Audits

If a business operates multiple crops and commodities which fall into different harvest/peak production cycles, e.g., a winter commodity and a summer commodity, and the workforce differs, then the audit must occur during the highest peak production cycle, where the most workers are present.

Although there is not much legislation for housing within agriculture specifically in South Africa, the requirements and drive to best practice are driven and based on a combination of several Acts and Regulations across the South African legal framework.

One of the major focus points of a social audit is to give workers a voice and establish whether management is ensuring a safe working (and living, if applicable) environment for employees.

SIZA audits occur throughout the agricultural sector, and the programme represents 42 different commodities. These commodities include various fruit, vegetables, dairy, meat, flower, spices, wool and other agricultural commodities. This

Some businesses only calculate overtime after filling up a week’s agreed-upon hours instead of the hours that exceed the ordinary hours per day. Please note that the Sectoral Determination 13 (SD13) defines overtime as the time that the agri-worker works during a day or in a week in excess of ordinary hours of work.

The SIZA programme has continued to strive toward providing a risk-assured system for both buyers and producers across the value chain.

A total of 403 Social audits have been conducted for the period 1 April 2021 to 31 October 2021.

A total of 438 Social audits have been conducted during the period of 1 January 2021 to 31 July 2021. A total of 15 Environmental audits have been conducted between 1 January 2021 and 31 July 2021.

SIZA strives to ensure continuous improvement within agri-businesses, allowing for economic growth, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship throughout the supply chain.

As SIZA continues to gain market acceptance across the globe, it remains important for members and audit companies to pay attention to specific requirements from certain retailers and buyers.