LRA Form 7.15 - Application to Appoint Senior Commissioner to Arbitrate

Oct 3, 2026

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Application instructions for submitting LRA Form 7.15 to the CCMA to appoint a Senior Commissioner to arbitrate a labour dispute. The form explains who completes it, where it must be filed, and what supporting documents must be attached, including a motivation addressing matters in section 137 of the Labour Relations Act and proof that service has been provided to the other party.

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Provincial Offices of the CCMA

| LRA Form 7.15 Section 137(1) Labour Relations Act, 1995 | APPLICATION TO APPOINT SENIOR COMMISSIONER TO ARBITRATE | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
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WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS FORM?
This form is an application by a party to the CSC of the CCMAto appoint a Senior Commissioner to arbitrate.
WHO FILLS IN THIS FORM? A party to the dispute.
WHERE DOES THIS FORM GO?
The CSC of the Provincial Office. Please refer to the last page for details.
OTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Two documents must be attached to this form:
(a) A motivation;
(b) Proof that a copy of this form has been served on the other party must be supplied by attaching:
􀂃 A copy of a registered slip from the Post Office;
􀂃 A copy of a signed receipt if hand delivered;
􀂃 A signed statement confirming service by the person delivering the form;
􀂃 A copy of a fax
confirmation slip; or
􀂃 Any other satisfactory proof of service.
CHECK!
Have you sent a copy of this completed form to the other party? Have you included proof (that you have sent a copy to the other party) with this form?
Have you attached your motivation (see section 137)?
| 1. APPLICATION
I/we apply to the CCMA to appoint a Senior Commissioner to resolve the dispute which has the following reference number: ................................ ................................
2. MOTIVATION
Prepare a motivation which deals with the issues raised in section 137 of the Act. Some of these issues are:
􀁸 the complexity of the dispute;
􀁸 whether there are conflicting arbitration awards that are relevant to the dispute;
􀁸 the public interest;
􀁸 the nature of the question of law raised by the dispute.
3. CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE DETAILS:
Form submitted by (name): ................................ ................................ ......................... Signature: ................................ ................................ ................................ .................... Position: ................................ ................................ ................................ ......................
Date: ................................ ................................ ................................ ...........................
Place: ................................ ................................ ................................ .......................... | | | | | CCMA Ref. Number | Please turn over | | LRA Form 7.15 Application to Appoint Senior Commissioner to Arbitrate Page 2 of 2 | PROVINCIAL OFFICES OF THE CCMA | | | --- | --- | | CCMA EASTERN CAPE – East London
6 Oxford Street
EAST LONDON
Private Bag X9068, EAST LONDON, 5200
Tel: (043) 743-0826
Fax: (043) 743-0810
Email: [PE@ccma.org.za](PE@ccma.org.za)
CCMA EASTERN CAPE – Port Elizabeth
CCMA House, 107 Govan Mbeki Avenue
PORT ELIZABETH
Private Bag X22500, PORT ELIZABETH, 6000
Tel: (041) 505-4300
Fax: (041) 586-4585
Email: [PE@ccma.org.za](PE@ccma.org.za)
CCMA FREE STATE
CCMA House, Cnr Elizabeth & Westburger Streets
BLOEMFONTEIN
Private Bag X20705, BLOEMFONTEIN, 9300
Tel: (051) 505-4400
Fax: (051) 448-4468/9
Email: [BLM@ccma.org.za](BLM@ccma.org.za)
CCMA GAUTENG – Johannesburg Regional Office
127 Fox Street
JOHANNESBURG
Private Bag X94, MARSHALLTOWN, 2107
Tel: (011) 220 5000
Fax: (011) 220-5101/02/03/04/05/ 0861 392 262
Email: [Johannesburg@ccma.org.za](Johannesburg@ccma.org.za)
CCMA GAUTENG – Tshwane (Pretoria)
Metro Park Building, 351 Schoeman Street
PRETORIA
Private Bag X176, PRETORIA, 0001
Tel: (012) 392-9700
Fax: (012) 392-9701/2
Email: [Pretoria@ccma.org.za](Pretoria@ccma.org.za)
CCMA KWAZULU-NATAL – Durban
Embassy Building, 199 Smith Street
DURBAN
Private Bag X54363, DURBAN, 4000
Tel: (031) 362-2300
Fax: (031) 368-7387 / 7407
[Email](Email: KZN@ccma.org.za)[:](Email: KZN@ccma.org.za)[ ](Email: KZN@ccma.org.za

FAQs

What is the purpose of LRA Form 7.15?

It is an application by a party to the CCMA to appoint a Senior Commissioner to arbitrate the labour dispute.

Who fills in this form and where is it submitted?

A party to the dispute completes the form. It is submitted to the CSC of the Provincial Office.

What documents must be attached to the application?

Attach a motivation and proof that a copy of the completed form has been served on the other party, such as proof from the Post Office, a signed receipt for hand delivery, a signed statement confirming service, a fax confirmation slip, or other satisfactory proof.

Oct 3, 2026

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