13/10/2026
EMPLOYERS: PROPOSED NEW RULES FOR EMPLOYING FOREIGN NATIONALS!
The proposed Employment Services Amendment Bill could introduce significant changes for South African employers who employ, or intend to employ, foreign nationals.
The Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour has invited public comments on the Bill, which proposes:
• Employment quotas for foreign nationals based on specific sectors, occupations or regions.
• Mandatory skills transfer plans for employers.
• Additional compliance requirements before employing foreign nationals.
• Increased penalties for non-compliance, potentially reaching R1 million or 10% of annual turnover.
A copy of the proposed Employment Services Amendment Bill is available via our LinkedIn page for reference on the following link → https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7515786827191156737 )
What does this mean for your business?
If passed, these changes could place additional administrative and compliance obligations on employers and affect workforce planning and recruitment practices.
HAVE YOUR SAY!
Employers are encouraged to review the proposed Bill, consider its potential impact on their operations and submit written comments to Parliament.
Deadline: 06 November 2026
Email: [email protected]
Please note: The Bill is proposed legislation and is not yet law.
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EMPLOYERS: PROPOSED NEW RULES FOR EMPLOYING FOREIGN NATIONALS! The proposed Employment Services Amendment Bill could introduce significant changes for South African employers who employ, or intend to employ, foreign nationals. The Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour has invited public comme...
