1. Nedlac presentation to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee
on Labour
15 May 2013

2. Introduction Nedlac was established through an Act of Parliament
The Nedlac Act, Act 35 of 1994 was one of the very first pieces of legislation to be signed-off by the first Democratic Parliament in 1994

3. Introduction Nedlac’s work is guided by: Nedlac Act
Nedlac Constitution
The Nedlac Act, Act 35 of 1994 was one of the very first pieces of legislation to be signed-off by the first Democratic Parliament in 1994

4. Introduction
Vision
PROMOTE growth, equity and participation through social dialogue.
Mission
Ensure effective public participation in labour-market and socio-economic policy and legislation;
Facilitate consensus and cooperation between Government, Labour, Business and the Community in dealing with South Africa’s socio-economic challenges.

5. Objectives of Nedlac Consider significant social and economic policies
Economic growth, participation in economic decision-making, social equity
Seek consensus on social and economic policy
Promote co-ordinated policy on social and economic matters
Consider labour legislation
Consider significant social and economic policies
The Nedlac Act, Act 35 of 1994 was one of the very first pieces of legislation to be signed-off by the first Democratic Parliament in 1994

6. Promote economic growth, social equity and decent work
Strategic thrust
Promote economic growth, social equity and decent work
A culture of effective social dialogue and engagement
Effective participation in socio-economic policy making and legislation
Effective and efficient organisation
The Nedlac Act, Act 35 of 1994 was one of the very first pieces of legislation to be signed-off by the first Democratic Parliament in 1994

7. Summary of Expenditure 2012 -13
The Nedlac Act, Act 35 of 1994 was one of the very first pieces of legislation to be signed-off by the first Democratic Parliament in 1994

8. Summary of Expenditure 2012 -13
The Nedlac Act, Act 35 of 1994 was one of the very first pieces of legislation to be signed-off by the first Democratic Parliament in 1994

9. Summary of Expenditure 2012 -13
The Nedlac Act, Act 35 of 1994 was one of the very first pieces of legislation to be signed-off by the first Democratic Parliament in 1994

10. Milestones 2012 -13 Segregation of duties
Strengthened financial governance and oversight
Streamlining of financial processes and controls
Audit and Risk Committee Charter drafted
Financial policies drafted
Independent chairperson for the Audit and Risk Committee
Forensic investigation
Comprehensive internal audit
Accounting system updated
Supply Chain Management
Improved asset management
Segregation of duties
Review of Nedlac fixed assets
Additional signatories
Bookkeeper
Payroll function
Payments
The Nedlac Act, Act 35 of 1994 was one of the very first pieces of legislation to be signed-off by the first Democratic Parliament in 1994

11. Milestones Summary of APP Performance 2012-13
Matters on APP
Category
Number considered as per APP
Number concluded in FY
Legislation 15 14
93%
Policy 6
100%
FRIDGE Research 2
Section 77 notices 5 4
80%
The Nedlac Act, Act 35 of 1994 was one of the very first pieces of legislation to be signed-off by the first Democratic Parliament in 1994

12. Administration Priorities 2013 -14
Nedlac policies to be adopted and implemented
Staff Development
Salary Review
Performance Management System
Nedlac policies to be adopted and implemented
Supply Chain Management unit to be appointed
Priorities
Implementation of electronic archiving system
Upgrading of IT and telephone systems
Upgrading the building
The Nedlac Act, Act 35 of 1994 was one of the very first pieces of legislation to be signed-off by the first Democratic Parliament in 1994

13. Thank you
The Nedlac Act, Act 35 of 1994 was one of the very first pieces of legislation to be signed-off by the first Democratic Parliament in 1994