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.…
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.…
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…
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…
Webinar Recap: Foreign Nationals – Compliance Do’s and Don’ts (Part 2)
TESD recently hosted Part 2 of the highly attended webinar series Foreign Nationals – Compliance Do’s and Don’ts, presented by Natalie Singer, Executive Consultant at Global Business Solutions. This session continued the discussion on the complexities of employing foreign nationals in South Africa, offering practical insights into compliance management, risk mitigation, and legislative responsibility. In…