The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) Act (Act 58 of 1995) initially established the eight-level National Qualifications Framework (NQF). This framework allowed for the registration of unit standard-based qualifications, unit standards, and qualifications not based on unit standards across various levels. In 2008, the SAQA Act was repealed and replaced by the National Qualifications Framework…
10th Annual SEIFSA Awards for Excellence: Celebrating Mastery and Innovation in Metals and Engineering
Join us in celebrating a decade of outstanding achievements at the 10th Annual SEIFSA Awards for Excellence! This prestigious event honours mastery and innovation within the metals and engineering sectors, recognising the exceptional contributions and advancements made by individuals and companies alike. We encourage all members to participate in this momentous occasion, where excellence is…
Increase in contribution rate – Metal Industries Provident Fund/Engineering Industries Pension Fund
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THE CEA (TESD) AND ITS AFFILIATION TO CAPES AND SEIFSA
Join the CEA (TESD) and Strengthen Your Connection with CAPES and SEIFSA Becoming a member of the CEA (TESD) links you with CAPES and SEIFSA, two pivotal organisations that advocate tirelessly for the TES sector. These bodies are dedicated to representing your interests at industry, national, and global levels, ensuring your voice is heard and…
2024 Wage Negotiations Update
”With South Africa’s economic outlook unlike any experienced before, the time wasripe for parties to work together and more so, in the area of industrial policy, toconstruct a collective agreement that quickly and with minimal angst and anxietysettles the vexed issue of wages and brings all stakeholders together to jointlyformulate a framework focused on re-building…
Main Agreement Annual Shutdown Provisions
The date of the annual shutdown is determined by the company’s management,and should be as similar as possible to the previous year’s annual shutdowndates.The annual shutdown must in total, amount to three consecutive weeks’ paidleave taken over an unbroken period and include four weekends. In addition, thethree weeks’ leave must be extended with full pay…
Unfair dismissal dispute: Arbitration Award-NBCRFLI
BACKGROUND OF THE DISPUTE: This matter was referred to the Bargaining Council for conciliation on 27 March 2023as an alleged unfair dismissal dispute. A conciliation hearing was scheduled for 08 May On that day the matter remained unresolved and a certificate to that effect wasissued. The applicants filed a request for arbitration on 11 May…
Complimentary TESD Webinar 8 November: POPI TES and CLIENT DYNAMICS
The #POPI Act, the Regulations and other protocols have now had some time to “settle in”. There have been a number of major data and systems breaches as well as a first fine issued. #TES and their clients face considerable risk given the nature and extent of personal information beings shared in terms of candidates,…
Showcase your company’s excellence on the grandest stage at the SEIFSA awards for excellence.
Participating in the SEIFSA Awards of Excellence is an incredible opportunity for any company looking to gain industry-wide recognition and opportunities for growth. This platform promotes credibility, positioning your company for success. Don’t miss out on the multiple benefits of participating. Enter today! Click here for more information
Cosatu Intended Protest Action
Protest Action and the Labour Relations ActManagement Guidelines on Possible Absenteeism on Friday, 6 October 2023 SEIFSA recommends that management adopt the following course of action in dealing with any stay-away from work on the 6th October. Inform all workers that any absences related to the protest action will be treated on thefollowing basis: The…