Statutory Compliance Solutions

Corporate Strategy Group can assist your business to comply with the Skills Development Act by assigning one of our Skills Development Facilitators (SDF’s) to assist you either on a continuous basis or to facilitate the
submission of your annual Workplace Skills Plan / Annual Training Report and your Employment Equity reports.

Therefore we offer two separate services in this regard:

A) Compliance Solution

Compulsory for companies with more than 50 employees)

  • Ensure that the organization has a Training Policy in place.
  • Ensure that the development and implementation of the WSP is aligned to the strategic Mission and Vision and long-term transformation objectives of the organization.

(Compulsory for companies with more than 50 employees)

  • Register as an appointed SDF on behalf of the client and liaise directly with the SETA.
  • Complete and submit the Annual Training Report and the Workplace Skills Plan in accordance to SETA policies.
  • Consult with the Designated Manager to analyse the company’s Skills Plan.

The purpose of this Employment Equity Committee Guide is to assist the employer with the compliance documentation which the Department of Labour will expect with regards to an Employment Equity Committee. This documentation will provide the employer with a means to set up a Committee and assist the employer with Committee meetings via draft agendas and meetings for the first year of the Employment Equity Plan.

  • Consult with the Human Resources Manager to analyse Employment data.
  • Advise on objectives for each year of the plan.
  • Advise on barriers and affirmative action measures.
  • Advise on numerical goals and targets.
  • Prepare and submit EEA2 & EEA4 to the Department of Labour.
  • Assist in completing the EEA13 template (EE Plan).

B) Continuous Facilitation of your Skills Development Function

(Compulsory for companies with more than 50 employees)

  • Ensure that the organization has a Training Policy in place.
  • Ensure that the development and implementation of the WSP is aligned to the strategic Mission and Vision and long-term transformation objectives of the organization.

(compulsory for companies with more than 50 employees)

  • Register as an appointed SDF on behalf of the client and liaise directly with the SETA.
  • Complete and submit the Annual Training Report and the Workplace Skills Plan in accordance to SETA policies.
  • Consult with the Designated Manager to analyse the company’s Skills Plan, Employment Equity Plan and B-BBEE strategy.

The purpose of this Employment Equity Committee Guide is to assist the employer with the compliance documentation which the Department of Labour will expect with regards to an Employment Equity Committee. This documentation will provide the employer with a means to set up a Committee and assist the employer with  Committee meetings via draft agendas and meetings for the first year of the Employment Equity Plan.

  • Analyse Employment data.
  • Advise on objectives for each year of the plan.
  • Advise on barriers and affirmative action measures.
  • Advise on numerical goals and targets.
  • Prepare and submit EEA2 & EEA4 to the Department of Labour.
  • Complete the EEA12 (Economically Active Population analysis).
  • Assist in completing the EEA13 template (EE Plan).

CSG are able to offer from simple reporting which tracks current training initiatives in your company to a more robust system to centralize the skills function in your company and to track skills levels and identify future skill needs.

  • Assisting clients to evaluate and choose the correct option that suits the requirements of the company based on the Skills Development Plan.
  • Assisting with the registration of the Learnership agreement with the relevant SETA and service provider.

Conduct an independent audit to measure and identify:

  • Current skills and knowledge base of the company.
  • Training needs to improve skills and knowledge.
  • Any possible skills gaps.

Conduct an analysis of all the necessary information on the employment policies, practices, procedures and working environment of the company. This will determine the representation of designated groups by creating a profile of the workforce by occupation and level (Section 19 of EE Act) as well as ensure not only the continued effective performance of the company but also making provisions for the development and replacement of key positions and work activities over time.

Skills Solutions

Corporate Strategy Group has a range of Skills Solutions to assist your business in improving employee skills, abilities and their performance. Our Training Tracking Tool (STACS) assist clients to get access to 5 Bonus Points as per the BEE Codes when absorption of learners are proved.

Organisational Development

We assist organisations with various organisational development initiatives in order to increase the effectiveness, efficiency and profit within the organisation. Our focus is on achieving results for the organisation through its people.

We increase alignment between systems, people and outputs.  Activities such as strategic planning, organisational design, leadership development, performance management and coaching can all be used to achieve these goals.

Job Profiles & Job Grading

We assist clients in developing job profiles specific to the organisation, focusing on outcomes, tasks and competencies unique to the position or generic criteria depending on the client’s preference. These job profiles form the basis of performance management, recruitment and development of the incumbents. Job grading can also be provided, whereby the organisations’ positions are graded according to formal grading system, which will assist with internal payment equity, as well as benchmarking of salaries and pay packages.

Strategy Execution

It is vital for businesses to do strategic planning for their business. Many organisations struggle to have this strategy implemented and maintained, eventually resulting in it being disregarded. We provide strategy management tools ensuring that planning, implementation and performance management processes remain active, aligning all employees to achieve the organisation’s vision.

Performance Management Systems

Business managers need accurate and timely information in order to make quality business decisions. To this end CSG developed a digital performance management system that captures all information relevant to managing human capital.

This holistic and integrated system manages the individual employee rating process, appraisal discussion and also the training and development process. The result is a business management system that is easy to use, completely paperless, and customised to the specific needs of the client.

The CSG Performance System is designed to reward top achievers and identify potential problems in your workforce, which will allow better development and career management of your staff. Importantly the CSG Performance System is aligned with the performance methodologies set out below to ensure that the process does not become transactional, but adds real value to its clients.

World-Class Recruitment

Corporate Strategy Group (CSG) specialises in the recruitment of quality candidates on behalf of our client base. We maintain our quality standards through proven work methodologies, an understanding of the exact needs of our clients and a team of committed and highly-skilled employees.

With more than 20 years of experience, Corporate Strategy Group has established a strong presence in job markets such as the Information Technology and Financial sector. Our background in these industries allow us to accurately assess the relevant competencies applicable to each position, and to measure the candidates against these occupational requirements. The members of our team all have extensive academic and corporate experience in the sectors they provide services for, enabling them to understand the industry-specific needs of our clients and the relevant success factors in the recruitment process.

We are detailed and thorough in our approach and always determined to provide a professional, customer-focussed service to all our valued clients.