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,…
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…
Draft Amendments to the B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice – Public Comment Invited
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has published a series of draft amendments to the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Codes of Good Practice for public comment, as gazetted under Government Gazette No. 54032 dated 29 January 2026. These proposed amendments are issued in terms of section 9(5) of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment…
Complimentary Webinar Recording: Landmark Judgment – Equal Parental Leave for All Parents
In this recorded session, Global Solutions unpacks a historic Constitutional Court ruling that has reshaped parental leave rights in South Africa. The Court declared aspects of the parental leave provisions under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) and the Unemployment Insurance Fund Act (UIF Act) unconstitutional a significant step forward for workplace equality and…
Annual Employment Conference (AEC 2026)
The future of work is being shaped and AEC 2026 is where the conversation happens. On 12 March 2026, Global Business Solutions convenes South Africa’s leading HR strategists, business leaders, and policymakers for the Annual Employment Conference (AEC 2026) at the The Maslow Hotel. This year’s theme, “Where Human Insight Meets AI – Opportunities for…
TESD Complimentary Webinar: Foreign Nationals – Compliance Do’s and Don’ts
The session unpacked the complex regulatory framework governing the employment of foreign nationals in South Africa and provided invaluable insight into compliance obligations for employers, HR professionals, and TES providers. Natalie offered clear and practical guidance on key compliance areas including legal documentation, work permit verification, and fair labour practices enabling attendees to strengthen their…
Provisional Wage Schedule 2025/2026 – Motor Industry
The Motor Industry Bargaining Council (MIBCO) has issued Circular No. 25 of 2025, dated 26 September 2025, outlining the provisional prescribed wage adjustments applicable until 31 August 2026 Key Points to Note: Important Reminder: Employers are urged to update their returns with the MIBCO Returns Department to ensure alignment with the new provisional wage schedules.…
Draft Code of Good Practice on Dismissals and Proposed Amendments to the LRA/BCEA
The Code of Good Practice: Dismissals has long been a cornerstone for guiding employers and employees on best practices surrounding dismissals related to conduct and capacity. Recently, the Minister of Employment and Labour has released proposed amendments to the current Code, aiming to update and refine dismissal procedures under the Labour Relations Act (LRA) and…
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). 🔹…