Trading conditions in metal and engineering are pushing more employers towards short-time, lay-offs and retrenchment. All three carry strict substantive and procedural requirements under the Labour Relations Act. Skip a step, consult too late, or select on the wrong criteria, and you end up defending the dismissal at the CCMA...
Thank you to everyone who joined us for yesterday’s August SAEFA Skill-Share session, featuring guest speaker Ofentse Davhie from the Centre for Risk Analysis (CRA). Ofentse explored how the upcoming U.S. midterm elections and South Africa’s local elections could influence the political and economic environment, and what these developments could mean...
Why the Smallest Investment Can Deliver the Greatest Return Every business owner understands the importance of investing wisely. Whether it's new equipment, staff development, or improving operational efficiency, every investment should contribute to the long-term success of the business. Yet every day we make small purchasing decisions without giving them much thought....
Are you confident that you understand the rules and procedures of the CCMA and the MEIBC? Avoid costly procedural mistakes by joining our practical 2-hour webinar, designed to give employers, managers and HR practitioners a clear understanding of how disputes are managed from referral through to finalisation. Understanding CCMA and MEIBC Rules...
SAEFA has been requested to share the following invitation on behalf of the Centre for African Industrialisation (CAI) and the Toyota Wessels Institute for Manufacturing Studies (TWIMS). The Centre for African Industrialisation is launching a Quarterly SA Manufacturing Survey and invites manufacturers to participate. The survey aims to monitor the health and...
Please find attached an advisory note regarding the planned protest action on 30 June 2026 and its potential implications for employers. Members are encouraged to review the note and consider any appropriate operational and workplace arrangements. Advisory Note to SAEFA Members Regarding 30 June 2026 Protest Action
Please note that, effective 1 July 2026, the employer contribution rate to both the Pension and Provident Funds will increase from 8.30% to 8.50%. The employee contribution rate will remain unchanged at 7.50%. This adjustment is made in accordance with the Funds Surplus Apportionment arrangements. Please find attached an information note outlining...
Member companies falling within the scope of the MEIBC Plastic Chamber are regulated by the Plastic Industry Settlement Agreement. Employers operating within this scope are legally required to implement the prescribed wages and conditions of employment applicable to scheduled employees. The annual wage increases effective 1 July 2026 are contained in...
The Registration and Administration Expenses, Dispute Resolution, Pension and Provident Fund Collective Agreements were gazetted on 18 May 2026. This follows an application to the Department of Employment and Labour in terms of the Labour Relations Act seeking the extension of these four agreements for a further twelve (12) month period....
Members are advised that the MEIBC Registration and Administration Expenses Collective Agreement and the Dispute Resolution Collective Agreement both lapsed on 17 April 2026. Please find the attached notice. Members are requested to review the contents and take note of the immediate requirement to suspend related levy deductions until further notice. SAEFA...
