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Paul Phundu

Paul Phundu

Pretoria

Summary

Accomplished Commissioner experienced in dispute resolution and labour law interpretation. Delivered effective conciliations, arbitration hearings, and disciplinary enquiries while drafting and issuing arbitration awards and rulings on complex labour law matters. Focused on enhancing dispute resolution strategies and fostering effective labour relations across sectors.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Commissioner

CCMA
Pretoria, South Africa
02.2014 - Current

Interpreted and applied labour law legislation such as BCEA, LRA, EEA, and SDA, ensuring compliance and clarity in legal matters.

Conducted conciliations and arbitration hearings, presiding over disciplinary enquiries to ensure fair and impartial processes.

· Conducting in limine and jurisdictional hearings.

. Presiding over disciplinary enquiries.

. I draft and issue arbitration awards, condonation rulings, jurisdictional rulings, consolidation rulings,

· joinder rulings and rescission rulings.

· I apply and interpret collective agreements applicable in the Public and Private Sector Bargaining Councils.

· I liaise with Labour Trade Unions and Employers' Organisations both in the Public and Private Sector.

. I draft and file confirmatory affidavits in preparation for the Labour Court review proceedings.

Assistant Dispute ResolutionManager'

Public Service Bargaining Council
Pretoria, South Africa
01.2002 - 01.2014

· Provision of effective labour relations support to the Council, stakeholders and enhancing dispute

prevention strategy of the Council.

· Ensures compliance with dispute resolution procedures of the Council.

· Ability to identify and manage cases of National Importance.

Facilitated communication with labour unions and employers' organisations to resolve mutual concerns.

· Assess all aspects of compliance related to labour relations and referrals of disputes.

· Quality check of application forms, awards and rulings.

Screened and quality checked arbitration awards and rulings.

· Good understanding of grievance procedures and disciplinary hearings.

· Screening of referral forms and carrying out case analysis so as to ensure jurisdiction.

Managed the case management and assessed the performance of staff who reported to me while addressing other human resource-related queries.

· Compiling statistical reports on the case management system and submitting monthly reports.

Handled escalated queries and complaints professionally.

· Keeping abreast with amended legislation and reporting on developments regarding current case law.

Achieved compliance with public service regulations and principles.

· Screening of referral forms and carrying out case analysis so as to ensure jurisdiction.

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Education

LLB Degree (Honours Degree-Level 8) - Law

University of South Africa
Pretoria
01-2026

Post Graduate Diploma in Labour Law - Law

Nelson Mandela University
Gqeberha, South Africa
01-2016

Diploma in Labour Relations - Law

Nelson Mandela University
Gqeberha, South Africa
01-2015

Advanced Labour Law Programme - Law

University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
01-2008

Certificate in Industrial Relations - Industrial Relations

Wits University
Johannesburg, South Africa
01-2003

Skills

  • Labour law expertise
  • Dispute resolution
  • Employment law advisory
  • Case management
  • IR process monitoring
  • Negotiation and mediation
  • Disciplinary advice
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Interest dispute training
  • Facilitator training
  • IR climate assessment
  • Interpersonal relations
  • Software proficiency

Interests

  • I like reading

Timeline

Commissioner

CCMA
02.2014 - Current

Assistant Dispute ResolutionManager'

Public Service Bargaining Council
01.2002 - 01.2014

LLB Degree (Honours Degree-Level 8) - Law

University of South Africa

Post Graduate Diploma in Labour Law - Law

Nelson Mandela University

Diploma in Labour Relations - Law

Nelson Mandela University

Advanced Labour Law Programme - Law

University of South Africa

Certificate in Industrial Relations - Industrial Relations

Wits University
Paul Phundu