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Category: Skills Development

Are you claiming back your SDL from SARS?

July 27, 2023July 31, 2023 By kelly Benson

Does your business have an annual payroll of above R 500 000? If so, then every month, 1% of your payroll expenditure goes to SARS in the form of a tax called the Skills Development Levy (SDL). The SDL is a tax on employers in South Africa, that funds employee training and development programs. The…

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Formulating Numerical Goals And Targets For Your Company’s Employment Equity Plan.

February 24, 2023 By Zaskia Botha

The outcome of the analysis must inform the numerical goals and the annual numerical targets and, according to the EAP (Economic Active Population), weighted more towards under-represented designated groups when conducting their Employment Equity Plan as per requirement by the Department of Labour. As per the Employment Equity Act (EEA), 55 of 1998, as amended,…

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Does SEESA Offer An On-Demand Training Option For Learners?

February 16, 2023 By Zaskia Botha

In the hustle and bustle of a post – COVID-19 world, our E-Learning offers the answer with various on-demand training courses that are only a few clicks away. E-Learning embraces and overcomes 21st century challenges and encourages employees to get acquainted with digital thinking and improve their understanding with a hands-on approach to technology and…

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Episode 148: When should my business submit its first Employment Equity reports?

February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 By Linda Erasmus

SEESA Skills Development Facilitators Chuma Mzileni and Sasha-Lee McCay discuss the process to be followed by a first-time designated employer for Employment Equity and when the first reports must be submitted to the Department of Labour. Click on the play button below to listen to our podcast! Interested in having your own SEESA Skills Development…

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Episode 144: Is Your Business Recruiting And Promoting With The Purpose Of Achieving Equitable Representation?

November 23, 2022 By Linda Erasmus

SEESA Skills Development Facilitators, Juanelle Mare and Marius Wiese discuss various methods companies can utilise to ensure that their recruitment and promotion procedures are in line with the requirement of the Employment Equity Act and look at its importance. Click on the play button below to listen to our podcast! Should you require additional information,…

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What Are The Benefits For South African Companies To Submit A Workplace Skills Plan And Annual Training Report Annually?

November 21, 2022 By Zaskia Botha

Submitting a Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Report is beneficial to your company as you get money back in the form of  Mandatory Grants (20% of SDL contributions); Your company can apply for Discretionary Grants where more money is made available to companies to train and develop employees/learners as Learnerships, Apprenticeships, Recognition of Prior…

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Why Is It Important For South African Companies To Submit Their Workplace Skills Plan And Annual Training Report Each Year?

November 18, 2022 By Zaskia Botha

The Skills Development Act 97 of 1998 and the Skills Development Levy Act 9 of 1999 were imposed in South Africa to encourage learning and development within South African companies. These Acts benefit not only the learners and/or employees in companies but also the company itself. With higher educated and more developed employees, a company…

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Episode 140: Scarce And Critical Skills – From Identifying, Analysing and Reporting Thereof.

October 26, 2022November 2, 2022 By Linda Erasmus

Click on the In today’s fast-moving and evolving business world, employee skills and abilities must continuously be checked, refreshed, updated and recorded. SEESA Skills Development Facilitators Mendeleev Sehlapelo and Loanko Pieters discuss identifying these skills and what is needed from your company’s side. Click on the play button below to listen to our podcast! Interested…

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Episode 137: What To Expect When Faced With An Employment Equity Director General Audit?

September 28, 2022 By Linda Erasmus

SEESA Skills Development Facilitators Kameron Chetty and Claudia Havenga explain what to expect when faced with a Notice of Inspection from the Department of Labour for Employment Equity. They also clarify what documentation is required should you receive a Director General review based on recommendations should you be found non-compliant with the Employment Equity Act….

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When Should Companies Report To The Department of Labour As Newly Designated Employers For Employment Equity?

September 26, 2022 By Zaskia Botha

Once an employer becomes designated for employment equity, the process to comply with the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998 commences. This is where an employer focuses on what is identified as the six duties of a designated employer. These duties include appointing an employment equity manager, communication and awareness to your organisation and employees,…

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