The Labour Court orders the City of Cape Town to pay an ex-employee more than R319,000 after ruling that the employee unlawfully blocked a promotion opportunity. The court finds the city’s handling of the recruitment process denied the individual a fair chance to compete for a managerial position.
According to the reporting, the dispute follows a failed recruitment drive for a managerial post. The court concludes that the city used an impermissible headhunting approach after the recruitment effort did not succeed, rather than allowing the appropriate internal competition for the role. The outcome reflects the court’s view that the process was not conducted in a manner that supports equal access to promotion opportunities.
One outlet provides the key findings and the amount awarded, but it does not add further details on the city’s response, the ex-employee’s specific conduct, or any appeal or further proceedings. As a result, the available information focuses on the court’s determination about the recruitment method and the financial order arising from the decision.
