Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995)

Notices

Bargaining Council for the Civil Engineering Industry

BCCEI : Renewal of Period of Operation of the Conditions of Employment Collective Agreement

Chapter 1 : Application and Interpretation of Agreement

1.1. Scope of the Agreement
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1.1.1. This Agreement binds:
(a) All employers in the civil engineering industry that are members of the employers' organisations that are party to this agreement; and
(b) All employees in the bargaining unit, employed in the industry who are members of the trade unions that are party to this Agreement.

 

1.1.2. This Agreement must be applied in the jurisdiction of Bargaining Council for the Civil Engineering Industry throughout the Republic of South Africa.

 

1.1.3. Except as otherwise provided for in this Agreement, this Agreement establishes the terms and conditions of employment for scheduled employees.

 

1.1.4. This agreement applies to learners, only insofar as it is not inconsistent with the Skills Development Act, 97 of 1998.

 

1.1.5. The provisions of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 75 of 1997 shall apply in respect of any employer or employee in the Civil Engineering Industry for any matter that is not regulated by this Agreement.

 

1.1.6. The provisions of clauses 2.8, 2.9, 2.10, 2.11 and 2.12 of this agreement shall not apply to employees whose earnings exceed the amount determined by the Minister of Labour in terms of section 6(3) read with section 59(2)(c) of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 75 of 1997.

 

1.1.7. This agreement is binding in terms of Section 31 of the Labour Relations Act, 66 of 1995, on the parties which concluded the Conditions of Employment Collective Agreement and shall become binding on the other employers and employees in the industry upon extension by the Honourable Minister of Labour in terms of Section 32, from a date determined by the Minister.