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The benefits of workplace mediation include improved working relationships and preventing escalation of conflict in the workplace. It also has the potential to reduce the use of formal disciplinary and grievance procedures, and consequently referral of disputes. Therefore, providing cost effective means to resolve workplace problems.  interpretation service provided on request; The CCMA Director, Cameron Sello Morajane encourages parties in the fruit sector in the Western Cape to take advantage of the opportunity presented by the pilot project.  if resolved, Commissioner will assist in drafting an What to expect in terms of process:  conducted at the workplace by specially trained CCMA Commissioners ;  process is allocated two (2) hours;  Representation at the process is in line with work- place policy / procedure /practice or by agreement between the parties;  Commissioner will conduct joint and separate meet- ings with parties involved; agreement;  if unresolved, Commissioner may make non-binding recommendations to parties on how the problem may be resolved; If unresolved, disciplinary proceedings / lodging of grievance / referral of unfair labour practice may proceed. For more information, please contact the CCMA Western Cape Offices: CCMA WESTERN CAPE – Cape Town CCMA House, 78 Darling Street, Cape Town, 8001 Private Bag X9167, Cape Town, 8000 Tel: 021- 469-0111 Fax: 021-465-7193/97/87/021- 462-5006 Email: [email protected] CCMA WESTERN CAPE – George 2 Cathedral Square, 62 Cathedral Street, George, 6529 Private Bag X6650, George, 6530 Tel: 044-805-7700/01 Fax: 044-873-2906 Email: [email protected]