How to pay employees for Human Rights Day 2026
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
16Mar
04Mar
Urgent: ITAC Safeguard Investigation on Corrosion-Resistant Steel Imports – Member Participation
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...
25Feb
SAEFA Skill Share Session Recap: Decoding the State of the Nation Address 2026
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...
04Feb
National Minimum Wage Increase to R30,23 per Hour from 1 March 2026
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...
03Feb
Effective Workplace Discipline Workshop 11 February 2026
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...
29Jan
SAEFA Skill Share Session Recap: Payroll as a Risk Function
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...
15Jan
SAEFA Annual Shutdown Webinar 2025 | Employer Compliance, Risk & Readiness
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...
11Dec
Introducing SAEFA’s New Chairperson The Leadership Vision of Mr Randir Singh
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...
01Dec
SAEFA Skill-Share Session Recap: 2026 in Focus and What It Means for Business Readiness 2025
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...
17Nov
Annual Shutdown Provisions 2025
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...