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...
Avoid costly mistakes when disciplining employees. Many employers still lose CCMA and bargaining council cases due to avoidable errors in workplace discipline — often despite having valid reasons to act. To help employers get it right the first time, SAEFA, in association with Gordon Angus & Associates, invites you to attend a...
Payroll is no longer a back-office process - it is a core business risk that directly affects compliance, employee trust, and organisational sustainability. In this SAEFA Skill Share Session, Payroll as a Risk Function, industry insights focus on why payroll must be treated as a strategic risk area, particularly as regulatory...
We hosted our Annual Shutdown Webinar to support employers in navigating one of the most risk-sensitive periods of the business year. Annual shutdown periods place employers under increased operational and compliance pressure. Without proper planning, businesses risk disputes, penalties, and reputational damage. This session was designed to provide clarity, guidance, and...
The Leadership Vision of Mr Randir Singh SAEFA proudly introduces Mr Randir Singh as the new Chairperson, an industry leader whose career, values, and vision reflect a deepcommitment to ethical leadership and sustainable sector growth. His appointment comes at a time when employers across SouthAfrica are navigating both complex challenges and...
Our latest SAEFA Skill-Share Session brought together industry professionals, employers, and leaders for an in-depth look at the political and economic landscape shaping 2026 — and what these shifts mean for business readiness in 2025. This session unpacked how political stability, policy uncertainty, and regulatory developments are influencing decision-making across the...
As we approach the end of the year, management teams will need to finalise arrangements for the annual shutdown period. As you may be aware, the Main Agreement has not been extended to non-parties, and it appears unlikely that it will be gazetted and extended before year-end. This means that...
On Tuesday, 30 September 2025, SAEFA members gathered online for another insightful Skill-Share session, featuring Chris Hattingh, Executive Director at the Centre for Risk Analysis (CRA). The discussion explored pressing questions around South Africa’s economic outlook, including: SARB Mandate vs. Structural Reform – Can monetary tools alone meaningfully stimulate growth? Restoring Investor Confidence...
