The Commission for Employment Equity (CEE), is a statutory body established in terms of section 28 of the Employment Equity Act (EEA).

Members of the CEE are appointed by the Minister of Employment and Labour according to section 29(1) of the EEA, which includes the appointment of the Chairperson and eight (8) members nominated by NEDLAC Social Partners, i.e. two each from the Organised Business, Organised Labour, Community and the State.

The term of office for each CEE member, inclusive of the Chairperson is five years on a part-time basis. The term of office for the 4th CEE expired on the 31st October 2020. The 5th Commission for Employment Equity (5th CEE) started commenced with their term of office on 1 December 2020.

Report by the Commission for Employment Equity