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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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SAEFA Skill-Share Session Recap: The Future of South Africa’s Economy: Reform or Decline?

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...

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SAEFA Skill-Share Recap: Power, Policy & Personal Brand: Building Inclusive Workplaces

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...

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SAEFA Skill-Share Session Recap: Positioning That Performs – Using Segmentation to Carve Out Competitive Advantage

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...

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No-Cost Onsite Financial Wellness Support for Your Employees

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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