Human Resources Employment Equity reporting:
South Africa has a legacy of discrimination in relation to race, gender and disability that has denied access to opportunities for education, employment, promotion and wealth creation to the majority of South Africans.
The Employment Equity act was passed to address this legacy and has two, main objectives:
- To ensure that our workplaces are free of discrimination; and
- To ensure that employers take active steps to promote employment equity.
Who does the Employment Equity Act apply to?
- Employers who employ 50 or more employees
- Employers who employ fewer than 50 employees but whose total annual turnover equals or exceeds the applicable turnover of a small business in terms of Schedule 4 of the Act
- A municipality, as referred to in Chapter 7 of the constitution
- An organ of State as defined in section 239 of the constitution, but excluding local government, the National Defence Force, the national Intelligence Agency and the South African Secret Service
- An employer bound by collective agreement in terms of Section 23 or 31 of the Labour Relations Act.
Turnover Threshold Applicable to Designated Employers:
| Sector or subsectors in accordance with the Standard Industrial Classification | Total Annual Turnover |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | R 2.00 m |
| Mining and Quarrying | R 7.50 m |
| Manufacturing | R 10.00 m |
| Electricity, Gas and Water | R 10.00 m |
| Construction | R 5.00 m |
| Retail and Motor Trade Repair Services | R 15.00 m |
| Wholesale trade, Commercial Agents and Allied Services | R 25.00 m |
| Catering, Accommodation and Other trade | R5.00 m |
| Transport, Storage and Communication | R10.00 m |
| Finance and Business Services | R 10.00 m |
| Community, Special and Personal Services | R 5.00 m |
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