Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995)

Notices

Bargaining Council for the Contract Cleaning Services Industry

Kwa-Zulu Natal

Extension to non-parties of the Main Collective Amending Agreement

31. Provident Fund
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31.1 A provident fund namely "Bargaining Council for the Contract Cleaning Services Industry (Kwa-Zulu Natal) Provident Fund" has been established for the cleaners in the Industry and is registered in terms of the Pension Fund Act.

 

31.2 It is compulsory for an employer to enroll all his cleaners on the fund, with the following exceptions:
(a) All casual or temporary cleaners as defined;
(b) All cleaners who fall within the 4 (four) month probation period as defined.

 

31.3

(a) Every member shall contribute 6% of his monthly wage to the Fund.
(b) The contribution referred to in sub clause 31.3 (a) above, shall be deducted from the member's salary and shall be reflected through the wage records each and every month.
(c) In respect of each member in his employ every employer shall contribute, on a monthly basis, an amount equal to the member's contribution each month, as made in terms of sub clause 31.3 (a) above.
(d) Every employer shall forward a printed return with the name of each member, their Fund reference number and their basic wage to the underwriter, month by month, together with payment of the total member and employer contributions for the relevant month, so as to reach the office of such underwriter not later than the 7th day of the month following that for which the contributions were so made.

 

31.4 Every employer and employee will abide by the rules of the fund as registered with the Financial Services Board.

 

31.5Every company that has been granted an exemption in respect of Provident Fund must submit proof of payment and monthly schedules to the BCCCI Secretary by no later than the 15th of every month. further to this, the details of the Provident fund Compliance Officer / Principle Officer must be made available to the Council within 30 days from the date on which the exemption is granted. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in the Exemption certificate being withdrawn and the company concerned being compelled to join the BCCCI Provident Fund.