The 3 types of labour inspections: Basic Conditions of Employment Act (including Sectoral Determinations and Main Collective Agreements); Employment Equity Act; and Occupational Health and Safety Act.   “Basic Conditions of Employment Act This inspection focuses on compliance with the minimum terms and conditions of employment the employer and employee may agree on, including applicable [...]

Entering 2021 prepared What makes one a designated employer?   R6 million – Agriculture R22.5 million – Mining and Quarrying R30 million – Manufacturing R30 million – Electricity, Gas and Water R15 million – Construction R45 million – Retail, Motor trade and Repair services R75 million – Wholesale trade, Commercial agents and Allied trades R15 [...]

Closing Date: The funding window closes 6 December 2020 The Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority (merSETA) calls for funding applications of initiatives outlined below. This call for application is accompanied by guidelines which provides more details of the initiatives and set of interventions for each of the initiatives, and requirements [...]

Closing Date: 25th November 2020 The Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA) invites all small enterprises who meet the criteria below to apply for a COVID-19 Relief Package. WHO CAN APPLY? ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: 1. Must be a small enterprise operating in the Safety and Security Sector, not employing more than 49 employees. [...]

Closing Date: 11th December 2020 - No late applications will be considered SETA: WRSETA The W&RSETA hereby notifies its stakeholders that the second 2020/2021 Discretionary Grant Funding Window is now open for applications. This additional Funding Window has been made available to address interventions that have not been allocated following the approval of the first [...]

The Employment Equity Act (“EEA”) applies to all employers, but a “designated employer” (who meets the minimum requirements) has additional responsibilities. Make sure you know what is expected of YOU and that you comply! The EEA aims to eliminate unfair discrimination in the workplace by promoting equal opportunities and fair treatment. Are you a “designated [...]

Eskilz College is providing learners with an opportunity to gain workplace experience, this is aimed towards learners that have successfully completed the following course: National Certificate: Business Analysis NQF Level 06: Learner receives the following: 1. Monthly stipend 2. Travel allowance Learners are required to submit the following together with their application form: 1. Certified [...]

EE committee training, prepare for the new normal Our Company aims to catapult the South African economy through assisting entrepreneurs, SMME’s and Large corporates alike in progressing. By partnering with businesses, we create employment and grow the South African economy. Change is inevitable for many industries, but in this ever-changing industry of compliance one needs [...]

Covid-19 has impacted businesses, but when it comes to Employment Equity in the  workplace, designated employers are encouraged to remain focused and determined to reach their Employment Equity goals and targets. Employers across South Africa are advised to take action, regarding company restructuring, cutting costs and retrenchments of workers, to survive in business. Designated employers [...]

CHIETA 2020/2021 CYCLE 1 AMENDED ADVERT: DISCRETIONARY GRANTS Opening Date of Funding Window: 23 October 2020 Closing Date of Funding Window: 06 November 2020 The CHIETA Discretionary Grant is available for employers/enterprises within the chemical sector and is aimed at addressing the scarce and critical skills needs identified through the CHIETA Sector Skills Plan. WHO [...]