NEW NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE WITH EFFECT FROM 1 MARCH 2023
The Minister of Employment and Labour has by Notice (No. 3069) in the Government Gazette (No. 48094 dated 21 February 2023) amended the National Minimum Wage from R23.19 per hour to R25.42 per hour, with effect from 1 March 2023. The amounts applicable to Learners have also been amended.
The required changes have been made to Annexure H. Revised Annexure H wage schedules have been included on the Council’s website.
HBSI PENSION FUND 10TH ANNIVERSARY
The HBSI celebrates its 10th Anniversary this month! Please see attached message from the Fund to its members and industry partners. 10th Anniversary Message from HBSI
This year marks a very special year for us, as we celebrate our 10th anniversary. The Hairdressing Beauty and Skincare Industry Pension Fund (“HBSI”) was established on 1 March 2013 as the National Pension Fund for the Hairdressing, Beauty and Skincare Industry.
Celebrating the Past
Along our journey, we continued to look at the needs of our members and continued to improve benefits where possible to enrich members and their families, which we believe played a significant role in our industry.
It’s about the People
To our members: Thank you for trusting us for many years with your pension benefits. We are honoured to have your trust and will work tirelessly to continue to deserve it. To our industry partners: We recognize the importance of establishing collaborative partnerships that bring extraordinary value to both HBSI and our members. We thank our partners for their commitment, expertise and skills in helping us to serve our members with pride.
Shaping the Future
The journey hasn’t always been easy and takes courage, passion, boldness and perseverance. As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, we toast you, our members and partners and let’s continue to shape the future together. Watch this space to join in our celebrations, more information to follow later!
- Johan Steyn Chairperson: Board of Trustees
“Let your dreams be bigger than your fears, your actions louder than your words and your faith stronger than your feelings.” - Author unknown
REMINDER - HBSI PENSION EXEMPTION APPLICATIONS
Exemptions are granted per calendar year (or part thereof). As such, you must apply for exemptions each year. If you have not applied for and/or been granted exemption for this year, pension invoices will be raised from March.
There is an updated Exemption application form which can be accessed on our website Exemption Application 1 March 2023. (www.hcsbc.co.za) or you may email a request to exemption@hcsbc.co.za.
REMINDER - HBSI: MATERNITY BENEFITS
As of 1 March 2023, the administration expenses and risk benefit premiums of employees on maternity leave are payable from the reserve account of the Fund. See attached HBSI Newsletter.
REMINDER - SSETA: WORKPLACE SKILLS PLAN (WSP) AND ANNUAL TRAINING REPORT (ATR)
The SSETA has advised that WSPs and ATRs are required to be submitted by 30 April 2023. Members are encouraged to submit their WSPs and ATRs and to contact the SSETA should they need assistance. The SSETA has been conducting training to assist employers in this regard.
Please consult the Council’s WEBSITE for the contact details of Agents in your area.
For more information, contact: www.hcsbc.co.za