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International Associations & Institutes
International Labour OrganizationThe main aims of the ILO are to promote rights at work, encourage decent employment opportunities, enhance social protection and strengthen dialogue on work-related issues.
Knowledge ResourcesKnowledge Resources is a leading knowledge provider in the world of work. Our products and business offerings enable people to grow their potential, to be productive, to be respected, valued and to flourish. We are committed to provide value for money and have built a reputation for providing a service of uncompromising quality with exceptional passion. Our strength lies in our deep understanding of the needs and challenges that are specific to the business sector.
Project Management InstituteWe serve practitioners and organizations with standards that describe good practices, globally recognized credentials that certify project management expertise, and resources for professional development, networking and community.
Caselaw.co.zaCaselaw is an online searchable database of CCMA Awards and labour court judgements. For the most accurate information Caselaw is updated monthly.
South African Associations, Departments and Institutes
African UnionThe vision of the African Union is that of: “An integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in global arena.”
BUSA: Business Unity South AfricaBUSA represents South African business on macro-economic and high-level issues that affect it at the national and international levels. Our function is to ensure that business plays a constructive role in the country’s economic growth, development and transformation and to create an environment in which businesses of all sizes and in all sectors can thrive, expand and be competitive.
CCMA: The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and ArbitrationThe Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) is a dispute resolution body established in terms of the Labour Relations Act, 66 of 1995 (LRA). It is an independent body, does not belong to and is not controlled by any political party, trade union or business.
The Governing Body is the supreme policy making body of the CCMA and consists of a chairperson, three state representatives; three representatives from organised labour and three representatives from organised business; all of whom are nominated by NEDLAC and the Director of the CCMA nominated by the Governing Body.
Chamber of MinesThe Chamber of Mines of South Africa is a prominent industry employers' organisation which exists to serve its members and promote their interests in the South African mining industry. It does this through a variety of activities and programmes undertaken in areas where it is deemed desirable for members to consult with one another on matters of common concern or to co-operate in specific industry-level policy responses and joint initiatives.
Constitutional Court of South AfricaThe Constitutional Court is South Africa's highest court on constitutional matters. So its jurisdiction - the scope of its authority to hear cases - is restricted to constitutional matters and issues connected with decisions on constitutional matters.
Human Capital InstituteThe Human Capital Institute Africa (HCI Africa) is the only not-for-profit professional association in Africa specifically focused on the strategic leadership and management of Talent. Since 2006 HCI Africa has been recognised as a consistent provider of innovative, and thought provoking educational summits and learning opportunities both for line and Human Capital professionals operating in the Talent space.
NEDLAC: National Economic Development and Labour CouncilAt Nedlac, Government comes together with organised business, organised labour and organised community groupings on a national level to discuss and try to reach consensus on issues of social and economic policy. This is called "social dialogue".
Nedlac's aim is to make economic decision-making more inclusive, to promote the goals of economic growth and social equity.
NEPAD:The New Partnership for Africa's DevelopmentThe New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD), an African Union strategic framework for pan-African socio-economic development, is both a vision and a policy framework for Africa in the twenty-first century. NEPAD is a radically new intervention, spearheaded by African leaders, to address critical challenges facing the continent: poverty, development and Africa's marginalisation internationally.
SABPP: SA Board for People PracticesThe Human Resource profession is at the heart of the implementation of the HRD Strategy for South Africa. This internationally recognized profession, more than any other, is responsible for transformation, sourcing, training and retaining talent and ensuring harmonious work relationships. The SABPP’s role is to professionalise this function to ensure that HR becomes an increasingly recognized and respected profession. The Board is an accredited ETQA (Education and Training Quality Assurance body) under the SAQA Act and thus a statutory body.
SADC: Southern African Development CommunityThe main objectives of SADC are to achieve development, peace and security, and economic growth, to alleviate poverty, enhance the standard and quality of life of the peoples of Southern Africa, and support the socially disadvantaged through regional integration, built on democratic principles and equitable and sustainable development.
