EMPLOYMENT EQUITY: The employer survival guide: Navigating the EE minefield with confidence.

Attention: Designated Employers

Submitting your annual Employment Equity (EE) report on 15 January was only the first hurdle.

What happens now?

STEP 1 - KNOW WHAT CAN HAPPEN NEXT

Once your EE report has been submitted, one of two scenarios may occur:

1. You are selected for an EE audit  

Audits can happen at any time.

During an audit, inspectors will typically check whether the following is in place:

• An EE manager has been appointed

• Quarterly EE Committee meetings are convened

• A workforce analysis comparing your staff to national or regional demographics and relevant sector targets

• A valid EE Plan with realistic and achievable targets

• Proof that annual EE reports were submitted correctly and on time.

If you are not compliant, this may lead to legal action and substantial fines.

2. You are not selected for an EE audit (yet)

No audit notice does not mean you are in the clear. Employers can be selected at any

  stage, and many audits arise long after reports were submitted. Ongoing preparation and

  planning for this eventuality is essential.

STEP 2 – UNDERSTAND THE REALITY

Employment Equity compliance is detailed, technical, and actively enforced. Attempting to manage EE without proper support and guidance places unnecessary risk on your business.

STEP 3 – GET THE RIGHT SUPPORT

NEASA supports employers to meet EE requirements without abandoning sound business principles and merit-based appointments.

We can assist your business with:

• EE structures

• EE committee processes and meeting guidelines

• Workforce analysis and planning

• EE plans and audit readiness

YOUR COMPLIANCE LIFELINE

Call NEASA now on 012 332 5350 or send an email to compliance@neasa.co.za.

For more information

NEASA Media Department

media@neasa.co.za