The Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA) has confirmed that while the Metal Industries Pension and Provident Fund Collective Agreements are set to lapse on 30 April 2026, an application has been submitted to extend these agreements for a further 12 months. Pending formal gazetting by the Department of Employment and Labour,…
New Earnings Threshold Update – Effective 1 May 2026
The Minister of Employment and Labour has published a revised earnings threshold in terms of Section 6(3) of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA). Effective from 1 May 2026, the threshold is set at R269,600.90 per annum. This threshold applies primarily to office-based, administrative, managerial, and professional employees within the metal and engineering sector.…
Complimentary TESD Webinar Recap: Powering TES Through Skills Development
Powering TES Through Skills Development On 8 April 2026, TESD hosted a complimentary webinar focused on one of the most critical pillars shaping the future of the Temporary Employment Services (TES) industry: skills development. As compliance requirements continue to evolve across South Africa’s labour landscape, TES businesses are increasingly required to align workforce capability with…
2026/2027 Mandatory Grant Submissions Notice
TESD members are reminded that all levy-paying employers are required to submit their Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR) to Services SETA for the current reporting cycle. The submission period covers training conducted from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, with the final submission deadline set for 30 April 2026 at…
Annual Placement Report 2025 – Submission Deadline 24 April 2026
CAPES hereby reminds all registered Private Employment Agencies (PEA) and Temporary Employment Services (TES) that the Annual Placement Report (APR) for the 2025 reporting period is due for submission to the Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) by 24 April 2026. Submission of the APR is a statutory requirement in terms of the Skills Development…
Labour Brief No. 485: Constitutional Court Redefines Parental Leave
In a landmark judgement delivered on 3 October 2025 in Van Wyk and Others v Minister of Employment and Labour ZACC 20, the Constitutional Court has redefined the standard for parental leave in South Africa. As the country’s highest court, its ruling confirms the constitutional invalidity of certain maternity and parental leave provisions in…
State of the Metals and Engineering Sector 2026
The Industrial Policy Era: A New Global Norm and a Domestic Inflection Point The State of the Metals and Engineering Sector 2026 report provides a comprehensive assessment of the sector’s performance, structural realities, and outlook within a rapidly shifting global and domestic economic environment. Constituting approximately 25.5% of South Africa’s manufacturing sector, the metals and…
National Minimum Wage Increase 2026 – What Employers Need to Know
National Minimum Wage Amendment – Effective 1 March 2026 The Minister of Employment and Labour has officially amended the National Minimum Wage in terms of the National Minimum Wage Act (No. 9 of 2018), as published in Government Gazette No. 54075 dated 3 February 2026 54075 3-2-2026 EmployLabour Sep…. From 1 March 2026, the national…
TESD Complimentary Webinar | CAPES Provident Fund & COIDA Explained
Beyond Compliance: Protecting Employees While Strengthening Your Business In this exclusive webinar hosted by TESD, leading industry experts provide clarity on statutory employee protection and retirement funding solutions tailored to the Temporary Employment Services sector. The session combines practical insight from Rand Mutual Assurance and Ensimini Financial Services, with a focused spotlight on the CAPES…
SEIFSA Decarbonisation Pilot Programme 2026
SEIFSA, in collaboration with Danish Industry (DI), invites manufacturing companies to express interest in participating in the fully funded 2026 Decarbonisation Pilot Programme. The programme is designed to help manufacturers move beyond emissions awareness toward practical, realistic decarbonisation planning. It supports companies in identifying emissions reduction opportunities and translating climate data into informed business decisions.…