PSCBC Bargaining Council

An essential service is one that protects life, safety, and health. In the public service, these critical functions must continue, ensuring the wellbeing of communities at all times.Disputes in essential services are resolved through structured processes to maintain stability.

The Deputy Minister of the Department of Basic Education (DBE) Dr. Makgabo Reginah Mhaule, addressed delegates at the South African Teachers’ Union (SAOU) Congress, highlighting the importance of strengthening collaboration and fostering constructive relationships between the Department and organised labour. The Deputy Minister emphasised that effective cooperation between the employer and trade unions is essential to advancing quality education, promoting labour peace, and ensuring improved service delivery within the education sector.

The South African Teachers’ Union (SAOU) Congress provided an important platform for engagement between key stakeholders, allowing participants to exchange views, strengthen partnerships, and reaffirm their shared commitment to addressing challenges in the education sector through cooperation, dialogue, and mutual respect.

Championing Men’s Mental Health Month

“Real strength is being able to pause, reset, and come back stronger”.

Shortcut of the week.

Use a hard Page Break to keep your document structure locked in place permanently.
Stop using a string of empty lines to push text to the next page. When you finish a chapter or section of a report and want the next heading to start exactly at the top of the next page without hammering the Enter key 15 times.

Today, the PSCBC proudly commemorates United Nations Public Service Day. The UN Public Service Day intends to celebrate the value and virtue of public service in our communities; highlight the contribution of public service in the development process; recognize the work of public servants and encourage young people to pursue careers in the public sector. We honour the dedication, professionalism, and resilience of public servants who work daily to improve the lives of all South Africans. Celebrating excellence in service.

Understanding a Minimum Service Agreement (MSA) is key to balancing the right to strike with the need to protect essential services. These agreements ensure that critical functions continue, safeguarding the public while upholding labour rights.

Championing Men’s Mental Health Month

“Your mind deserves the same care and attention as your ambitions”.

The PSCBC wishes all the Fathers and father figures a meaningful Father’s Day. Thank you for your strength, guidance, and the positive impact you make in families and communities every day. We celebrate you.

Championing Men’s Mental Health Month

“Strength is built in the moments where giving up feels easier, but you continue anyway.”

Good luck to Bafana Bafana in their second match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against the Czech Republic. Step onto the pitch with courage, focus and pride. South Africa is cheering you on,keep the momentum and give us a performance to remember.