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Wage Increases 1 July 2024 – Plastic Industry

Employees employed by Plastic Manufacturers falling within the scope of registration of the MEIBC are regulated by the Plastic Industry Main Collective Agreement (PIMCA). All employers in the industry who fall within the scope of this collective agreement are accordingly legally obliged to implement the wages and conditions of employment...

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“When we initially joined SAEFA it was a strategic decision motivated by our need for representation that truly understood and advocated for the interests of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)”

Our partnership with SAEFA has been crucial to our company's growth and development Founded in 1967, our company specialises in high precision NC Machining and Engineering for diverse industries including Mining, Automotive, General Engineering, and Agricultural sectors. Over the years, our focus has evolved, and today, our flagship product line is...

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“We decided to join SAEFA, aligning with their grounded and realistic approach to collective bargaining that balances the needs of the industry, employers, and labour”.

Scamont Engineering is proud to be a leading Original Equipment Manufacturer of the renowned Scamont range of pumps, including positive displacement pumps and multistage centrifugal pumps widely used in mining applications. After the 2014 metal industry strikes, we recognised the need for a more active and meaningful representation of employers...

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“Our journey with SAEFA has been nothing short of transformative. Motivated by their commitment to fostering industry stability alongside employee welfare, we found a perfect partner in SAEFA”

As a stalwart in the engineering industry since 1968, Efficient Engineering proudly stands as a testament to innovation and reliability. From our base in Africa's bustling economic hub, we offer a comprehensive array of mining solutions, ranging from materials handling to custom equipment design. Our commitment to excellence extends to...

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Dealing with Payment for Employees in Respect of “Voting Day” –What Does the Main Agreement Require?

This coming Wednesday, 29 May 2024 has been declared a paid public holiday in order toallow for national government elections. This brief serves to assist members with calculatingpayment for scheduled employees, in order to allow for proper planning and avoidunnecessary disagreements about payment after the fact.Payment for public holidays is...

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Optimizing Skills Development in Your Business

Optimizing skills development within your business is essential for maintaining competitiveness, fostering innovation, and driving growth in today's dynamic marketplace. As industries evolve and technologies advance, the need to continuously upgrade and develop workforce skills becomes increasingly vital. With this in mind, we've compiled a set of strategies to assist you...

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Effective Implementation of the Employment Equity Act:

Plans, Committees, Meetings and Reports 17 April 2024 The imminent implementation of the Employment Equity Amendment Act signals a more aggressive approach to transformation which focuses on enforcement measures as well as sectoral targets being introduced.  The most notable amendments to be introduced by the Bill include the following: Deletion of part of...

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