January 2024

In 2023, SIZA launched a written guideline, along with in-person and online training, on all legislative requirements pertaining to labour requirements related to wage calculations, benefits, terms and conditions, working hours, and more. This training, since its launch in June 2023, has made a visible impact, as the number of non-compliances in these Principle Codes has decreased by 35,15% when comparing the data from January to December 2023.

Housing – is the producer responsible for unmade beds, dirty dishes, or other hygiene matters inside an occupant’s house?  If a business offers accommodation to its workers, certain legislative requirements are applicable to that business, and also certain compliance criteria will be measured. The “state of the occupants living arrangements” is not regulated by law,… Continue reading SIZA FAQs

Since SIZA was formalised in 2016 as a free-standing membership-based NPC, we have seen exponential growth within SIZA and our primary members’ journey to compliance.

Do you need to service your bakkie every year? If your answer is yes, then you will understand that you need to do the same with your labour and sustainability compliance practices.

As the agricultural landscape transitions towards sustainability and global markets demand ethical and sustainable compliance, the integration of effective monitoring and traceability mechanisms becomes a game-changer for your business’s success.

Why did my audit risk rating change from Platinum to Gold? As part of the Terms & Conditions of SIZA, when registering with the programme, a producer must drive continuous improvement and implement the required practices within their business. The aim is to get fewer findings and a higher rating during the next audit cycle.… Continue reading Frequently asked Questions for Social and Environmental Compliance

Please note that the deadline for Self-Assessment Questionnaires (SAQs) has changed due to the new updated Sedex SAQ. The new information is required to ensure a producer’s Sedex profile is up to date and buyers have access to the most recent information relating to the producer’s practices on the farm.

In a world increasingly conscious of environmental issues, SIZA and the agricultural industry are stepping up to the challenge of implementing sustainable practices through a capacity-building initiative like SIZA CARES (Creating Awareness and Resilience in Environmental Sustainability).

Your chosen membership level determines both the associated membership fee you will have to pay each year as well as the scope of your third-party audit.