On June 13, 2025, the Department of Employment and Labour, led by Deputy Minister Jomo Sibiya, conducted compliance inspections in Pretoria. These inspections align with the Department's legislative mandate to promote safe working conditions, fair labour practices, and legal employment standards.
This operation was a collaborative effort involving the Inspection and Enforcement Services (IES) of the Department, the Department of Home Affairs, SAPS, and the City of Tshwane. The multidisciplinary initiative aimed to ensure adherence to labour law, immigration, health, and safety. This inspection is part of the Department's ongoing commitment to protecting workers' rights and promoting their well-being through coordinated service delivery.
The inspection uncovered several major compliance breaches. In terms of occupational health and safety, 14 Prohibition Notices were issued for serious safety risks, including unsafe machinery, lack of training for workers involved in hazardous operations, and unregulated use of Surelift Cranes. Improvement Notices were also issued for unsafe handling of hazardous chemical agents (HCA), non-submission of the required Silica Report, and lack of effective dust suppression measures in sanitation areas.
Additionally, Contravention Notices were given for exposure of workers to ergonomic risks, uncertified and untested lifting machinery, operation of machinery by untrained personnel, absence of valid Certificates of Compliance (COC), and inadequate sanitation facilities. These findings highlight the need for urgent intervention to ensure that occupational health standards are met to protect the well-being of all workers.
Regarding the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases (COID), the company was found to be in breach of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA). The company had declared earnings; however, supporting documentation is still under review.
A compliance order under Section 81 was issued for failure to submit Annual Financial Statements, detailed payroll, and SARS EMP501 for the 2022–2024 period. The company also failed to report Injury on Duty (IOD) cases for the same period. The employer was issued a compliance order for failing to submit payroll and SARS documentation for 2023–2024.
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) inspection revealed under-declarations of employees at Global Precast, where some workers were not declared from their actual employment start dates, violating Section 56(3) of the Unemployment Insurance Act. However, the employer was found to be compliant, with declarations fully up to date.
The Department of Home Affairs, in collaboration with our enforcement operations, issued fines totalling R710,000 for immigration violations. Each undocumented foreign national employed led to a penalty of R10,000 per individual, under the relevant immigration regulations. Employers are reminded of their responsibility to verify the legal status of all employees in accordance with the Immigration Act.
This inspection highlights the Department's zero-tolerance policy on non-compliance and its dedication to safeguarding worker rights and ensuring legal employment practices. Global Precast Ltd has been instructed to rectify all violations or face further legal consequences.
Enquiries:
Teboho Thejane
Departmental Spokesperson
Cell: 082 697 0694
E-mail: teboho.thejane@labour.gov.za
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