Subject: 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
The Main Agreement:New Wage Increases and Wage Tables for 2025
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 […]
SEIFSA names CEO designate
SEIFSA Names Tafadzwa Chibanguza CEO Designate Johannesburg, 30 June 2025, SEIFSA Federation President, Elias Monage announced that Tafadzwa (Taffie) Chibanguza will be appointed to the role of CEO designate from the 1 July 2025 and CEO on 1 January 2026 to take over from Lucio Trentini who retires in 2027. Between now and his retirement […]
IMMEDIATE ATTENTION REQUIRED: COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTS [LRA 9.2 FORM]
Please be advised that Section 205 (3)(a)(b) of the Labour Relations Act (LRA) 66 of 1995 requires an employer to maintain a record of any strike, lockout and/ or protest action involving its employees that occurred between January and December 2025. The LRA imposes a duty on employers to document any strike activity and to submit […]
SEIFSA Awards for Excellence 2025 – Additive Manufacturing- BRICS+ Award
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Annual Wage Increases
Details of the wage increase Effective from 1 July 2025 METAL INDUSTRY WAGE INCREASES During the 2024 wage negotiations, the parties entered into a three-year wage agreement, 2024 – 2027. The agreement is in its second year, and accordingly, the second leg of the agreed annual increase becomes effective from 1 July 2025. As was the […]
Join BUSA and the Department of Employment and Labour for the Return of Earnings
JOIN BUSA AND COMPENSATION FUND Employers, the 2025 Return of Earnings (ROE) filing period is underway. Submitting your ROE accurately and on time is not only a legal requirement but also essential for protecting your employees and keeping your organisation compliant. Join BUSA and the Compensation Fund for a focused session covering what ROE is, […]
SEIFSA Awards
http://youtube.com/watch?v=KRCJB77NCkQ Why Enter? Elevate your company’s credibility and brand reputation. Gain industry-wide recognition for your achievements. Celebrate a decade of excellence by sharing your success story. Inspire progress and innovation across South Africa’s metals and engineering sector. Enter Now