A business’ operations can be brought to a standstill if it experiences a data breach – a reality which is becoming more and more familiar. Section 22 of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) requires responsible parties to notify both the Information Regulator and the relevant data subject(s) of a breach…
Metals and Engineering Sector Needs the State to Wake Up
By Lucio Trentini for the Business Day SA businesses in the metals and engineering sector have faced enormous challenges over the past few years, with the Covid-19 pandemic compounding an already difficult situation. A shrinking domestic market, declining production, weak production sales, a smaller contribution to the economy, increasing joblessness, cheap imports and low investment…
Is there a Need for TES in SA’s Construction Industry?
It is without a doubt that many industries have taken a serious knock during the pandemic. Those involved in South Africa’s construction industry had their hands tied, especially at the onset of the pandemic when restrictions severely delayed and even terminated projects. When comparing GDP growth in the first quarter of 2021 to 2020’s fourth…
CAPES MONTHLY REVIEW – November & December 2021
The Confederation of Associations in the Private Employment Sector (CAPES) offers a monthly review packed with information around the private employment sector. The monthly review covers a range of key topics stemming from a variety of forums. To view November and December’s monthly review click here.
MEIBC – Industry Circular – Accrual of Shifts in Respect of the July Unrest
This circular applies only to employers who are members of the Employer Associations sited assignatories to the SEIFSA Settlement Agreement; Lift Industry Collective Agreement, the PCA (SA)Plastics Industry Collective Agreement and the SAEFA Collective Agreement, namely: ● Association Of Electric Cable Manufacturers’ of South Africa● Constructional Engineering Association● Cape Engineers’ and Founders’ Association● Eastern Cape…
MEIBC – Industry Circular – Annual Shutdown – 2021
This circular applies only to employers who are members of the following employers’ organizationswho are signatories to the Settlement Agreement dated 21 October 2021 covering wages and otherconditions of employment. To view the circular click here.
Raising the Alarm on Non-compliance in Temporary Employment Services
When operating in compliance with South African labour laws and adhering to good practice, Temporary Employment Services (TES) providers create vital flexibility in the labour market. Countless South African businesses benefit from TES companies. Government officials within the ministry of employment and labour readily acknowledge that TES are essential to the South African economy. However,…
NPMN Innovation Fund – Virtual Briefing for potential applicants
Submission deadline: 25th November 2021 I Document attachments can be found at the end of the article. The Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI) is a multi-sector action programme directed at addressing SA’s chronic youth unemployment challenge. PYEI has identified several priority interventions to accelerate youth pathways into the economy over the next 5 years. These…
SEIFSA – Wage Negotiations Update
Industry Wage and Employment Negotiations Successfully Concluded On Thursday, 21 October 2021, SEIFSA on behalf of the affiliated Employer Associations signed an agreement with NUMSA ending a three week strike. This, after the deal had already been signed with Solidarity and UASA. MEWUSA and SAEWA signed the deal on 22 October 2021, thereby ensuring a…
GUIDELINES OF AN EMPLOYER MAKES VACCINATION MANDATORY
1. These guidelines are intended to guide employers, employer organisations, employees, trade unions, conciliators, arbitrators and the courts in determining the fairness of a mandatory vaccination policy and its implementation. 2. These guidelines deal with the key aspects of a policy requiring mandatory vaccination in the workplace. The guidelines are stated generally and departures from…