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This document extends the validity of the Exemptions Agreement, originally effective from May 27, 2022. The extension was confirmed on November 16, 2023.
- Who it is for:
- entities previously granted exemptions under the agreement
- How to act on it:
- Download the extension from the BCCEI website in the 'Collective Agreements (Updated)' section.
The Bargaining Council for the Civil Engineering Industry has issued a list of awards for the year 2024. These awards are official documents that set terms and conditions for employment and industrial relations within the civil engineering sector. They include reference numbers such as FSBF2953-24 and CCEI188-24, and were published on January 9, 2025.
- Who it is for:
- employers and contractors in the civil engineering industry
- How to act on it:
- Visit the BCCEI website and navigate to the '2024 Awards' section to view and download the award documents.
The BCCEI Dispute Resolution Centre offers a formal process for resolving party-to-party disputes within the civil engineering industry. Cases are heard by experienced, CCMA-accredited commissioners who have expertise in the sector, including those involved in major projects like Gautrain, Medupi, and Kusile. The centre provides impartial arbitration with access to a growing library of past cases for reference.
- Who it is for:
- parties in dispute within the civil engineering industry, particularly CIDB level 4 to 9 companies and their employees represented by BCAWU or NUM
- How to act on it:
- Submit a dispute for referral to the BCCEI Dispute Resolution Centre; hearings are conducted at the BCCEI head office in Bedfordview or appointed regional commissioners for other areas
Companies that are unable to comply with all provisions of the collective agreements can apply for an exemption. The BCCEI provides education and guidance on how to submit such applications.
- Who it is for:
- companies in the civil engineering sector that cannot comply with collective agreement provisions
- How to act on it:
- Contact the BCCEI to learn about the exemption process and submit an application
The document CCEI483-18 is available for download from the official website of the Bargaining Council for the Civil Engineering Industry. It can be accessed by anyone interested in the content, which relates to industry agreements and compliance.
- Who it is for:
- anyone interested in civil engineering industry agreements and compliance
- How to act on it:
- visit the BCCEI website and click the download link for CCEI483-18
Member companies can submit their monthly levy returns electronically via the BCCEI’s online platform, with the option to duplicate the previous month’s return using a one-click function to save time.
- Who it is for:
- member companies in the civil engineering industry
- How to act on it:
- Visit the BCCEI website and submit levy returns through the electronic system
Member companies in the civil engineering industry can now register online through the BCCEI's user-friendly electronic system, which simplifies the process and reduces human error.
- Who it is for:
- member companies in the civil engineering industry
- How to act on it:
- Visit the BCCEI website and use the electronic registration system
Temporary employees earning less than R205,433 per year are entitled to protection under new amendments to the Labour Relations Act and Basic Conditions of Employment Act. After three months of service, they are considered indefinite employees by both the temporary employment service (TES) and the client employer, unless a legitimate fixed-term contract applies.
- Who it is for:
- temporary employees earning under R205,433 per year
- How to act on it:
- No application required; rights are automatically granted upon meeting eligibility criteria under the amended laws.
Even after three months, TES employees may be treated differently from client employees if the difference is based on valid grounds such as seniority, experience, merit, or quality and quantity of work, provided it does not violate the Employment Equity Act.
- Who it is for:
- temporary employees and employers in the civil engineering industry
- How to act on it:
- Employers must apply documented criteria based on work performance, seniority, or merit when determining employee treatment post-three-month period.
After three months of employment, temporary employees provided by a temporary employment service (TES) must be treated in the same way as equivalent employees of the client employer, ensuring fair access to benefits and conditions.
- Who it is for:
- temporary employees working through a TES who have served more than three months
- How to act on it:
- No direct action needed; this right is enforced through legal compliance by TES and client employers.
If dissatisfied with an exemption decision, applicants may submit an appeal application to the Bargaining Council for the Civil Engineering Industry.
- Who it is for:
- applicants who received a negative exemption decision
- How to act on it:
- Submit appeal via email to Appealapplications@bccei.co.za
Employers or employees unable to comply with the terms of the collective agreements may apply for exemption, provided they submit the application at least three months before the implementation date or within 30 days of the clause's publication.
- Who it is for:
- employers and employees in the civil engineering industry
- How to act on it:
- Submit application via email to Exemptionsapplications@bccei.co.za, including a condonation request if late