The decisions made today will shape the future of South Africa's metals and engineering industry. From wage negotiations and employment conditions to competitiveness and long-term sustainability, these decisions have a direct impact on businesses, their employees and the broader economy.But an important question remains: Are employers making their voices heard? Why...
This coming Wednesday, 4 November 2026 has been declared a paid public holiday in order to allow for Local Government elections. This brief serves to assist members with calculating payment for scheduled employees, in order to allow for proper planning and avoid unnecessary disagreements about payment after the fact. SAEFA encourages...
Announcement of SAEFA Executive Committee for 2026/2027 It is my pleasure to announce the 2025/26 Committee which was elected at the South African Engineers’ and Founders’ Association Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday 21 October 2025. Chairperson: Randir Singh Rand York Castings (Pty) Ltd Vice Chairperson: Jaime Goncalves Kimberley Engineering Works (Pty)...
SAEFA Skill-Share | 27 October 2026Presented by Kebalepile Ramafoko | SDC Consult You're investing in training. But are you claiming back what you're entitled to? Many employers contribute to the Skills Development Levy without fully understanding the funding opportunities available to their businesses. In this practical Skill-Share, we explored how employers can navigate...
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...
Next week Thursday, the 24th of September, is Heritage Day. The brief attached serves to assist members with calculating payment for scheduled employees in and around this day. How to pay employees for Heritage Day 2026
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...
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...
This coming Sunday, 9 August 2026, is Women’s Day. Because the holiday falls on a Sunday, section 2(1) of the Public Holidays Act 36 of 1994 provides that the following Monday, 10 August 2026, is also a public holiday. The brief attached serves to assist members with calculating payment for scheduled...
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....
