News - 01 July 2021
Printing SA Urges Members to Observe All COVID-19 protocols Under Adjusted Alert Level-4
Printing SA would like to inform members that we will continue to provide our services during the adjusted Level-4 as announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday, 27 June 2021.
We are continuing with procedures to ensure the safety of our staff, as well as the protection of our clients. While our three offices in Midrand, Durban and Cape Town are officially closed until 16 July 2021, all staff are still available for the rendering of continued services and consultation. Our training calendars have been adjusted to avoid F2F contact, and some assessments have been rescheduled.
For member companies, the measures announced have been put into place to allow for as much economic activity to continue as possible while containing the spread of the virus.
Printing SA is therefore encouraging members to continue to operate but do so in accordance with strict health and safety measures.
Working from home is encouraged if possible, minimising in-office exposure. If support staff are needed to work at the office, strict in-office hygiene controls and screening should also be employed, while social distancing and wearing a mask should be enforced at all times.
The Provision for the Printing of Ballot Paper for LGE2021
The IEC has released its latest tender related to ballot paper printing for the Local Government Elections. Companies are required to submit the bid by completing the relevant forms and depositing their bid in the tender box at the Electoral Commission’s address before 11:00 am on 21 July 2021.
Interested companies who have security printing capability can bid as part of this tender process.
For further information and details, please visit the Vota Quotes website.
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Business Management Programme (BMP) and Management Development Programme (MDP)
Printing SA has collaborated with Wits University to offer a Business Management Programme (BMP) and a Management Development Programme (MDP). These programmes are aimed at identifying, nurturing, and equipping candidates who possess leadership qualities with the skills needed to become efficient Managers.
You can find out more about and register for both of these courses on our website.
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Reminder: Extension To Comment on the Proposed Employment Equity (EE) Sector Targets
We would like to remind all members that Printing SA has been granted an extension until 23 July 2021 to comment on the proposed Employment Equity (EE) Sector Targets. This extension allows those who have not been able to comment, as the proposed targets will have far-reaching implications for businesses.
The Department of Employment and Labour (DoEL) had recently engaged with Printing SA and companies within the Printing, Publishing and Reproduction of Recorded Media sector to consult on setting Employment Equity (EE) Sector Targets.
For Printing SA to make a fair representation on behalf of our members, we require your URGENT input on Circular EE002: The Printing, Publishing and Reproduction of Recorded Media Sector has been identified by the Minister of Employment and Labour to Meet the Employment Equity Targets.
Please read the important contents of this Circular EE002 and submit your responses by no later than 9 July 2021 to Khanyi Ntanzi - kntanzi@printingsa.org.
Amendment of Notice - Information Regulator: Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013)
The Information Regulator hereby amends the commencement date of section 58(2) of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (No.4 of 2013), as contained in the Government Notice No.44383 published in Government Gazette No. 297 of 1 April 2021.
Printing SA Affiliates
As the industry mouthpiece and representative of businesses in the printing, packaging, branding, creative design, marketing and communications industry, Printing SA strives to offer members unwavering professional services and advice.
This would not be possible if it were not for our affiliates, a group of like-minded organisations who endeavour to help our members when they need assistance concerning their specific areas of expertise.
If you would like to find out more about our affiliates, then please visit our website.
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Reap The Benefits of Being A Member of Printing SA
For over a century, Printing SA has remained dedicated to offering services that enhance our industry.
As a member of Printing SA, you have access to; Labour Relations, Organisational Development, Policy Development, Commercial and Legal Services, and Selection and Recruitment. Our Members Portal also gives you access to the latest Tenders and CV listings of industry professionals.
To mark our 110th Anniversary, we have launched new benefits including; industry-specific Medical Cover, access to Productivity SA and SASFIN Finance, discounts on HP, Dell and Apple products, and our new Virtual Safety Officer.
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B4SA Encourages Vaccine Registration on EVDS
The management of Business For South Africa (B4SA) is pleased that the Department of Health (DOH) is now directing and permitting more uninsured people to be vaccinated at the growing number of private-sector sites. The result is that we will use the increased supply of vaccines more effectively and rapidly increase the number of people protected. The vaccination programme is now gathering steam, with up to 100,000 people a day being vaccinated this week.
The opening of registrations for people 50 and above from 1 July and their vaccinations commencing from 15 July is also welcome news.
B4SA asks all those who are 50 and older to register as soon as they can, and for everyone to help their loved ones who may have difficulty registering.
Registration is necessary for people to be vaccinated as it helps the DOH allocate resources, manage the stock of vaccines and remind people of their second jab.
With the third wave upon us, and hospitals nearing capacity, we also need every person to continue to wear masks, sanitise, and maintain social distancing.
Stay safe, register and help others do the same.
Martin Kingston Chairman, B4SA Steering Committee
READ THE B4SA MEDIA STATEMENT REGISTER ON THE EVDS
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Printing SA would like to thank and acknowledge our generous sponsors who have supported the Federation with its initiatives.
