Skills Development

Episode 69: Legislation With Regards To The Registration And Payment Of Skills Development Levy (SDL)

Episode 69: Legislation With Regards To The Registration And Payment Of Skills Development Levy (SDL)

SEESA Skills Development Facilitators, Loanko Pieters and Trevor Whitburn explain the legislative requirements around the Skills Development Levy. They focus on which companies need to pay Skills Development Levy, where they can register for Skills Development Levy and who are exempt from paying Skills Development Levy. Click play to listen to our podcast! Contact your SEESA Skills Development Facilitator to assist your business with the process of compiling and submitting your Annual Training...

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How To Earn Maximum B-BEEE Points Through The Skills Development Element

How To Earn Maximum B-BEEE Points Through The Skills Development Element

Scoring the total of 20 points on the Skills Development element under the Generic Scorecard for Codes of Good Practice has never been easier. As a consulting agency, SEESA will be able to address all your Skills Development needs. With SEESA BEE, together with Incuvest, we can make the Skills Development element quick, efficient and simple to contribute. With our assistance, we also take the administrative burden of Skills Development away. The requirements of the Skills Development Element,...

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FAQ – How do I register for Skills Development Levies at SARS?

FAQ – How do I register for Skills Development Levies at SARS?

In order to register with SARS, all employers must review the Employer Guidelines Registration and complete the Levy Registration Form (EMP101e). All documentation is obtainable from www.sars.gov.za, alternatively from your SEESA Skills Development Facilitator. When completing the Levy Registration form, you have to ensure the correct SETA (Sector Education and Training Authority) number is inserted. This serves to instruct SARS to re-direct the skills levies collected to the correct SETA. To...

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Busy with your WSP & ATR Submissions?

Busy with your WSP & ATR Submissions?

With SEESA, you have a dedicated Skills Development Facilitator who can assist you with your submissions. All Skills Development Facilitators are focused on submitting your Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Report online to your relevant SETA by the deadline of 30 April 2021. For more information, contact us today! https://bit.ly/3kDFvIm

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Episode 65: How To Compile A Skills Development And Training Committee

Episode 65: How To Compile A Skills Development And Training Committee

In this episode, SEESA Skills Development Facilitators, Serisha Moodley & Sonia Chauke discuss the roles and responsibilities of the Skills Development and Training Committee. They also focus on who needs to be represented and what needs to be discussed. Click play to listen to our podcast! Should you require additional information, please contact your SEESA Skills Development Facilitator, alternatively, leave your contact details on our website. #TeamSEESA

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Did You Know? – Your business’ next Workplace Skills Plan is due on 30 April 2021

Did You Know? – Your business’ next Workplace Skills Plan is due on 30 April 2021

If your organisation pay more than R500 000 in salaries annually, it is compulsory to be registered and pay Skills Development Levies (SDL) to SARS. Once the company pays SDL monthly, the company can apply for a Mandatory Grant in the form of a WSP and ATR to the relevant SETA. If all the SETA requirements are fulfilled and the application is approved the company will receive 20% SDL back from the SETA in the form of a grant that is paid out quarterly. Failing to submit the WSP and ATR reports...

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The Importance Of Implementing Training In Your Company

The Importance Of Implementing Training In Your Company

Training and development, a factor that should definitely be moved up on the priority list of most companies, especially in these uncertain times that we are currently facing. As developing companies in this challenging economy, we need to keep in mind the Skills Development definition which is the process whereby an organisation equips their employees with skills through training to ensure that all employees function optimally and contribute to the organisation’s overall goals and objectives....

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Episode 61: How To Conduct An Employment Equity Analysis Within Your Business

Episode 61: How To Conduct An Employment Equity Analysis Within Your Business

SEESA Skills Development Facilitators, Kayla Fourie and Peter Burton discuss the various aspects of a business that needs to undergo a proper analysis by your Employment Equity Committee. This is done to identify any factors which can be deemed unfair discrimination and result in Employment Equity barriers that prohibit equity within the workplace. These barriers are also required to implement affirmative action measures within your Employment Equity plan. Click play to listen to our podcast!...

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FAQ – What Is A Workplace Skills Plan And Is There A Deadline For My Business?

FAQ – What Is A Workplace Skills Plan And Is There A Deadline For My Business?

A Workplace Skills Plan is a strategic document that articulates how the employer will address the training and development needs in the workplace. A facilitator must develop and submit a WSP annually to comply with South Africa’s current Skills Development legislation. A registered Skills Development Facilitator (SDF) or another qualified person will compile the WSP and submit to the SETA. By complying with legislative requirements, a company can access the various SETA grants available for...

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Financial Year End, And The Deadlines For Employment Equity & The Workplace Skills Plan Submissions

Financial Year End, And The Deadlines For Employment Equity & The Workplace Skills Plan Submissions

The financial year-end and deadlines for submissions of Employment Equity (EE) and the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) is near, and companies need to comply with legislation before the closing dates for each of the requirements. The purpose of this article is to outline the relevant deadlines and advise on the principles, benefits and repercussions for non-compliance. The Financial Year-End Companies that need a B-BBEE certificate have five elements to attend to under the Codes of Good Practice....

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