Chapter 8 : Sectoral determinations

54. Preparation of report

(1)           On completion of an investigation, and after considering any representations made by members of the public, the Director-General must prepare a report.

(2)           A copy of the report must be submitted to the Commission for its consideration.

(3)           When advising the Minister on the publication of a sectoral determination, the Commission must consider in respect of the sector and area concerned—

(a)          the report prepared in terms of subsection (1);

(b)          the ability of employers to carry on their business successfully;

(c)           the operation of small, medium or micro-enterprises, and new enterprises;

(d)          the cost of living;

(e)          the alleviation of poverty;

(f)            conditions of employment;

(g)          wage differentials and inequality;

(h)          the likely impact of any proposed condition of employment on current employment or the creation of employment;

(i)            the possible impact of any proposed conditions of employment on the health, safety or welfare of employees;

(j)            any other relevant information made available to the Commission.

(4)           The Commission must prepare a report for the Minister containing recommendations on the matters which should be included in a sectoral determination for the relevant sector and area.