Country-wide member structures (at national and provincial level, taking sectors into account) are the link between the PSA and its members. These structures mirror the current structures for collective bargaining and offer direction, thereby ensuring the protection and promotion of members’ rights and interests.
The PSA's Board of Directors on 29 March 2017 resolved that in terms of the Labour Relations Act or an Organisational Rights agreement, a group will be entitled to elect five shop stewards. The Board may, on good cause shown, establish such a group as a branch.
These structures have been established in all provinces to promote the organisation of members, obtaining their mandates, and improving communication with members. It is important to understand PSA member structures. In addition, members should be involved in these structures as active members can provide timeous, informed mandates, and ensure that skilled workplace representatives are elected.
Details of the extensive PSA Member Structures are set out below.