CCMA Case Preparation

Overview

Most dismissal disputes must be referred to the CCMA within 30 days of dismissal (90 days for unfair labour practices). Strict timelines, jurisdictional points and procedural rules apply. We help individuals, small employers and HR teams prepare LRA 7.11 referrals, build proper case files, prepare witnesses, and rehearse for conciliation or arbitration. We do not represent clients at the CCMA, bargaining councils or in court — where representation is required, we refer to an admitted attorney.

Who this is for

• Employees who have been dismissed, suspended or treated unfairly
• Small employers facing a CCMA referral
• HR practitioners who want a second pair of hands on a case
• Anyone unsure whether their matter qualifies as an unfair dismissal or unfair labour practice

What we offer

• Referral drafting and filing (LRA 7.11 / 7.12)
• Jurisdiction, condonation and rescission applications
• Case strategy, bundle and timeline preparation
• Witness preparation and signed statements
• Pre-hearing coaching and mock conciliation / arbitration
• Settlement negotiation, drafting and review

How we work

1. 1. Eligibility & timeline check

   We confirm jurisdiction, the dispute type and whether a condonation application is needed.

2. 2. Referral & filing

   We prepare and submit the correct LRA form and serve on the other party.

3. 3. Bundle & witness prep

   We assemble a chronological bundle, draft opening points, and walk witnesses through their evidence.

4. 4. Hearing readiness

   We coach you for conciliation or arbitration and refer to an admitted attorney where representation is required.

Scope of this service

This service is delivered as legal support / paralegal assistance. Nkadimeng Danny is not an admitted attorney; where a matter requires representation by an admitted legal practitioner we will refer you. We do not give legal advice — we provide information, document support and procedural guidance.