Trade & Industry

Scope of Work

The Trade and Industry Chamber seeks to reach consensus and make agreements on matters pertaining to the economic and social dimensions of trade, as well as industrial, mining, agricultural and services policies, and the associated institutions of delivery.

Chambers Modus Operandi

Much of the work of the Chamber is done in Task Teams comprising of representatives of stakeholders that have specific knowledge of the relevant subject matter. The work of the Task Teams is governed by Terms of Reference, which are developed by the Chamber. The outcome of work done in the Task Teams- the Nedlac Report – is submitted to the Chamber for consideration and ratification. Once the Nedlac Report is signed off by the Chamber, it is then tabled at the Management Committee for final consideration and sign off.

The Chamber is required to meet at least six (6) times in each financial year. Representation in the Chamber is made up of six (6) mandated representatives from Organised Labour, Organised Business and Government.

Trade and Industry Chamber Convenors

Business Convenor: Theo Boshoff

Government Convenor:  Adele Gilbert

Labour Convenor:  Tony Ehrenreich

TIC Secretariat

Trade and Industry Chamber Manager – Nomacala Sibanda  

Tel: 082 642 1413 | E-mail: Nomacala@nedlac.org.za

Trade and Industry Chamber Administrator – Fiona Nchabeleng

Tel: 060 771 642 1032 | E-mail: Fiona@nedlac.org.za

Issues currently on the agenda of the Chamber:

  • Technical Sectorial Liaison Committee (Teselico)
  • Annual Strategic Dialogue Session with the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition
  • Bills, Policies and Regulations with socio-economic implications as tabled by Social Partners and Government
  • 4th Industrial Revolution Pilot Project
  • Industrial Parks Revitalisation Plans
  • South Africa’s Masterplans
  • Green Protectionist measures including Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms (CBAM)
  • Employee Share Ownership Schemes/Models (ESOPS)
  • Second-hand Motorcycles
  • Social Clauses
  • Government Incentives
  • Decarbonisation Plans
  • Small Micro-Medium Enterprises (SMME)
  • Freight and Public Transport
  • Localisation and Reindustrialization
  • Agriculture: Agro processing and agricultural trade
  • Customs Fraud and Illegal Imports
  • Transformation Fund
  • Critical Minerals for South Africa