Annual Placement Report 2024 – Submission Deadline: 30 April 2025

All Private Employment Agencies (PEAs) and Temporary Employment Services (TES) registered with the Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) must submit their Annual Placement Report for 2024 by 30 April 2025. This mandatory submission is in line with the Skills Development Act No. 97 of 1998, Regulation No. 608 of 2000, sub-regulation 5 (12). πŸ”Ή…

The Key Objectives of the Latest Employment Equity Amendments – Here’s What You Need to Know!

The Employment Equity (EE) Amendments are shaping the future of business compliance and workforce transformation. What are the key objectives behind these changes, and how will they impact your business? Read more

Igniting Economic Growth Through Strategic Localisation

In the South African context, localisation is often seen primarily as a state-driven policy tool. The history of South Africa’s state-owned entities (SOEs) is closely linked to the broader economic development and socio-political landscape of the country. The Government’s stated goal is to use localisation policies to develop local industrial capacity, increase employment, and enhance…

Webinar: Master Absenteeism and Leave Management

In this webinar, we explored how to tackle rising absenteeism costs and manage complex leave policies effectively. Key topics covered included: Missed it? Watch to learn how to better manage absenteeism and boost productivity in your organization! Download Absenteeism and leave trend analysis and management 2.0 slides

NOTICE TO NEDLAC OF INTENTION TO PROCEED WITH PROTEST ACTION

The Congress of South Africa Trade Unions (COSATU) hereby gives formal notice to NEDLAC of its intention to proceed with protest action. This action is in line with the notice submitted to NEDLAC on 21 August 2017 under Section 77(1)(b), addressing the ongoing Economic Crisis in South Africa. The protest action will take place on…

Temporary Disruption of the UIF Online Platform Addressed by Minister of Labour and Employment

The Minister of Labour and Employment recently addressed the ongoing disruptions with the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) online system, acknowledging the inconvenience faced by users nationwide. Read more

Minister republishes regulations for EE sector targets

To recap, on 14 April 2023, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Employment EquityAmendment Act 4 of 2022 into law, amending the Employment Equity Act of 1998. Theamendments empower the Minister to identify and set employment equity numerical targetsfor each national economic sector.On Friday, 12 May 2023, the Minister published the draft five-year sectoral numerical targetsfor…