According to Brown (2011, pg 253), the purpose of career planning is “to develop and promote high-potential employees in channels where abilities will be used to the fullest.” Career planning not only holds benefits for the employee, but also the employer. The benefits of career planning for an employer are: To ensure the organisation has…
Category: Skills Development
Can A Company Claim More Than The 20% Mandatory Grants From The SETA’s?
The 20% mandatory grant, which is claimed back from SETA through Workplace planning and Actual Training reports, is not the only grant that can be claimed back. A discretionary grant is another grant that can be claimed back. This grant is related to pivotal training that the company wants to implement, and the SETA will…
Duties Of A Designated Employer In Regards To The Employment Equity Act
One of the essential services that a SEESA Skills Development Facilitator offers to a SEESA Skills Training client is advising and assisting the client in complying with the Equity Act. Every designated employer must, to achieve equity, implement affirmative action measures for people from designated groups in terms of the Act. A designated employer needs…
Episode 127: How To Facilitate Your Employment Equity Meetings To Ensure Compliance?
SEESA Skills Development Facilitators Jacques Pienaar and Jean-Pierre de la Guerre explain how to facilitate your Employment Equity Meetings to ensure compliance. They focus on specific aspects that need to be addressed throughout the year. Click the play button below to listen to our podcast! Interested in having your own SEESA Skills Development Facilitator to…
DYK – All Employers Need To Comply With Chapter 2 Of The Employment Equity Act?
Chapter 2 of the Employment Equity Act is applied to all employees and employers except for the National Defence force, National Intelligence Agency and South African Secret Service. There are four policies in Chapter 2 of the Employment Equity Act, and all companies must comply with them. These four are the Prohibition of unfair discrimination…
Is It Necessary To Comply With The Employment Equity Act Even Though You Are Not A Designated Employer?
The Employment Equity law protects you from unfair discrimination if you are an employer or an employee. The law is implemented to eliminate discrimination through employment policies or practices. Chapter 2 of the Employment Equity Act is applied to all employees and employers with the exception of the National Defence force, National Intelligence Agency and…
Episode 123: The Importance of Reporting After an Employment Equity Director General Review
SEESA Skills Development Facilitators, Chantel Roux and Kayla Fourie discuss the importance of accurate Employment Equity reporting after your business has passed a Director General Review. They also provide guidance on important factors that the Employment Equity inspectors analyse. Click on the play button below to listen to our podcast! Should you require additional information,…
The Role Of The SETA’s In South Africa
In 1998, the South African Parliament developed the Skills Development Act. The act defined a new Sector Training and Education Authority (SETA) system. The goal was to develop a series of sector skills plans within a clearly defined framework of the National Skills Development Strategy. On April 29, 2010, Higher Education and Training Minister Dr….
Episode 119: Unsure How To Fully Comply With The EEA12 Of The Employment Equity Act?
SEESA Skills Development Facilitators Sherice Stone and Chante Lottering review and explain what a company must adhere to in terms of Employment Equity compliance to the EEA12 requirements. They also explain Section 19 of the Employment Equity Act, with specific reference to under and over-representation and barriers identified in the company. Click on the play…
FREE WEBINAR – Harassment Code
Harassment is one of the leading forms of misconduct in the workplace. Does your company have a harassment policy in place? Are you aware of the recently published harassment directives stipulating that employers have vicarious liability? Do your employees know their rights and responsibilities with regards to harassment? Are you aware of the different forms…