The South African government should focus on implementing a set of policy objectives that make the operating environment in the metals and engineering sector more business-friendly and ensure that the cost of production is lower, industry organisation the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa’s (Seifsa’s) new COO Tafadzwa Chibanguza suggests “The steel and…
SA Government’s “Tight Rope” Viewpoint on TES
Although South Africa is a country more industrialised than any of its fellow African counterparts, it nevertheless currently possesses record-high unemployment rates. According to Trading Economics, South Africa’s 2021 third quarter 34.90% unemployment rate is the “highest jobless rate since comparable data began in 2008.” It is a tough juggling act between offering employment opportunities,…
Services SETA – Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Reports – April 2022
Notice: The deadline to submit Workplace Skills Plans (WSP’s) and Annual Training Reports (ATR’s) is 30 April 2022 Click here to view further information.
TESD – Labour Brief – If It Happened to Them, it Could Happen to You – Lessons From the Information Regulator
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,…