CAPES Memo 7-2023 Sector EE Targets Update

Following receipt of correspondence from DEL late last week, please find below CAPES Memo regarding the EE sector targets impacting PEA/TES:

SEIFSA Appoints CEO Designate: Tafadzwa Chibanguza to Lead the Federation into the Future

The Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA) is proud to announce the appointment of Tafadzwa (Taffie) Chibanguza as CEO Designate, effective 1 July 2025. Chibanguza will officially assume the role of SEIFSA CEO on 1 January 2026, succeeding current CEO Lucio Trentini, who is set to retire in 2027. The announcement was…

Compensation Fund Update: Key Compliance Changes You Need to Know – June 2025

The Compensation Fund has released critical updates for employers that directly affect compliance, registration, and Return of Earnings (ROE) submissions in June 2025. Key updates include: Employers are urged to review these developments carefully and share them with their HR and finance teams to ensure continued compliance. Failing to adhere to these updates could result…

Empowering the Future of Staffing: Join the Post-WEC APSO Industry Workshop

Join industry trailblazers on 27 June 2025 for the Post-WEC APSO Conference Analysis & Industry Opportunity Session—a strategic half-day virtual workshop designed to shape the evolving staffing and recruitment landscape in South Africa and across the African continent. Hosted on Zoom from 08h30 to 12h30, this free session is exclusively available to members of CAPES,…

The Steel Master Plan Has Stalled – Why South Africa Urgently Needs a New Industrial Compact

South Africa’s steel and engineering sector, once the foundation of its industrial economy, faces steep decline due to years of deindustrialisation, policy failure, and fragmented implementation. While the Steel and Metal Fabrication Master Plan (SMP) launched in 2021 aimed to revitalise the sector, it has failed to deliver meaningful impact, burdened by complexity and lack…

SEIFSA Training Centre – Accredited Skills Development in South Africa

EIFSA Training Centre offers QCTO- and NAMB-accredited apprenticeships, learnerships, and business and technical training programmes. We specialise in compliance, safety, and skills development for artisans, production staff, and management across sectors. Key Offerings: Upcoming Intake Dates: With a proven track record and a one-stop training solution, SEIFSA Training Centre helps future-proof your workforce.Contact us SEIFSA…