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The example below looks at a hypothetical producer with a farm and a packhouse growing and packing table grapes and citrus for export to North America, the UK, and Europe. Through the equivalence and benchmarks provided by SIZA, this producer has an estimated saving of R44 160 per year related to compliance costs.

The 2022 Budget proposal announced early in 2022 resulted in a proposal for Phase 2 of the Carbon Tax roll-out in South Africa to be delayed – it proposed that Phase 2 of the Carbon Tax be delayed by three years and become effective on 31 December 2025.

Producers can freely access all the relevant legislation promulgated by government, along with the applicable international legislation that applies to their compliance, on the SIZA website.

The provision of accommodation for permanent and seasonal employees is a common phenomenon within the South African agricultural industry, even though there is no legal duty or requirement for the producer to do so.

Both the SIZA Social and Environmental Standards were developed in line with local legislation, however seeing that the SIZA primary members (South African suppliers) do business across country borders, the standards are measured against global requirements such as the International Labour Organisation (ILO) principles, European Union Green Deal, etc.

A compressed work week allows an employer to proactively have employees work longer hours than the regular agreed-upon hours in a situation where this is warranted, without paying overtime.

Chemicals are some of the most widely used substances in agriculture and pose a significant risk if not managed correctly.

The Asbestos Abatement Regulations require employers to provide and maintain, as far as is reasonably practicable, a safe working environment which is without risks to employees’ health.

It is crucial to remember that no employee may be required to make any payment associated with the recruitment process or commencement of work.

In line with Sectoral Determination 13 (SD13), Section 19(1)(a), employees must receive a daily rest period of not less than 12 consecutive hours between ending work on one day and starting work the next.