Free webinar: Exemption application for Leave Enhancement Pay / Leave Bonus
This webinar is aimed at companies considering applying for an exemption to not pay the LEP. Section 14 of the Main Agreement provides that every employee is entitled to leave enhancement pay (LEP), calculated on the basis of 8.33 percent of actual earnings, excluding allowances based on the actual normal ordinary hours worked. Deadline for […]
Final Call: Awards Entries Closing 25 October!
Don’t Miss Your Chance to Shine! Entries for the SEIFSA Awards for Excellence close on 25 October 2025, make sure your organisation is recognised for its contribution to the metals and engineering industry. Why Enter? This is your opportunity to showcase your excellence and stand among industry leaders, driving South Africa forward. Enter one or […]
SEIFSA Regional Roadshow 2025
Johannesburg, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Durban. After more than a ten year pause since our last roadshow in 2014, SEIFSA is once again going on the road to connect directly with industry stakeholders across the country. The metals and engineering sector is navigating complex times with shifting global trade and investment patterns as well as the local […]
PIPS – The Perfect Partner For Businesses
USE SEIFSA PIPS TO: SEIFSA PIPS is any institution’s best insurance against price volatility eroding profit margins and sustainability, irrespective of whether the entity is a client, supplier or service provider. It is important to safeguard against project cost overruns by periodically reviewing and adjusting your contracts by using the SEIFSA PIPS. Can you afford […]
SEIFSA IN-COMING PRESIDENT MERVYN NAIDOO CALLS FOR A BOLD INDUSTRIAL AGENDA ANCHORED IN INFRASTRUCTURE-LED GROWTH
JOHANNESBURG, 6 October 2025 – Mervyn Naidoo Group Chief Executive Officer, Actom (Pty) Ltd was elected President of the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA) at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Friday, 3 October 2025. Mervyn Naidoo takes over the Presidency from Elias Monage, who has completed two terms and […]
Complimentary TESD Webinar 15 October: Foreign Nationals – Compliance Do’s and Don’ts
Foreign Nationals – Compliance Do’s and Don’ts! Discover how to manage foreign national employees compliantly in South Africa with the latest regulations, best practices, and strategies to keep you organisation aligned with labour laws. All TESD members are encouraged to attend and to invite clients and colleagues to join this complimentary webinar.
Local Industry Concerns on ITP Programme
This document outlines urgent concerns raised by local industry regarding the Independent Transmission Programme (ITP) and proposes a strategic way forward to balance energy security with South Africa’s industrialisation and job creation objectives. It highlights risks associated with global supply chain reliance, emphasises leveraging local industry expertise, and underscores the alignment with national industrialisation and […]
COSATU PROTEST ACTION 7 OCTOBER 2025
Management may be aware, from media reports, that the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), intends calling workers to support a socio-economic protest action on Tuesday, 7 October 2025. Protest Action and the Labour Relations Act The Labour Relations Act (LRA) permits registered trade unions or federations such as COSATU to undertake protected protest action to […]
Complimentary TESD Webinar: Employment Equity Compliance in the New Dispensation for Temporary Employment Services (TES)
Why This Webinar is Essential Temporary Employment Services are entering a crucial 5-year dispensation period for Employment Equity compliance. Non-compliance by TES providers will directly place their clients in a position of legal contravention – making this webinar essential for both TES operators and their client organizations. Webinar Details 📅 Date: 10 September 2025🕒 Time: 09h00 – 11h00💻 Platform: MS Teams Register […]
Survey on the Impact of United States Tariffs on the Metals and Engineering Sector
Survey on the Impact of United States Tariffs on the Metals and Engineering Sector Dear SEIFSA Member On 7 July 2025, the United States announced its intention to impose a 30% import tariff on South African exports, effective 1 August 2025. This development has raised significant concern, particularly given that the United States accounts for […]