Laboured SA | Expert Labour Law Consultancy | South Africa
South Africa's Trusted Labour Law Experts

Navigate Labour Law
with Confidence

Expert labour law advisory, CCMA representation, and workplace compliance services across KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, and Limpopo — led by a former CCMA Commissioner with 14+ years of hands-on expertise.

14+
Years of
experience
3
Provinces
covered
NQF8
CCMA
accreditation
R550
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Former CCMA Commissioner
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BCom Law Degree
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ADR-Network SA Accredited
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NQF Level 8 — CCMA
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KZN · Gauteng · Limpopo

Comprehensive Labour Law
Services for Employers

From CCMA representation to policy development — we cover every aspect of South African employment law.

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Disciplinary Hearing Assistance

Professional guidance through fair disciplinary procedures, from drafting charges to chairing full disciplinary inquiries.

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Section 189 Retrenchment Procedures

Complete consultation process management and legal compliance for employee retrenchments and organizational restructuring.

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Health & Safety Compliance

Comprehensive OHS workplace audits, regulatory compliance solutions, and ongoing safety management to meet legislative requirements.

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Employment Contracts & Policies

Drafting employment agreements, disciplinary codes, leave policies, and operational regulations aligned with current legislation.

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Trade Union & Collective Bargaining

Strategic trade union negotiations, recognition agreements, wage negotiations, and support during industrial action or strikes.

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Ellik Willem Swart — Founder & National Director, Laboured SA
Former CCMA
Commissioner
2014 – 2024

Ellik Willem Swart
National Director & Founder

With a BCom Law degree and over 14 years of specialized labour law expertise, Ellik founded Laboured SA to deliver expert-driven support to South African employers. His decade-long service as a CCMA and Bargaining Council Commissioner gives clients unparalleled insight into dispute resolution strategy.

BCom Law Degree — commercial and labour law foundation
CCMA Accreditation — NQF Level 8, advanced dispute resolution
ADR Network South Africa — accredited mediator
SETA Certified — policy development specialist
Part-Time CCMA Commissioner — 2014 to 2024
KZN · Gauteng · Limpopo offices — national coverage
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One Comprehensive Plan.
Everything You Need.

A single, all-inclusive digital labour law advisory membership — designed to keep your business fully protected and compliant year-round.

Laboured SA — Annual Membership
Comprehensive Labour Advisory
Full-service employment law support for South African employers
R6,800
per year · excl. VAT

4 internal online hearings per year
Unlimited phone & email support
Document drafting system
Legal resource library & wage tools
4 criminal record verifications/year
40% discount on CCMA/BC services
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Labour Law FAQs

Expert answers from a former CCMA Commissioner.

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No. If an employer withholds salary payments after an employee resigns, the employee can take legal action or file a complaint with the Department of Labour for recovery of outstanding remuneration.
Deductions must be lawful and agreed upon in writing. Common deductions include PAYE, pension fund, medical aid, and authorised loan repayments. Other deductions (e.g. debt owed to employer) are capped at 25% of gross salary per month with written agreement.
The CCMA (Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration) is an independent statutory body that resolves labour disputes in South Africa. Both employees and employers — as well as trade unions and employer organisations — may approach the CCMA for conciliation, mediation, or arbitration.
Employers can apply for a review of the award at the Labour Court within 6 weeks of receiving the award. Review applications must demonstrate specific legal grounds such as commissioner misconduct, gross irregularity, or decisions beyond jurisdiction.
No. Withholding a certificate of service is prohibited under the BCEA. Employees are statutorily entitled to this document regardless of any outstanding debts or disputes with the employer.
Yes. Casual workers are entitled to certain BCEA protections, including leave entitlements and overtime pay. Casual employees may only work a maximum of 24 hours per month with the same employer, and written agreements are required for all casual work arrangements.

Labour Law Resources
at Your Fingertips

Browse our curated range of document templates, compliance toolkits, and subscription products — designed for South African employers.

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Document Templates
Employment & Disciplinary Document Pack

Ready-to-use employment contracts, disciplinary notices, counselling certificates, and more — all legally compliant for South African employers.

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Annual Membership
Laboured SA Membership — R6,800/year

Full-service labour law advisory including hearings, phone support, document drafting, and 40% discount on CCMA/BC services.

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Compliance Tools
OHS Self-Assessment & Compliance Toolkit

Identify workplace health and safety gaps with our professionally developed OHS assessment tool — built for South African legal requirements.

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Reach out for an expert consultation — available via phone, WhatsApp, Teams, or Zoom. We serve employers across KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, and Limpopo.

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Main Office — Port Shepstone
4 Hill Street, Port Shepstone, KZN
c/o Forder Van Wyk Pieterse Attorneys
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Additional Offices
Johannesburg, Gauteng · Mokopane, Limpopo

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Visit Us in Port Shepstone

We are based at 4 Hill Street, Port Shepstone, KZN — within the offices of Forder Van Wyk Pieterse Attorneys.

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KZN — Main Office
Port Shepstone
4 Hill Street
c/o Forder Van Wyk Pieterse Attorneys
Port Shepstone, 4240
Mon–Fri: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
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Gauteng Office
Johannesburg
3 Heathrow Avenue
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Consultant: M.E. Coetzee — LLB
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Limpopo Office
Mokopane
85 Schoeman Street
Mokopane, Limpopo
Consultant: M.E. Coetzee — LLB
Laboured SA — Port Shepstone
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Laboured SA
4 Hill Street, Port Shepstone
c/o Forder Van Wyk Pieterse Attorneys
KwaZulu-Natal, 4240
📞 082 330 3939
Consultations available via Microsoft Teams or Zoom — in-person visits by appointment only.
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