It is compulsory to compile and submit an Employment Equity report to the Department of Labour, if you currently employ over 50 employees or meet the industry annual turnover limit, before October of each year.

(or January if submitted electronically)

Businesses that fail to comply could potentially face fines of up to R2.7 million or 10% of annual turnover.

Skills Direct Facilitators can offer you the following services:

• Assistance and advice on setting up a committee and other employment equity structures and processes
• Compiling the annual analysis
• Compiling and submitting the Employment Equity Report and Income Differential Statement to the Department of Labour online
• Recommending numerical targets and goals in line with demographics
• Advising on Department of Labour Employment Equity
• Completing and/or reviewing the Employment Equity Plan to ensure alignment with reports and progress and continuity with previous plans
• Submitting the annual review based on the previous year's progress and recommendations
• Attending meetings with your Employment Equity committee to conduct monitoring and evaluation