Employment Equity New Amendment 2023 Training

According to the original Department of Labour’s ‘Act Summary,’ the Act has two main purposes, namely–

Employment Equity Training

Employment Equity Committee Training

We offer 3 training programmes for  EE / Training Committees, and we facilitate them throughout South Africa as in-house, public and online training

Please click on the relevant course that meets your requirements

  • Employment Equity Training: a 1-day course
  • Skills Development Training for EE / Training Committees: a 1-day course
  • Employment Equity and Skills Development Training for EE Committees: a 2-day course

We offer this programme, and all our training courses, throughout South Africa as

Suitable for: EE Committee Members, Line Managers, HR Practitioners, Shop Stewards

  • Course Duration: 1 day
  • NQF Level: 4

Course Objective:

This course – which is run throughout South Africa – will equip your managers and Employment Equity committee members with the necessary knowledge and skills to meet all the legislative requirements of the EE Act and begin the process of building a culture that values diversity

Course content and outcomes:

Through this course, delegates will learn:
Through this course, delegates will learn:
  • Employment Equity
  • Affirmative Action
  • Diversity
  • BBBEE
Introduction to the Employment Equity Act
  • The application and purpose of the Act
  • NEDLAC and the legislative framework of the Act: The Constitution, the BCEA, the LRA, and the ILO
  • Prohibition of unfair discrimination
  • Affirmative action
  • Monitoring and enforcement provisions of the Act
An overview of the Employment Equity process
  • Preparation
  • Implementation
  • Monitoring and reporting
Employment Equity Forums / Committees
  • Setting up Employment Equity Committees
  • The roles, duties & responsibilities of EE Committees
  • Dispute resolution and the powers of EE Committees
  • The challenges faced by Employment Equity Committees
Codes of good practice:
  • Code of Good Practice on the Preparation, Implementation and Monitoring of EE Plans
  • Code of Good Practice on the Integration of EE into HR Policies and Practices
  • Code of Good Practice on the Handling of Sexual Harassment Cases
  • Code of Good Practice on Disability in the Workplace
  1. Promoting equal opportunity and fair treatment in employment through the elimination of unfair discrimination
  2. Implementing affirmative action measures to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups, to ensure their equitable representation in all occupational categories and levels in the workforce.’

Welcome to our complete guide on Employment equity and its new 2023 amendments. Right here, we will offer you with clear and concise information about this important new EE legislation, ensuring you understand its motive, key principles, EE changes, Compliance and the obligations it imposes on employers. We will also talk the newest amendments and their impact, retaining you updated with the modern day compliance requirements.

At its core, Employment Equity aims to promote fair and equitable workplaces by addressing systemic discrimination and ensuring equal opportunities for all employees. This Act encourages employers to create inclusive environments where diversity is valued and individuals from designated groups have equal access to employment and advancement opportunities.

With the current amendments, Employment Equity has undergone essential modifications. We are going to delve into those updates, highlighting the important areas affected and the implications for employers. By understanding the amended provisions, you will be better equipped to navigate compliance necessities and ensure your employer meets its obligations. At McDowell Development Institute South Africa ( MDSA ) We believe Employment Equity should be about Transformation, Diversity, Inclusive and Equity.

In terms of the new amendment,

  1. Changes include the introduction of an Employer Equity Certificate of Compliance which companies wishing to participate in state contracts are now required to provide. Companies without an Employment Equity Certificate of Compliance will not be able to receive any points under the Management Control pillar of the B-BBEE scorecard and could be subject to fines and penalties for non-compliance with the Employment Equity Act. Management Control has traditionally been the pillar that all sectors struggle the most with.
  2. Sector-specific targets set by the Minister of Employment and Labour ostensibly after consultations with industry over the past 18 months, appear to have been more closely aligned to the BEE scorecard.

The newly amended Employment Equity (EE) Act to aid workplace transformation in SA to come into operation on 01 September 2023

Download the proposed EE Sector Numerical Target

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