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.…
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…
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.…
SEIFSA Climate Readiness Programme 2026
SEIFSA invites manufacturing companies in the metals, engineering, and related sectors to express interest in participating in the fully funded 2026 Climate Readiness Programme. Delivered in partnership with Danish Industry (DI), the programme is designed to support South African manufacturers in understanding their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions profile, building internal capability, and preparing for emerging…
Labour Brief 483: Dismissal of a Foreign National Without a Work Visa Ruled Unlawful
This Labour Brief examines a significant High Court ruling confirming that the dismissal of a foreign national without a valid work visa may still be unlawful if proper termination procedures are not followed. The case involved a foreign national employed on successive fixed-term contracts whose employment was terminated with immediate effect due to the absence…
Labour Brief 484: Types of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) has become a preferred and increasingly important mechanism for resolving commercial and employment-related disputes in South Africa. With court backlogs continuing to delay litigation outcomes, ADR offers a more efficient, cost-effective, and confidential alternative to traditional court processes. This Labour Brief outlines the role of ADR in commercial agreements and explains…
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…