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18Jun
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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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18Jun
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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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24May
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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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24Apr
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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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10Apr
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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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08Apr
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Struggling with Employment Equity Commitments?

Do you struggle with your Employment Equity Commitments?  If so, SAEFA is running a one-day, in-depth session, the Effective Implementation of the Employment Equity Act, on 17 April 2024 in Boksburg.  With critically important changes to the legislation looming, it is imperative that any member currently tasked with driving their...

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06Mar
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Increase in MEIBC Levies 1 April 2024

Please take careful note that the Registration and Administration Expenses Levy (the “Admin Levy”) and the Dispute Resolution Levy will be increased with effect from 1 April 2024: Admin Levy:                                  R2.21 per week (R9.57 monthly) payable by each scheduled employee, with a matching contribution paid by the employer. Dispute Resolution Levy:            R0.80...

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