Experts in Dispute Resolution, Training & Advisory
Mediate Works is a company that aims to promote alternative dispute resolution in the commercial and retail market. The company was incorporated in 2015 but has been sole proprietor since 1997. We provide advisory services, alternative dispute resolution processes, and training programs to suit our clients’ needs as we believe that each one is unique. We pride ourselves on professionalism and service delivery.
How Can We Help You?
Independent Experts in
Dispute Resolution
MW specialises in commercial, labour and family disputes. We provide advice and professional dispute resolution services to government entities, private corporations, unions, academic institutions, NGO’s and private individuals. Our team ensures that clients receive a professional, efficient and quality service. Our expertise includes:
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Mediation
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Conciliation
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Arbitration
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Negotiation
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Investigation
Custom and Affordable
Training & Facilitation
MW offers training programs that can be customised and packaged to suit your needs. All our products are made to cater to both small and large organisations and we also offer public courses and workshops that are open to individuals. We pride ourselves in offering affordable training and our teams have the flexibility to adjust and tailor processes. MW has trained hundreds of staff in various companies on:
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Sexual Harassment
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Wage Negotiations
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Presiding Officer Training
Labour and Business
Advisory
MW is able to provide labour and organisational advisory services to minimise disputes and assess legal risk. Our associates are able to draw on their vast experience in labour and commercial law to provide companies with sound legal advice. In addition, a majority of our associates have been commissioners at the CCMA and have the necessary practical experience to advise clients on the strengths and weaknesses of their respective cases by setting up the necessary policies, processes and procedures with regards to dispute resolution.
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The MW Team
Ebrahim Patelia
MW || CEO & Co-Founding Director
Ebrahim is a skilled mediator, facilitator, chairperson, and trainer. He has over 20 years of experience as an attorney and ADR specialist.
Shidaan Bismillah
MW || Manager & Gold Associate
Shidaan is an experienced and accredited mediator, faclitator and chairperson.
Lungile Zondi
MW || Platinum Associate
Lungile Zondi is a skilled mediator, facilitator, chairperson and trainer.
Ahmed Cachlia
MW || Platinum Associate
Ahmed is a skilled mediator, facilitator, chairperson and trainer.
Samantha Phumaphi
MW || Platinum Associate
Samantha is a Barrister (Advocate), mediator, arbitrator and facilitator.
Andiswa Makasi
MW || Platinum Associate
Andiswa is a skilled arbitrator, mediator, facilitator, chairperson and trainer who is based in Cape Town..
Meshack Ravuku
MW || Platinum Associate
Meshack is a skilled mediator, facilitator, chairperson and trainer.
Karmini Pillay
MW || Platinum Associate
Karmini is an expert on sexual harassment in the workplace and is a skilled facilitator, chairperson and trainer.
Arnause Mohlala
MW || Platinum Associate
Highly astute Advocate and Executive with 25 years’ experience in the employment relations/law, and labour dispute resolution field.
Imthiaz Sirkhot
MW || Platinum Associate
Highly astute Advocate and Executive with 25 years’ experience in the employment relations/law, and labour dispute resolution field.
