Skills Development

Episode 123: The Importance of Reporting After an Employment Equity Director General Review

Episode 123: The Importance of Reporting After an Employment Equity Director General Review

by | Jun 22, 2022

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, please contact your SEESA Skills Development Facilitator. Alternatively, leave your contact details on our...

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Do All Companies Need To Pay Skills Development Levies?

Do All Companies Need To Pay Skills Development Levies?

by | Jun 6, 2022

Skills Development Levy (SDL) is a levy paid by employers who are registered for this levy by SARS and are thereby registered with their allocated Seta. These funds are used to contribute to developing their employees by conducting training. This assists the employees in developing the skills they require and to advance in their career. All companies who have an annual payroll equal to or exceeding R500 000 per annum are liable to register for SDL with SARS, and they will then pay this...

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The Role Of The SETA’s In South Africa

The Role Of The SETA’s In South Africa

by | Jun 3, 2022

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. Blade Nzimande gave a statement detailing the public release of the proposed new SETA landscape. This new landscape reduced the then current 23...

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Episode 123: The Importance of Reporting After an Employment Equity Director General Review

Episode 119: Unsure How To Fully Comply With The EEA12 Of The Employment Equity Act?

by | May 18, 2022

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 button below to listen to our podcast! Interested in having your own SEESA Skills Development Facilitator to assist your business?...

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FREE WEBINAR – Harassment Code

FREE WEBINAR – Harassment Code

by | Apr 22, 2022

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 of harassment? SEESA is proud to once again bring you a FREE WEBINAR that discusses all of the above, as well as the repercussions of...

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Do All Companies Need To Pay Skills Development Levies?

What Are The Roles And Responsibilities Of Employment Equity Committee Members?

by | Apr 11, 2022

The Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 states that an Employment Equity Committee should be diverse, representing all races, genders and occupational levels in the company. The committee’s purpose is to ensure that all employees are treated fairly, that the plans make business sense and can be achieved and that sufficient consultation takes place with a holistic view from representatives of all employees in the company quarterly. For the above to be possible, all committee members will represent...

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The Responsibilities Of The Apprentice And The Employer For A Discretionary Grant Funded Apprenticeship.

The Responsibilities Of The Apprentice And The Employer For A Discretionary Grant Funded Apprenticeship.

by | Apr 8, 2022

In layman’s terms, an apprenticeship can be defined as the work-integrated training of a new practitioner of an artisan trade. However, this article will place the processes involved with an apprenticeship under a microscope and look at each stakeholder’s various responsibilities. As an employer, you could participate in Apprenticeships if you are willing to host unskilled candidates with the intention to upskill them. There are two categories of apprenticeships, Toolkit trades apprenticeships...

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Episode 115: SEESA Webinars Utalising Technology For Easier and Better Access To Training and Upskilling of Employees

Episode 115: SEESA Webinars Utalising Technology For Easier and Better Access To Training and Upskilling of Employees

by | Apr 6, 2022

SEESA Skills Development Facilitators Caroline Roos and Iain Peterkin discuss SEESA Webinars and how to book and attend these online courses. They also focus on the benefits thereof and the way in which SEESA is utilising technology to bring training to our clients. Click on the play button below to listen to our podcast! Contact your SEESA Skills Development Facilitator to assist your business with Employment Equity Committee meetings. Alternatively, leave your contact details on our website...

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Episode 115: SEESA Webinars Utalising Technology For Easier and Better Access To Training and Upskilling of Employees

Episode 111: What Documents Are Required For A Successful Workplace Skills Plan Submission?

by | Mar 9, 2022

SEESA Skills Development Facilitators Simone Van Den Berg and Catherine Jugmohan discuss the documentation required for a successful Workplace Skills Plan submission as well as the frequently asked questions from our clients. They also focus on the benefits of claiming back a portion of your Skills Development Levy paid to SARS, the documentation required, and how your assigned Skills Development Facilitator can assist with this process. Click play to listen to our podcast! Interested in...

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What Are The Implications For Not Submitting A Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) And Annual Training Report (ATR) By The Due Date?

What Are The Implications For Not Submitting A Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) And Annual Training Report (ATR) By The Due Date?

by | Feb 14, 2022

Once the system closes on the 30th of April each year, no further submissions can occur. The implications for not submitting a Workplace Skills Plan (WPS) and Annual Training Report (ATR) by the due date are: The Mandatory Grant of 20% Skills Development Levies will be forfeited;It may cause rejection of the Mandatory Grants in the following year, as your company will be seen as a first time participating company if one year was skipped;BBBEE ratings may be negatively impacted where Skills...

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