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...
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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...
