PSCBC Bargaining Council

13/04/2026

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13/04/2026

For employees, failure to comply with rules and policies is regarded as a broad and encompassing form of misconduct that is typically outlined in disciplinary codes. Such non‑compliance may involve disregarding established procedures, breaching workplace standards, or failing to meet prescribed behavioural or performance expectations.
Depending on the severity and frequency of the non-compliance, an employee may face a range of consequences. These may include verbal or written warnings, corrective counselling, performance improvement measures, suspension, or, in serious cases, termination of employment. Repeated or deliberate breaches may also result in more severe disciplinary action. Additionally, non-compliance can negatively impact workplace safety, productivity, and trust, potentially affecting the employee’s performance record and future opportunities within the organisation.

“Compliance is everyone’s responsibility. Let us work together to uphold our standards.”

11/04/2026

Employers are encouraged to give persons with disabilities opportunity to enter the workforce. Disability is a and development issue, meaning persons with disabilities should enjoy equal rights.

10/04/2026

Currently happening at the PSCBC is a workshop on the Personnel Expenditure framework on the recently conducted research in consultation with various departments and State-Owned Entities (SOEs) as part of the Personnel Expenditure Review. The purpose of this exercise was to assess the sustainability of the public sector wage bill, evaluate current remuneration policies, and determine whether existing frameworks effectively support service delivery and organisational performance.

The findings highlight key challenges, including the rising and often unsustainable wage bill, inconsistencies in remuneration structures, outdated occupation-specific dispensations (OSDs), and inefficiencies in benefits, allowances, and human resource systems. Concerns were also raised around weak alignment between pay and performance, duplication of roles, and administrative inefficiencies affecting productivity.

The report recommended a shift towards a more sustainable and performance-driven remuneration framework. The emphasis is on creating a fair, efficient, and financially sustainable public sector workforce.

The matter will now be referred to Council for engagement.

10/04/2026

Resilience: “Resilience isn’t toughness; it’s the ability to return to yourself.”

09/04/2026

The PSCBC, in collaboration with the GPSSBC, hosted a pivotal workshop today at Premier Hotel Midrand to explore the feasibility of establishing a dedicated Bargaining Council for State-Owned Entities (SOEs). The General Secretary of the PSCBC Mr Frikkie De Bruin, presented at the session, providing an overview of centralizing bargaining, negotiations, and dispute resolution, mirroring PSCBC and sector models. This approach will enable the bridging of gaps for a unified public service in the future!

09/04/2026

Labour Corner Word of the Day is Jurisdiction which refers to the power/authority to deal with the matter or not.

08/04/2026

Join the Great Labour Law Shake-up Webinar

Join us for The Great Labour Law Shake-Up Webinar. Adv. Bathandwa Xhallie will provide critical insights into the implications of the 2025 Labour Law Amendments for workers, employers, and the broader world of work.

The webinar will cover key developments, including:

-The evolving definition of “employee,” with specific implications for independent contractors and platform-based work.
-Recent parental leave reforms and Constitutional developments.
-Enhanced workplace protections, including measures addressing harassment and protections for non-traditional workers.
-New provisions relating to businesses exempted from Bargaining Council agreements.

Please secure your seat with a direct payment and share POP to lerasa@pscbc.org.za to receive the registration link to the webinar.

08/04/2026

The Prohibition against employees competing with their employers has its roots in the common law requirement that employees devote their time, energy, and skills to furthering the employer’s business interests. A contract of employment is regarded as a contract of utmost good faith; thus, employees act in bad faith if they compete with their employer's business or obtain extra work from other employers when conflicts of interest may arise. Such competition or conflict of interest, in which no real competition actually results, has been held on many occasions to amount to misconduct justifying dismissal, and if employees advance their own financial interests at the expense of the employer, even if the conduct does not amount to fraud.

07/04/2026

Tech Tip Tuesday: Did you know you can share large files effortlessly with anyone using OneDrive, bypassing email size limits! We share a quick step-by-step guide below.

06/04/2026

This Easter Monday, let’s make it a time to reconnect with family and cherish the moments that strengths family bonds. .

03/04/2026

Consistency :“Small steady care builds strong mental health.”