For South African employees

You were fired.
You have 30 days
to fight back.

The complete DIY toolkit — step-by-step guide, completed Form 7.11 example, editable templates, email scripts, and AI prompts that personalise your case. Everything from day one to conciliation. No lawyer required.

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Your legal deadline 30 Calendar days

From the date of dismissal to refer your case to the CCMA. Weekends and public holidays count. Miss it without applying for condonation and your case is permanently closed.

  • Day 1: Gather your evidence — today, not tomorrow
  • Day 1–3: Complete and serve LRA Form 7.11
  • Day 1–5: File with your nearest CCMA office
  • Day ~30: CCMA schedules your conciliation hearing
Over 180,000CCMA case referrals last year — it is one of the largest dispute resolution systems in South Africa
52%of all CCMA referrals are unfair dismissal cases — by far the most common labour dispute in South Africa
12 monthsmaximum salary compensation for ordinary unfair dismissal — that is what is at stake if you don't act
The CCMA was built for this

You do not need a lawyer to file a CCMA case.

The CCMA conciliation process was specifically designed so that employees can represent themselves. Lawyers are generally not allowed at conciliation — which means you are on an equal footing with your employer from the moment you walk in.

What most employees lack is not the ability — it is the right information, in the right order, at the right moment. That is exactly what ClaimKit provides.

✓  The form is 5 pages long
LRA Form 7.11 is straightforward. ClaimKit walks you through every field so you get it right the first time.
✓  Lawyers are not allowed at conciliation
The CCMA's own rules mean you face your employer directly — no legal representatives allowed on either side at this stage.
✓  The process is designed for ordinary people
Tens of thousands of South African employees handle their own CCMA conciliation every year without any legal background.
✓  You have up to 12 months' salary at stake
R399 to protect a potential R200,000+ compensation claim is not a cost — it is the best investment you will make this month.
Simple process

Three steps from right now to your CCMA case filed

The kit is built so you can start immediately — even if you've never heard of LRA Form 7.11 before today.

1

Buy and download instantly

Pay once, get the complete kit immediately. No waiting, no subscription, no account to create.

2

Gather your evidence today

The kit tells you exactly what to collect and where to find it — before it disappears. Start this today, not tomorrow.

3

File with the CCMA this week

Complete Form 7.11 line by line, serve it correctly, and file — with your own copy of everything kept safe.

What's inside

Everything in one toolkit — guide, templates, examples, and AI prompts

12 components built from the Labour Relations Act and CCMA guidance — step-by-step guide, completed form example, editable templates, and AI prompts that personalise everything to your case.

01

The 30-day deadline guide

How to calculate it, what counts, and what to do if you've already missed it — including condonation.

02

Evidence checklist

What to gather before it disappears — documents, WhatsApp messages, payslips, witnesses.

03

LRA Form 7.11 — line by line

Every section of the referral form explained, with the exact mistakes that get referrals rejected.

04

Completed Form 7.11 example

A fully filled-in realistic example — every field completed with annotations explaining each decision.

05

Serve and file correctly

The correct sequence — serve employer first, then CCMA — with the proof you must keep.

06

Conciliation preparation

What the Commissioner will ask, what to bring, how to decide whether to settle or push to arbitration.

07

Con-arb warning

The trap that catches most employees completely unprepared — and how to avoid it.

08

Editable Word templates

Case summary worksheet, condonation letter, and email/WhatsApp templates — fill in and use immediately.

09

AI Prompt Pack

Four structured ChatGPT prompts that build your case chronology, analyse your dismissal, and prepare your conciliation script — personalised to your situation.

10

Bargaining council check

Which sectors go to their own council instead of the CCMA — and exactly what to do if yours does.

11

Official forms & resource directory

Direct links to every government form and CCMA contact you need — no searching required.

12

Printable master checklists

Evidence checklist and filing checklist — print, tick off, and never wonder if you've missed a step.

Before you buy

Is this kit right for your case?

The CCMA process covers specific types of disputes. Tick through each one before you pay.

Tick each one that applies to confirm this kit fits your situation.
Honest about limits

When you need more than this kit

Get a registered labour consultant or attorney if —

  • Your sector has a Bargaining Council — your referral goes there, not the CCMA
  • You are dealing with an automatically unfair dismissal (union activity, pregnancy, whistleblowing) — these go to the Labour Court
  • Your matter proceeds past conciliation to arbitration — a formal legal hearing where professional help pays for itself
  • You are up against a legal representative at conciliation
  • Your dismissal involved discrimination — CCMA has jurisdiction but discrimination law has additional complexity
7-DAY FIT CHECK

If this kit turns out not to apply to your situation — full refund, no argument.

Work through the eligibility check honestly before you buy. If your situation doesn't fit within 7 days of purchase, email us and we'll refund you completely. We'd rather you know upfront than be frustrated later.

Free resources

CCMA guides — free to read

Practical answers to the questions South African employees ask most. No sign-up required.

CCMA Process

How to fill in LRA Form 7.11 — step by step

Every section explained, with the mistakes that get referrals rejected before they are read.

Read guide → Deadlines

Missed the CCMA 30-day deadline? How to apply for condonation

Missing the deadline does not end your case — but you must act immediately.

Read guide → Unfair Dismissal

Dismissed without a disciplinary hearing — your rights in South Africa

What the LRA requires before dismissal and what procedurally unfair dismissal means.

Read guide → Conciliation

How to prepare for a CCMA conciliation hearing

What happens in the room, what to bring, and how to decide whether to settle or push to arbitration.

Read guide → CCMA Process

What is con-arb at the CCMA — avoid being caught unprepared

If your notice says con-arb, conciliation and arbitration happen on the same day.

Read guide → Unfair Dismissal

Constructive dismissal South Africa — do you have a case?

What the law actually requires and what does not qualify — an honest assessment before you file.

Read guide → CCMA Process

CCMA vs Bargaining Council — which one do you go to?

Going to the wrong forum does not pause the 30-day clock. Here is how to check your sector.

Read guide →
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Questions

What people ask before buying

At conciliation stage — which is what this kit prepares you for — lawyers are generally not allowed. The CCMA was specifically designed to be accessible without legal representation. That's not a loophole; it's the design of the system under the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995.
You have 30 calendar days from the date of dismissal — or from the date of a final internal appeal outcome — to refer your case. Weekends and public holidays count. If you've missed it, you can apply for condonation. The kit covers exactly how to do this.
LRA Form 7.11 is the official form to refer an unfair dismissal dispute to the CCMA. It is available free from ccma.org.za. The kit walks through every section line by line so you complete it correctly the first time.
Conciliation is a facilitated settlement meeting — not a trial. A Commissioner helps both parties find a resolution. Lawyers are generally excluded at this stage. The Commissioner typically speaks to each party separately (caucusing) before trying to reach a settlement. The kit prepares you for exactly what to expect and what to say.
Generally no. The LRA requires dismissal to be both substantively fair (there must be a genuine reason) and procedurally fair (you must be given a chance to state your case). Dismissal without a hearing is typically procedurally unfair — and this is exactly the kind of case the CCMA handles.
No. ClaimKit is general guidance built from the Labour Relations Act and the CCMA's own publicly available forms and processes. It is not advice on your specific case. For complex matters — particularly those proceeding to arbitration — a registered labour consultant or admitted attorney is recommended.

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