
MEMBERSHIP THAT MATTERS
Since 1994, the TESD has and continues to ensure the credibility and compliancy of its members who provide their services to a variety of employees and employers centred in the construction industry.
KEY industries

Construction
(Primary)
Our members provide short-term blue and white collar labour to residential, commercial, civil, industrial and environmental construction in SA.

Manufacturing
Temporary labour is an important player in national automotive, chemical, electronic, metal, textile, clothing and footwear manufacturing.

Services
A variety of skilled short-term labour assists in the distribution, engineering, environmental, tourism and travel, recreation, and cultural sectors of this industry.

Raw Materials
The mining, metal and non-metallic mineral sectors are boosted by temporary employment services.

Agriculture
Crop and animal production, forestry and logging, fishing and other support activities are sectors our members provide vital services to.
Where our Membership Counts
We are committed to bolstering the TES industry by strictly operating according to a code of ethics and upholding labour legislation to ensure both employers and employees rights are respected.
All our new members are given an opportunity to comply with all the accreditation criteria within their first 12 months of membership. An accredited member has successfully undergone the accreditation process and has been issued with an accreditation certificate valid for a year.
Keeping compliant with relevant legislation and Bargaining Council Agreements is essential for temporary service providers. The TESD encourages members’ self-regulation and stays abreast with the latest legislative developments upholding good governance and implementing industry requirements.
The TESD is affiliated with The Confederation of Association in the Private Employment Sector (CAPES) which participates in activities vital to the future existence of the TES Industry. The Constructional Engineering Association of South Africa (CEASA) is also an affiliate of the TESD. Along with these important ties to the industry, the TESD undertakes to promote and advertise all accredited members through a variety of platforms and forums at its disposal.
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