These new forms are to be used by designated employers when submitting their Employment Equity Plans and Reports, in line with the latest regulatory requirements. The update is aimed at streamlining reporting and ensuring compliance with the revised sectoral targets outlined by the Department. Key Updates Include: Gazette_Employment Equity New Forms_15 April 2025 Gazette_Employement Equity…
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). 🔹…
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The Key Objectives of the Latest Employment Equity Amendments – Here’s What You Need to Know!
The Employment Equity (EE) Amendments are shaping the future of business compliance and workforce transformation. What are the key objectives behind these changes, and how will they impact your business? Read more
Missed the Consultation on Employment Equity (EE) Sectoral Targets? Here’s What You Need to Know!
On February 19, 2025, the Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) held a crucial consultation session on the Employment Equity (EE) Amendment Act and proposed sectoral targets for the manufacturing sector. With over 1,000 stakeholders on the Teams platform, some members couldn’t join. No worries—we’ve got you covered! 📌 Catch up on the key insights…
Is Red Tape Still Holding Your Business Back?
At the SEIFSA Council Meeting on February 5, 2025, SAVAMA raised a crucial question: What progress has been made by the Red Tape Reduction Unit announced by President Ramaphosa in 2021? Organized business must hold the government accountable for its promises—especially when those commitments could boost economic growth and create a more business-friendly environment. Find…
Igniting Economic Growth Through Strategic Localisation
In the South African context, localisation is often seen primarily as a state-driven policy tool. The history of South Africa’s state-owned entities (SOEs) is closely linked to the broader economic development and socio-political landscape of the country. The Government’s stated goal is to use localisation policies to develop local industrial capacity, increase employment, and enhance…
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 Bursary Program for the Steel and Engineering Industry
SEIFSA is committed to nurturing skilled talent for the Steel and Engineering industry by supporting students who aim to make a difference in this sector. Each year, SEIFSA awards bursaries to deserving full-time students pursuing Engineering-related careers at recognised South African universities or Universities of Technology (UoT). The bursary program supports undergraduate students studying in…