SEIFSA Report Flags Material Risks Facing Metals and Engineering Sector in 2026

Johannesburg, February 19 2026 – The South African Metals & Engineering Sector faces a difficult 2026, according to the SEIFSA State of the Metals and Engineering Sector Report 2026, which the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA) released today. The report assesses the state of the Metals and Engineering (M&E) sector as […]

Complimentary Webinar: Proposed B-BBEE Amendments

SEIFSA, together with LK Consultants, invites you to attend an informative webinar on the proposed amendments to the B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice recently published by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC). If enacted in their current form, these amendments are expected to significantly impact the B-BBEE framework and how businesses approach compliance. […]

COID Amendment Update

Dear Association Member The Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases (COID) Amendment Act has significantly shifted the legal and operational landscape for employers, HR teams, and health and safety practitioners. Non-compliance exposes organisations to heightened risk through stricter record-keeping expectations, stronger safety obligations, and penalties. This 2-hour webinar provides a practical breakdown of what has […]

South Africa Investment Conference 2026 SEIFSA Members

DEAR SEIFSA MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS AND COMPANIES  The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), through InvestSA, is coordinating industry participation in the upcoming South African Presidential Investment Conference, scheduled to take place in March 2026 at the Sandton Convention Centre. In this regard, the SEIFSA Office has been requested to circulate the invitation below […]

SEIFSA Training Centre: 2026 Intake Dates

With experienced instructors and a commitment to individual growth, SEIFSA empowers artisans to achieve excellence and thrive in their professions. INTAKE DATES 2026 Tel: 011 422 2500WhatsApp: 069 290 4961Address: 16 Lancaster Rd, Actonville, Benoni, 1506Email: info.stc@seifsa.co.za

SEIFSA calls for expressions of interest for 2026 Climate Readiness Programme

The Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA) invites interested  companies to submit expressions of interest to participate in a fully funded 2026 Climate Readiness Pilot Programme. The programme, funded by the Danish Industry (DI) in partnership with SEIFSA is designed to support South African manufacturers in understanding their greenhouse gas emissions profile, building […]

SEIFSA invites you to a complimentary online briefing

SEIFSA invites you to a complimentary online briefing marking the release of the State of the Metals and EngineeringSector Report 2026 Companies across the metals and engineering value chain operate in an increasingly complex and uncertain environment shaped by shifting global growth dynamics, tightening financial conditions, evolving trade and industrial policies, infrastructure and logistics constraints, […]

Complimentary TESD Webinar: Parental Leave and what it means for BCEA / UIF Compliance

Equal Parental Leave: What Employers Must Action Immediately

Equal Parental Leave: What Employers Must Action Immediately South Africa’s Constitutional Court has confirmed equal parental leave for all parents. A landmark ruling that requires immediate updates to HR policies, contracts, and payroll practices. A focused TESD briefing on the Van Wyk judgment, outline BCEA and UIF compliance requirements with practical guidance for TES. All […]

TESD Annual Industry Analysis 2025

TESD Annual Industry Analysis 2025

It is with great pride that I share the TESD Annual Industry Analysis 2025 – Workforce Resilience in Transition with our members. This report captures the collective voice, insight, and experience of our sector during a year of significant challenge, adaptation, and resilience, and reflects the professionalism, compliance commitment, and leadership that define the TESD […]