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Transformation and EE Discussion. Jimmy Manyi President of Black Management Forum (BMF. Setting the record straight Media noise. Manyi to Choose - DG of Labour or BMF President BMF AGM Oct 2009 pronounced loud, clear and unambiguosly.
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Transformation and EE Discussion Jimmy Manyi President of Black Management Forum (BMF
Setting the record straightMedia noise • Manyi to Choose - DG of Labour or BMF President • BMF AGM Oct 2009 pronounced loud, clear and unambiguosly. • Minister of Labour May 2010 – No Ultimatum/Directive to choose. • Inherently Complimentary. • BUSA Presidential Election • Balance of Power e.g Labour Brokers • Drowning of Black Bus voice in BUSA. • Plastic Unity to Real Unity • Never attacked an individual but Lobsided structure.
Memory Lane Evolution of BBBEE – BMF Point of View 1997 BMF Conference in Stellenbosch BEECOM – Chairman, Cyril Ramaphosa 1999/2000 Handed a Report to Government 2002 Stellenbosch ANC Conference adopted Strategy 2003 Gvt Strategy Transformation Charters; Sector Codes; BBBEE
CONTEXT Substance over Form principle Sector specific nuances Role of the Charters Social dialogue Inform the BBBEE Codes BBBEE Codes to provide harmonisation Reduce Complexity e.g Proc - IT,Bank,Agr, etc Reduce Cost of doing business Options for the QSE’s ( Designated by T/O) EE is Mandatory, Act of Parliament, Not optional.
CONSTITUTION of RSA Chapter 2 Bill of Rights Section 9(2) “Equality includes the full and equal enjoyment of all rights and freedom. To promote the achievement of equality, legislative and other measures designed to protect or advance persons, or categories of persons disadvantaged by unfair discrimination may be taken”
PURPOSE OF EE ACT To achieve equity in the workplace by- • Promoting equal opportunity and fair treatment in employment through elimination of unfair discrimination; and • implementing affirmative action measures to redress the disadvantages in employemnet experienced by designated groups to ensure their equitable representation in the workplace.
Suitably qualified person (Starting Point- EE Act ) Formal qualification Prior Learning (Formal or experience gained elsewhere) Previous experience Capacity to acquire competence in a reasonable time 7
SKILLED (TECHNICAL/ACADEMICALLY QUALIFIED) : RACE - ALL EMPLOYERS
BMF SUPPORTS the following • Stiffer penulties for offending Companies • Promulgation of sect 53 • Professionalisation of the Inspectorate • Spot fines • Use of EAP for target setting • BBBEE Codes to replace all the Charters.
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