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SAEFA Skills Share Session Recap: You invested in people. What happened next?

SAEFA’s September Skill-Share welcomed Lebo Masekela for a practical look at a question many employers face: how do you know whether your investment in skills development is actually creating lasting impact? Introducing the Human Wealth Creation Index (HWCI), Lebo explored how organisations can move beyond reporting training spend, attendance and completion...

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16 September Webinar: Implementing Short Time, Lay-Offs and Retrenchments

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...

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SAEFA Skill-Share Session Recap: Before the Vote – Two Elections. One Business Landscape.

Understanding the political shifts shaping South Africa’s business environment SAEFA’s August Skill-Share Session featured Ofentse Donald Davhie from the Centre for Risk Analysis (CRA) for a timely Strategic Intelligence Briefing ahead of key elections in South Africa and the United States. The session explored South Africa’s changing local political landscape, including voter priorities, shifting...

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What Does R59.50 Really Buy Your Business?

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....

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SAEFA Skill-Share Session Recap: Safer Workplaces, Stronger Businesses

Safer Workplaces, Stronger Businesses: Understanding Workplace Health, Safety and Employer Risk SAEFA recently hosted another informative Skill-Share Session, featuring Dr Jessica Hutchings, with a focus on workplace health and safety and the importance of creating safer, more compliant working environments. The session explored the responsibilities businesses carry when it comes to occupational health...

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SAEFA Guide to CCMA/MEIBC Rules and Processes Webinar – 15 July 2026

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...

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Invitation to Participate in the Quarterly South African Manufacturing Survey

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...

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SAEFA Skill-Share Session Recap: Foreign Workers, Local Jobs & Employer Risk

Foreign Workers, Local Jobs & Employer Risk: Understanding South Africa's New Labour Landscape SAEFA recently hosted an insightful Skill-Share Session featuring Ofentse from the Contract Recruitment Association (CRA), who unpacked the legal, operational, and compliance considerations surrounding the employment of foreign nationals in South Africa. The session explored the latest developments in...

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