The Importance Of Annual Employment Equity Reports
Skills development and employment equity are fundamental to running a successful business. These also ensure a solid socioeconomic future for South Africa.
What is the purpose of an employment equity report?
To comply with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 it is mandatory for registered businesses to submit an employment equity report to the Department of Labour. Employers are responsible for observing the Act and inclusively reporting the ways in which they have done so.
This involves logging the employees into their designated groups according to the B-BBEE specifications: race, gender and disability are marked characteristics that are discerned. The employees’ current occupation is recorded and they are assigned groups:
• Africans
• Coloureds
• Indians
• Whites
• Males
• Females
The occupational levels of these individuals must be recorded. Levels include:
• Top Management
• Senior Management
• Professionally Qualified
• Skilled Technical
• Semi-skilled
• Unskilled
When should employers submit this report?
Employers are expected to submit the annual report by the first working day of October. When using electronic reporting, it is acceptable to submit reports on 15 January of the following year.
Employers appointed on or after the first working day of April and before the first working day of October are expected to submit reports by the first working day of October the following year.
Why are annual employment equity reports important?
The annual reports are necessary as they confirm that … Read More ...