Draft Regulations on Proposed Employment Equity Sectoral Numerical Targets

On Thursday, 1 February 2024, the Minister of Employment and Labour gazetted the Draft Regulations on Proposed Sectoral Numerical Targets in preparation for the commencement of section 15A of the Employment Equity Amendment Act 4 of 2022. In terms of section 15A, the Minister may, for the purpose of ensuring equitable representation of suitably qualified people from designated groups at all occupational levels in the workforce, set numerical targets for any national economic sector identified. These Draft Regulations include a proposed 5-year sectoral numerical target, which designated employers must take into account alongside their workforce profile and the applicable EAP, when setting annual numerical targets as required by section 20(2) of the Employment Equity Act. These Draft Regulations are open for public comment for 90 days from publication (i.e. until 30 April 2024). Should you wish to provide comments during this 90 day period, please let us know how we can be of assistance.