1. Portfolio Committee on Labour
Strategic Plan
Annual Work Plan
2012 – 2013
Portfolio Committee on Labour
: 18 April 2012
Overall Responsibility:
Director General: Mr NPT Nhleko
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2. TABLE OF CONTENTS Mandate Vision Mission Programmes/Branches
Key Result Areas
MTSF Priorities
Programme 1: Administration
Programme 2: Inspection and Enforcement Services
Programme 3: Public Employment Services
Programme 4: Labour Policy and Industrial Relations
Planned Policy Initiatives
DG Priority Projects
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3. MANDATE
Aim:
To regulate the South African Labour Market for a sustainable economy.
Legislation:
The Department of Labour is responsible for the following legislation:
Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993
Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993
NEDLAC Act, 1994
Labour Relations Act, 1995, as amended
Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997, as amended
Employment Equity Act, 1998
Unemployment Insurance Act, 2001 as amended
Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act, 2002.
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4. VISION
The Department of Labour will strive for a labour market which is conducive to investment, economic growth,
employment creation
and Decent Work
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5. MISSION
Regulate the South African labour market for a sustainable economy through:
Appropriate legislation & regulation
Inspection, compliance monitoring and enforcement
Protection of human rights
Provision of Employment Services
Promoting equity
Social and income protection
Social dialogue.
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6. PROGRAMMES / BRANCHES Programme 1: Administration
Chief Operations Officer
Internal Audit
Risk Management
Security Services
Communication
Human Resources Management
Chief Information Officer
Legal Services
Chief Financial Officer
Programme 2: Inspection and Enforcement Services (IES)
Programme 3: Public Employment Services (PES)
Programme 4: Labour Policy and Industrial Relations (LP & IR)
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7. KEY RESULT AREAS (KRA)
The Strategic Plan (2012–2017) consists of the following Key Result Areas (KRA’s):
KRA 1: Contribution to Employment Creation
KRA 2: Promote Equity in the Labour Market
KRA 3: Protecting Vulnerable Workers
KRA 4: Strengthening Multilateral and Bilateral Relations
KRA 5: Strengthening Social Protection
KRA 6: Promoting Sound Labour Relations
KRA 7: Monitoring the Impact of Legislation
KRA 8: Strengthening the Institutional Capacity of the Department
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8. MTSF PRIORITIES VS DEPARTMENTAL KEY RESULT AREAS (KRA): Cont
SERVICE DELIVERY OUTCOMES AND OUTPUTS
THE DEPARTMENT STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
PROGRAMME
4: Decent employment through inclusive economic growth
Outputs:
 4.1 Making our growth more labour absorbing
4.2. Reducing youth unemployment
4.3. Raising our international competitiveness
4.4. Analysing the cost structure of the SA economy
4.5. Reviewing support for small business
4.6. Expanding our Public Works Programme
1: Contribution to employment creation
2: Promote equity in the labour market
3: Protecting vulnerable workers
5: Strengthening social protection
6: Promoting sound labour relations
7: Monitoring the impact of legislation
IES
PES
LP & IR
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9. MTSF PRIORITIES VS DEPARTMENTAL KEY RESULT AREAS (KRA)
SERVICE DELIVERY OUTCOMES AND OUTPUTS
THE DEPARTMENT STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
PROGRAMME
11: Creating a better South Africa and contributing to a better and safer Africa in a better world.
4: Strengthening multilateral and bilateral relations
LP & IR
12: An efficient, effective and development orientated public service and an empowered and inclusive citizenship
Output:
12.1 Service delivery quality and access
8: Strengthening the institutional capacity of the Department
ADMIN
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10. Programme purpose and measurable objectives on pages 13 - 21
Programme 1: Administration
Programme purpose and measurable objectives on pages
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11. PROGRAMME 1: ADMINISTRATION (Cont)
SERVICE DELIVERY OUTCOME 12
Strategic Objective 8: Strengthening the institutional capacity of the Department
OUTPUTS
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Targets
1.1 Improve organizational performance
Fully functional performance management system implemented to comply 100% with prescripts
Management Performance capability (MPAT) self-assessment conducted by end November 2012
Conduct performance management capability assessment by end of Nov 2012
1.2 Improve service delivery access and quality
Number service delivery points accessible in line with geographic norms and standards
Conduct accessibility study in line with geographic norms and standards with an implementation plan
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12. PROGRAMME 1: ADMINISTRATION (Cont)
SERVICE DELIVERY OUTCOME 12
Strategic Objective 8: Strengthening the institutional capacity of the Department
OUTPUTS
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Targets
1.4 Communication Plan/Strategy implemented
Popularise research work produced by RME for public to have clearer understanding of the role played by the department in the Labour Market
Launch publication
Annual Labour Market Bulletin
Annual Industrial Action Report
Job opportunity and unemployment in the SA Labour Market
1.5 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) Human Resource Plan implemented
Percentage of women, youth and people with disabilities employed in line with the EE Plan
40% women employed in Senior Management Service (SMS), 48% youth and 4% people with disabilities employed in Department of Labour by 31 March 2013
Fill all vacancies within a specified period of time
Vacancy rate reduced to below 7% by 31 March 2013
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13. PROGRAMME 1: ADMINISTRATION (Cont)
SERVICE DELIVERY OUTCOME 12
Strategic Objective 8: Strengthening the institutional capacity of the Department
OUTPUTS
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Targets
1.6 ICT Strategy developed and implemented
Implementation of the new ICT strategy
50% strategic plan components implemented
1.7 PPP ICT contract effectively managed
Exit and services transfer plan developed and implemented
Completion of handover by PPP service provider and close-out of PPP
1.8 Improved Supply Chain Management and procurement
95% of payments effected within 30 days of receipt of invoice
Payments effected within 30days of receipt of invoice
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14. Programme 2: Inspection and Enforcement Services (IES)
Programme purpose and measurable objectives on pages
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15. Programme 2: Inspection and Enforcement Services
SERVICE DELIVERY OUTCOME 4
Strategic Objective 2: Promote equity in the labour market
OUTPUTS
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Targets
2.1 Employment Equity implementation and enforcement mechanisms strengthened to ensure transformation of the labour market
Percentage of employers complying with their EE Plans to reflect demographics of the country in all occupational categories
80% of 240 employers inspected to comply with legislation
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16. Programme 2: Inspection and Enforcement Services (Cont)
SERVICE DELIVERY OUTCOME 4
Strategic Objective 3: Protecting vulnerable workers
OUTPUTS
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Targets
2.2 Improved capacity to monitor and enforce compliance with labour legislation and decent work principles
80% of workplaces inspected and audited (targeting problematic sectors) comply with labour legislation within 90 days of inspection or audit
80% of workplaces inspected /audited to comply within 90 days of inspection or audit
Conduct two advocacy sessions focusing on problematic sectors forestry and hospitality sectors
Two Seminars to be held in the targeted problematic sectors- i.e. forestry and hospitality
Develop and implement a training program for shop stewards
Percentage of labour complaints resolved within specific number of days of receipt at Registration Services
Resolve 70% of received complaints within 14 days.
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17. Programme 2: Inspection and Enforcement Services (Cont)
SERVICE DELIVERY OUTCOME 4
Strategic Objective 5: Strengthening social protection 
OUTPUTS
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Targets
2.3 Occupational Health and Safety implementation and enforcement mechanisms strengthened
Percentage in reduction in incidents in four high risk sectors :
Iron and Steel
Construction
Chemical
Agriculture/Forestry
Reduce incidents in the four high risk sectors by at least 2% compared to 2011/12
Percentage of workplaces inspected and audited (targeting high risk sectors) complying with labour legislation within 90 days of inspection or audit
80% of workplaces inspected or audited in high risks sectors to comply
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18. Programme 2: Inspection and Enforcement Services (Cont)
SERVICE DELIVERY OUTCOME 4
Strategic Objectives 6: Strengthening social protection
OUTPUTS
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Targets
2.4 Occupational Health and Safety implementation and enforcement mechanism strengthened
Percentage reduction in over exposure of workers to silica dust
200 workplaces inspected i.e. WC (100) and KZN (100) to reduce exposure to silica dust by 2%
Number of education and advocacy sessions conducted focusing on identified high risk sectors conducted to improve compliance with the legislation
4 Seminars in the following sectors
Iron and Steel
Chemical
1 National OHS Conference to be held
1 Advocacy campaign to create awareness on workers rights
Percentage reduction in noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) in the Iron and Steel Industry
Conduct base line study on the extent of noise induce hearing loss in the Iron and Steel Industry
Develop a preventative strategy based on findings
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19. Public Employment Services
Programme 3:
Public Employment Services
(PES)
Programme purpose and measurable objectives on pages 30-35
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20. Programme 3: Public Employment Services (Cont)
SERVICE DELIVERY OUTCOME 4
Strategic Objective 1: Contribution to employment creation
KEY OUTPUT
PROGRAM PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
2012 – 13 TARGETS
3.1 Public Employment Service legislation, related regulations and guidelines developed.
Employment Service (ES) legislation, related regulations and guideline in place
Employment Service Act ,regulations and guidelines in place. PEA and Career Guidance guidelines
3.2 PES initiatives and interventions communicated through various media channels
PES advocacy campaigns conducted at National and Provincial level
At least one PES national and two major provincial advocacy campaigns, conducted annually
3.3 Work-seekers registered on the system
Increase number of work-seekers registered in different categories on ESSA 
reporting work-seekers registered on the system
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21. Programme 3: Public Employment Services (Cont)
SERVICE DELIVERY OUTCOME 4
Strategic Objective 1: Contribution to employment creation
KEY OUTPUT
PROGRAM PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
2012 – 13 TARGETS
3.4 Work seekers profiled
Percentage of work-seekers registered on the system profiled
80% of work-seekers registering on the system are profiled within 60 days of registration
3.5 Work seekers placed in opportunities and referred to other services
Increase number of work-seekers placed/referred to opportunities and other services
work-seekers referred and placed.
Placement
Referrals
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22. Programme 3: Public Employment Services (Cont)
SERVICE DELIVERY OUTCOME 4
Strategic Objective 1: Contribution to employment creation
KEY OUTPUT
PROGRAM PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
2012 – 13 TARGETS
3.6 Employers provided with specialised services
Increased number of employers registering vacancies on ESSA per annum
Increase number of Employment Agencies registered
Number of request for recommendation of work permits responded to migrant
Increase number of companies / employers registering vacancies on ESSA by 1000, by end of March 2013
Increase number of existing private employment agencies registered by the Department, from to by end of March 2013
All applications for migrant work permit received processed within 30 working days
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23. Programme 3: Public Employment Services (Cont)
SERVICE DELIVERY OUTCOME 4
Strategic Objective 1: Contribution to employment creation
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
PROGRAM PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
2012 – 13 TARGETS
3.7 Special employment opportunities provided to eligible people with disabilities
Approved policy and legal framework for Service Products factories
Increase sale of goods from Service Products leading to more intake of people with disabilities into SEF
Management structure established, systems developed, piloting conducted
Increase sales by 5% leading to more people with disabilities employed in SEF by Mach 2013
3.8 Products and services of assisted companies are world class and competitive
Increased number of companies assisted to facilitate constructive dialogue between social partners, managers and workers, to improve productivity, per annum
200 companies assisted
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24. Programme 3: Public Employment Services (Cont)
SERVICE DELIVERY OUTCOME 4
Strategic Objective 1: Contribution to employment creation
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
PROGRAM PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
2012 – 13 TARGETS
3.9 Capacitated SMMEs contribute to sustainable employment creation
Increased number of SMME managers trained and assisted to manage matters related to intellectual property
3 500 SMME managers trained and capacitated
3.10 Jobs saved in distressed companies
Number of jobs saved through social plan interventions
jobs saved
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25. Programme 4: Labour Policy and Industrial Relations (LP & IR)
Programme purpose and measurable objectives on page 36-45
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26. Programme 4: Labour Policy and Industrial Relations (Cont)
SERVICE DELIVERY OUTCOME 4
Strategic Objective 2 & 3: Protecting Vulnerable Workers and Promote Equity in the Labour Market
OUTPUTS
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
TARGETS
4.1 Sectoral determinations published for emerging vulnerable workers
Review existing sectoral determinations
Publish an amended SD with minimum wages for 1 sector by June 2012
Review and publish 5 Sectoral determinations by January 2013
Investigate new areas for setting sectoral determinations
Investigate 6 sectors with a view to establish SD’s by March 2013
4.2 Small Business Determination reviewed
Amend Ministerial Determination
Small Business Ministerial Determination amended by end of March 2013
4.3 Employment Equity implementation and enforcement mechanisms strengthened
Code of Good Practice and Technical Assistance guidelines on HIV and AIDS reviewed and amended.
HIV and AIDS Code and technical assistance guidelines amended by June 2012
Income Differentials assessed to determine race and gender disparities in salaries
30 Income Differentials assessed to determine race and gender disparities in salaries by March 2013
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27. Programme 4: Labour Policy and Industrial Relations (Cont)
SERVICE DELIVERY OUTCOME 11
Strategic Objectives 4: Strengthening multilateral and bilateral relations
OUTPUTS
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
2012 – 2013 TARGETS
4.4 Participation in the ILO Governing Body and the International Labour Conference ensured
Develop South Africa’s position documents on agenda items for ILO meetings.
South Africa’s position documents on the agenda items for ILO GB and ILC developed and submitted by May 2012.
4.5 Relations strengthened with fraternal countries
Memorandum is reviewed and signed
Review signed Memorandum with Namibia ,Lesotho, Swaziland , China and Algeria by March 2013
MOU with Brazil signed by March 2013
4.6 Participation in the African Union Labour and Social Affairs Commission (AULSAC), African Regional Labour Administration Centre (ARLAC) and the SADC Employment and Labour Sector (ELS)
Develop South Africa’s position documents on agenda items for AULSAC ,ARLAC and SADC-ELS
Develop briefing documents for ARLAC Governing Council by May 2012 and
Develop briefing documents for SADC ELS by April 2012
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28. Programme 4: Labour Policy and Industrial Relations (Cont)
SERVICE DELIVERY OUTCOME 4
Strategic Objective 6: Promote Sound Labour Relations
OUTPUTS
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
2012 – 2013 TARGETS
4.7 Implement South Africa’s Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP)
Projects in priority output areas identified, agreed on with social partners, implemented and reported on.
Monitor implementation of the DWCP and submit quarterly reports.
4.8 Manage the implementation of the Labour Relations Act, 1995.
Labour Relations Act amended
The Bill submitted to Cabinet
4.9 Employment Equity implementation and enforcement mechanisms strengthened.
Employment Equity Act (EEA) amended.
NEDLAC Engagement finalised on the EEA Amendments by November 2012
4.10 Manage the implementation of the Basic conditions of Employment Act (BCEA)
BCEA amended
Bill submitted to Cabinet
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29. Programme 4: Labour Policy and Industrial Relations (Cont)
SERVICE DELIVERY OUTCOME 4
Strategic Objective 7: Monitoring the impact of Legislation
OUTPUTS
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
2012 – 2013 TARGETS
4.11 Changing labour market trends will be detected, reported and implications for the Department’s interventions explored
Annual Labour Market Review produced and labour market trends analyzed and linked to DoL interventions.
Annual Labour Market Review developed and disseminated by March 2013
The following Labour market trends reports completed and published by September 2012:
Industrial Action, Annual Labour Market Bulletin, JOI and Unemployment
4 briefing reports on QLFS by April, July, October and January 2013
Ministerial briefing reports produced upon release of key labour market issues.
4.12 Research on the impact of legislation conducted.
Research reports produced and disseminated.
Disseminate 2 completed Research Reports by March 2013.
RME agenda developed and approved by March 2013
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30. PLANNED POLICY INITIATIVES
Amendment of the Unemployment Insurance Act No. 63 of These changes relate to improvements of benefits and administrative changes regarding submission of information by employers to the Fund.
Promulgate the Employment Services Act.  Employment Services Act, Regulations & Guidelines developed & implemented.
Amendment of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act: Develop a rehabilitation, re-integration and return-to-work policy for injured and diseased workers to ensure integration with other South African Policies and Programmes.
Repealing of the OHS Act, 85 of 1993. This relates to repealed the OHSA in order to ensure that:
Employers develop and implement a health and safety management system
Penalties issued to employers are increased
Inspectors are enabled to issues prescribed fines on the spot
Amendment of the Employment Equity Act
Amendment of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act
Amendment of the Labour Relations Act
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31. DG PRIOIRITY PROJECTS Redefine Public Employment Services
Re-orientation of Content of Inspection and Enforcement Services
Turn-around of the Compensation Fund
Turn-around of the Shelter Employment Factories
Turn-around of the Financial Management System (Value for Money approach)
Capacity building of the Office of the CIO
Turn-around of the Corporate Services
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32. DoL Strategic Plan 2012 -2013 Budget Allocation
MEDIUM TERM BUDGET VOTE 18
PRESENTATION BY
CFO
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33. Thank you
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