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How Do We Navigate the Rising Gig Economy as Temporary Employment Services in SA?

The Temporary Employment Services (TES) industry is adapting to a changing labour market. The Fourth Industrial Revolution has ushered in exciting developments such as the everyday use of artificial intelligence, wireless digital technologies, robotics, a constantly expanding internet as well as a fusing of digital and physical worlds. Undoubtedly, these have played a major role […]

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Equipping HVAC+R Inspectors

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Compliance is an ongoing necessity as it plays a large role in safety. The gas industry is no exception to this principle. Many air conditioning and refrigeration related breakdowns are a result of non-compliance to the Pressure Equipment Regulations (PER) sound engineering practice and standards. The proper regulation of AC&R installations and maintenance is essential

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Are you sure you are Insured?

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Years of faithful insurance premiums can prove valueless in the absence of a Certificate of Conformity (CoC). It is a startling fact that you stand to lose hefty amounts of money that were meant to be an “insurance” on your assets. Insurance companies will not cough-up if you cannot present a valid CoC when making

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The Reliability of LNG Supply in South Africa

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There are two key considerations when moving away from coal-powered energy. Firstly, what is the safety track record of the alternatives, and secondly can these alternatives reduce supply risk? Switching from coal is not just about the environment. Commercial and mining interests cannot afford to move to an alternative energy source that in the long

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Labour Migration Regulations Affecting Temporary Employment?

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The Minister of Employment and Labour has recently released the Draft National Labour Migration Policy and the Employment Services Amendment Bill for public comment. In short, the former addresses issues relating to labour migration governance and management in South Africa. It goes hand in hand with the proposed Employment Services Amendment Bill; providing a policy

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Can LNG be a Supporting Part of SA’s Future Energy Mix?

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There is an intense discussion taking place around a future-proof energy strategy for South Africa. Other energy sources need to be explored and further researched to better understand how advancements in alternatives like gas will affect the optimal energy mix. Incorporating Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) into a company’s energy approach can mean a major increase

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Labour Compliance the how’s and Why’s

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The Temporary Employment Services (TES) structure involves three: the client, the TES company and the employee. In this type of employment relationship, the TES company, also known as labour brokers, recruits employees to make them available to work for their client. According to the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995, the TES company is considered

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We Need More Awareness

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The South African Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Contractors Association (SARACCA) was approached by a member based in Kimberley, Northern Cape. SARACCA felt that it would benefit others to share contents of this member’s letter as it offers a current, insightful perspective on refrigeration and air conditioning in South Africa from a well-respected industry insider. The

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Green Logistic Solutions in South Africa

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Vehicles are major contributors to pollution as petrol and diesel emissions produce harmful greenhouse gases. In a mere 8 years’ time, an estimated 127 million vehicles will be produced globally. By 2035, the total number of vehicles could be 2 billion! There is no stopping the essential need for transportation. But a change must be

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SA Government’s “Tight Rope” Viewpoint on TES

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Although South Africa is a country more industrialised than any of its fellow African counterparts, it nevertheless currently possesses record-high unemployment rates. According to Trading Economics, South Africa’s 2021 third quarter 34.90% unemployment rate is the “highest jobless rate since comparable data began in 2008.” It is a tough juggling act between offering employment opportunities,

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