White Collar Sector Accreditation
ACCREDITATION OF TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR EXECUTIVES
As a result of skills shortages, fluctuating workloads, the changing nature of the workplace, and contingency requirements, an increasing number of companies making use of Temporary Employment Service (TES) Providers provided by our members. While TES Providers provide an important service to the industry, compliance to the relevant legislation and Bargaining Council Agreements is paramount. The TESD was established by TES Providers that practice self-regulation and who stay abreast of the latest legislative developments. They uphold good governance and implement industry requirements. Compliance should be the main consideration when a client chooses a TES Provider.
Since the TESD is part of an industry association that promotes compliance, it has been rolling out an accreditation process for a couple of years now, affording members time within which to voluntarily apply to be accredited according to a specific set of criteria listed below:
- Certificate issued by the Commissioner of Companies and Intellectual Property.
- Current TESD Certificate of membership
- An affidavit warranting compliance with regard to relevant legislation, and Collective Agreements.
- Correct deductions are being made according to collective agreements and applicable legislation.
- Physical business address of the Temporary Employment Service Provider.
- A list of the Temporary Employment Service Provider’s clients, which will remain strictly confidential.
- Employment contracts to be made available for inspection.
- Letter of good standing from the Compensation Commissioner.
- Certificate of Compliance from the Unemployment Insurance Fund.
- Tax clearance certificate from SARS.
- Proof of submission of Employment Equity Reports.
- BEE certificate or score card.
- A current Private Employment Agency Certificate issued by the Director-General, Department of Employment and Labour.
- The company policy on ethics must conform to the TESD code of ethics.
- Proof of contribution to CAPES.
- DEL variation order to be submitted if applicable.
HOW TO BECOME AN ACCREDITED MEMBER?
The TESD Administrator will contact you to advise you when you need to be audited for the first time, or when you need to be audited for your next accreditation certificate, when your old one is about to expire. A mutually convenient date will be agreed upon, and you will be sent a list of required information and documentation which you must have ready for when the auditor visits your premises.
Alternatively please visit the “Contact us” page and submit a request.
A new member is given an opportunity to comply with all the accreditation criteria within their first 12 months of membership and would therefore be required to pay membership fees in full upon registration. An accredited member has successfully undergone the accreditation process and has been issued with an accreditation certificate valid for a year. The TESD undertakes to promote and advertise all accredited members through various platforms and forums at its disposal.