Skills Development

Episode 53: What Is A Discretionary Grant And How Can My Business Benefit From It?

Episode 53: What Is A Discretionary Grant And How Can My Business Benefit From It?

by | Nov 17, 2020

SEESA Skills Development Facilitators, Morné Hunlun and Catri Lange provide an explanation on Discretionary Grant applications. They focus on the general requirements of a Discretionary Grant application, as well as the benefits thereof for an employer. Click play to listen to our podcast! Should you require additional information regarding Discretionary Grants, please contact your Skills Development Facilitator alternatively, leave your contact details on our website. #SEESASkillsTraining...

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Roles And Responsibilities Of A Skills Development Training Committee

Roles And Responsibilities Of A Skills Development Training Committee

by | Nov 16, 2020

As per the Skills Development Act and Government Gazette 2001, if an organisation employs 50 or more employees, the company must establish a Skills Development Training Committee. A Skills Development Committee is a forum established & convened by the employer to consult employees on skills development matters. This committee must comprise of the following (minimum of 4 members): A trade union representative (if applicable);Management representing the employer for example: Finance/HR...

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Did You Know? – SEESA Skills Training Offers Webinar Training Courses As Well As Classroom Training?

Did You Know? – SEESA Skills Training Offers Webinar Training Courses As Well As Classroom Training?

by | Nov 12, 2020

Amidst the current COVID-19 pandemic, we have introduced several webinar courses which promise to empower and educate learners while minimising health risks. Due to companies needing to comply with Health and Safety regulations, SEESA has commenced classroom training from the 19th of October 2020 for the following courses: • First Aid Level 1 • Basic Fire Fighting • Occupational Health & Safety Please take note SEESA follows all Health and Safety protocols in terms of COVID-19 regulations....

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Episode 49: The Importance And Benefits Of Implementing Training In An Organisation

Episode 49: The Importance And Benefits Of Implementing Training In An Organisation

by | Oct 20, 2020

Skills Development Facilitators, Serisha Moodley and Janet Burger Combrinck discuss the importance of implementing training in an organisation and the benefits thereof to employees and the organisation as a whole. They introduce ProFile, an online employee management system where members can access the SEESA courses available. They also advise on the new COVID-19 related training made available through SEESA Skills Training. Click play to listen to our podcast! Contact your SEESA Skills...

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Did You Know ?– A Company needs to submit a WSP (Workplace Skills Plan) and ATR (Annual Training Report ) in order to earn points under the Skills Development Element.

Did You Know ?– A Company needs to submit a WSP (Workplace Skills Plan) and ATR (Annual Training Report ) in order to earn points under the Skills Development Element.

by | Oct 8, 2020

These documents are key to establishing and developing a demand-led skills development system within your business. They help outline how the business will address its skills development needs in relation to the challenges of the South African workplace. To find out how SEESA Skills Training can help your business, visit our website for more: http://www.seesa.co.za/

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The Importance Of The Workplace Skills Plan And Annual Training Report For B-BBEE

The Importance Of The Workplace Skills Plan And Annual Training Report For B-BBEE

by | Sep 30, 2020

During the submission period of verification packages on financials not older than 18 months, it came to light that a lot of companies do not comply with having a Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) or Annual Training Report (ATR) in place within their working environment.  With new developments occurring on a regular basis in certain industries, the submission of the Workplace Skills Plans (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR) needs to be updated annually to regulate the workplace and eliminate...

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The Impact of Employment Equity on Your Business

The Impact of Employment Equity on Your Business

by | Sep 21, 2020

We live in one of the most diverse countries, culturally, racially, and economically. Therefore, it is expected from each designated employer to draft, outline and implement an Employment Equity Plan. Employment Equity is the law that promotes equity in the workplace, through achieving equality, by eliminating unfair discrimination and implementing transformation, as well as keeping in mind that all candidates need to be suitably qualified according to the inherent requirements of the job....

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Episode 42. How To Compile Your Employment Equity Committee To Comply With The Department Of Labour

Episode 42. How To Compile Your Employment Equity Committee To Comply With The Department Of Labour

by | Sep 1, 2020

SEESA Skills Training Facilitators, Taryn Leask and Damien Doravaloo discuss the common misconceptions regarding the criteria for your Employment Equity Committee, and how to ensure that this process can be managed easily for your business to comply with the Department of Labour. They also touch on the requirements one should discuss during these committee meetings and the number of meetings that need to take place during that reporting year. Click play to listen! Interested in having your own...

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FAQ – What Are The Consequences of Non-Compliance In Terms Of A COVID-19 Risk Assessment?

FAQ – What Are The Consequences of Non-Compliance In Terms Of A COVID-19 Risk Assessment?

by | Aug 28, 2020

A risk assessment is a legal requirement as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993 with which helps business to identify, evaluate and control the health risks associated with COVID-19 in the workplace in a structured way. The consequences of not having a risk assessment in place are as follows: • Business will not be complying with OHS Act, Disaster Management Act and OHS directives from the Department of Employment and Labour. • The risk associated with COVID 19 at the...

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Did You Know – Is Loss Of Taste Or Smell Included In Your COVID-19 Screening Register

Did You Know – Is Loss Of Taste Or Smell Included In Your COVID-19 Screening Register

by | Aug 27, 2020

Are you compliant with the new COVID-19 OHS Screening Requirements? According to the Guidelines for symptom monitoring and management of workers for SARS-CoV-2 infection (version 5: 19 August 2020)–the loss of taste or the loss of smell must also now be included as a key symptom on the screening questionnaire. SEESA Clients can now access the updated screening register in the complete COVID-19 OHS Guide on ProFile's dashboard. Visit profile.seesa.co.za to access the guide today! "SMS" the word...

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