Law and practice of private employment agency work in South Africa

This paper, written by Paul Benjamin, presents the findings of a study on laws, regulations and practice relating to the work of employment agencies in South Africa, covering the “labour broking” industry and the recruitment and placement of individuals in permanent or temporary employment.

This paper, written by Paul Benjamin, presents the findings of a study on laws, regulations and practice relating to the work of private employment agencies in South Africa. The study covers the temporary agency work industry (known as “labour broking” in South Africa) as well as the recruitment and placement of individuals in permanent or temporary employment. It been prepared at a time when the relevant legislative provisions are under revision, following a long period of intense political debate in the country on this subject.

It is one of several research studies prepared in 2013 for SECTOR on the impact of the Private Employment Agencies Convention, 1997 (No. 181); the framework for operation of private employment agencies; employment conditions; and treatment as regards such issues as pay, social protection, leave and pensions in selected countries, providing sectoral information as appropriate.