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 […]
Sponsorship Opportunity South Africa Pavilion at COP 30 Belem, Brazil
SOUTH AFRICA PAVILION AT COP 30 What negotiations at COP 30 could focus on: Implementation: COP 30 Presidency and high-level champion emphasizing the importance of implementing existing initiatives and commitments (this includes NDCs, NAPs and the GST) Adaptation: Elevating its importance to the same level as mitigation Finance: Follow up on the NCQG decision – […]
Manufacturing Indaba 2025
CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa REGISTER NOW 15 – 16 JULY 2025 www.manufacturingindaba.co.za Enquiries
Complimentary TESD Webinar: Post- World Employment Confederation Conference Analysis
Details Post- World Employment Confederation Conference Analysis Date: 9 July 2025Time: 09h00 – 11h00 Shape the Future of Staffing in South Africa Join us for a dynamic webinar dedicated to unpacking the key trends, innovations, and legislative changes shaping the South African staffing landscape in 2025 and beyond. This exclusive event offers a unique opportunity to: Gain Insights from […]
Ready for 2025 wage changes?
The Main Agreement: New Wage Increases and Wage Tables for 2025 The workshop will cover the industry collective bargaining structure and process, the purpose and scope of the Main Agreement, wage increases and minimum rates of pay, the key conditions of employment and various employment relationships such as labour brokers, limited-duration contract workers, and the […]