Beyond Compliance: Unlocking Strategic B-BBEE Value for Business Growth SAEFA recently hosted an insightful Skill Share Session in collaboration with guest speakers from Acorn Black Investments, unpacking the practical realities of B-BBEE compliance, transformation strategy, and sustainable business growth within the steel and engineering sector. Structured in an engaging podcast-style discussion format,...
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....
SAEFA recently hosted a highly engaging Skill-Share Session featuring insights from the Centre for Risk Analysis (CRA), focusing on South Africa’s evolving economic and political landscape and what it means for business. CRA briefings are widely recognised for providing objective, scenario-based analysis that helps organisations anticipate risks and identify opportunities in...
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...
This coming Friday, 03 April 2026 (Good Friday), and Monday 06 April 2026 (Family Day) are paid public holidays. This brief serves to assist members with calculating payment for scheduled employees. How to pay employees for the Easter Weekend 2026Download
In this SAEFA Skill Share Session, we unpack one of the most critical pillars of running a compliant and sustainable business - Occupational Health and Safety (OHS). Hosted by SAEFA, this session provides practical insights into workplace safety, employer obligations, and how businesses can align with regulatory requirements while protecting their...
Please see note attached for information on how to pay employees in respect of Human Rights Day this Saturday. How to pay employees for Human Rights Day 2026Download
SAEFA has been alerted to Government Notice 3804 of 2026, issued by the International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC), concerning a safeguard investigation into the increased imports of certain corrosion-resistant steel products. ITAC has scheduled a public interest hearing on 19 March 2026 (virtual), where interested parties may present submissions regarding the...
The 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) has set a decisive tone for the year ahead — but what does it mean in practical terms for employers operating in the metals, engineering, and manufacturing sectors? In this exclusive SAEFA Skills Share Session, industry analyst Chris Hattingh unpacked the key themes...
The Department of Employment and Labour has announced an increase to South Africa’s National Minimum Wage (NMW), which will take effect on 1 March 2026. In terms of the National Minimum Wage Act, 2018, and as published in Government Gazette No. 54075 (attached) on 3 February 2026, the national minimum...
