The Department of Employment and Labour is inviting employers from all sectors in Northern Cape Province to an Employer Seminar in Upington which will take place on Friday, 14 February 2025.

At the seminar, employers from various sectors will learn about the importance of complying with various labour laws and their regulations including the Unemployment Insurance Act, the National Minimum Wage Act (NMWA), the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases (COID) Act, and other Labour laws. Furthermore, employers will receive an update on the Unemployment Insurance Fund's (UIF) Follow-the-Money Project, as well as Risk and Anti-Fraud Management activities within the Department and its entities.

Technical experts from the UIF and other branches of the Department will be available to assist employers with any challenges they might be experiencing.

As such the Employer Seminar will take place as per the below details:

Date: Friday, 14 February 2025

Venue: Protea Hotel

Time: 09h00-13h00

Various activities will take place in Upington leading up to a Community Outreach event that will take place on Saturday 15 February 2025. 

• 10 February 2025: Marchad Community Hall and Vredesvallei Community Hall
• 11 February 2025: Augrabies Community Hall and Riemvasmaak Community Hall
• 12 February 2025: Grootdrink Community Hall
• 13 February 2025: Topline Community Hall
• 14 February 2025: Wegdraai Community Hall and Keimoes CWP Offices (Old Hostel)
  
  The Community Outreach will take place as per the below details:
  
  Date: Saturday, 15 February 2025
  
  Venue: Kakamas Guardian Angels Nursery School
  
  Time: 09h00-16h00
  
  Employers wishing to attend the seminar must RSVP with Tshilidzi Radzilani on Email: tshilidzi.radzilani@labour.gov.za or Cellphone: 066 479 2814 before close of business on Wednesday, 12 February 2025.
  
  Journalists who are interested in covering the session should RSVP with Gift Makhubela on Email: gift.makhubela@labour.gov.za or Cellphone: 072 187 8895 before close of business on Wednesday, 12 February 2025.
  
  Media inquiries:
  
  Teboho Thejane Departmental Spokesperson
  
  082 697 0694/ Teboho.Thejane@labour.gov.za
  
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  Issued by: Department of Employment and Labour​

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