into policy and legislative processes affecting the labour market, which in turn, enhance contribution to workplace transformation, economic development and advancement, social justice, labour peace and equity.

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