30 years in practice
Waterkloof, Gauteng
225 Rautenbach Ave, Waterkloof, Pretoria, Gauteng
+27 (0)12 460 4321
27 years in practice
Waterkloof, Gauteng
565 Cliff Avenue, Waterkloof Ridge, Pretoria+27 (0)12 346 8606
13 years in practice
Waterkloof, Gauteng
Suite 6, 1st Floor, Waterkloofrand Centre, CNR Buffelsdrift & Rigel Avenue, Erasmusrand, Pretoria012 997 9570We found 3 firms in Waterkloof that take on labour law matters, out of 4 firms listed in the town. De Oliveira Serrão Attorneys has been practising the longest, at 30 years, followed by Schoeman Borman Attorneys and Venter and Geldenhuys Inc.. All of them have a full profile on our site, with their people, history and the courts they use.
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, about 7 km away: 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, about 7 km away: 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, about 7 km from Waterkloof. 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 Waterkloof is Legal Aid SA Pretoria Local Office, about 7 km away.
