Rand Water | Integrated Annual Report 2025

INTEGRATED ANNUAL REPO

STRENGTHENING LABOUR RELATIONS Rand Water continues to enjoy good working relationships with its union counterparts, and this has resulted in the creation of conducive work environment. This relationship of mutual respect between Rand Water and its union stakeholders is illustrated by the fact that Employee Relations incidents that happen in the workplace can be resolved at the lowest level possible. Currently, the rate of turbulence in Rand Water is below 2%, which is an acceptable level in industry. UNION MEMBERSHIP AT RAND WATER

14.89%

1.51%

SAMWU

7.18%

AMCU UASA

NEHAWU OTHER

12.81%

63.61%

Figure 13: Union membership at Rand Water

EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE AND GRIEVANCES Labour-related cases and activities form an important part of maintaining a fair and compliant work environment. These include disciplinary actions for serious misconduct, grievances lodged by employees, suspensions, and cases referred to external bodies such as the CCMA. The table below provides an overview of key labour-related activities at Rand Water during the 2024/25 financial year, including employee suspensions, disciplinary cases, grievances, and matters referred to the CCMA.

Employees Suspended

9

Disciplinary Cases

17

26

Grievances were lodged

11

Cases were referred to the CCMA

121

Rand Water | Integrated Annual Report 2025