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....
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...
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...
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...
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
