Irregular appointments relating to promotion posts in South African public schools

Abstract

This research aims to illustrate that the education sector has not managed to circumvent unfair labour practices, specifically in its appointment processes relating to promotion posts. I use literature and case law to prove that irregular appointments are due to maladministration/malpractice by malfeasant officials, school governing bodies and trade unions. This thesis presents a detailed overview of the existing legislative framework governing the employer-employee relationship and includes a study of international law and constitutional rights pertaining to the principles of equality and justice, focusing on section 18 (freedom of association) and section 23 (labour relations) of the Constitution.