South african trade union was enhanced to shape the labour relations landscape. Provide knowledge and insight on problem solving, dispute resolution, complying with regulations and avoiding litigation. It is submitted, however, that there are no institutional features of the industrial relations system in south africa which suggest that employees in this country would benefit any less from a cooperative relationship between trade unions and workplace forums than employees in the systems referred to. The last census was held in 2011, with a more recent intercensal national survey conducted in 2016. Industrial relations in south africa in searchworks catalog. A south african perspective on employment relations. Especially when it comes to fair and unfair labour practices.
The difference between strategic hrm and strategic industrial relations the subject of discussion is strategic industrial relations to ensure competitive business advantage. South africa, given the country s comparatively superior level of industrial development, has been to inhibit progressive development of industrial relations in the neighbouring countries. As understanding south africas industrial historical significance is crucial as it ultimately shaped the labour laws which currently exist. Employee relations as a strategic priority hr pulse. Newly renamed and updated to include relevant and industryspecific terminology, the text builds on the insights provided by its predecessor, industrial relations in south africa. Thus, several employers whose origin was from south africa in these countries adopted the antilabour posture. It is ideal for senior undergraduate and postgraduate students. Unfortunately, the picture is bleak indeed with the rising tensions and violence having a significant economic impact. This book provides an overview on the state and nature of industrial relations in tropical and southern africa, encompassing theoretical and comparative perspectives and country studies.
Collective bargaining lies at the heart of any industrial relations system. An investigation into the effects of job latitude and acquisitiveness on employee well being. Ilo, profile of south africa employment protection legislation south africa laws and cases on lexis. One of the actors in industrial relations is the trade union which has played a prominent role in the promotion of.
This meant that most male african workers, under the act, were prohibited from joining registered trade unions and were excluded from representation in industrial council negotiations. Industrial and labour relations challenges in the namibian industry 1. Industrial relation in south africa is a leading and comprehensive reference work for industrial relations practitioners and students. Legislation and employment relations in south africa. Introduction in the previous unit, we established that labour economics deals with real socio economic issues such as supply and demand of labour, wage determinations and. South africa occupies the southern tip of africa, its coastline stretching more than 2,850 kilometres 1,770 miles from the desert border with namibia on the atlantic western coast southwards around the tip of africa and then northeast to the border with mozambique on the indian ocean. South africa inherited this system of industrial relations and has developed from an era where trade unions were given scant recognition to the present contemporary labour relations dispensation where they have assumed a prominent role in the employment relations landscape. India south africa relations historical background indias links with the struggle for freedom and justice in south africa date back to the period during which mahatma gandhi started his satyagraha movement in. A narrative overview of workplace dispute article pdf available in journal of governance and regulation print 44 september 2015 with. Gabriel mabitle first applicant and tseliso ntseno second applicant and edcon respondent heads of argument 1. Relations congressional research service summary south africa is a multiracial, majority black southern african country of nearly 52 million. Pdf legislation and employment relations in south africa. We hear strategic human resource management very often.
Industrial relations consultants in south africa labour. Industrial policy in the southern african institute for. Chapter 3 the development of employment relations in south africa introduction 75 3. Our latitude laptops and 2in1s have been impressively redesigned to turn heads. An analysis of industrial relations practice in nigeria. These heads of argument are occasioned by the applicants referring this dispute to the above honourable court in terms of rule 6. The 2019 edition of the labour law and employment manual is now. Ccg advisory is speaking on stakeholder management and partnership facilitation in the context of a complex south african labour environment at the knowledge resources industrial relations conference in. Industrial relations in botswana workplace conflict. The impact of the 4th industrial revolution on the south african financial services market.
Greece, spain, frenchspeaking africa, and most latin american countries. Publication date 1996 title variation industrial relations in the new south africa note forward to the first edition by prof. When discussing cosatus recent actions, contextualise the discussion against the backdrop of the current state of industrial relations in south africa. Employment relations is far from being just about trade unions and collective bargaining, however. Legal find laws by country or region foreign law and legal services south africa u. I thank the organisers for arranging a conclave on strategic industrial relations. South africas contested industrial relations path akwetey, e and d dorkenoo 2010 disengagement from party politics. This edition of industrial relations in south africa includes new sections on termination transfers, affirmative action, conflict handling, and joint problem solving. The intent is to appreciate the ever changing landscape of employment relations in south africa, and to appreciate the diversity, complexity and newness south african employee relations has to offer. Industrial policy in the kingdom of lesotho 61 francis k makoa 5. The preparation of the labor relations landscape of south africa. At the same time, peds must have latitude to vary budgetary. The african renaissance 6 8 march 2002, cape town, south africa hosted by the industrial relations association of south africa irasa.
Pdf the south african government has sought to redress the historical legacy. A southern african perspective is a practical and comprehensive guide to labour relations in the southern african context. South africas labour legislation is among the most progressive in the world, providing for institutions to settle disputes and ensure fairness in the workplace. India south africa relations historical background. Leading experts in the field provide insights into the underlying causes of both individual national traditions and practices, and continentwide trends. Employment relations as an overall integrative concept for human resources and industriallabour relations set the parameters for innovative people practices in support of the national development plan ndp of south africa. Historical overview of south africas industrial relations. Employee relations in south africa focuses primarily on the collective relationships between unions and employers employee relations as a strategic priority hr pulse subscribe to the hr pulse newsletter. It held its first universal suffrage elections in 1994, after a transition from white minority rule under.
Constraints and institutional challenges facing industrial policy 33 in south africa. Latest industrial relations jobs jobisjob south africa. Industrial relations can be described as a system comprising. Specifically, it focuses on how collective agreements are implemented and interpreted. In south africa, for example, the bcea basic conditions of employment act can be seen as a governmental contribution to the governing of the relationship between employers and employees, and can as such be considered the governments contribution to guiding the processes of industrial relations. Its core objective is to set out governments approach to south africas industrialisation. There can only be broad norm and guidelines ad criteria in dealing with issues of industrial relations. Investor home company overview overview of company. It is a practical guide to south african industrial relations and introduces theoretical concepts and historical facts to enhance daytoday practice. Unit 6 industrial and labour relations challenges in the.
Industrial relations does not have a shape of its own. The quest for democratic policing in southern africa. Industrial relations in south africa 2010 edition open. Comparative study on industrial relations and collective. Located on the east coast of south africa, durban is the busiest port in the country. Human resources practitioner industrial relations south african citizen only. What will obtain in the next five years in the industrial relations system in africa is slightly more in line with the views of the conflict scholars of industrial relations than the popular and hallowed systems orientation which has been the hallmark of industrial relations practice in africa. Paper presented at the 3rd african regional congress of the international industrial relations association iira employment relations in a changing world. In the 1980s and 1990s australias industrial relations system experienced.
Your guide to labour law in south africa labour guide. Industrial relations in the apartheid era were characterised by high levels of racial discrimination, conflict, union repression, cheap labour policies. South african employment relations in context the role and purpose of employee relations in the south african workplace. Establish the human capital of the organisation in order to achieve business goals. South african employment relations in context pdf ebook. South africa is a nation of about 55 million 2016 people of diverse origins, cultures, languages, and religions.
Purchase the document to get full access instantly add to cart. The organisation the multichoice group is a multinational media and entertainment group headquartered in south africa. The lowlying coastal zone is narrow for much of that distance, soon giving way to a mountainous. In the labour court of south africa held at johannesburg case no js 1809 in the matter between. Botswanas industrial development policy and policy harmonisation 47 within sacu. The state of collective bargaining in south africa an empirical and. In south africa, labour inspectors need to be given greater latitude and more. It is important to stress that the nipf is a policy framework and not a blueprint for the industrial economy. The impact of the 4th industrial revolution on the south. Smartmoves offers industrial relations consulting services covering all areas of labour relations including chairing of disciplinary hearings and preparation for ccma and bargaining council. Multiemployer collective bargaining in south africa. For 55 years, a key aspect of th is impact was the exclusion of pass bearing african workers from its definition of employee. In todays world, we need to arm ourselves with as much information regarding our rights. Industrial relations in south africa by sonia bendix, 2010, juta edition, in english 5th ed.
Request pdf on jan 1, 2001, stephen deery and others published industrial. And, with large, vivid displays and thin borders, you can still be productive in. Industrial relations and trade unionism in frenchspeaking west africa. Labour relations council established by section 6 of the education labour relations act, 1993 act no. Introduction to labour relations in south africa 9780409027976 by finnemore, martheanne and a great selection of similar new, used and. Made with premium finishes like recycled carbon fiber and all new aluminum, you get both reimagined design and durability in a lighter frame. Industrial relations in south africa by bendix, sonia and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Therefore it is necessary to view south africas industrial relations in terms of an industrial evolution and economic overview in order to fully grasp it effectively. Industrial relations in africa academic foresights. Trends within subsaharan africa table 2 reveals marked divergencies in industrial. Jun 14 the expiry of fixedterm contracts and unfair dismissal.