Presentation to Parliamentary Committee on Education 15 April 2003 Presenter: Dhaya Govender (GS)

Content: 1.Introduction to ELRC [3-7] 2.Governance [8-10] 3.Operations [11-15] 4.Targets [16-19] 5.Disputes [20-31] 6.Finance [32-35]

VISION “To Strive Towards The Continuous Maintenance And Promotion Of Labour Peace”

MISSION “To Be The Leading Provider Of Quality, Effective, Efficient And Non-partisan Administrative And Facilitative Mechanism For Labour Peace”

CORE BUSINESS To facilitate the negotiation and consultation processes To facilitate and provide for a non- partisan forum for the prevention and resolution of disputes

LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK The Council was established in terms of section 37(2) of the Labour Relations Act The Council shall operate and be guided by: The Promotion of Administrative Justice Act; and The Public Finance Management Act

FUNDING OF THE ELRC There are approximately educators – within the scope of the ELRC. The ELRC is funded through LEVIES paid by educators & equal contributions made by the Departments of Education.

COMPOSITION OF THE ELRC Employer PEDs – co-ordinated by the National Department of Education Trade Unions SADTU (60%) NAPTOSA (29%) SAOU (11%)

FUNCTIONS OF COUNCIL To maintain and promote labour peace To prevent and resolve labour disputes in education To promote collective bargaining – mutual interest To conclude and enforce collective agreements To conduct research, analyse and survey education nationally and internationally To promote training and build capacity in education Make submissions to PSCBC and NEDLAC

ACTIVITIES OF THE COUNCIL Concluding agreements & signing of Resolutions Negotiations and Consultations Participation of the ELRC in the Public Service Job Summit

RENDERING OF SERVICES National Office (ELRC) 9 Provincial Secretaries who administer affairs of Provincial Chambers Provincial Secretaries appointed in 2000.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT Budgeting and Financial Management Customer Focus and Responsiveness Diversity Management Communication and Information Management Applied Strategic Thinking Problem Solving and Decision Making Team Building

STAFF DEVELOPMENT Project Management Team Leadership Human Resource Management Dispute Resolution Case Management Strategic Planning Performance Contracts

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION ELRC very committed to Government initiatives Focus is on: Partnerships Delivery of quality Good governance Accountability Batho Pele principles Networking

VOTE WEIGHT

TARGETS SET FOR OURSELVES Finalising agreement on salary progression & career pathing Performance management and development system Convening summit on public education Developing induction programme for young and new teachers

TARGETS SET FOR OURSELVES Campaign for improving the image of teachers, the teaching profession & public education. Important role of women in education. Enhancing the role of women in leadership positions Organizing, facilitating & participating in Education Convention

CHALLENGES IDENTIFIED BY THE ELRC The impact of globalisation – poaching of teachers by first world countries is on the increase The impact of HIV/AIDS on teachers Attrition rate Lack of capacity in the provinces Meaningful consultations on MTEF Allocations and spending in provinces

AREAS REQUIRING ATTENTION Unfair practices by some SGBs iro promotions and appointments Upgrading of teacher qualifications Reward and incentives for teachers Investigation – drop in learner enrolments MTEF consultative workshops Staffing in rural areas Provision of qualified teachers for “scarce subjects”

DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERVICES

FINANCE

Life can be like the ocean, One day it’s calm, another day there’s a hurricane.. So be prepared THAT’S WHAT THE ELRC IS ALL ABOUT THE END