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...
Please see below information dealing with payment for employees in respect of Heritage Day, 24 September 2025 How to pay employees for Heritage Day 2025
In this session, Gordon Angus and Caireen Hains explored how power, policy, and personal brand intersect to shape inclusive workplaces where everyone—regardless of gender—can thrive. Key insights: Policy only matters when put into practice. Personal brand plays a role in credibility, influence, and allyship. Inclusive leadership redistributes power and amplifies under-represented voices. Accountability and measurable...
Please see note attached for information on how to pay employees in respect of Women’s Day this Saturday. How to pay employees for Women's Day 2025
On 22 July 2025, SAEFA hosted its 8th Skill-Share Session, featuring Raksha Mahabeer, strategic marketing expert and co-founder of the award-winning agency SummerTime. This exclusive session for SAEFA members focused on how market segmentation can be a powerful tool for manufacturing and engineering businesses to create sharper positioning and drive...
We’re pleased to share a valuable opportunity for SAEFA member companies to support the financial wellbeing of their employees—at no cost to the company. As a follow-up to our recent financial wellness webinar with Masthead, they have offered to conduct onsite financial wellness workshops and one-on-one consultations with employees directly at...
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In this informative SAEFA Skill-Share session, the spotlight is on health and safety compliance—an often overlooked yet critical pillar of industrial operations. The presenter walks through real-world strategies to build a culture of safety in the workplace, aligning engineering practices with regulatory standards and ethical responsibilities. From risk assessments to proactive...
Please note that, effective 1 July 2025, the employer contribution rate to both the Pension and Provident Funds will increase from 8.10% to 8.30%. The employee contribution rate will remain unchanged at 7.5%. This adjustment is made in accordance with the Funds Surplus Apportionment arrangements. Please find attached an information note outlining...
South Africa’s retirement reform is underway, and the Two-Pot Retirement System is set to reshape how employers and employees manage pension savings. In this recorded webinar, SAEFA and Masthead provided expert insights into the structure, implications, and compliance requirements of the new system. This session helped HR professionals, business owners, and...
