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,…
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…
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…
Draft Amendments to the B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice – Public Comment Invited
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has published a series of draft amendments to the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Codes of Good Practice for public comment, as gazetted under Government Gazette No. 54032 dated 29 January 2026. These proposed amendments are issued in terms of section 9(5) of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment…
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…
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…
TESD Complimentary Webinar: Foreign Nationals – Compliance Do’s and Don’ts
The session unpacked the complex regulatory framework governing the employment of foreign nationals in South Africa and provided invaluable insight into compliance obligations for employers, HR professionals, and TES providers. Natalie offered clear and practical guidance on key compliance areas including legal documentation, work permit verification, and fair labour practices enabling attendees to strengthen their…
TESD Webinar Recap: Employment Equity Compliance in the New Dispensation
On 10 September 2025, TESD hosted an essential webinar on navigating the new 5-year Employment Equity dispensation for Temporary Employment Services (TES). The session clarified legal responsibilities, compliance risks, and how TESD is supporting the industry moving forward. Highlights: Missed the live session? Stay current with upcoming webinars, guidance, and tools: https://tesd.org.za
SEIFSA Appoints CEO Designate: Tafadzwa Chibanguza to Lead the Federation into the Future
The Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA) is proud to announce the appointment of Tafadzwa (Taffie) Chibanguza as CEO Designate, effective 1 July 2025. Chibanguza will officially assume the role of SEIFSA CEO on 1 January 2026, succeeding current CEO Lucio Trentini, who is set to retire in 2027. The announcement was…