Bargaining Council: Updated Qualifications / Skills / Development Assessments, Staff Amendments & HBSI Exemption Deadline
Education Committee: Information Concerning Occupational Qualifications, Skills Development Providers & Assessment Centres
The Education Committee of the Council has provided the Council with updated information concerning QCTO Accredited Skills Development Providers (SDPs) and Assessment and Trade Test Centres (ATCs).
Staff Amendments
Establishments are reminded to inform the Council by way of the Staff Amendment Form of any changes in employee status.
Please take note that:
• this would also include any promotion to another position, obtaining a qualification, or progression to the next Learnership level. This will ensure that the employee is correctly registered with the Council and will prevent challenges with your account and compliance issues.
• Establishments are requested to complete and submit their Staff Amendment Forms as and when they occur before the 7th of the month.
• Establishments are reminded that when employing new staff, Annexure B - Employee Registration Form – must be completed and submitted to the Council.
The Staff Amendment Form and Annexure B are available on the Council’s website, or you may request the Forms from your Designated Agent, Credit Controller or Data Capturer.
Exemption from Membership of the HBSI
The processing of applications for exemptions from membership of the HBSI Pension Fund takes place in the period September to December each year. Both applications and any appeals must be addressed within this time. Should an exemption not be applied for or granted, an establishment will be required to contribute to the HBSI Fund on behalf of its employees, and enforcement actions may ensue in the case of non-compliance.
Establishments are urged to finalise and submit their applications for the 2027 calendar year as soon as possible. Current exemptions (for 2026) will automatically terminate on 31 December 2026, and charges will be raised in accordance with the Collective Agreement if the application is not received for processing within the timeframe and/or if an exemption is not granted.
Please consult the Council’s WEBSITE for the contact details of Agents in your area.
For more information, contact: www.hcsbc.co.za
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