Consultation and Facilitation Services
We empower our clients to achieve effective transformation by attaining equitable representation of suitably qualified persons (as required by the EE Act), whilst raising the level of Human Capital Management practice.
This in turn contributes to an increase in organisational performance, sustainability and shareholder value.
Our thorough and in-depth approach is based on our expert knowledge of EE Transformation and Human Capital Best Practice, and many years of practical experience and application.
We offer:
- Free EE Compliance Risk Assessments
- Facilitation of Section 19 analyses, including the identification of gaps between existing and ‘best’ HR and Diversity and Inclusion practice.
- Facilitation of the setting of Sector Targets and EAP aligned EE Numerical Goals using EES-SIYAKHA’s EE Software, Equity Pro.
- Facilitation of the development of EE Plans, including Non-Numerical Goals and Affirmative Action Measures.
- Facilitation of EE Goals Management guidelines to ensure compliance with EE Targets when making appointments.
- Facilitating processes to ensure adherence to EE Goals Management guidelines when making appointments, the justified authorisation of deviations and capturing of all relevant evidence.
- Assistance with D-G Reviews.
- Reviewing composition/setting up of EE Committees/Forums and EE Governance structures.
- Development of a comprehensive Best Practice EE Transformation Policy and Procedure.
- A full EE Retainer service inclusive of Equity Pro EE software, which provides ‘real time data’ to assist companies with their EE Plan implementation and compliance on an ongoing basis.
- Assistance in institutionalising the effective management of EE and EE Plan implementation .
- Access (Disability) Audits.
- Training of EE Committees/Forums.
- Training of EE Governance structures, line managers and staff to get their buy-in.
- EE Recruiting.
EE GOAL SETTING TOOL
An advanced online Employment Equity Planning and Monitoring Tool that factors in all relevant aspects
Training
EES-SIYAKHA‘s customised, outcomes-based EE workshops have been run successfully for hundreds of clients, enabling them to unlock EE transformation blockages and to prepare them properly for the implementation of effective EE transformation.
These workshops, as well as the templates we have developed, are refined continuously so as to ensure maximum benefit to our clients.
Setting up of EE Committees/Forums:
Participatory workshops resulting in employers establishing a consultative forum or utilising an existing forum to discharge their consultative obligations as required by the EE Act.
EE Committee/Forum Training:
Customised, outcome-based workshops aimed at equipping EE Forums/Committees and their organisations to tackle change effectively.
Training for EE Management Structures:
High-level and structured training and support, which ensure that all EE role players understand and perform their tasks.
EE Awareness Training for line managers and staff:
Workshops aimed at getting buy-in, creating understanding of EE and SD Legislation, EE Transformation issues and challenges.
Diversity Management workshops:
Training and facilitation to enable an organisation to deal effectively and strategically with diversity issues, and to position itself to take advantage of change and the diversity of its
workforce.
Disability Equity workshops:
Workshops to assist organisations to use disability integrated processes that are efficient and fair, emphasising the need for a sound Disability EE Policy.
Benefits of using our EE Training Services:
- We have developed best practice expertise in the EE transformation field as a result of 23 years focused experience. Our workshops are facilitated by leading experts in the field of EE.
- We has developed and refined templates that we make available during workshops.
- The outcomes of our EE workshops give everything needed to manage EE transformation effectively, and will empower the EE champion to drive EE transformation successfully.
- Our EE workshops secure buy-in from all stakeholders, including unions.
Public Events 2025
Half-day EE Webinar 21 February
Mastering EE Goal Setting: Navigating the EE Amendment Act, Sector Targets and Compliance
For small or large organisations with subsidiaries/divisions and regional operations/offices across South Africa
Please note: The webinar date has been moved from 27 January to 21 February to accommodate an update on Sector Targets from the DEL during its February consultative meetings with the different Sectors.
Time: 09h00 – 13h00
Cost (VAT excluded): R950,00
The 2022 EE Amendment Act finally became effective on 1 January 2025. This webinar explains what this means, and its impact on the setting of EE Goals.
