9 years in practice
Magalieskruin, Gauteng
329 Braam Pretorius, Magalieskruin, Pretoria, 0150
012 754 3385
9 years in practice
`Erasmuskloof, Gauteng
544 Lois Avenue, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria, 018127 (74) 292-4112
7 years in practice
Pretoria, Gauteng
141 Flowers Street, Capital Park, Pretoria, 0084
4 years in practice
Norwood, Gauteng
1 The Avenue and Henrietta Rd, Norwood, Johannesburg, 21920114831531
2 years in practice
Pretoria, Gauteng
1287 De Villabois Mareuil Street, Moreleta Park, Pretoria, 01810845563186
1 years in practice
Pretoria, Gauteng
Spaces Menlyn Maine, Pegasus 1 Building, 210 Amarand Avenue, Waterkloof Glen Ext2, Pretoria, 018127 (79) 208-8875
1 years in practice
Wonderboom South, Gauteng
983 Seventh Avenue, Wonderboom, 008401233507607 of the 12 firms in our Pretoria directory list labour law as one of their practice areas (58%). By years in practice, the most experienced are Hamel Attorneys (9 years), NVZA Inc (9 years) and Avery Incorporated (7 years). 4 of them have been practising for five years or less. All of them have a full profile on our site, with their people, history and the courts they use. Offices are spread across Magalieskruin, Norwood, Wonderboom South and `Erasmuskloof. Languages spoken across these firms include English, Afrikaans and African Languages.
Labour disputes in South Africa are governed mainly by the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. Most dismissal disputes start at the CCMA or a bargaining council, and the time limits are short: an unfair dismissal dispute must generally be referred within 30 days of the dismissal. Labour lawyers act for both employees and employers.
Conciliation and arbitration happen at the CCMA or a bargaining council, and the Labour Court, which hears dismissal disputes that cannot be settled there, sits in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Gqeberha. The nearest CCMA office is in Pretoria itself: CCMA Tshwane, 1st Floor, CCMA Towers, 345 Pretorius Street (cnr Walter Sisulu Street, opposite the State Theatre), Pretoria, 0002. The nearest Legal Aid SA office is in Pretoria itself: Legal Aid SA Pretoria Local Office, 4th Floor, Locarno House, 317 Francis Baard Street, Pretoria. Legal Aid helps people who pass its means test, mainly in criminal, family and eviction matters.
Generally 30 days from the date of dismissal to the CCMA or bargaining council. Late referrals need a condonation application, so act quickly.
At conciliation, legal representation is usually not allowed. At arbitration it depends on the type of dispute and the commissioner's ruling. A labour lawyer can still prepare you for every stage.
Compare the firms listed above, ask whether they act for employees, employers or both, and check if they offer a first consultation to assess your case.
The closest CCMA office is CCMA Tshwane in Pretoria. Phone ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Legal Aid South Africa helps people who qualify under its means test. The closest office to Pretoria is Legal Aid SA Pretoria Local Office.
