Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Background

The JCCI is proud to partner with experts in the Labour Relations field in order to offer members sound advice regarding labour matters and invite all members to make use of this service as and when required.

The team will provide basic advice free of charge. Additional services as summarised below will be charged at a preferential rate.

Contact details: rozelle@jcci.co.za

Summary of Services

Industrial Relations

Conducting of Disciplinary Hearings.
Representation at Bargaining Councils and CCMA.
Union negotiations.
Assistance with strikes and lockouts.
Retrenchments

Human Resources

HR Policy & Procedure Formulation.
HR Strategy Formulation.
Skills Development.
Employment Contract Formulation and Review.
General HR Admin
HR Audits
Compliance

Our Executive Team

Herman Breedt:

Herman Breedt

Herman started his career in 1985 with ESKOM. After a few years in the Trade Union Industry where he served on the then National Manpower Commission, he was elected to serve on the Labour Market Chamber of NEDLAC. He was part of the delegation that attended the ILO convention in Geneva when South Africa was allowed back for the first time in 1993.

During this period, he was elected to the National Executive Committee of the Motoring Bargaining Council, serving on the Motor Industry Training Board and Motor Industry Pension and Provident Fund. He also served as a National Executive Committee member of FEDUSA. He was one of the first Commissioners to be appointed by the CCMA where he was involved in conciliation, arbitration, mediation and facilitation of Industrial and Labour Disputes, including strikes and collective bargaining.

He went on to establish a thriving Labour Law consultancy firm in 1996 and cemented his reputation as an expert in this field. With his wealth of knowledge and experience he continues to assist employers with navigating the relevant workplace issues and legislation.

Herman served two terms as President of the Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry and is currently serving on the JCCI council and Finance Committee.

He is also a Director of the Red Ants Training Academy.

Qualifications:

University of Pretoria: B. Com Personnel Management 1984

B.Com. (Hons) Personnel Management 1985

M.Com Personnel Management 1986

University Stellenbosch IRDP 1987

UNISA Diploma in Advanced Labour Law 1988

UCT Diploma in Commercial Mediation 2014

Rozelle Gaie:

Rozelle Gaie

Rozelle has been working in the Labour Law field since 2016 and previously worked in a Compliance/Regulatory Affairs role. She deals with the organising and chairing of disciplinary hearings, CCMA and Bargaining Council disputes and general labour relations and HR matters. Rozelle brings her experience in Compliance to the field of Labour Law by assisting clients in ensuring that they operate within the framework of the law. She is also a qualified Skills Development Facilitator and can assist with Skills Development initiatives and submissions.

Qualifications:

BA Law (University of Pretoria) 2011

LLB (UNISA) 2017

Common issues

Common requests for advice and/or other services relate but are not limited to the following matters:

Leave

Abuse of leave and absenteeism

Sick leave and incapacity

Grievances

Disciplinary matters

HR admin and compliance

Warnings

Work performance and negligence

Retrenchments

Should you require any advice regarding labour matters you are most welcome to make use of this service.