Johannesburg, 9 January 2025 – ArcelorMittal South Africa has made the final decision to mothball its long-steel operations at its Newcastle Works, Vereeniging Works, and its rail and structural subsidiary, AMRAS. This significant announcement is set to have far-reaching consequences, impacting not only the surrounding communities but also suppliers, contractors, and the broader metals and…
SEIFSA: Inclusive Strategy for South Africa’s Steel Industry
Johannesburg, 8 January 2025 – South Africa’s business sentiment reached a peak in 2024, supported by consistent electricity supply and political stability. As we move into 2025, the challenge lies in turning this optimism into tangible outcomes, particularly for the steel industry. To achieve sustainable growth, the steel sector must foster collaboration between policymakers, the…
Webinar: TES Compliance: The Road Less Travelled
The “TES Compliance: The Road Less Travelled” webinar, hosted by John Botha, Joint CEO of Global Business Solutions, was a crucial resource for Temporary Employment Services (TES) providers. This session explored the critical aspects of compliance in the TES industry, providing key insights on: Designed to equip TES providers with practical compliance strategies, the webinar…
SEIFSA Workshops 2024 – 2025
Enhance your team’s skills and knowledge with SEIFSA’s comprehensive workshop offerings! Designed to address key areas within the industrial sector, these workshops cater to professionals at all levels, providing critical insights into Industrial Relations, Economics, and Skills Development. All workshops are available in flexible formats, either online or face-to-face, to suit your organization’s needs. Workshop…
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
Webinar: EQ in AI – Incorporating Emotional Intelligence (EQ) into AI Systems.
In this insightful conversation, we explore the powerful intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and emotional intelligence (EQ), highlighting how EQ is transforming not only the TES industry but various sectors across the board. As AI takes on a more significant role in decision-making, the integration of EQ enables systems to better understand and adapt to…
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
The goals, timing and criticisms of the NHI Act
On 15 May 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the National Health Insurance Bill intolaw. The National Health Insurance Act 20 of 2023 (NHI Act) marks a pivotal moment in SouthAfrica’s healthcare landscapeAlthough the NHI Act aims to provide comprehensive health coverage, it has ignited significantdebate and controversy, especially concerning its funding and its effect on…
Webinar: Appropriation of liability & different workforce models
Dive into the intricacies of statutes impacting the workplace. We cover a wide range of legislation, including: Download Webinar Slides Watch Webinar
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…