Race Quotas: Sectoral Targets Consultations.

RACE QUOTAS

Sectoral Targets Consultations

Dear employer

In light of the Employment Equity Amendment Act implemented on 1 January 2025, the Department of Employment and Labour has recently sent out letters to designated employers requesting them to join in the consultation process for the forthcoming sectoral targets and regulations, in each specific sector.

It is of the utmost importance that you, as an employer, participate in this process, as these are the race targets that you will eventually be expected to comply with.

Please find the invitations to these virtual consultations, taking place during February 2025 below:

(Disclaimer: since certain information contained in some of the notices from the Department is seemingly incorrect and confusing, employers are advised to take notice of the heading and date of the invitation.)

• Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing

• Mining and Quarrying

• Manufacturing

• Construction

• Finance and Insurance Activities

• Transportation and Storage

• Water Supply, Sewerage, Waste Management and Remediation Activities

• Electricity, Gas, Steam and Air Conditioning Supply

• Human Health and Social Work Activities

• Arts, Entertainment and Recreation

• Real Estate Activities

• Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities

• Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles

• Accommodation and Food Service Activities

• Public Administration and Defence, Compulsory Social Security

• Education

• Administration and Support Activities

Please note that the deadline to confirm attendance is TODAY, 13 January 2025.

Should employers experience any difficulties in registering for their particular sector, or with regard to the participation in the process, please inform NEASA by sending an email to rona@neasa.co.za.

For more information

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