The Department of Employment and Labour recently published the Commission for Employment Equity’s Annual report and the 2020 EE Public Register of all Designated Employers that reported in 2020. At a glance, over 26 635 Employment Equity reports were submitted in South Africa in 2020. Employers who have submitted Employment Equity reports for their companies…
Category: Skills Development
FAQ -Why is Skills Development necessary for my organisation?
All companies with an annual payroll exceeding R500 000.00 are required to register for and pay SDL as per the Skills Development Levies Act 9 of 1999. Companies are required to pay 1% of their total annual payroll to SARS every month. SARS allocates these levies to the applicable SETA depending on the industry in…
Did You Know? – Employers can deregister from the Employment Equity Register
SEESA will assist Employers and guide them by completing & following the below steps: Complete the EEA14 (DG Notification form) – SDF Can Provide the Template. If the employer has become non-designated, the employer must attach a separate motivation and the latest audited financial statement of the company. Only the CEO/ Accounting Officer must sign…
Episode 84: Employment Equity Committee Discussion Points As Per The Employment Equity Plan
In this podcast, SEESA Skills Development Facilitators Chevonne Kloppers & Jean-Pierre De La Guerre discuss some Employment Equity Committee meeting parameters. Their discussion includes the meeting size, frequency, and important discussion points outlined in each EEA13 (Employment Equity Plan) per company. Click play to listen to our podcast! Interested in having your own SEESA Skills…
A complimentary SEESA Webinar: COVID-19 Vaccinations in the Workplace
A complimentary SEESA Webinar: COVID-19 Vaccinations in the Workplace. Can an employer enforce a rule stating that employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19? Did you know that the amended Consolidated Directions on Occupational Health and Safety Measures released on 11 June 2021 has placed obligations on employers relating to COVID-19 vaccinations? How does this affect…
Episode 79: The Importance Of Having Regular Employment Equity Committee Meetings
SEESA Skills Development Facilitators, Monray Fivaz and Kayla Fourie discuss the importance of having regular Employment Equity Committee meetings based on the legal requirements and the benefits to your business. They elaborate on what should be discussed after the initial Employment Equity Committee meeting and why it should be done. Click play to listen to…
FREE POPI webinar 23 June @ 14:00
Are you aware of the POPI Act and is your company compliant in this regard? Do you have an Information Officer? Is the Information Officer aware of their responsibilities? Join us for a FREE webinar as we discuss the POPI Act, and what your responsibilities as a company are. The aim of this course is…
Episode 73: Introduction To PIVOTAL Programmes And The Benefits For Your Business
SEESA Skills development Facilitators, Juanell Mare and Sunelle du Preez discuss the different Professional, Vocational, Technical and Academic Learning Programmes available. With the increasing requirement to implement PIVOTAL programmes, they advise on identifying a suitable programme for your business and provide insight on the benefits of implementing PIVOTAL programmes. Click play to listen to our…
Did you know? A company can apply for an additional amount in a Discretionary Grant on top of the 20% Mandatory Grant.
Companies that annually submit their Mandatory Grant claim (Actual Training Report / Workplace Skills Plan) to their relevant SETA can also apply for the Discretionary Grant. Companies are able to apply for the grant on Learnerships, Apprenticeships, Bursaries, Skills programs etc. – Training programs that lead to a full qualification or form part of a…
What happens when your domestic worker is injured or contracts an illness?
What happens when your domestic worker is injured or contracts an illness whilst in your employ? Did you know that following a recent landmark ruling, domestic workers can be included in and are now protected by the COID Act? Join us for a FREE webinar as we discuss the ruling and what your responsibilities as…