What is a CCMA?
A certified clinical medical assistant (CCMA) is a medical assistant who has gone further in their career by qualifying for certification.
Medical assistants fulfill both clinical and administrative tasks at hospitals, physicians’ offices, and other medical settings.
CCMA Offices In South Africa
CCMA National Office
Address: 28 Harrison St, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 11 377 6650
CCMA Johannesburg
Address: 127 Fox St & Eloff St, CBD, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 11 220 5000
CCMA Cape town
Address: 78 Darling St, District Six, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 3 pm
Phone: +27 21 469 0111
How long does CCMA process take?
The commissioner will make a final and binding decision, called an arbitration award, within 14 days. A CCMA case in South Africa takes between 10-12 weeks to be finalized – provided that there are no postponements or interruptions to the case.
What documents do I need for CCMA?
You must prove to the CCMA or a commissioner that a document was served on the other party by providing one or more of the following: a registered mail or fax slip, sent e-mail report, a copy of the document that is signed and dated by the other party, or an affidavit that you served the document on the other party.
Is CCMA free in South Africa?
The CCMA does not generally charge fees for its dispute resolution work but may do so in exceptional circumstances as outlined below. Fees are charged in accordance with the tariff of fees established by the CCMA Governing Body and published in the Government Gazette.