Employment in formal sector rises in fourth quarter

Thu, 22 Mar 2012

Employment in South Africa’s formal non-agricultural sector increased by approximately 23 000 jobs in the fourth quarter of 2011, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) said.

Is your arrangement with your domestic worker legal?

Wed, 14 Mar 2012

Did you know that your two-day-a-week domestic worker qualifies as an employee? Research shows that while employers are keen to do the right thing, failure to legalise domestic service arrangements is a result of ignorance. If you have a domestic worker here are some things you should know.

SA security industry wins first battle

Mon, 12 Mar 2012

The application made by Security Industry Alliance to review and set aside new and controversial regulations within the security industry yielded positive results when the umbrella body won its first battle in the North Gauteng High Court case.

Working classes protest e-tollgate system

Wed, 07 Mar 2012

Cosatu announced its firm opposition to the proposed open road tolling system which it claimed would add to the burdens of the poor. In a bid to reverse government plans the trade union has mobilised the local labour force and launched a national protest.

Looming recession to stifle employment in SA

Mon, 20 Feb 2012

A second wave of recession is expected to hit South African shores in 2012 and further impede growth and employment opportunities in the country. Job seekers and employed professionals alike have been warned to prepare for potential job cuts and other associated challenges in the labour market.

E Cape sets 2012 job creation targets

Mon, 20 Feb 2012

Despite positive reports of job creation across the country the Eastern Cape's unemployment rate remained ominously high at 27.1%. In view of this sobering statistic the Premier aims to create 116 958 jobs in the coming financial year.

Kruger urges rangers to return to work

Wed, 15 Feb 2012

Rangers from the Kruger national Park, who have been on strike for two weeks demanding equal payment for employees tasked with the same responsibilities, have now been urged to return to their jobs.

Govt pins hope on community jobs

Tue, 14 Feb 2012

The Expanded Public Works Programme, which has proven to be effective in the fight against poverty will form the foundation of governments plan to create over 1.5 million job opportunities in the next two years.

Labour Department declares war on non-compliance

Tue, 14 Feb 2012

The fight against entities who do not comply with labour laws has begun as social partners from business, labour and government have been asked to join hands against this illegal activity.Herbert Mkhize addresses the issue of non-compliance in South Africa.

Zuma, labour meet in Pretoria

Mon, 13 Feb 2012

Unions have a role to play in helping South Africans navigate through the tough economic times and at the same time government should give them the space to do so, says President Jacob Zuma.

Unemployment falls to 23.9%

Wed, 08 Feb 2012

Releasing the Quarterly Labour Force Survey for the fourth quarter Stats SA said that employment increased by 365 000 in the fourth quarter of 2011, this is the first growth observed on a year-on-year basis in quarter four since 2009.

Government injects R2 billion in job creation

Tue, 07 Feb 2012

The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) is set to invest R2-billion alongside the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) with the aims of providing funding to businesses in order to create and save jobs.

Gautrain bus drivers in firing line

Tue, 07 Feb 2012

The process of dismissing Gautrain bus drivers employed by Mega Express, who have embarked on an illegal strike, has begun. The company is now working on plans to implement a skeleton bus service on key routes as all Gautrain bus services remain suspended.

More jobs in non-agricultural sector

Wed, 14 Dec 2011

There are a growing number of people finding employment in the formal non-agriculture sector according to a recent Stats SA survey which covered private and public enterprises across the country.