This two-part webinar series unpacks the 2025 Employment Equity Regulations and sectoral numerical targets. Participants will learn how to interpret the new rules, conduct workplace analyses, design compliant EE Plans, and meet reporting obligations. Practical case studies, templates, and compliance checklists will guide employers from compliance to transformation.
The Employment Equity Amendment Act, 2022 and the new 2025 EE Regulations have transformed compliance obligations for designated employers in South Africa. This series provides a strategic roadmap to navigate sectoral targets, build robust EE Plans, and secure compliance certification. Attendees will gain practical, step-by-step insights through interactive scenarios, toolkits, and real-world examples of right and wrong practices.
Key Topics Covered
• Legal foundations: EEA 2022 Amendments, 2025 EE Regulations, sectoral targets.
• Goals vs quotas: avoiding legal and ethical pitfalls.
• Conducting barrier and workforce analyses using EEA1 and EEA12 forms.
• Setting SMART numerical and non-numerical goals aligned to sector targets.
• Designing a compliant 5-year EE Plan (2025–2030).
• Reporting obligations: completing EEA2 and EEA4, and understanding timelines.
• Obtaining and maintaining compliance certificates for state contracts.
• Justifiable reasons for non-compliance and documenting evidence.
• Avoiding common mistakes that lead to penalties, fines, or certificate withdrawal.
• Accountants and tax practitioners
• Company secretaries and corporate governance officers
• HR Executives and Employment Equity Managers
• Directors, Executives and Business Owners
• Labour Relations and Compliance Officers
• Transformation and B-BBEE Consultants
• Union and Employee Representatives
• Legal and Risk Professionals
