Matsobane Elias Lekgwathi
Commissioner/ Arbitrator
Witbank
Summary
Dynamic Commissioner with extensive experience at the Motor Industry Bargaining Council and CCMA Mpumalanga. Proven expertise in negotiation and conflict resolution, fostering teamwork and collaboration. Adept at analytical thinking, driving successful outcomes in complex disputes, and enhancing organizational effectiveness through strong leadership and communication skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Commissioner
Bargaining Council for Roadfreight Logistics Industry
01.2025 - Current
Conciliation and Arbitration in unfair labour practice e.g., training, benefits, promotion and demotion.
unfair dismissal dispute, different types of misconduct, constructive dismissal, incapacity, dishonesty and section 189 retrenchment disputes and wages.
Commissioner
Bargaining Council for Wood, Paper Sector
03.2018 - Current
- dealing with wage disputes
- issuing picketing rules
- issuing comprehensive arbitration award.
Commissioner
Bargaining Council for Metal Engineering Industry
02.2016 - Current
conciliating and arbitrating in various disputes, unfair dismissal due to alcohol / drug-related issues, time keeping, authorized possession of the property, and dishonesty.
Commissioner
Motor Industry Bargaining Council
01.2010 - Current
Commissioner/Arbitrator
CCMA Mpumalanga
04.2007 - Current
unfair discrimination in terms of EEA
the BCEA (73A)
Section 189A
Organizational rights disputes
Collective Bargaining
Strikes, Wages and other terms and conditions of employment.
Education
No Degree - Law (Communication And Writing)
Wits Plus
Johannesburg,, South AfricaTraining, Development Management - Training And Development Management
UCT
06.2025
Skills
Team leadership
Negotiation and conflict resolution
Written communication
Verbal and written communication
Negotiation skills
Dispute mediation
Timeline
Commissioner
Bargaining Council for Roadfreight Logistics Industry
01.2025 - Current
Commissioner
Bargaining Council for Wood, Paper Sector
03.2018 - Current
Commissioner
Bargaining Council for Metal Engineering Industry
02.2016 - Current
Commissioner
Motor Industry Bargaining Council
01.2010 - Current
Commissioner/Arbitrator
CCMA Mpumalanga
04.2007 - Current
No Degree - Law (Communication And Writing)
Wits Plus
Training, Development Management - Training And Development Management
UCT